Steel & Oak – Smoked Hefeweizen

I am fighting off the coming of winter with a summer beer.

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.

Uncle Leo’s Brewery – IPA, Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia

My sister brought me an Uncle Leo’s Brewery care package from Nova Scotia to Alberta. I guess she’s an okay sister.

Cherry Saison – Banded Peak Brewing, Calgary, Alberta

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

Spruce Tree Ale – Tofino Brewing Company, Tofino BC

I went to the woods because I wished to drink deliberately.

Kiss Yer Cousin Kentucky Common – Cannery Brewing, Penticton, British Columbia.

When I grabbed a bottle of Kiss Yer Cousin, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I am happy to announce after drinking it, I have not kissed any of my cousins.

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.