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St. Paddy’s Day Antidotes

I am not much of a St. Patrick’s Day fan, as I find it over-hyped, focused too much on over-consumption rather than appreciating good beer, and subtly sectarian (it is only the Catholic Irish that wear green; Protestants wear orange)…. Continue Reading →

Great Beer, Creative Food, Packed House

Last Friday night I attended the Yukon Brewing Beer Dinner at the Urban Diner. It was a fabulous evening and for a number of reasons I am left buoyed by the potential for beer and food pairing in western Canada…. Continue Reading →

Eggs Beer-nedict

Everyone loves a good brunch. A social meal that doesn’t make you get up too early. Hearty, satisfying food. The only thing about brunches that I find a bit dull is the choice of beverage. Champagne and orange juice. Uh,… Continue Reading →

Oak-Aged Beer Tasting and Pairing

Oak-aged beer are becoming quite the rage these days. I can see why, as the wood and remnants of whiskey add a rich complexity to the beer. From the mainstream Innis & Gunn to the intense Ola Dubh series, there… Continue Reading →

Yukon’s Coming for Dinner

Edmonton’s first (of what I hope will be many) beer dinners has been announced, and it has a (honourary) prairie theme. The hearty folks at Yukon Brewing will be pulling their dog sleds (full of beer, I hope) southward to… Continue Reading →

A Plethora of Edmonton Beer Events

Edmonton appears to be bursting with beer events in the next few weeks. It is kind of stunning, actually. I am encouraged that there is such life happening around beer in this town. It is quite the difference from a… Continue Reading →

Cantillon Tasting A Few Days Away

Just a quick reminder that next Thursday (June 3) is the Cantillon tasting and food pairing evening at Gini’s Restaurant. Tickets are selling fast, so if you are thinking of attending I would suggest heading over to Sherbrooke Liquor soon… Continue Reading →

What Goes With Alligator?

My latest Vue Weekly submission, on newstands now, is, well, different. The wine columnist and I were given the challenge by our editor of pairing our favourite beverage with four exotic and unusual meats: python, alligator, muskox and kangaroo. I… Continue Reading →

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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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