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 →
Okay, I have been in a bit of a dilemma. A week or so ago the Calgary Herald reported that Minhas Brewing had an invitation-only Grand Opening for its new Calgary brewery (well, it sounded like an Almost Opening Party)…. Continue Reading →
The current issue of Vue Weekly in Edmonton is their “Beer Issue” where beer gets its special place in the sun. I can’t take credit for this wonderful turn of events – it was the editors’ idea. But Vue had… Continue Reading →
Over the past few days (here and here), I have made all of you put up with long, policy-wonkish posts examining the state of Alberta’s unique beer system. It has ended up being a much larger project than I ever… Continue Reading →
Interesting news on a few fronts in the Edmonton Beer Scene that I would be remiss if I didn’t relay. In what may be the most concerning news, Amber’s Brewing has, on short notice, been informed that the rent at… Continue Reading →
I know I am supposed to be in Halifax right now, but I made a short side trip to speak at a conference in Calgary last week (okay, “sidetrip” doesn’t really describe a cross-continent flight, but it was short time-wise)…. Continue Reading →
It feels like there has been a bit of a new beer lull in the last few weeks. After the initial rush of spring seasonals, things got all quiet on the prairie for a bit there. Well, in one day,… Continue Reading →
Got a chance to try Wild Rose’s (the brewery, not the party, thank goodness) latest seasonal last night, Hop Smashed In Belgian-Style IPA. I have been curious about this one since I heard it would be released. This fusion-style is… Continue Reading →
A couple of news items – one that I missed and the other that arose earlier this week. The first is that Alley Kat’s latest Dragon Single-Hop Series beer quietly hit shelves this week – no press release, no launch… 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 →