The art of beer: you can’t judge a book by its cover. You can’t judge a beer by its label. Or can you?
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The Hungarian grapes Furmint, Hárslevelű and the red Kadarka (sometimes called Gamza) not well known yet make some wonderful wines you will want to get to know, from Zsirai, a small sustainable producer new to our market
Rita and Rudolf Trossen, Hungarian grapes, Franciacorta the Italian bubbly, plus: solo cocktails
Stock up on thermoses. This is how we stay warm this winter.
And the cash-strapped friend, 2020 edition
Albertans: I’m goin’ to the lake this weekend. Me: Oh yeah? Which lake?
Here are a few festive libations to enjoy on long summer nights
“People like drinking beer. People are still drinking beer. It’s just where and how they’re drinking it that is very different.” –Hayden Dewes, Cabin Brewing
Wines for dinner and back porch parties, six feet apart
Whisky expert Davin de Kergommeaux has just published a new book and it’s a winner
“The beers up here are outstanding. The overall quality of Alberta beer is pretty f*#@ing good.”
Hansen releases first whiskey, Two Brewers nets nine medals, Alley Kat changes hands, Monolith barrel-aged beers available at Biera
When life gave Ted Fleming lemons, he didn’t make lemonade, he made beer.
TH Wines last vintage, Henry of Pelham’s affordable full-bodied hybrids, Tenuta di Castellaro wines, plus: a selection of fine whiskeys