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Sometimes David Beats Goliath

I heard a great story the other day. I had some business to attend to at the Sugar Bowl in Edmonton. And while we were talking I noticed that Wild Rose Alberta Crude Oatmeal Stout was on tap. I knew… Continue Reading →

2011/08/29

A Special Anniversary and Other Matters

Such a bittersweet week for yours truly. Here I am in Halifax, where it has been raining for 9 straight days, and on Thursday (May 19) a whack of lucky Edmontonians will be gathering at the Sugar Bowl for the… Continue Reading →

2011/05/17

A Beer 101 Cask Primer

The latest in my Beer 101 education series was posted this week over at sherbrookeliquor.com. It is the final installment of my look at serving vessels and how it affects flavour. Naturally I finish the unit with a look at… Continue Reading →

2011/03/16

Next Act Cask Night Settles In

The past two months the Next Act off Whyte Avenue has tried its hand at a cask night, making it the second after the monthy Sugar Bowl offering. Apparently the second one was such a hit, the cask ran dry… Continue Reading →

2010/12/18

Second Cask Night to Hit Edmonton

Breaking News! I learned just today (some of you who get out more may already know) that Alley Kat is partnering with the newly refurbished Next Act Pub (8224 104 Street) to start up a second monthly cask ale event…. Continue Reading →

2010/11/03

A Lesson In Beer Transformation

I have been around beer for a long time. I have judged it, sampled it, quaffed it, paired it, compared it, even dumped it occasionally. I have definitely been brewing it for 20 years. But this week I learned something.I… Continue Reading →

2010/10/25

Cask Ale Reminders

A quick reminder to all Edmonton-area readers of the two upcoming cask nights in the next few days. First up is the monthly Alley Kat cask evening at the Sugar Bowl – TONIGHT (Thursday September 23). This month returns to… Continue Reading →

2010/09/23

A New Record (I think) for Cask Ale

The latest Sugar Bowl/Alley Kat cask ale event went off this evening, and it hit new heights in beery-ness. By my watch, the cask ran out in exactly 1 hour 4 minutes, which is unquestioningly the fastest ever in Edmonton…. Continue Reading →

2010/07/15

Cask-Monton Here We Come!

So, I think Edmontonians are liking the idea of cask ale. The Sugar Bowl was hopping again last night for the second monthly cask event. The cask – the Steam beer without dry hopping – disappeared in 90 minutes once… Continue Reading →

2010/06/25

Edmonton’s Second Cask Night

Just a quick reminder that Edmonton’s second monthly cask event is this Thursday (June 24) at the Sugar Bowl at 5:00, This month Alley Kat has done a Steam Beer (which is my recipe, actually). When I last asked they… Continue Reading →

2010/06/23
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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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