An Edmonton-based beer writer and educator. Master-ranked BJCP judge. If you are interested in my day job consider following @abworkprof,
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My 2025 State of the Craft Beer Industry in Canada is out! I have crunched the latest numbers to assess the health of craft beer. I find that we are fully in a period of contraction, albeit it moderate. Read my post:
onbeer.org/2025/12/treading-…
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we walked through the winners of the 2026 Alberta Beer Awards. And we got to try the Best of Show winner from Burn Block Social Club. An amazing Festbier.
Chilly start to my brew day this morning. But the brew house will quickly heat things up. Brewing a Baltic Porter and a Belgian Blonde today.
The 2026 Alberta Beer Awards winners were announced last night. Many names you will recognize but there were some surprises. Here is my rundown
onbeer.org/2026/10/familiar-…
The Canada Beer Cup announced its 2026 winners last night. I argue we are seeing a geographic power shift in Canadian craft beer. Read about it in my latest onbeer.org post
onbeer.org/2026/10/consisten…
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduced YEG’s newest brewery, Yeasty Boys Brewing, who just opened in Happy Beer Street. Tried their hazy IPA. @JessicaNgCBC @MinDhariwal
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we talked craft maltsters! The little industry that increasingly anchors Alberta craft beer. We talk about the rise of the little malt houses and tried this @ale_architect_ beer made with 100% @HogarthMalt @jessicangcbc
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduced listeners to Hop Saturated Ale, a supercharged Hazy IPA. Tried this beast from @estbrew and BC’s Changing Colours.
I did a profile for Alberta Ale Trail of a fabulous family-owned Edmonton pub that features a solid array of Alberta craft beer, along with a unique Scandinavian-British vibe. @threevikings_ Food and Eatery.
I reposted it here: onbeer.org/2026/08/three-vik…
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduced listeners to Edmonton’s newest brewery, BrewCo Craft Kitchen and Brewery, located in WEM. And we sampled one of their flagships, named after the owner’s grandfather.
Stampede noise restrictions, minimum beer prices and the kerfuffle over nothing. My latest post on the latest AGLC policy change and the ruckus in Calgary.
onbeer.org/2026/06/the-minim…
Quick day job post. I was part of a 60th anniversary project for the Canadian Industrial Relations Association. We created a book exploring the future of the subject. If you are a labour relations geek buy it. If not, feel free to ignore.
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we did an education session on lightstruck/skunked beer and how to avoid it. And I made the host taste a beer I intentionally skunked! They may not invite me back 😂
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we talked about the historic link between Scotch Ale and, of all places, Belgium. And we tried this classic Belgian version from @Silly_Beer.
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we celebrated the World Beer Cup win by Blind Enthusiasm. Third year in a row of winning a medal in the world’s largest beer competition. Amazing!
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we celebrated @BentStickBeer 10th anniversary. This little brewery that could is a decade old and diving into the archives to rebrew some old favourites, including this beauty.
New post! Thoughts from me on recent brewery closures, so-called free trade in beer and what is Alberta Whisky? Give it a read:
onbeer.org/2026/04/thoughts-…
Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduced Nodding Donkey Brewing, Drayton Valley’s first brewery. And we tried one of their yummy winter/spring offerings. @MinDhariwal @JessicaNgCBC
