The Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous have launched their 2012-13 season in a spectacular way, announcing in their newsletter a couple of new initiatives. First is something that I think may be one of the coolest beer events yet. They have… Continue Reading →
I, it seems, have developed a reputation among Edmonton beer people as “the stubby guy”. And, no, it is not a reference to my diminutive height (or other things). It is because I am rather obsessive about stubby beer bottles…. Continue Reading →
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 →
I made it to Edmonton’s latest pub entry the other day – a mere few days after its grand opening. The Mercer Tavern is in a long-neglected former warehouse on 104 Street and 103 Avenue.. This has been an area… 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 →
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 →
Last time (here), I started a rather stupidly ambitious plan to look at Alberta’s liquor system and offer something of an analysis – at the risk of losing readers either through boredom or political disagreeement. But mostly it has just… Continue Reading →
A few times recently I have made some observations about the positives and negatives of Alberta’s unique liquor system. Every time I do, a number of readers ask me to expand upon those passing thoughts and offer a fuller analysis… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I flew back out to Halifax to spend some time there for the second straight spring. As such cross-Canada trips often necessitate, I spent some time hanging around an airport waiting for a connection. Over the last… Continue Reading →