Yet another in my series of late reviews, although in this case I am confident the beer is still available in stores. I got the Big Rock Lumberjack Pack in November, but with Xmas and other general busy-ness I couldn’t… Continue Reading →
As I predicted in my last newsy post (which you can read here), mere hours after I made the post live I got word of other beer-y activities on the prairies. I was going to write an update last week… Continue Reading →
It is getting hard to keep up with all the beer happenings on the prairies these days. Slow down, all you brewers, you’re making me dizzy! (Just kidding. Keep ’em comin’). So, even though it has only been less than… Continue Reading →
I appreciate fresh hop beer, often called wet hopped, as in general these beer bring out hop characteristics I enjoy. I find the hop flavour to be fuller, less harsh and the bitterness more rounded. In a well-made fresh hop… Continue Reading →
It is municipal election day in Alberta today, and so I hope all of you who reside in the oil province find time to vote during your busy day. And if you drink craft beer, it appears you are more… Continue Reading →
The other day I read a post by the incomparable Pete Brown where he discusses beer at music festivals. You can read it here. As usual, Mr. Brown wonderfully articulates something that has been on my mind for some time…. Continue Reading →
Lots of news to catch you up on as we flip our calendars over to September. The busy summer season is coming to a close and our local craft brewers have begun releasing their fall seasonals. Plus, signs that Sasktachewan… Continue Reading →
Last week was Vue Weekly’s annual Beer Issue. In recent years I have dominated those pages. This year the editors came up with some great ideas for articles that are best completed by others, such as a newbies’ day with… Continue Reading →
Calgary’s craft breweries are banding together for a fundraiser to aid flood relief efforts in southern Alberta. Big Rock, who spearheaded the idea, is partnering with Village Brewing and Wild Rose Brewing to serve up some beer, raise spirits and… Continue Reading →
I have fallen behind in my reviews of recent prairie beer. It is a consequence of my busy life, I am afraid. So, in an attempt to catch up quickly, I am going to offer a post with a handful… Continue Reading →