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Check out the new TAPS blog


TAPS will be posting press releases from breweries, industry news, Canadian Brewing Award information, listing events, and so much more .....


If you have any suggestions, comments, or tips for us, please visit the 'Contact' link at the top of the page and either give us a call or shoot us an email.  We'd love to hear from you.

 





Where in the world

Everyone needs a Plan B.....


Matt J. Simmons visits the Plan B Brewing Company who are brewing up a community vibe in Smithers, BC - page 22

 


Tasting 101: Alberta Crude Oatmeal Stout



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Alberta Crude pours thick and black, like Texas Tea, with not much head.  It has low carbonation, which might explain why what little head dissipates quickly.  The nose is heavy with licorice, plus it has the typical dark malt notes of coffee and chocolate.  The palate is smooth, clean, with a lingering tarry, licorice finish.  It is difficult to estimate the IBU's in full-bodied stouts, but there is definitely enough bitterness to provide balance.  This is a great effort, and Alberta Crude could be the best name for a stout, ever. (Reviewed by Craig Pinhey - Winter '09/10 Issue: Beer Produced by Wild Rose Brewing Co.)

 
brewmaster school

finally, a diploma course in Ontario......


Niagara College rolls out their plans for the new Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management Course - pg. 92


Also.....

Articles by Stephen Beaumont, Craig Pinhey, Troy Burtch, Greg Clow, Tasting Notes, Perfect Pair & much more...







 




















New Summer Issue!

Hop Mess Monster, by Christine Beevis 
Greg Nash is back at it again, brewing up his latest Hop Mess Monster at the Hart and Thistle in Halifax, at at whopping 11%...this is one bitter beer and we'll tell you all about it. Pg - 14 

Plan B, by Matt Simmons 
Everyone needs a Plan B! In his first article for TAPS, Matt Simmons makes the trek out to Smithers, BC to check out Plan B Brewing, a favourite gem for the locals, conveniently tucked away in the mountains. Pg - 22

On the Road Again, by James Burla 
Burla tells us why a Prairie roadtrip is in order this summer and some of the hotspots to hit!  Pg - 26

UK vs. Canada, by Adin Wener
A brewing vet from both sides of the pond reflects on the two countries industries..... Pg - 61

 
beer styles 101
many Belgian brewers take a freedom approach to their work....


Greg Clow sheds some light on the Belgian Style beer category - pg. 37

 

 
 

Upcoming Events

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Collectors of Canadian Brewery Advertising
04.08.2010 - 08.08.2010

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON


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5

Toronto Festival of Beer
05.08.2010 - 08.08.2010

Bandshell Park, Toronto


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19

Festibiere de Quebec
19.08.2010 - 22.08.2010




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Golden Tap Awards
21.08.2010 16:00 - 00:00

beerbistro - Toronto, ON


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Muskoka Beer Festival
28.08.2010 12:00 - 20:00

Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge, ON


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