Alley Kat's Coffee Porter back again - Thank God

This coffee porter is my favourite coffee porter out. I know we don't make bold statements like that often and there are other coffee flavoured beers we like too, but this one is oh so very great. It's one of those beers we drink sparingly and never give out to guest. This porter is infused with Guatemalan estate grown coffee roasted right in Edmonton at Java Jive.

We love this beer.

Last of the Alley Kat Anniversary Brews

Cascadian Ale - according to Alley Kat's website this brew pays homage not only to the Cascadian Dark Ales, but this Black IPA known to the Pacific Northwest, truly highlights Cascadia which had a hand in the Alley Kat idea those 15 years ago. This is the fifth of five special brews in the anniversary series for the Edmonton brewery. Congrats on the five brews and Congrats on a great 15 years.

Special Seasonal from Paddock Wood

To add to their Winter Ale, Paddock Wood in Saskatoon has released Winter Ale Grande Reserve in 750 ml bottles. Done in "authentic Belgian fashion" this beer is a special reserve of the Belgian Dubbel released earlier. Only problem is that it's only available at the brewery. No out of province release. I got to find me a friend in Saskatoon.

Brewsters Seasonal - Big Bulge Saison

Brewsters Big Bulge Saison is on tap across the prairies. Inspired by the style first brewed in Belgium in the region where the Battle of the Bulge was fought, this beer has hints of lemon and pepper. A good saison.

Bushwakker Contest

Bushwakker is currently holding two contests via their facebook page. The first is for you to tell your story behind "Why I Love Blackberry Mead" and the second is to have someone name their upcoming 20th Anniversary Ale. Very cool opportunity. 20 years of Bushwakker - wow. Congrats guys.

Contest links follow: http://tinyurl.com/Bushwakkerfacebook

Sherbrooke Specialty Beers

Edmonton's premier liquor store has put out another couple of specialty brews. Earlier last month their Glenn Sherbrooke Barrel # 1 was introduced. Brewed for by Alley Kat this beer is a strong cask ale aged in barrels from the Glenora distillary in Cape Breton having previously housed their Glen Breton Rare. This truly is a kicked up version of Alley Kat's Amber London Style Brown Ale

Most recently released is Sherbrooke's Heartstopper Hot Chocolate Stout brewed for them by Paddock Wood. This new stout is made with chocolate, vanilla and cayenne pepper.

Can only get these specialty brews at Sherbrooke and their on short supply.

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Great! Winter's here!

Paddock Wood's Winter Ale, that is. The Saskatoon brewery's winter seasonal is a Belgian Dubbel with spicy and fruity flavours. This 8%'er will warm you on those cold nights that are coming.

www.paddockwood.com