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 →
Quietly a new beer location opened up on 109 Street in the last week or so. The Three Boars (109 St & 84 Ave) is not a beer mecca, in and of itself, but more of a small, hip, cosmopolitan… Continue Reading →
Ever dreamed of becoming a brewmaster? I imagine many of you have thought about completing the training to become a brewmaster. But I suspect an equal number of you have hesitated at the prospect of moving to the U.S. or… Continue Reading →
Most of you know I have been developing a theory about the general tendencies of brewers in each part of the country. In short, I argue that each region has its own distinct personality, linked to its history, culture and… Continue Reading →
Over the long weekend, I took a bit of time to get caught up on some online reading, getting to beer blogs I enjoy and haven’t gotten around to hitting in recent days or weeks. During my perusing, I read… Continue Reading →