TAPS Magazine hits the Prairies

The spring issue of TAPS - Canada's Beer Magazine has been out for a while, but as per usual, it's taken a bit for it to get to the Prairies. A fun article with George Wendt from Cheers fame now that he's releasing a new book with some beer bases is the feature article.

Pertaining to the prairies, that great beer reporter, James Burla highlights Paddock Wood brewery as well as revisits the Alberta debacle of stopping high alcohol beer sales - immediately ... and then brought them back a month later.

Pick it up - Canada's best beer people contribute.

Alley Kat's second Big Bottle

In its new Bog Bottle series, Alley Kat has released the second installment: Loaded Goat Maibock. This hopped lager is a little lighter than a traditional Maibock but remains classic in taste. The name's great, being named after a goat that ate dynamite on the Andy Griffith Show. You can find this throughout Alberta and obviously at Alley Kat.

Sherbrooke Liquor's Single Star Stout

Last month saw the Edmonton Liquor store release it's Single Star Stout. Brewed by Alley Kat, this stout is aged in Jack Daniel's barrels and can be found at the liquor store.

Limited edition house beer - enjoy.

Paddock Wood Maibock

Saskatoon's Paddock Wood has sent out its Maibock to the region. This German style lager is sweeter than others and therefore very drinkable - a good one to bring to others to get them onto seasonals.

Lethbridge Homebrewers Winners

If you haven't checked it out yet the winners from the Wert Hogs competition were a few weeks ago - sorry. Follow the link to some great home beers:

http://www.netcon.ca/werthogs/

Grizzly Paw Seasonals

Out in Canmore, the Grizzly Paw has their Moose Knuckle Oatmeal Stout on right now and this is a great stout with the roasty chocolaty flavours you love in them. Try it as a float - seriously.

They also have a "Dog's Breakfast" on tap as well which is listed as a mild ale with citrus flavours. We haven't had this one, but it makes me want to hit Canmore.

Cowtown YeastWranglers meet tonight

The Calgary homebrew and enthusiasts club meets again tonight at WR - remember about the no beer clause at beer club tonight. Tonight's topic is pilsners. See you at 8.