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Talkin’ ‘Bout a (Beer) Revolution

I know I am supposed to be in Halifax right now, but I made a short side trip to speak at a conference in Calgary last week (okay, “sidetrip” doesn’t really describe a cross-continent flight, but it was short time-wise)…. Continue Reading →

2012/06/07

What a Year Can Do

Last year when I was in Halifax, I wrote – and not flatteringly – about the Rock Bottom Brewpub (read the review here). Quite simply, it didn’t offer real beer made locally, and it showed. They shipped wort from B.C…. Continue Reading →

2012/05/22

What’s Up With Airport Bars?

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 →

2012/04/30

More On Canada’s Beer Personalities

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 →

2012/04/20

Is Halifax Pub Central?

You are all well aware at this point that I spent much of the spring in Halifax. I tried to post some of the highlights while there, and even did a CBC column live from the Hart and Thistle pub… Continue Reading →

2011/09/02

The Heart Warms at the Hart and Thistle

So far there hasn’t been much time for beer in Halifax. However, I did sneak a quick trip down to the bay shore to sample a beer or two at the Hart and Thistle brewpub, for which the mad genius… Continue Reading →

2011/05/06

Aloha Hallelujah

I love my job! Bob, a colleague of mine, recently went to Hawaii for a relaxation holiday. I was happy for him. Upon his return we went for lunch to talk about work and other assorted things and he presented… Continue Reading →

2011/02/23

Beers With Boyd and Other Cool People

Do you like good American and Canadian craft beer? Do you like cruises? Do you like hanging out with a personable, beer knowledgeable host? Then there may be a good vacation for you. Edmonton homebrewer and general beer guy Boyd… Continue Reading →

2011/01/12

Haus Frau and the Proliferation of Haus Bier

Have you heard the ads lately for western Canadian pub chain Original Joe’s new house beer, Haus Frau? They claim it to be a European pilsner, obviously German given its name. OJ’s is reputed for its commitment to offer regional… Continue Reading →

2010/12/08

A Very Honourable Swine

So, the other day I posted about a recent trip to Kamloops to experience some of the food, wine and beer sites it had to offer. I teased all of you about a 2-month old brewpub called the Noble Pig…. Continue Reading →

2010/12/03