Annex Ale Project – Calgary, Alberta

I spent some time at Annex Ale Project and you should too.

Kaiju Killer – Trolley 5 & Gigantic Brewing

Things don’t get much better than a Brewmaster’s Dinner at Trolley 5 and a growler of Double IPA to take home.

Triple IPA – Banff Ave Brewing

A trip to Banff is even nicer when there’s beer involved.

Geminid Gingerbread Porter – Theoretically Brewing, Lethbridge, AB.

Gingerbread at Christmastime just makes sense.

Troubled Waters Double IPA – Bench Creek Brewing, Blindman Brewing, Troubled Monk Brewery

A collaboration between three superb Alberta breweries is a must-have.

Brel’s Brun Belgian Dark Strong Ale- Dandy Brewing Company, Calgary, Alberta

Watching the American election calls for a strong drink, and this Belgian Dark Strong Ale is exactly that.

The Problem with Pumpkin Beer: A Pseudo-Scientific Study

In the name of science I put my pumpkin prejudice aside and sampled a couple of this year’s fall favourite.

Cherry Saison – Banded Peak Brewing, Calgary, Alberta

After seeing Twitter light up over this cherry saison, I had to track some down for myself.

Craft Beer Market’s Best of Belgium Brewmaster’s Dinner

A four-course meal with Belgian beer pairings? Um, yes please!

Caskapalooza

Brewsters Brewing Company invited me to take part in Craft Beer Market’s Caskapalooza. Beer was had.

Pale Session Ale -Goat Locker Brewing Company, Calgary

An Alberta beer with a nautical flair – and with a great company logo.

The Start

The wonderful gift of beer, the gift that keeps on giving.