In some breaking news, Onbeer.org has learned that Alberta will be one of the rare recipients of a one-time only shipment of Westvleteren Trappist beer. The beer produced at the Abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren is the rarest of… Continue Reading →
By now, most of you will have heard of (and sampled) Alley Kat’s little fall surprise – Fresh Hop Full Moon. This is, of course, Full Moon Pale Ale made with fresh hops, rather than the usual dried pellets (they… Continue Reading →
The Calgary Herald reported late last week (thanks to Chad for drawing my attention to the story!) that a new microbrewery is about to open in southeast Calgary. The men behind it include two former Big Rock heavies – former… Continue Reading →
I often feel a bit sorry for myself in the latter part of September. The weather is crumbling, the days are getting shorter, and I am in Edmonton, not Munich. Was I in Munich I could partake in the world’s… Continue Reading →
I mentioned a few weeks back that Sherbrooke Liquor Store in Edmonton has found a way to one-up itself with a new 12-part series honouring the various beer gods in world cultures. The first one, Ragutiene – a Lithuanian beer… Continue Reading →
As I flip my calendar over to September and that evening nip in the air reminds me summer is over (although the days are still quite lovely), I find myself contemplating the coming season’s beer happenings. Having been out of… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →