August 17th, 2010
REGINA, SK – Each spring, the Ale and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan (ALES) homebrewers club presents the Canadian qualifier for the National Homebrewers Competition at the Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina.
One of the perks of taking the “Best of Show” award at the competition is the chance to have your beer brewed for commercial release at Bushwakker, and this past week, the 2010 winner was tapped for the first time.
The winning beer is a Vanilla Porter created by Josh Hudson, a member of ALES. It will remain on tap at Bushwakker while quantities last.
Categories:Beer Awards· Beer Releases· Brewpub News· Saskatchewan
July 21st, 2010
SASKATOON, SK - Brewers Chloe Smith and Cédric Dauchot have recently incorporated Shiny Penny Brewery, with plans to open a brewpub in Saskatoon. It will be some time before the opening happens, though, so in the meantime, they’ve teamed up with Paddock Wood Brewing to release their first beer, Saskatchewan Wheat Ale:
This Belgian style witbeer (think Hoegaarden) is spiced with orange peel and coriander. Hazy by design, make sure to swirl the yeast in the bottom of the bottle for full effect before pouring into a glass to enjoy.
In addition to this “private label” release, Paddock Wood has two other seasonal beers available now:
Bramling Cross is a British style ordinary bitter with 4.5% ABV. It features a nice malt base of Maris Otter with layers of Bramling Cross hops. This UK hop has prairie roots as it is the result of the male hop Kent Goldings being crossed with a wild Manitoba female.
Named after the theatre located in London which featured the Bard’s plays, Blackfriars Ale is our take on what a brewer might have done in London in the 17th Century. It has several layers of variously toasted malts, British hops to balance, and 7.5% ABV.
All three beers are available now at the brewery retail outlet, and Blackfriars is also available at the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival.
Categories:Beer Releases· Brewpub News· Saskatchewan· Seasonal Beers
March 26th, 2010
SASKATOON, SK – Paddock Wood Brewing is about to release a new seasonal beer, Maibock. Set to be out in bottles and kegs by the beginning of April, it’s described as “a smooth showcase of malt”.
The brewery will also be represented at the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale in Penticton, BC on April 9th & 10th, where they’ll be pouring the Maibock along with their 606 IPA and Loki double IPA.
Categories:Beer Releases· Saskatchewan· Seasonal Beers
March 22nd, 2010
REGINA, SK – From April 12 to 17, 2010, the best homebrewers from across Canada will compete in Regina at the 2010 National Homebrewers Competition Canadian Qualifier / ALES Homebrew Open.
Now in its 16th year, the ALES Homebrew Open is the largest and longest running competition of homebrewed beer, cider and mead in Canada. It is organized by Regina’s Ale and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan (ALES) club, and is hosted by the Bushwakker Brewpub.
Medal winners from this competition advance to the American Homebrewers Association National Homebrew Competition (June 17 to 19 in Minneapolis, MN), which is the largest competition of its kind in the world. The ALES Homebrew Open has served as the NHC Canadian Qualifier since 2004.
Prizes and medals will be awarded in 28 categories of beer, cider and mead as classified by the internationally recognized Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). Certified judges will be evaluating entries in accordance with BJCP style guidelines and scoring systems.
Categories:Beer Awards· Homebrewing· National· Saskatchewan
January 18th, 2010
SASKATOON, SK – Paddock Wood Brewing has just released their newest bottled beer, Loki Double IPA.
Created especially for Ultimate Power Duo, a Saskatoon punk band that will be playing at the Winter Olympics, Loki is an 8.7% beer with 80 IBUs, brewed using Cascade, Amarillo, Willametter and EKG hops. The finishing hops were added at about 7kg per 1,000L in the kettle end, and 2kg in the bright tank, giving the beer a strong hop character.
Categories:Beer Releases· Saskatchewan
July 16th, 2009
WINNIPEG, MB – Half Pints Brewery have shipped several of their beers to eager drinkers in Saskatchewan and BC:
The SLGA is now listing Bulldog Amber Ale and Little Scrapper IPA with more seasonals to come in the near future. Bulldog and Little Scrapper have also been sent to BC, along with St. James Pale Ale and Sweet Nikki Brown, with distribution being handled by Beerthirst.
The brewery has also announced that their sought-after double IPA, Humulus Ludicrous, will be returning on Saturday, August 15th.
Categories:Beer Releases· British Columbia· Manitoba· Saskatchewan· Seasonal Beers
June 2nd, 2009
SASKATOON, SK – Paddock Wood Brewing has announced the release of two new beers. Here are the details:
Summer Beer is Here! Now all we need is warm weather. Été Belge Saison has a light malt profile with an interesting and delicate twist of orange peel and grains of paradise. Sold at the brewery and available in AB & BC private stores.
Also just released: Doubel Double – our historical recreation of a strong beer made in England circa 1600. This was made to support the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival. 10%abv and hops to go the extra mile. Drink now for a big burst of hops, or let mellow over the next decade.
Categories:Beer Releases· Saskatchewan· Seasonal Beers
February 24th, 2009
SASKATOON, SK – Brecknock Brewing, a new contract-brewing operation specialising in organic beers, will be officially releasing their first two beers – Brecknock Pale Ale and Brecknock Pilsner – at SLGA stores next month.
Currently using the Paddock Wood Brewery as a brewing facility, Brecknock was founded by Jason Dearborn, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. CEO Mark Simpson is a former Molson brewmaster, and several other partners are also involved in various aspects of the business.
The brewery takes its name from Brecknock Farm, a farm in southwest Saskatchewan where organic barley is being grown for the beers. The company is also commited to using bio-fuel for all of its fuel needs, including farm equipment, and has partnered with Canadian Green Fuels to be their supplier.
Categories:Beer Releases· Brewery News· Saskatchewan
January 11th, 2009
REGINA, SK – The Ale and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan is once again hosting the NHC Canadian Regional Qualifier/ALES Open homebrew competition from April 13 to 18, 2009 at the Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Not only is this the largest homebrewing competition in Canada, but it is the only way for Canadians to advance to the AHA National Homebrewers Competition, which is the largest homebrew competition in the world (5600+ entries last year). The competition is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and Beer Judge Certification Program. Judging is conducted by certified BJCP judges in accordance with BJCP competition guidelines.
The competition is open to all 28 BJCP categories of homebrewed beer, mead and cider. Medals and prizes are awarded to Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each category. Major prize packages are awarded to Best of Show, Homebrewer of the Year, Cider Maker of the Year, and Mead Maker of the Year. Don’t forget about Club of the Year; the winner earns the right to claim best in Canada for the next 12 months!
Full competition details, information, rules, sponsor list and online registration will all be available on the ALES website in February. To receive notification when details are posted, or for more information, contact competition@alesclub.com.
Categories:Beer Events· Homebrewing· Saskatchewan
