We're wrapping up Christmas with the last of Beer Advent 2020 - the beers that add a little magic to the holidays...and those that don't.
Category: Beer
Beer Advent 2020: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Put on your dressiest sweatpants, light a candle, sit back in your comfiest recliner, and buckle up for another installment of the festive drowning in what are, supposedly, some of the world's finest beers. Oh holy no!
Beer Advent 2020: Gold Medal Edition
What do you do when it’s Christmas time, you’re an adult, and your liver hates you? Work your way through the Craft Beer Advent Calendar of course!!
Six Alberta Breweries to Watch in 2020
I've made it my mission to travel the far reaches in search of some of the finest beers. My conclusion? Alberta is a province that makes great beer! Are you looking for something new? Do you love pilsners, ales, stouts and lagers but don't know where to go? Look no further! Here is my top… Continue reading Six Alberta Breweries to Watch in 2020
Beer Advent 2019: What Went Wrong?
Another year has come and gone and for those few that read my annual beer review, you may be wondering......where is it? Well, dear friends, this may come as a shock, but I've been extremely busy. This year, I decided to participate in a small little production of Evil Dead: The Musical in which I… Continue reading Beer Advent 2019: What Went Wrong?
Craft Beer: How I Hate Thee
I hate craft beer. The term, anyway; not the beer itself. For those that know me, you might find that to be a strange statement considering that I’m always drinking them – I’m always looking for a new and exciting beer to try. I love finding one that is a limited edition or made with… Continue reading Craft Beer: How I Hate Thee
Beer Advent 2018: An End to Mediocrity
On the last eight days of advent, my calendar gave to me... December 17 - Morpheus Saison Brewery: Brouwerij Alvinne Origin: Belgium Alcohol: 6% This beer seemed rather unremarkable at first; the label was clean, simple and plain. But then, you open the bottle. You get one warning - this bottle will explode in your… Continue reading Beer Advent 2018: An End to Mediocrity
Beer Advent 2018: Another Year, Another Beer (or 24)
Call me a sucker for punishment. Another year comes and goes and how better to celebrate the waning days of 2018 than with a new beer every day leading up to Christmas. Of course, this is no ordinary calendar. This year's calendar has made sure of that by offering us 24 beers from 12 different… Continue reading Beer Advent 2018: Another Year, Another Beer (or 24)
Beer Advent 2017: The End?
As we approach the new year, you can bet on one thing being completed; yes indeed, I finished all 24 beers of advent. T’is true! I will also confess the fact that I am once again a few days late in posting my final review. Like many others, I decided to use my days off… Continue reading Beer Advent 2017: The End?
Beer Advent 2017: Aftermath of the Belgian Invasion
Friends.....I have a confession. I needed a day off. The first eight days hit me pretty hard. I have never had so many Belgian style ales back to back to back. Unfortunately, in order to give my system the break it needed, this led to me being a few days behind in the beer advent… Continue reading Beer Advent 2017: Aftermath of the Belgian Invasion