I always like the end of June. In part because that is Vue Weekly’s annual Beer Issue. Sure, I like the fact that the issue gives me a fair bit of column inches (usually I write 3 different pieces), but… Continue Reading →
All I have to say is be prepared for the Armageddon. Because, I, Jason Foster, operator of onbeer.org, passionate beer guy and Luddite of the decade, have just signed up to Twitter. I don’t quite know what I am going… Continue Reading →
I was challenged the other day by a representative of a unnamed brewing corporation. They claimed that my columns were biased against the big brewers and that I was providing distorted and misleading information about them. Specifically they took offense… Continue Reading →
I will admit when I first heard the name, I was perplexed. Goat Locker Brewing is not what I would consider a traditional brewery name. The name initially invokes thoughts of less-than-appealing aromas in confined spaces. Then I read about… Continue Reading →
I will say right up front I picked up this beer because I was curious as to what they were up to with this beer. The beer is one of Wild Rose’s Rare Series (I can’t say the latest since… Continue Reading →
Things are changing in Alberta. For the last few years, the province was a laggard in terms of craft beer. It had among the fewest breweries per capita in the country (see here), existing breweries faced significant hurdles (e.g., privatized… Continue Reading →
Wannabe craft breweries in Edmonton and Calgary have gotten some really positive news recently from their municipal governments. Both cities are making bylaw changes that will make it easier to open a small craft brewery. It is a solid indication… Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago, Bent Stick Brewing (no website yet – here is their Twitter Account) would not have been possible as the laws prohibited their model. As it works out, Bent Stick is on the verge of becoming… Continue Reading →
Yesterday afternoon at Yellowhead Brewing in Edmonton dozens of thirsty patrons sipped on one-of-a-kind cask ales and raised money for the Red Cross Fort McMurray Relief fund at the same time. Dubbed Cask-Aid (Cascasde – get it?), it was the… Continue Reading →
Amidst the dramatic and tragic events in Fort McMurray this past month, I have been wondering about the fate of the city’s only brewpub, Wood Buffalo Brewing. Obviously in the grand scheme of things, the effects on a brewery/restaurant are… Continue Reading →