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Specialty Beer in Saskatchewan

My latest Planet S column is up. It highlights the arrival of boutique beer stores in Saskatoon and Regina, meaning that Saskatchewan residents will now finally get access to some quality craft beer. It is a mini-form of privatization, where… Continue Reading →

2010/05/25

Yellowhead Officially Opens

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 →

2010/05/19

Yellowhead Brewing: Edmonton’s Newest Brewery Set to Launch

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 →

2010/05/08

Sexy Saskatchewan

Who knew? Saskatchewan apparently has the sexiest beer. At least according to this curious Globe and Mail article from last week it does (thanks to Chad for pointing it out to me). Apparently potassium has been found to be something… Continue Reading →

2010/04/30

New Spiced Beer from Amber’s Brewing

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 →

2010/04/20

A Round Up of Prairie Beer Events

There are a lot of beer events coming up in the next few weeks around the prairies. So I thought I would put them into one quick post to encourage all of you to attend one in your area. Some… Continue Reading →

2010/04/10

Medicine Hat’s Answer to Sherbrooke Liquor

Edmonton is home to what is likely western Canada’s best beer store, Sherbrooke Liquor, with its 600-plus types of beer. Of course Edmonton also other well-stocked stores, such as Chateau Louis, Devine Wines and Bin 104. Calgary has Willow Park… Continue Reading →

2010/04/03

Only In England, You Say? Pity!

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 →

2010/03/29

New Banff Brewpub: Banff Avenue Brewing

So, onbeer.org gets its first scoop! I just learned that Brett Ireland, the brains behind Canada’s first brewpub in a national park – Jasper Brewing – is on his way to opening a brewpub in Banff. Which means he will… Continue Reading →

2010/03/12

Czech Out the New Wild Rose Seasonal

Just a quick note to highlight that Wild Rose today announced the release of its latest seasonal, Czech Pilz, which is, obviously a Bohemian Pilsener. But one with a difference it seems. Head brewer Dave Neilly says he used Vanguard… Continue Reading →

2010/03/09