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One of the under-reported stories of 2022 was that a handful of 7-Eleven convenience stores were granted licenses to sell beer and wine for both in-store consumption and take away (they have also set up delivery through online delivery apps)…. Continue Reading →
You have likely heard the news. Co-founder of Village Brewing in Calgary, Jim Button, passed away on January 19. He was 59. His life and contributions to community deserve to be recognized. Others who knew him better than I may… Continue Reading →
I appreciate my last couple posts have been, well, a bit depressing. Highlighting brewery closures is not my favourite part of the job. In the new year I hope to offer up the flipside and talk about some of the… Continue Reading →
I am very thrilled to announce that I am hosting a beer and food pairing event at The Underground Tap and Grill on November 29. This is particularly exciting because it is my first in-person event since the onset of… Continue Reading →
A couple of days ago the results of the first annual Canada Beer Cup were announced. And while it was a mixed night for prairie-based breweries the launching of this new beer competition is a welcome addition to the Canadian… Continue Reading →
The 2022 Alberta Beer Awards were announced last night at a gala event in Red Deer. The 5th annual awards celebrate the best in Alberta craft beer, and as usual the results did not fail to surprise. While many familiar… Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago I published a post that offered up the comings and goings in Alberta craft beer over the summer (which you can read here). Alas, things have been moving very quickly this fall and there is enough… Continue Reading →
I gave up three or four years ago trying to write a profile for every new brewery on the prairies and generally keep people apprised of the news. It became too big a job as the industry exploded across the… Continue Reading →
Yesterday, as part of a sprawling omnibus bill (Bill 80), the Alberta government announced some legislative changes that will loosen liquor rules in the province, specifically allowing homemade alcohol at private events and the creation of “entertainment districts” where alcohol… Continue Reading →
By now it is obvious to almost everyone in the industry that Edmonton’s Yellowhead Brewing is closed. This announcement is not a scoop but, oddly, I appear to be the first person to say those words in print. Whispers and… Continue Reading →
