I heard a great story the other day. I had some business to attend to at the Sugar Bowl in Edmonton. And while we were talking I noticed that Wild Rose Alberta Crude Oatmeal Stout was on tap. I knew… Continue Reading →
Okay. The big boys have just reached a new low. Mind you it is not in Canada yet – emphasis on the yet. But, still. Come on. Really? My disbelief is due to the recent announcement by Molson-Coors UK that… Continue Reading →
I have drank my share of big beer over the years. Barley Wines, Tripels, Quadrupels, Eisbocks and so on. As have most of you, probably. But then there is the category of really big beer. Beer that defy traditional definitions… Continue Reading →
Sometimes life aligns in a way that brings into clarity that which you appreciate and value. Yesterday was one of those days for me. For yesterday I brewed a couple batches of beer. Normally not an earth-shattering event (and certainly… Continue Reading →
One of the benefits of my recent trip to Calgary was a chance to try Wild Rose’s AF23 Pale Ale, their current tap-only seasonal. I normally miss out on their tap-only offerings as they usually don’t make it up my… Continue Reading →
One of the more interesting trends in recent years is the willingness of cafes to start exploring the beer market as well. In Edmonton The Sugar Bowl, of course, has been a pioneer of this trend, and Calgary has Kawa… Continue Reading →
A night at the symphony just got a whole lot more fun. In Edmonton, anyway. Sherbrooke Liquor has just announced that they will be the beer sponsor for the upcoming Edmonton Symphony Orchestra season, plus any other events organized by… Continue Reading →
Most of you will know by now that a couple months ago, two new beer-focused places opened in Calgary. The bigger deal is the Craft Beer Market boasting over 100 beer on tap, ranging from the light and watery to… Continue Reading →
I have written a fair bit lately on how upbeat I am about the growth in craft beer availability on the Prairies. Most of my celebrations have been reserved for the big cities and the number of places who are… Continue Reading →
You gotta hand it to Sherbrooke Liquor store in Edmonton. They have what is likely the biggest beer selection in Canada. Great. They regularly partner with local breweries to produce beer available exclusively in the store – usually with playful… Continue Reading →