A Tardy Review of the Oxford Companion

I know that half the world has already reviewed the Oxford Companion to Beer, the voluminous tome edited by Garrett Oliver supposedly about everything beer. It is organized more like an encyclopedia (alphabetic entries) than a coherent book. A review… Continue Reading →

2012/01/13

The Ambitious American

It seems apt that a book delving into the history of beer in the United States would be titled Ambitious Brew. A few years ago historian Maureen Ogle penned what is likely the most complete historical examination of brewing in… Continue Reading →

2011/08/31

On a Quest for Craft Beer

Jon Stott may have just written the book I should have if I had got my butt in gear. If you haven’t heard yet, he has just published Beer Quest West, a new book that offers a comprehensive overview of… Continue Reading →

2011/05/09

Brew North: A Book Review

I like beer (duh!). I like reading. So I try to get my hands on interesting books about beer whenever I can. Lately I have been soaking up whatever beer history books I can find – there is so much… Continue Reading →

2011/02/07

YEG Hidden Gems Beer Pairing Dinner

November 7. The craft beer scene in Edmonton has been exploding in recent years with many new breweries and interesting beer being created. Come try a few of the city’s hidden beer gems, curated by beer writer and educator Jason Foster. Each beer will be paired with a dish specifically designed for the beer by Underground’s executive chef. It will be an evening of exploration, education and enjoyment!
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