To the Pint

Jun. 06, 2013 / 920: Hot Summer Guide

A Summer fruit salad of beer

What makes an interesting fruit beer? Two things.

Generally I am not a big fan of fruit beer. It is not that I have anything against fruit—I eat some almost every day. I just find that… Read more »

Jun. 06, 2013 / 920: Hot Summer Guide

A summer fruit-salad of beer

Generally I am not a big fan of fruit beer. It is not that I have anything against fruit—I eat some almost every day. I just find that… Read more »

May. 23, 2013 / 918: Protest City

This is solidarity, brothers and sisters!

The largest craft brewery in the US offers a perplexing nod to unions

  Unions and beer have a mixed relationship. Unionized workers in the major breweries of North America have made sure those jobs are safe, and where workers can… Read more »

May. 08, 2013 / 916: The Burger Issue

Refined tastes

Upping the 'burger and beer' game

There is a reason many restaurants and bars offer "burger and a beer" specials: burgers and beer are, in many respects, the ideal combination. Burgers are unpretentious meals… Read more »

Apr. 10, 2013 / 912: Bison

A tankard of German history

Munich Royal Brewery has an enduring, centuries-long legacy

  It's not often that you can drink the same beer Adolph Hitler drank. I don't mean that in a bad way, honestly. It is just that a… Read more »

Mar. 27, 2013 / 910: The Twelve Labours of Penelopiad

An oxymoron in a bottle

Bud Light Platinum leaves much to be desired

  I spend most of my energy in these columns exploring new and interesting craft beer, helping you, the reader, explore the world of beer. However, sometimes I… Read more »

Mar. 13, 2013 / 908: In Your Face

I’se da b’y that drinks the beer

A look at the St John's beer scene

No one will ever question or doubt the uniqueness of Newfoundland. Its outgoing, friendly, quirky culture is a special character of Canada. So, you can imagine my pleasure… Read more »

Feb. 27, 2013 / 906: Tegan and Sara - Pop goes their world

Knock you on your Butte beer

  Late 2012 and early 2013 have been good times for Alberta. I cannot tell you how many world-class craft beer have entered our market in recent months.… Read more »

Feb. 13, 2013 / 904: The Sugar Trade

I am squirrel, hear me bark

  I spend a lot of time drinking intense, boundary-pushing beer, partly because it is my job, but also because I appreciate tackling the big flavours and aromas… Read more »

Jan. 30, 2013 / 902: Come cry with Daniel Romano

Tall, dark and Russian

  Let's just say, for a moment, that you are a famous Russian emperor with a strong penchant for their tipple. And along your path comes this novel… Read more »