Craft Beer Reviews Canada

There are many different beer styles but the majority are well-established and well-known to brewers. Their characteristics and the ingredients that comprise them are generally understood and accepted. That said, the craft beer explosion over the past decade or two has led to an evolution and expansion of traditional beer canon. New styles have emerged. Some have trended then waned—take white IPAs or India Pale Lagers for instance—while others seem to have completely redefined the brewing industry. (Yes, I'm talking about hazy or New England-style IPAs and pale ales.) New Zealand (NZ) Pilsner is a relatively new and seemingly only loosely defined style. Most articles on the style have been written in the past three years. Popular primarily in its country of origin and among homebrewers, its defining features seem to be that it is brewed mostly with Pilsner malt and NZ-grown hops. Much has been written about hops from NZ, especially Nelson Sauvin , a particularly standout vari

Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. is one of a newer generation of Calgary breweries. I think they opened in 2018—the same year as Cabin and Annex Ale Project . (I think. Correct me if I am wrong, please.) Overall, I've been quite impressed with their branding, package design and—most importantly—their beer. There's a reason I mentioned Eighty-Eight in the same sentence as Cabin and Annex Ale Project and that is simply that I think the three breweries are exceptional representations of the Calgary brewing scene. As an Edmontonian, it pains me to say it but I have to give credit where credit is due: Calgary is making better beer. I've tasted most of Eighty-Eight's lineup—at least what is available in Edmonton—but this is my first proper review. Name: Duotang Brewery: Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. Style: (Dry-hopped) Sour Alc/vol: 5% OG: unknown FG: unknown IBU: 8 Malt: unknown Hops: Amarillo Yeast: Lactobacillus Appearance: As always, the packaging is exceptional