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Dragons, Competitions and More

A quick news round-up to pick up some announcements that either I missed in my last news update or have come out since that post. In no particular order: Half Pints Brewing is teaming up with the Winnipeg Brew Bombers… Continue Reading →

2013/09/18

Your August News Round Up

I have been on the road a fair bit this summer, so haven’t really been keeping up on the latest from breweries on the prairies. Summers are, obviously, the busiest time for breweries, so most are just trying to keep… Continue Reading →

2013/08/08

Catching Up on the Latest Beer News

I just looked at my watch and realized it has been weeks since I have offered a beer news update. With my life distractions, contests and other goings on around these parts, I simply haven’t thought to put together a… Continue Reading →

2013/06/17

Be Wary of the Dark Times

One of the more anticipated and boundary-pushing beer that has hit the prairie market in recent weeks is Half Pints’ Le Temps Noir. An Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels, it is intended to be intense and intimidating. Even the… Continue Reading →

2013/05/16

Drink Easy, My Friends

My latest Planet S column takes a bit of a different tack around beer (read it here). My job often involves drinking intense, complex beer. I truly appreciate the opportunity to sample a one-off, out-there beer knowing it is a… Continue Reading →

2013/04/22

The Spring Beer Rush Has Begun

It may not feel or look like spring around the prairies quite yet. The blanket of snow and iffy temperatures have completely stymied my plans to do a March brew session, for example. However, beer people less weather dependent than… Continue Reading →

2013/03/27

Red, Copper, Aluminum and Other Beer News

A few things have snuck past me (well, not snuck past me so much as I chose not to write a post about them yet) in the past month, so I thought I should put together a quick news update… Continue Reading →

2013/03/13

Beer Revolution Edmonton Coming and Other News

Over the weekend, the folks at Brewsters confirmed to me that Beer Revolution, their Calgary craft beer bar with 20+ rotating taps (see here for my impressions of it), is officially coming to Edmonton. They have secured the old Kelsey’s… Continue Reading →

2013/02/04

The Oktober-holy Trilogy

I mentioned a month or so back that Half Pints was brewing up a holy trinity of Oktoberfests to celebrate the annual celebration of beer. At the time, it didn’t look like any of the beer would make their way… Continue Reading →

2012/11/19

The November Beer are Coming!!

…And some are already here!! This week is a big week for beer releases, as clearly the prairie breweries are prepping for the long, cold winter ahead, as most of the beer have a distinctly winter warming theme. I am… Continue Reading →

2012/11/13
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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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