Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduce listeners to a new beer treasure hunt game. It is called Beerquest and it mixes beer education, tap room visits and great beer. You can find it here: thebeerquestgame.com ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩

Attending a preview of the new ⁦Old Yale Brewing⁩ brewery in Beaumont. Big and bright. Looking forward to seeing what they can do.

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduced listeners to ⁦Campio Brewing Co.⁩ Ritchie, now open in the old Biera location. We tasted the first beer from the brewhouse there (and homage to Biera) Zesty C. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩

On my CBC Radioactive beer column today we talk about the new Beaumont location of ⁦Old Yale Brewing⁩, the first ever brewery in that town! Live on air at 4:40. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we introduce listeners to the Den, a new tap room collab by The Growlery, Analog Brewing and ⁦Dog Island Brewing 🍻⁩. It is in the shadow of Roger’s Place!! Live at 4:40. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩

Not beer related but if you are interested in some of my day job work, give a listen to my interview this week on CBC’s West of Centre podcast taking about looming public sector strikes in Alberta and the reasons behind them. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wes…

My latest onbeer.org post. A belated analysis of two recent AB government policy reversals. A mea culpa on beer mark ups and an inexplicable capitulation to Trump on U.S. liquor. Read more. onbeer.org/2025/06/albert…

Looks quiet now but in about 90 minutes this room will be packed for my latest beer pairing evening at ⁦The Underground⁩

Here are the dishes we served at last night’s ⁦The Underground⁩ beer pairing event. Delicious!!

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the trail blazing ⁦bigrockbrewery⁩. Happy birthday, BR, you are now officially middle aged. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we celebrate ⁦Blindman Brewing⁩ 10th anniversary this month. They are throwing a big party and have released a special anniversary beer, which we will taste on air! Listen in at 4:40. ⁦Adrienne Pan⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we talked about Grain Bin Brewing’s Sour Artist Collective and tasted the latest edition. Great project!!⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩

Harvested the basil today and made a winter’s worth of pesto,

Sneaky! Underhanded! Undemocratic! My latest post on the new radio campaign by Beer Canada targeting federal excise duties. I take exception with their overheated rhetoric and fast and loose use of statistics. Read it: onbeer.org/2025/09/sneaky…

Today on my CBC Radioactive beer column we discussed pumpkin beer. But not ordinary pumpkin pie spice beer but the more creative and out there interpretations. Including this barrel-aged monster from ⁦Born Brewing Co.⁩. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩

Last night the winners of the 2025 Alberta Beer Awards were announced. Some fun surprises and some familiar names topped the podium. Read my rundown of the awards: onbeer.org/2025/10/albert…

Salsa making/canning day!! 18 jars from our homegrown tomatoes and garlic and farmers’ market peppers and onions. (Plus two jars of pickled jalapenos because we had extra). Should get us through.

Today on my CBC beer column we paired Halloween candy with beer! Some great suggestions including this combo of Analog Brewing’s cream ale and candy corn. ⁦Jessica Ng 吳 芮 芬⁩ ⁦Min Dhariwal⁩