Saskatchewan is going through a craft beer boom if late and it's two bigger cities are leading the way. Already with the likes of Paddock Wood, Bushwakker and Great Western, the cities can add two more to the list
Saskatoon's Prairie Sun brewery has begun in a quaint shop and serves local baked goods too. With 306 Urban Wheat, Prairie Lily Lager and Crazy Farm Ale leading its line up, this prairie proud brewery will please the prairie palate
In capitol city you'll now find Mus Knuckle lager at The District. Focusing on one lager Regina now has another great local beer option
Make the trip the rectangle province and enjoy some good new beer!
Follow them on twitter @prairiesunbeer and @districtbrewing
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Swift Current - craft beer hotbed?
It was bound to happen and it's begun. Micro and nano breweries are filling in the smaller areas of the country and Swift Current is the next example.
With two breweries opening the Saskatchewan town is a craft beer destination spot.
Bin brewery with Canadian manufacturing and ingredients is the ultimate in Prairie pride. Check out their beer in support of Rider Nation
http://bit.ly/1aydSTA
Secondly we have Black Bridge set to open in 'Speedy Creek' this spring. Production is well underway and with a passion for quality beer, Black Bridge will most importantly produce some great prairie recipes
http://on.fb.me/199VuQw
Follow them on twitter @BLckBrgBrew
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With two breweries opening the Saskatchewan town is a craft beer destination spot.
Bin brewery with Canadian manufacturing and ingredients is the ultimate in Prairie pride. Check out their beer in support of Rider Nation
http://bit.ly/1aydSTA
Secondly we have Black Bridge set to open in 'Speedy Creek' this spring. Production is well underway and with a passion for quality beer, Black Bridge will most importantly produce some great prairie recipes
http://on.fb.me/199VuQw
Follow them on twitter @BLckBrgBrew
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Final pub is Paddy's
Well this is the last post from the east coast Canadian craft trip of the Fundy area.
Kentville and Wolfville have these local brewpubs and Kentville is where the trip ended.
Paddy's has a great atmosphere and great beers. All brewed on location this pub regularly brews Acadian cream ale, Raven ale (Scotish), Chimney swift stout and the favourite, Annapolis valley ale - a little hoppy, this one
A good way to finish up a trip, or a day out and about, try Paddy's Pub (http://paddyspub.ca/brewery/)
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Kentville and Wolfville have these local brewpubs and Kentville is where the trip ended.
Paddy's has a great atmosphere and great beers. All brewed on location this pub regularly brews Acadian cream ale, Raven ale (Scotish), Chimney swift stout and the favourite, Annapolis valley ale - a little hoppy, this one
A good way to finish up a trip, or a day out and about, try Paddy's Pub (http://paddyspub.ca/brewery/)
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Monday, August 12, 2013
At sea level
Probably the altitude too, but I am referring to the microbrewery in Port Williams Nova Scotia.
To be honest it was a tour that started in NS wine country but ended with a brew tour - thankfully.
You can find the beers of Sea Level at The Port Pub (http://www.theportpub.com/drinks/sea-level-brewing-draught) or walk away with large bottles - I did both.
Thoroughly enjoyed Blue Heron ESB, though by now you may see a pattern in our tastes. Also very delicious is the Port in the Storm Porter.
So if you continue along the Northumberland Strait make sure you stop in Port Williams and the Sea Level Brewing (http://www.sealevelbrewing.com/brewery/)
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To be honest it was a tour that started in NS wine country but ended with a brew tour - thankfully.
You can find the beers of Sea Level at The Port Pub (http://www.theportpub.com/drinks/sea-level-brewing-draught) or walk away with large bottles - I did both.
Thoroughly enjoyed Blue Heron ESB, though by now you may see a pattern in our tastes. Also very delicious is the Port in the Storm Porter.
So if you continue along the Northumberland Strait make sure you stop in Port Williams and the Sea Level Brewing (http://www.sealevelbrewing.com/brewery/)
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Missed opportunity
More than a great Hall and Oats song, we missed an opportunity to meet a couple new micro in Nova Scotia and an 'ole bird too.
As we were in the Pictou area the choice was now North to Cape Breton or Southish down the coast. Unfortunately for the future island separatist nation we could not fit it in and it's too bad really.
A new micro opened this passed year Big Spruce Brewing in Nyanza, outside Baddeck on Cape Breton. http://www.bigspruce.ca/
Difficult to find the home, but not the beer. I had a recon team go find it and it was easy to find in local pubs. All good reports on it too, but alas my field team dropped the ball and did not return with a growler for me. New staff will be put in place soon.
Also along that way you would hit Guysborough, and find the Rare Bird Pub http://www.rarebirdpub.com/brewery/index.htm
Missed this trip but we've been there before and the pub is great and beer well thought out. Not a normal stop, but make sure you make it one
Finally, Antigonish is along that way and known for St FX, but now also for the Townhouse Pub http://antigonishtownhouse.blogspot.ca/?m=1
When I spoke to them, unfortunately their beer is not ready yet, but will be within the next months.
All these misses just means that's the way we go next year.
Then we actually report on the beer and the places
Happy beer traveling in traveling
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As we were in the Pictou area the choice was now North to Cape Breton or Southish down the coast. Unfortunately for the future island separatist nation we could not fit it in and it's too bad really.
A new micro opened this passed year Big Spruce Brewing in Nyanza, outside Baddeck on Cape Breton. http://www.bigspruce.ca/
Difficult to find the home, but not the beer. I had a recon team go find it and it was easy to find in local pubs. All good reports on it too, but alas my field team dropped the ball and did not return with a growler for me. New staff will be put in place soon.
Also along that way you would hit Guysborough, and find the Rare Bird Pub http://www.rarebirdpub.com/brewery/index.htm
Missed this trip but we've been there before and the pub is great and beer well thought out. Not a normal stop, but make sure you make it one
Finally, Antigonish is along that way and known for St FX, but now also for the Townhouse Pub http://antigonishtownhouse.blogspot.ca/?m=1
When I spoke to them, unfortunately their beer is not ready yet, but will be within the next months.
All these misses just means that's the way we go next year.
Then we actually report on the beer and the places
Happy beer traveling in traveling
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Location:Antigonish
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
On to Nova Scotia + Uncle Leo's
Rounding down from Fredericton it seems that Shiretown is the only NB brewery missed but it is up toward the Gaspe peninsula - sounds like a trip for next year.
Coming into Nova Scotia the first stop before the beaches is to find some local beer. Well it doesn't get more local than Uncle Leo's.
Having read about this brewery opening only a couple weeks ago the excitement of new Canadian beer grew.
Karl and Rebecca have a great story. He's originally from Nfld, she's a local and they've been around Pictou long enough for both to be called locals
Technically, the brewery is in Lyon's Brook, just outside of Pictou. The name is an homage to Karl's actual Uncle Leo who used to brew beer.
We pulled up and were fortunate to meet both of these people and taste both of their current brews.
In this quaint old barn Karl is brewing a red ale and an ipa. Both brews are very drinkable and personally I quite enjoyed the ipa. Not overly hoppy it is surely to gain popularity in the area
If the complete friendliness of this couple wasn't impressive enough, the constant influx of locals and tourists was. With the future goal of producing some of Uncle Leo's original recipes, it looks like a promising endeavour.
http://uncleleosbrewery.ca/
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Coming into Nova Scotia the first stop before the beaches is to find some local beer. Well it doesn't get more local than Uncle Leo's.
Having read about this brewery opening only a couple weeks ago the excitement of new Canadian beer grew.
Karl and Rebecca have a great story. He's originally from Nfld, she's a local and they've been around Pictou long enough for both to be called locals
Technically, the brewery is in Lyon's Brook, just outside of Pictou. The name is an homage to Karl's actual Uncle Leo who used to brew beer.
We pulled up and were fortunate to meet both of these people and taste both of their current brews.
In this quaint old barn Karl is brewing a red ale and an ipa. Both brews are very drinkable and personally I quite enjoyed the ipa. Not overly hoppy it is surely to gain popularity in the area
If the complete friendliness of this couple wasn't impressive enough, the constant influx of locals and tourists was. With the future goal of producing some of Uncle Leo's original recipes, it looks like a promising endeavour.
http://uncleleosbrewery.ca/
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
A little beer surprise in NB capital
So after leaving Picaroons brewtique I was determined to locate Grimross brewery.
Looking at their Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/pages/Grimross-Brewing-Co/110264115801307?id=110264115801307&_rdr) I had trouble locating an address, but I was determined, so I called
Luckily it was still the lunch hour and I got a hold of Stephen Dixon, owner and head brewer. Turns out they brew out of Pucaroons brewtique for now. So I turned around and went back to the brewtique.
I got in and asked around and ran right into Stephen. A quick introduction from him and about his beer and he directed me to the fridge they sell out of
Relieved I didn't need to travel more and excited to try new beer I bought the only one they had ready - a farmhouse ale
It didn't take long to open it and enjoy. A great little operation going on there with great beer. Also producing Cheval D'Or and a stout, Stephen is inspired by Belgian and French beers.
Also having partaken in their first beer bash (Picaroons hosted a beer bash last week) Grimross is well on their way to greatness.
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Looking at their Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/pages/Grimross-Brewing-Co/110264115801307?id=110264115801307&_rdr) I had trouble locating an address, but I was determined, so I called
Luckily it was still the lunch hour and I got a hold of Stephen Dixon, owner and head brewer. Turns out they brew out of Pucaroons brewtique for now. So I turned around and went back to the brewtique.
I got in and asked around and ran right into Stephen. A quick introduction from him and about his beer and he directed me to the fridge they sell out of
Relieved I didn't need to travel more and excited to try new beer I bought the only one they had ready - a farmhouse ale
It didn't take long to open it and enjoy. A great little operation going on there with great beer. Also producing Cheval D'Or and a stout, Stephen is inspired by Belgian and French beers.
Also having partaken in their first beer bash (Picaroons hosted a beer bash last week) Grimross is well on their way to greatness.
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