A while ago I spent two springs living in Halifax, enjoying its amazing pub scene and learning more about Nova Scotia’s burgeoning craft beer scene (and, you know, working and stuff). Along my travels a number of different people told… Continue Reading →
While the actual weather today might be unseasonably warm, all of us on the prairies know full well that the frigid temperatures are soon on their way. January on the prairies. Makes me both proud at how hardy we all… Continue Reading →
In my evaluation of the recent AGLC changes around beer production policy (which you can read here), I mentioned in passing a couple of breweries who have successfully gained their license, but have not yet opened up for business. One… Continue Reading →
Over the Xmas holidays I decided it was time to rummage through my ever-expanding beer cellar (I am good at collecting, bad at drinking). In doing so I came across two bottles Peche Mortel I had been holding on to…. Continue Reading →
To close out 2014 my Beer 101 column at the Sherbrooke Liquor website took a look at how to transition non-craft beer friends into the vast world of craft beer. The first couple installments (here and here) looked at the… Continue Reading →
As I sit watching my New Year’s Eve beer cool in the fridge, I ponder the year that was and consider the year that is about to be. More accurately I thought carefully about those things a couple weeks ago… Continue Reading →
As I have mentioned in previous posts (and on CBC) I took part this year in a Do-It-Yourself Beer Advent Calendar, organized by homebrewer, loyal onbeer.org reader and friend Chad Heinz. The idea behind a DIY Advent Calendar is to… Continue Reading →
Happy holidays to everyone! But before I go enjoy my final beer advent calendar beer (a fine choice, by the way, to be discussed next week) and shake my presents under the tree, let me offer some last minute beer… Continue Reading →
The Manitoba government announced last week a new Craft Brewers Strategy aimed at promoting and expanding the craft beer industry in the province (see announcement here). The first step in the strategy is to allow Manitoba breweries to open on-site… Continue Reading →
Normally naming something 39-1/2 Foot Pole might not be sending the right message to your customers, since the term comes from “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and who would want to be associated with seasick crocodiles, dead tomatoes squashed… Continue Reading →