Happy 30th birthday to The Tomato! It’s a minor miracle that a print (and online) publication devoted to Edmonton’s food and drinks scene is still thriving in 2026
Beer Guy
Beer Guy
The days are short, the nights are long. We need solace in these dark times. We need dark beer.
Is the Alberta craft beer glass half full or half empty? Let’s peer into the glass.
“Baseball breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, blossoms in the summer, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” –A. Bartlett Giamatti
Sometimes we’re compelled to reconsider our own beautiful country. Right now is one of those times.
“If I wanted water, I would have asked for water.” So went the 1990s ad starring actor Tom Cavanagh mocking American beer and promoting Labatt Blue Light.
“We will rebuild and reopen. We will get through this.” –Brett Ireland, Jasper Brewing owner
There are many, many U of A alumni who took their degrees and did some pretty great things.
When the bartender asks, ‘Are you here for the crib tournament?’ you know you’ve left the big city behind.