A Summer of Comings and Goings in Alberta Beer

I gave up three or four years ago trying to write a profile for every new brewery on the prairies and generally keep people apprised of the news. It became too big a job as the industry exploded across the… Continue Reading →

What’s the Deal with Slushie Sour?

Slushie Sours have invaded Alberta. That is not exactly news as Calgary brewery Outcast Brewing has been making them since February. But, still, they are a new and alien thing to this part of the world. And my oh my… Continue Reading →

A Hop Association is Born

On Saturday afternoon Alberta witnessed the creation of something that I am pretty sure almost none of us coming a few years ago. I had the privilege to attend the launch of the Alberta Hop Producers Association. The group has… Continue Reading →

Let’s Hope First Ditch Isn’t the Last Effort

This past weekend there was something of a mini-buzz around the very first release of Alberta’s first gypsy brewery, Outcast Brewing (although I am not sure the term “gypsy brewery” applies as he isn’t planning on moving around quite yet)…. Continue Reading →

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