Something is going on politically in Alberta’s beer system. At this point I am not sure where it leads, but I something is afoot, as Mr. Holmes might say. First there was the feature length piece in the Edmonton Journal… Continue Reading →
The Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous have launched their 2012-13 season in a spectacular way, announcing in their newsletter a couple of new initiatives. First is something that I think may be one of the coolest beer events yet. They have… Continue Reading →
I, it seems, have developed a reputation among Edmonton beer people as “the stubby guy”. And, no, it is not a reference to my diminutive height (or other things). It is because I am rather obsessive about stubby beer bottles…. Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that less than three years ago, there was not a single (legitimate) Lambic available in Alberta. I can remember thinking at the time that the world of sour beer would never reach our borders. Fast… Continue Reading →
After last month’s Beer 101 column on why you should always use a glass (found here), I got to thinking. I had overlooked a crucial aspect to putting beer in a glass – HOW to properly pour it. Now, I… Continue Reading →
I need not tell anyone reading this website that one of the most infuriating bits of misinformation in the beer world is AB-Inbev’s insistence on calling Alexander Keith’s an IPA, despite the very obvious evidence that it is far from… Continue Reading →
One style I never tire of drinking is Hefeweizen, especially in the summer. I love its simple complexity (if you know what I mean). It is refreshing, offers a fairly straightforward palate, but has such wonderfully complex aromas and flavours… Continue Reading →
With the spate of new imports into Alberta recently, combined with general summeriness to contend with, I admit I have allowed a few new prairie beer releases to slip by me. So this post is meant to make up for… Continue Reading →
One of the most interesting beer projects in Canada recently (and I mean that in an entirely objective fashion), is Double Trouble Brewing’s Hops and Robbers IPA. The brewery has been operated for only five months, but they, from the… Continue Reading →
Amongst the deluge that has been the new beer arrivals in Alberta this month is a quiet little Quebec brewery called Bierbrier. Bierbrier, named for its owner and founder, Charles Bierbrier (which they claim is German for “beer brewer” –… Continue Reading →