2017 CBAs Full of Surprises; 17 Prairie Medals

Over the weekend the results of the 2017 Canadian Brewing Awards were announced (see the full winners’ list here). I can honestly say they were full of surprises. Lots of new names on the list and a fascinating equality between… Continue Reading →

2017/05/29

Random Acts of Beerness: Beer Guides and Beer Weeks

Welcome to the second installment of Random Acts of Beerness, my occasional effort to update people on beer happenings on the prairies in a rather random, haphazard way (read here for an explanation of its origins). Your Guide to the… Continue Reading →

2016/09/14

Beer Geeks and More on the News Roundup

It has been a fairly quiet few weeks on the prairie beer front, but I figured it was time for a quick round-up to get us all caught up. The most noteworthy bit of news is likely the 4th Annual… Continue Reading →

2015/08/24

RIP Full Moon Pale Ale, Long Live Full Moon IPA and Other News

Normally when I do a news roundup I try to give the various breweries involved relatively equal billing. However this week it is a bit different. Upon hearing the news that Alley Kat is re-formulating its flagship Full Moon Pale… Continue Reading →

2014/12/03

Great Western Cleans Up at CBAs

The results of the 2014 Canadian Brewing Awards (CBAs) were announced last night (find the full winners list here). While I might describe the results for prairie brewers as disappointing, one prairie brewery had lots to celebrate. The good folks… Continue Reading →

2014/06/02

Bushwakker Turns 20!!

Wow! Am I really that old? I remember when it was just a young pup, barely taller than a grasshopper’s knee. Well, maybe not, but it is true that the best brewpub on the prairies, Bushwakker, is 20 years old… Continue Reading →

2011/01/15

Craft Beer Propaganda

One of the things that has been slow to evolve in Canada is a kind of craft brewery solidarity. Now, don’t get me wrong, the men and women who make craft beer are quite collegial on the whole, and they… Continue Reading →

2010/05/05

A Round Up of Prairie Beer Events

There are a lot of beer events coming up in the next few weeks around the prairies. So I thought I would put them into one quick post to encourage all of you to attend one in your area. Some… Continue Reading →

2010/04/10

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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