So the moment is finally about to arrive. After months of patient, and at times impatient, waiting and anticipation – at least on my part (I can’t speak for the rest of you) – on Friday I finally get my… Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that the Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous is turning one year old in June. On one level it feels like they have only been around a short time, but on the other it seems like they… Continue Reading →
Today I just have a quick run-down on some of the latest and upcoming releases from around the prairies. Just in time for the real return to spring. Without further ado: Alley Kat Brewberry is back once again as of… Continue Reading →
How about a few moments of (partial) self-promotion? Most of you know about Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous, the monthly beer education and appreciation club that has quickly become a local staple among beer fans and the beer curious. Each month… Continue Reading →
Winters are supposed to be the slow season for beer. Sales are down due to the weather. It is a chance for craft brewers to catch their breath, do some maintenance and clear out the backlog of paper work. Apparently… Continue Reading →
You will all be forgiven – even you Edmontonians – for not knowing about the Edmonton Metropolis Winter Festival. This new six-week long event was designed to draw people downtown during the cold winter months. Its big draw is supposed… Continue Reading →
So in my absence there were a few new beer developments on the prairies. So, as I re-start things around here, let’s do a quick run-down on beer news. Alley Kat Brewing had three, count ’em, three new releases last… Continue Reading →
Another Edmonton restaurant has jumped on board the beer dinner train. Over the past few months Continental Treat Fine Bistro has been re-working its beer list, offering a longer, more balanced range of bottled beer and they are also the… Continue Reading →
I can’t really keep up with all the beer happenings on the prairies these days. That must be a very, very good thing. But I will try as best I can to relay what news I hear. Here is some… 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 →