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Summer 2010



p.8 Canadian Beer Events

Events taking place July to October


p.9 Bar Snacks

Coast-to-Coast industry news


p.14 Hop Mess Monster by Christine Beevis
Mash hopped, first wort-hopped, hop bursted & dry hopped...


p.16 If It's Racy, This Must Be Surrey by Connie Proteau
A visit to the Central City Brewery in Surrey, BC


p.18 The Bitter Tipple by Mirella Amato
An early discovery sent brewer Gregoire Roussel's brewing in a completely new direction


p.21 Quebec Dispatch by Mirella Amato
Brewing tidbits from the belle province


p.22 Everyone Needs A PlanB by Matt J. Simmons
PlanB Brewery brewing up a community vibe in Northern BC


p.24 Muskoka Welcomes A New Player by Kristina Santone  Lake of Bays Brewing Co. opens their doors in Muskoka


p.26 Around Canada's Beer-Basket by James Burla
Summertime craft beer road trip through the prairies


p.27 Beer Chef by Craig Pinhey
Meet Jesse Vergen, chef of New Brunswick's Saint John's Ale House


p.30 The Award Goes To... by Mike Tessier
There is more to Saskatchewan than reruns of Corner Gas - Brewpubs!


p.32 Mondial Leaves Windsor Station With A Bang! by Bill White
A recap of one of Canada's most respected beer festivals


p.34 Beer, Cheese & The Facts of Life by Sam Corbeil
Ontario Craft Brewers - Ontario Legislative Beer and Cheese Pairing 


p.36 New Craft Brewer Already Winning Awards by Kristina Santone
Hop City Brewing Co. 


p.37 Beer Styles 101 by Greg Clow
The spotlight is on Belgian Style Ales 


p.40 Babbling About Bubbles & The Fuss Over Fizz by Craig Pinhey
...well, as the drug company and fad diet ads say, "Results May Vary." Microcarbonated?


p.42 Garrison's Ultimate Brew-Off 2010 by Craig Pinhey
A celebration of Harvey's Bitter; a Garrison collaboration


p.43 The Perfect Pair by Bill White & Karla Dudley
White and Dudley team up to create the perfect beer & food pairings


p.46 The Laundromat by Craig Pinhey
Known to most at Marky's, The Laundromat is a fantastic beer bar in Moncton, NB


p.48 Quaffs, Questions & Answers by Mirella Amato
With Cilene Saorin, a Brazilian Brewmaster and beer sommelier


p.51 Beerdom's Grand Gathering by Bill White
Craft Brewers Conference * Brew Expo America * World Beer Cup - Chicago 2010


p.54 Ask The Brewmaster by Bill White
Judging at the World Beer Cup - Chicago 2010


p.56 Celebrating Independence Together by Troy Burtch
Boston Beer Co. & Moosehead announce new Canadian distribution agreement


p.57 Taste of Tokyo by Matthew Knott
Sampling a craft revolution in the Japanese capital


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


p.64 Rapid Fire by Troy Burtch
Meet Steve Gill, the GM of the Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management program at Niagara College


p.66 Granite Brewery Halifax by Craig Pinhey
No pub, just beer, a look at the Granite Brewery in Halifax


p.69 From Tanzania To Toronto by Cary Hyodo
A look at Cheetah International


p.70 Homebrew Nano-Style by Christine Beevis
How to design a homebrew system to fit the condo lifestyle


p.73 Tasting Notes
Propeller Hefeweizen, Tree Hop Head Double IPA, Muskoka Cottage Pilsner Light, Unibroue Ephemere, Black Oak 10 Bitter Years & Russell Wee Angry Scotch Ale


p.75 Hombrewing Recipe by Eric Ecclestone
Homebrew recipe #7 - Mild Ales


p.76 Ontario Brewing Awards 2010
A list of winners from the 7th annual Ontario Brewing Awards


p.78 My Shout by Stephen Beaumont
Six things about beer you REALLY need to know



 
 

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