One of the things that has been slow to evolve in Canada is a kind of craft brewery solidarity. Now, don’t get me wrong, the men and women who make craft beer are quite collegial on the whole, and they… 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 →
My latest CBC column, which aired on April 16, appeared on line today (there can sometimes be a bit of a delay). It was inspired by our recent Medicine Hat trip, where along the highway I kept seeing these over-sized… Continue Reading →
Apparently today is the beginning of Cask Ale Week in Britain. There are competitions, specials in pubs, and the Independent newspaper is publishing a special supplement. There is even an app for the I-Phone to help you locate the pub… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I stumbled across a tiny digest piece in the local paper’s business section. The headline read “Big 4 Brew Half World’s Beer” and it talked about how the four biggest mega-breweries last year surpassed an important… Continue Reading →