To the Pint

May. 08, 2013 / 916: The Burger Issue

Refined tastes

Upping the 'burger and beer' game

Jason Foster / 08 May 2013

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

Jason Foster / 10 Apr 2013

  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

Jason Foster / 27 Mar 2013

  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

Jason Foster / 13 Mar 2013

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

Jason Foster / 27 Feb 2013

  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

Jason Foster / 13 Feb 2013

  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

Jason Foster / 30 Jan 2013

  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 »

Jan. 16, 2013 / 900: The ongoing musical evolution of Hannah Georgas

Hogging the hops

New brewery hits capital region

Jason Foster / 16 Jan 2013

There is a new kid in town, and he has got a mean snout on him. In early November, the first beer rolled out of the Hog's Head… Read more »

Jan. 02, 2013 / 898: Apocalypse Not?

A year through the bottom of a beer glass

The top five reasons it's been a beer-y good year

Jason Foster / 02 Jan 2013

As I sit amidst the torn wrapping paper and discarded New Year's noise makers, sipping on my first beer of 2013, I find myself in a contemplative mood,… Read more »

Dec. 05, 2012 / 894-Upgrades in Motion: Convergence

Beer: a good read

Vue's beer guy shares his top picks

Jason Foster / 05 Dec 2012

I am often asked how I developed my knowledge of beer. The answer is multi-faceted, including brewing beer and drinking a lot of beer. But a central element… Read more »