Feel Like a Cuppa … Beer?

It is not the mega-trend that is hazy, or Kviek, or fruited sour beer, but I am certain there are more tea beer around these days, and more diversity in the types of teas being used. I am so certain… Continue Reading →

Independent Breweries Pull Out of Calgary’s Barley Belt

The aftermath of the sale of Banded Peak to AB-Inbev, the world’s largest beer corporation, appears to be affecting the “Barley Belt” tourism brand. Onbeer.org has learned that at least five breweries are pulling out of the community partnership because… Continue Reading →

New Breweries and New Styles: A CBC Roundup

Regular readers of this site will know that every second Friday I do a beer column on CBC Radio’s Edmonton afternoon drive show – RadioActive. One of my ongoing struggles is to get a copy of the column online so… Continue Reading →

I Am Bound to Have Another Metes and Bounds

Sometimes you just have to ignore your inner curmudgeon and just go with the beer flow.  At least I do. Take the new-ish trend of creating so-called XPA – Extra Pale Ale. It is supposed to a beer that lands… Continue Reading →

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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