I’ve always had a soft spot for the underdog. They’re misunderstood, cast aside, and often just need the right conditions to really shine. I try to see the positives in everything, even if they’re hard to find. Every time I mention drinking a Budweiser, people wince and tell me I may as well drink water. Any self-proclaimed lover of craft beer turns their nose up at a can of Coors or Bud. The American Pale Lager is misunderstood, and I’d like to shine a light on what makes th

Do you resonate with this sentiment? Well it's simply not true as much as you want to believe it. With about 100 different documented beer styles with an unimaginable diversity of flavours, aromas, and production methods, it is statistically improbable to dislike them all. There is a whole untapped world of beer that doesn't suit mainstream interests, which leaves many people thinking they have to choose between a pint of Stella or Guinness. Although these beers are popular f

To kick off this year of beer, I hosted an intro to beer tasting for my supportive and beer-loving friends, as well as a couple of fellow members of the No Half Measures Collective. Let's Get Funky with Yeast and Bacteria We opened the tasting with beer samples showcasing the characteristics of yeast and bacteria. We clarified the difference between lagers and ales while also diving into the variety of ale yeast strains used to create some truly iconic and historical beer sty