VANKLEEK HILL, ON – Beau’s Brewery in collaboration with the Beer Shack homebrewers club have released Tommy Gun APA (American-Style Pale Ale) as their latest seasonal offering.
Launched this past weekend at the Cask Days festival at Volo in Toronto, Tommy Gun – which is sub-titled “CABA CABA Hey!” in honour of both the Canadian Amateur Brewers Association and The Ramones – was developed by Ed Koren & Louis DeBourbon of Beer Shack, and brewed by them along with Beau’s brewmaster Matt O’Hara, using 5 organic malts and 2 varieties of organic American hops.
Tommy Gun is available now at the brewery and at select bars and restaurants in the area.
Beau’s also has some plans for the future, including expanded distribution, and a new unique package for their flagship Lugtread Lagered Ale. More details on these plans will be announced here as they’re revealed.
Categories: Beer Releases · Homebrewing · Ontario · Seasonal Beers
TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Amateur Brewers Association (CABA) will be holding their annual Great Canadian Homebrew Conference on Saturday, June 13th starting at 10:30 AM at The Rhino Bar & Grill, 1249 Queen Street West in Toronto.
The theme of the event this year is Historical Beers: “Beers brewed in the good old days, like the 1400’s. Brewing techniques from old times will be discussed and how they influence how and why we do things today. Beers brewed with these methods will be showcased in brews made by CABA board members.”
The day will feature:
- A presentation about the new Black Creek Historic Brewery at Black Creek Pioneer Village
- Lunch served with a special cask ale
- Presentations on Ontario Craft Brewers
- A smoked malt demonstration on the patio
- The board will discuss their historic brewed beers
- GCHC competition awards
- Homebrewer of the year award
- Door prizes and much more
Tickets are $50 for CABA members and $60 for non-members, available via the CABA website.
Categories: Events · Homebrewing · Ontario
HALIFAX, NS – Garrison Brewing have launched a new annual competition for homebrewers, giving them the chance to craft a beer that will be brewed by Garrison as a seasonal release. Here’s the full announcement with all of the details:
Welcome to the first annual “Garrison Ultimate Brew-Off”, an annual competition for hot-shot home-brewers across the Maritimes.
Participants will be asked to produce a 5 gallon/20litre batch of beer based on a pre-determined beer style. Each entry will receive a written review with the top four each receiving a prize. The best beer overall will be scaled up to commercial size by our Brewmaster, Daniel Girard, which the home-brewer will assist in brewing as a Garrison seasonal! This is intended to be an annual event, with a different style chosen each year.
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Categories: Brewery News · Homebrewing · Nova Scotia
REGINA, SK – The Ale and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan is once again hosting the NHC Canadian Regional Qualifier/ALES Open homebrew competition from April 13 to 18, 2009 at the Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Not only is this the largest homebrewing competition in Canada, but it is the only way for Canadians to advance to the AHA National Homebrewers Competition, which is the largest homebrew competition in the world (5600+ entries last year). The competition is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and Beer Judge Certification Program. Judging is conducted by certified BJCP judges in accordance with BJCP competition guidelines.
The competition is open to all 28 BJCP categories of homebrewed beer, mead and cider. Medals and prizes are awarded to Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each category. Major prize packages are awarded to Best of Show, Homebrewer of the Year, Cider Maker of the Year, and Mead Maker of the Year. Don’t forget about Club of the Year; the winner earns the right to claim best in Canada for the next 12 months!
Full competition details, information, rules, sponsor list and online registration will all be available on the ALES website in February. To receive notification when details are posted, or for more information, contact competition@alesclub.com.
Categories: Events · Homebrewing · Saskatchewan
