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A bit of progress.
January 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
A bit of progress.
Day 1
Orion Brewery's Orion The Draft
Happy New Year
I won't be doing 365 beers. At best, this will be once a week, and probably not that often.
While my focus is going to be Canadian craft and small brewers, I do want to stray a little far afield today.
Orion Brewery's Orion The Draft
Happy New Year
I won't be doing 365 beers. At best, this will be once a week, and probably not that often.
While my focus is going to be Canadian craft and small brewers, I do want to stray a little far afield today.
January 2, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Day 1
Orion Brewery's Orion The Draft
Happy New Year
I won't be doing 365 beers. At best, this will be once a week, and probably not that often.
While my focus is going to be Canadian craft and small brewers, I do want to stray a little far afield today.
Orion Brewery's Orion The Draft
Happy New Year
I won't be doing 365 beers. At best, this will be once a week, and probably not that often.
While my focus is going to be Canadian craft and small brewers, I do want to stray a little far afield today.
Day ... wazzit? Dunno. Still 2025, I think.
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co's Longboat Chocolate Porter.
First of all, look at the label. Very on brand for this page. Though I did prefer the older label.
Is that Huginn or Muninn in the upper right?
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co's Longboat Chocolate Porter.
First of all, look at the label. Very on brand for this page. Though I did prefer the older label.
Is that Huginn or Muninn in the upper right?
December 31, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Day ... wazzit? Dunno. Still 2025, I think.
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co's Longboat Chocolate Porter.
First of all, look at the label. Very on brand for this page. Though I did prefer the older label.
Is that Huginn or Muninn in the upper right?
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co's Longboat Chocolate Porter.
First of all, look at the label. Very on brand for this page. Though I did prefer the older label.
Is that Huginn or Muninn in the upper right?
Back to work in the hazy days between Christmas and New Year.
The black tree is way too big for the intended purpose, so I made four more.
L-R: Large oak, two small oaks, and a Grandmother tree.
The black tree is way too big for the intended purpose, so I made four more.
L-R: Large oak, two small oaks, and a Grandmother tree.
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Back to work in the hazy days between Christmas and New Year.
The black tree is way too big for the intended purpose, so I made four more.
L-R: Large oak, two small oaks, and a Grandmother tree.
The black tree is way too big for the intended purpose, so I made four more.
L-R: Large oak, two small oaks, and a Grandmother tree.
Day 24
Big Rock Brewery's Wrangler IPA
I knew it! I knew they'd sneak in one more IPA! Argh!
However, I have had Wrangler before, and it's an IPA I don't mind.
Big Rock Brewery's Wrangler IPA
I knew it! I knew they'd sneak in one more IPA! Argh!
However, I have had Wrangler before, and it's an IPA I don't mind.
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Day 24
Big Rock Brewery's Wrangler IPA
I knew it! I knew they'd sneak in one more IPA! Argh!
However, I have had Wrangler before, and it's an IPA I don't mind.
Big Rock Brewery's Wrangler IPA
I knew it! I knew they'd sneak in one more IPA! Argh!
However, I have had Wrangler before, and it's an IPA I don't mind.
Hey, all.
I've been posting a journey through Alberta Craft beers.
I'm not asking anyone to like or comment or follow. That's cool, but rather, I'd like you to read them, and then support your local brewers. Even try the ones I didn't like. The reviews are 100% subjective, and I'm no authority.
I've been posting a journey through Alberta Craft beers.
I'm not asking anyone to like or comment or follow. That's cool, but rather, I'd like you to read them, and then support your local brewers. Even try the ones I didn't like. The reviews are 100% subjective, and I'm no authority.
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Hey, all.
I've been posting a journey through Alberta Craft beers.
I'm not asking anyone to like or comment or follow. That's cool, but rather, I'd like you to read them, and then support your local brewers. Even try the ones I didn't like. The reviews are 100% subjective, and I'm no authority.
I've been posting a journey through Alberta Craft beers.
I'm not asking anyone to like or comment or follow. That's cool, but rather, I'd like you to read them, and then support your local brewers. Even try the ones I didn't like. The reviews are 100% subjective, and I'm no authority.
Day 23
XhAle's Ultrasonic Ultra Light Beer.
I really want to be a positive supporter of "shop small, shop local".
So I will just say this isn't for me. Maybe it's for you. Try it and find out.
It's not bad, but I didn't care for it.
2/5
XhAle's Ultrasonic Ultra Light Beer.
I really want to be a positive supporter of "shop small, shop local".
So I will just say this isn't for me. Maybe it's for you. Try it and find out.
It's not bad, but I didn't care for it.
2/5
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Day 23
XhAle's Ultrasonic Ultra Light Beer.
I really want to be a positive supporter of "shop small, shop local".
So I will just say this isn't for me. Maybe it's for you. Try it and find out.
It's not bad, but I didn't care for it.
2/5
XhAle's Ultrasonic Ultra Light Beer.
I really want to be a positive supporter of "shop small, shop local".
So I will just say this isn't for me. Maybe it's for you. Try it and find out.
It's not bad, but I didn't care for it.
2/5
Day 22 (and back on track)
Blinsman Brewing's Trip Hammer Robust Porter.
Robust is certainly the word. From the rich brown colour, the heady bouquet, and the attention-demanding flavour, everything about this porter is full and powerful.
Blinsman Brewing's Trip Hammer Robust Porter.
Robust is certainly the word. From the rich brown colour, the heady bouquet, and the attention-demanding flavour, everything about this porter is full and powerful.
December 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Day 22 (and back on track)
Blinsman Brewing's Trip Hammer Robust Porter.
Robust is certainly the word. From the rich brown colour, the heady bouquet, and the attention-demanding flavour, everything about this porter is full and powerful.
Blinsman Brewing's Trip Hammer Robust Porter.
Robust is certainly the word. From the rich brown colour, the heady bouquet, and the attention-demanding flavour, everything about this porter is full and powerful.
Day 21
Troubled Monk 's Diamond Pilsner
Every time I hear the word pilsner, I think of the 1983 cinematic masterpiece, "Strange Brew". I'm not sure why, perhaps the Elsinore Brewery made pilsners? I can't remember.
Troubled Monk 's Diamond Pilsner
Every time I hear the word pilsner, I think of the 1983 cinematic masterpiece, "Strange Brew". I'm not sure why, perhaps the Elsinore Brewery made pilsners? I can't remember.
December 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Day 21
Troubled Monk 's Diamond Pilsner
Every time I hear the word pilsner, I think of the 1983 cinematic masterpiece, "Strange Brew". I'm not sure why, perhaps the Elsinore Brewery made pilsners? I can't remember.
Troubled Monk 's Diamond Pilsner
Every time I hear the word pilsner, I think of the 1983 cinematic masterpiece, "Strange Brew". I'm not sure why, perhaps the Elsinore Brewery made pilsners? I can't remember.
Two trees constructed, two to go.
December 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Two trees constructed, two to go.
Day 20
Marda Loop Brewing Company's The Big Juice New England India Pale Ale
Marda Loop Brewing Company's The Big Juice New England India Pale Ale
December 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Day 20
Marda Loop Brewing Company's The Big Juice New England India Pale Ale
Marda Loop Brewing Company's The Big Juice New England India Pale Ale
The studio is open again after almost 7 weeks.
Making trees.
Making trees.
December 22, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The studio is open again after almost 7 weeks.
Making trees.
Making trees.
Day 19
Village Brewery's Monk Vanilla Chai Porter
I enjoy porters, and consider myself a pioneer of the palate. So I was looking forward to this.
Village Brewery's Monk Vanilla Chai Porter
I enjoy porters, and consider myself a pioneer of the palate. So I was looking forward to this.
December 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Day 19
Village Brewery's Monk Vanilla Chai Porter
I enjoy porters, and consider myself a pioneer of the palate. So I was looking forward to this.
Village Brewery's Monk Vanilla Chai Porter
I enjoy porters, and consider myself a pioneer of the palate. So I was looking forward to this.
Day 18
Annex Ale Project's Annex Radler Grapefruit Light Beer
I don't mind radlers. I've even had a few I quite enjoyed. Stiegl comes readily comes to mind.
This is ok. And really, that's all I can say about it. It's ok. I don't mean to damn with faint praise, but I guess I have.
2.5/5
Annex Ale Project's Annex Radler Grapefruit Light Beer
I don't mind radlers. I've even had a few I quite enjoyed. Stiegl comes readily comes to mind.
This is ok. And really, that's all I can say about it. It's ok. I don't mean to damn with faint praise, but I guess I have.
2.5/5
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Day 18
Annex Ale Project's Annex Radler Grapefruit Light Beer
I don't mind radlers. I've even had a few I quite enjoyed. Stiegl comes readily comes to mind.
This is ok. And really, that's all I can say about it. It's ok. I don't mean to damn with faint praise, but I guess I have.
2.5/5
Annex Ale Project's Annex Radler Grapefruit Light Beer
I don't mind radlers. I've even had a few I quite enjoyed. Stiegl comes readily comes to mind.
This is ok. And really, that's all I can say about it. It's ok. I don't mean to damn with faint praise, but I guess I have.
2.5/5
Day 17
Medicine Hat Brewing Company's Prickly Pear Sour
Sidebar: I had to take a few days off. Stressors and bad situations had me very down. Growing up with several alcoholics in the extended family, and the family friends, I swore before I ever started that I would never drink when upset.
Medicine Hat Brewing Company's Prickly Pear Sour
Sidebar: I had to take a few days off. Stressors and bad situations had me very down. Growing up with several alcoholics in the extended family, and the family friends, I swore before I ever started that I would never drink when upset.
December 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Day 17
Medicine Hat Brewing Company's Prickly Pear Sour
Sidebar: I had to take a few days off. Stressors and bad situations had me very down. Growing up with several alcoholics in the extended family, and the family friends, I swore before I ever started that I would never drink when upset.
Medicine Hat Brewing Company's Prickly Pear Sour
Sidebar: I had to take a few days off. Stressors and bad situations had me very down. Growing up with several alcoholics in the extended family, and the family friends, I swore before I ever started that I would never drink when upset.
Reposted by Borders of The Realm
Under Trump, OSHA has issued the fewest amount of penalties for workplace health and safety violations since 2009.
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
How Trump’s Agenda Could Kill You
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Under Trump, OSHA has issued the fewest amount of penalties for workplace health and safety violations since 2009.
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
Still believe he’s the “pro-worker” president? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARL5VvYJUe8
Day 15
Village Brewery's Pet Peeve Italian Pilsner.
Nope.
Just nope.
Not sure I can finish.
0/5
Village Brewery's Pet Peeve Italian Pilsner.
Nope.
Just nope.
Not sure I can finish.
0/5
December 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Day 15
Village Brewery's Pet Peeve Italian Pilsner.
Nope.
Just nope.
Not sure I can finish.
0/5
Village Brewery's Pet Peeve Italian Pilsner.
Nope.
Just nope.
Not sure I can finish.
0/5
Day 14
Brewster's Original Lager
After a couple of days wandering through some of the more exotic potential, we come up to a good old fashioned lager.
Brewster's Original Lager
After a couple of days wandering through some of the more exotic potential, we come up to a good old fashioned lager.
December 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Day 14
Brewster's Original Lager
After a couple of days wandering through some of the more exotic potential, we come up to a good old fashioned lager.
Brewster's Original Lager
After a couple of days wandering through some of the more exotic potential, we come up to a good old fashioned lager.
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Trump is blatantly weaponizing the justice system to attack his political enemies while handing out pardons to his crooked allies and those who will commit violence on his behalf. So much for “law and order.” [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump is blatantly weaponizing the justice system to attack his political enemies while handing out pardons to his crooked allies and those who will commit violence on his behalf. So much for “law and order.” [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
Day 13
Manual Labour Beer Co's My Wife's Red Ale
It's the foamiest beer so far. This shot was after five minutes sitting and three pours. It's been a while since I tended bar, but I know how to keep a beer from being all foam.
Manual Labour Beer Co's My Wife's Red Ale
It's the foamiest beer so far. This shot was after five minutes sitting and three pours. It's been a while since I tended bar, but I know how to keep a beer from being all foam.
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Day 13
Manual Labour Beer Co's My Wife's Red Ale
It's the foamiest beer so far. This shot was after five minutes sitting and three pours. It's been a while since I tended bar, but I know how to keep a beer from being all foam.
Manual Labour Beer Co's My Wife's Red Ale
It's the foamiest beer so far. This shot was after five minutes sitting and three pours. It's been a while since I tended bar, but I know how to keep a beer from being all foam.
Day 12
Origin Malting and Brewing Co's Mango Sour.
As previously noted, I am not a fan of sour beers. I'm not pronouncing from on high like some self-annointed St Suds. It's a purely subjective matter of taste.
Origin Malting and Brewing Co's Mango Sour.
As previously noted, I am not a fan of sour beers. I'm not pronouncing from on high like some self-annointed St Suds. It's a purely subjective matter of taste.
December 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Day 12
Origin Malting and Brewing Co's Mango Sour.
As previously noted, I am not a fan of sour beers. I'm not pronouncing from on high like some self-annointed St Suds. It's a purely subjective matter of taste.
Origin Malting and Brewing Co's Mango Sour.
As previously noted, I am not a fan of sour beers. I'm not pronouncing from on high like some self-annointed St Suds. It's a purely subjective matter of taste.
Day 11
New Level Brewing's Krampus Junior Eggnog Stout
I put my beer in the fridge in the morning, so it's chilled when I get home.
This gave me all day to wonder what it would be like.
New Level Brewing's Krampus Junior Eggnog Stout
I put my beer in the fridge in the morning, so it's chilled when I get home.
This gave me all day to wonder what it would be like.
December 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Day 11
New Level Brewing's Krampus Junior Eggnog Stout
I put my beer in the fridge in the morning, so it's chilled when I get home.
This gave me all day to wonder what it would be like.
New Level Brewing's Krampus Junior Eggnog Stout
I put my beer in the fridge in the morning, so it's chilled when I get home.
This gave me all day to wonder what it would be like.
Day 10
Sea Change Brewing Co's Irish Red Ale
In what is probably the dribbliest can I've ever opened is a dark, delicious ambrosia. Smooth of texture and taste, but with the strength you expect from a dark beer.
I thought this one might be good, and I was right.
Sea Change Brewing Co's Irish Red Ale
In what is probably the dribbliest can I've ever opened is a dark, delicious ambrosia. Smooth of texture and taste, but with the strength you expect from a dark beer.
I thought this one might be good, and I was right.
December 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Day 10
Sea Change Brewing Co's Irish Red Ale
In what is probably the dribbliest can I've ever opened is a dark, delicious ambrosia. Smooth of texture and taste, but with the strength you expect from a dark beer.
I thought this one might be good, and I was right.
Sea Change Brewing Co's Irish Red Ale
In what is probably the dribbliest can I've ever opened is a dark, delicious ambrosia. Smooth of texture and taste, but with the strength you expect from a dark beer.
I thought this one might be good, and I was right.
Day 9
Tool Shed Brewing Compamy's HCMS Calgary Pilsner.
I honestly don't really know the differences between pilsners, ales, and lagers. And I don't care. They've been explained to me by self-appointed beer experts, and I always wait for them to finish talking so I can start forgetting again.
Tool Shed Brewing Compamy's HCMS Calgary Pilsner.
I honestly don't really know the differences between pilsners, ales, and lagers. And I don't care. They've been explained to me by self-appointed beer experts, and I always wait for them to finish talking so I can start forgetting again.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Day 9
Tool Shed Brewing Compamy's HCMS Calgary Pilsner.
I honestly don't really know the differences between pilsners, ales, and lagers. And I don't care. They've been explained to me by self-appointed beer experts, and I always wait for them to finish talking so I can start forgetting again.
Tool Shed Brewing Compamy's HCMS Calgary Pilsner.
I honestly don't really know the differences between pilsners, ales, and lagers. And I don't care. They've been explained to me by self-appointed beer experts, and I always wait for them to finish talking so I can start forgetting again.