Just a quick reminder that Edmonton’s second monthly cask event is this Thursday (June 24) at the Sugar Bowl at 5:00, This month Alley Kat has done a Steam Beer (which is my recipe, actually). When I last asked they… Continue Reading →
It is the beginning of summer, and time for breweries to toss out their summer seasonals and new releases. So there is a lot going on in the next few weeks. Here is a run-down on the latest beer releases… Continue Reading →
I just got back from the cask night hosted by the Sugar Bowl and Alley Kat Brewing. What a blast! I think all the way around it was a big success. The cask disappeared in about 90 minutes – and… Continue Reading →
This afternoon was the official opening of Yellowhead Brewing Company, located on 105 Street in downtown Edmonton. They launched themselves with a media event highlighted by an official blessing by the local priest (blessing brewhouses is a German tradition). I… Continue Reading →
A quick heads up for all you beer watchers in Alberta. In the next week or so, a new Edmonton brewery will officially open. Yellowhead Brewing will open its doors in the coming days (exact details are still TBA) with… Continue Reading →
Tonight was the Release Party for Alley Kat’s latest 15th Anniversary release, and I decided to drop on by for a sample and a visit. The place was hopping as the Kats poured tasters of their version of Belgian Tripel,… Continue Reading →
Wow! This is a big week for Alberta beer announcements. So, rather than clutter up the site with separate posts on each bit of news, I will combine them into one omni-post for ease of beer gossip gathering. So, let’s… Continue Reading →
So, beer fans, I have great news! Regular readers will know that in a post a few weeks ago I lamented Edmonton’s lack of a cask ale tradition. Well, we have done something about it. Alley Kat and hip beer… Continue Reading →
Just released today are two new products from the folks over at Amber’s Brewing in Edmonton, and both are of the curiousity piquing kind. The first is Amber’s Cinnamon and Cardamon Smooth, which – obviously – is flavoured with those… Continue Reading →
Alley Kat’s just released latest seasonal is an interesting departure: a blueberry wheat ale called Brewberry. Now, normally fruit beers are not my favourite beer. I find they tend to be the “eye candy” of beer – all prettied up… Continue Reading →