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April Showers Turns into May Avalanche

I am starting to think the traditional spring/summer/winter/fall seasonal release cycle is being obliterated, replaced instead by a constant barrage of new stuff. Take last week and this week alone. On the prairies, TEN  different breweries are launching a new… Continue Reading →

2014/05/16

It Takes a Village to Sample Good Beer

As part of my recent visit to Calgary, I made some time to finally swing by Village Brewing. It was my first opportunity to see the young Calgary upstart. I had arranged to meet with co-owner Jim Button, and he… Continue Reading →

2014/03/27

RIP Brew Brothers, Vive Last Best and Other News

The big prairie news this week is the announced closure tomorrow (February 28) of Brew Brothers Brewery. The longtime Calgary operation opened its doors in 1994, making it the oldest of Alberta’s craft brewers. It had fallen on difficult times… Continue Reading →

2014/02/27

Brewing Equipment and New Beer

Brewing equipments dominates the prairie beer news this week, plus one new beer and a beer I neglected to mention a couple of weeks ago. I know news of fermenters and brewhouses is hardly scintillating stuff, but it is a… Continue Reading →

2014/02/06

All the News that’s Fit to E-Print

It is getting hard to keep up with all the beer happenings on the prairies these days. Slow down, all you brewers, you’re making me dizzy! (Just kidding. Keep ’em comin’). So, even though it has only been less than… Continue Reading →

2013/11/25

Name Your Beer and Other News

The first slate of winter releases have been popping out over the past couple weeks, so it seems time for another news roundup. I suspect there will be a few more announcements in the coming weeks, but this is what… Continue Reading →

2013/11/08

Elections, Wet Hops and Oaxacans

It is municipal election day in Alberta today, and so I hope all of you who reside in the oil province find time to vote during your busy day. And if you drink craft beer, it appears you are more… Continue Reading →

2013/10/21

Your August News Round Up

I have been on the road a fair bit this summer, so haven’t really been keeping up on the latest from breweries on the prairies. Summers are, obviously, the busiest time for breweries, so most are just trying to keep… Continue Reading →

2013/08/08

Suds for Floods

Calgary’s craft breweries are banding together for a fundraiser to aid flood relief efforts in southern Alberta. Big Rock, who spearheaded the idea, is partnering with Village Brewing and Wild Rose Brewing to serve up some beer, raise spirits and… Continue Reading →

2013/07/02

Big Rock’s Big Plans and Other News

Yesterday, Big Rock released the latest in their Alchemist Series. This latest one is Erratic Stone-Fired Ale, a Stein Bier. Only 3300 bottles (750ml flip tops) were produced. I have not tasted it yet (although I do have a bottle… Continue Reading →

2013/04/17
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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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