I have become convinced that few appreciate a subtle beer anymore. We are so into the Imperial IPAs, Belgian Strongs and Russian Imperial Stouts that we are likely to dismiss a small beer as boring and watery. The torrent of… Continue Reading →
Stop!! Before you smack or trap that pesky wasp looking to snack on your picnic lunch, you need to read this. Wasps should be beer lovers’ friends. They might mess up your backyard BBQ, scare your kids and offer… Continue Reading →
There have been very few beer in recent years around these parts that have sparked such controversy as the Big Kahuna, made by Alley Kat for Sherbrooke Liquor. Some have found it a decent, if rather tame version of a… Continue Reading →
I know, I know. Had I been on my game I would have written a post about the new Innis & Gunn Canada beer on Canada Day itself. Instead I celebrated Canada Day by flying all the way across this… Continue Reading →
My latest Vue Weekly column offers a review of BrewDog’s Hardcore IPA (read it here). I wasn’t anticipating reviewing this beer at first, given the range of Imperial IPA options available these days. I respect BrewDog for their desire to… Continue Reading →
I mentioned recently that Sherbroke Liquor, in recognition of its 1000th beer in stock, released a special beer, The Big Kahuna. Brewed by Alley Kat, it is a soured amber ale with an addition of sweet cherries. It is hard… Continue Reading →
It has been an open secret in beer circles for some time, but Saturday’s Edmonton Journal reported, via a story about Amber’s impending move, that the Edmonton area is about to get a new brewery. Hog’s Head Brewing Company has… Continue Reading →
I made it to Edmonton’s latest pub entry the other day – a mere few days after its grand opening. The Mercer Tavern is in a long-neglected former warehouse on 104 Street and 103 Avenue.. This has been an area… Continue Reading →
This past weekend a special beer hit the Sherbrooke Liquor Store shelves. Sure, there are lots of special beer in stock at that store, but this one is significant in a very unique way. The beer itself, an 11% Coffee… Continue Reading →
The last few months have seen a flurry of new imports hitting the province. Beer from all over the world have found their way onto liquor store shelves. The quantity of new offerings is, frankly, beyond the capacity of a… Continue Reading →