WINNIPEG, MB – Half Pints Brewery have shipped several of their beers to eager drinkers in Saskatchewan and BC:
The SLGA is now listing Bulldog Amber Ale and Little Scrapper IPA with more seasonals to come in the near future. Bulldog and Little Scrapper have also been sent to BC, along with St. James Pale Ale and Sweet Nikki Brown, with distribution being handled by Beerthirst.
The brewery has also announced that their sought-after double IPA, Humulus Ludicrous, will be returning on Saturday, August 15th.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Manitoba · Saskatchewan · Seasonal Beers
SASKATOON, SK – Paddock Wood Brewing has announced the release of two new beers. Here are the details:
Summer Beer is Here! Now all we need is warm weather. Été Belge Saison has a light malt profile with an interesting and delicate twist of orange peel and grains of paradise. Sold at the brewery and available in AB & BC private stores.
Also just released: Doubel Double – our historical recreation of a strong beer made in England circa 1600. This was made to support the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival. 10%abv and hops to go the extra mile. Drink now for a big burst of hops, or let mellow over the next decade.
Categories: Beer Releases · Saskatchewan · Seasonal Beers
SASKATOON, SK – Brecknock Brewing, a new contract-brewing operation specialising in organic beers, will be officially releasing their first two beers – Brecknock Pale Ale and Brecknock Pilsner – at SLGA stores next month.
Currently using the Paddock Wood Brewery as a brewing facility, Brecknock was founded by Jason Dearborn, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. CEO Mark Simpson is a former Molson brewmaster, and several other partners are also involved in various aspects of the business.
The brewery takes its name from Brecknock Farm, a farm in southwest Saskatchewan where organic barley is being grown for the beers. The company is also commited to using bio-fuel for all of its fuel needs, including farm equipment, and has partnered with Canadian Green Fuels to be their supplier.
Categories: Beer Releases · Brewery News · Saskatchewan
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
