I hosted my monthly beer tasting at the Sugar Bowl last week, doing a selection from Edmonton’s local breweries, Yellowhead, Amber’s and Alley Kat. My Alley Kat choice was their latest in the Big Bottle series, Bitter Truth ESB. As… Continue Reading →
It is a rare sad news day here at Onbeer. I have received confirmation that Calmar’s Roughneck Brewing is closing its doors. Rumours have been swirling for months that flagging sales and owner Terry Cameron’s need to earn income were… Continue Reading →
More Taps May Be On Tap So, that is what I get for being grumpy. A couple weeks ago, I let out some of my frustrations about the Edmonton beer scene after a visit to the Public House (read it… Continue Reading →
How about a few moments of (partial) self-promotion? Most of you know about Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous, the monthly beer education and appreciation club that has quickly become a local staple among beer fans and the beer curious. Each month… Continue Reading →
In my February Beer 101, I shared some of my approach when introducing beer to someone who claims to not like beer. In it I highlight some of the probing questions I use and how I try to ensure their… Continue Reading →
The March issue of Alberta Venture magazine features an article from me about the proliferation of discount beer in Alberta. Most of you will remember the small kerfuffle last fall around revelations that Minhas Brewing was receiving Alberta’s “transitional” mark… Continue Reading →
Last week Big Rock announced (and reported on Canadian Beer News over the weekend) that Ed McNally has stepped down as CEO of the company he founded in 1985. I suspect that “stepping down” in this case is a euphemism… Continue Reading →
I think I my posts this weekend have had a grumpy tone. I am not feeling particularly grumpy this week, but both topics so far this week have taken shots at things that make me mad. So, allow me to… Continue Reading →
In my most recent post (found here), I reviewed a new pub in town, called the Public House. You can read that missive to see my opinions of the place. However, it was the first location in town where I… Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago I was feeling pretty heady about where Edmonton’s pub scene was headed. Sure, at the time it fully qualified for “sucks” status, but there were very hopeful signs – new pubs with modest but decent… Continue Reading →