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Step Into the Woods and the Half Pints Trilogy

I realize I have been under-reporting news from our sister provinces in recent weeks. In part because news has been slow coming out of the other flat provinces, but also because I have been distracted on my end as well…. Continue Reading →

2012/09/20

Session Beer, British-Style

I have become convinced that few appreciate a subtle beer anymore. We are so into the Imperial IPAs, Belgian Strongs and Russian Imperial Stouts that we are likely to dismiss a small beer as boring and watery. The torrent of… Continue Reading →

2012/08/13

The Big 1-K and More!

I don’t have to say much about Sherbooke Liquor store on these pages – almost all of you know about who they are, what they do and why they are so important for Edmonton’s beer scene. What you may or… Continue Reading →

2012/07/13

Spring Seasonal Offerings Unfurl

Today I just have a quick run-down on some of the latest and upcoming releases from around the prairies. Just in time for the real return to spring. Without further ado: Alley Kat Brewberry is back once again as of… Continue Reading →

2012/04/06

Happily Locked in the Monkey Cage

I think I my posts this weekend have had a grumpy tone. I am not feeling particularly grumpy this week, but both topics so far this week have taken shots at things that make me mad. So, allow me to… Continue Reading →

2012/03/16

More Beer-y than a Barrel of Monkeys

I have been brewing for more than 20 years now, and I have attempted to brew almost every style under the sun (at least that don’t involve wild yeasts or bacteria such as lambics and Flanders Reds and Browns –… Continue Reading →

2012/02/27

Layin’ the Hammer Down

Got a pleasant surprise in the liquor store the other day while shopping for some holiday beverages and candidates for future columns. I found in the new release section some six-packs of Paddock Wood’s Red Hammer. I had heard that… Continue Reading →

2011/12/21

The Loud Arrival of Silenus

As most of you are aware, Sherbrooke Liquor and Paddock Wood Brewing have partnered to create the Beer God Series. Twelve beer honouring the beer-related gods of yore. One to be released each quarter – so three years of good… Continue Reading →

2011/12/07

What’s Brewing in November

So in my absence there were a few new beer developments on the prairies. So, as I re-start things around here, let’s do a quick run-down on beer news. Alley Kat Brewing had three, count ’em, three new releases last… Continue Reading →

2011/11/07

A Fall Prairie Beer Tour

Due to my life pre-occupations I have fallen a bit out of the loop about the goings-on with the prairie breweries outside Alberta. So I thought I would make up for it with a bit of a run-down on some… Continue Reading →

2011/09/26
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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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