Atlantic Canada Beer News

Beers of Belgium Beer Tasting Event to Take Place in Sackville, NB July 28th

Posted by AtlCan BeerBlog on 2012-07-25
Posted in: Atlantic Canada Beer News. Tagged: Beer Maven, Dave Evans. Leave a Comment

A Belgium themed beer tasting will take place at Pickles Deli in Sackville, NB this Saturday night at 8pm.  The event will be hosted by local beer blogger Dave Evans (aka Beer Maven) and will feature the following beers:  Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde, Orval and Unibroue’s Belgian inspired La Fin Du Monde.

In addition to samples of the above beers, each ticket includes unlimited appetizer-sized sandwiches. Tickets for the event are $25 each and are available from Pickles or by phone at 506-939-DELI.

Hop Mess Monster v3.0 available at Hart and Thistle Tuesday, July 24th at 5pm

Posted by AtlCan BeerBlog on 2012-07-23
Posted in: Atlantic Canada Beer News. Tagged: Greg Nash, Hart & Thistle. Leave a Comment

Version 3.0 of the legendary Hop Mess Monster will be available at Hart & Thistle Tuesday, July 24th at 5pm.  The brew was created using monstrous amounts of hops ( over 23lbs / barrel).  The beer is described as:

The world’s hoppiest beer: thick with essential hop oils, juicy, fruity, dirty, sweaty, intensely hoppy and sexy just the way we like ’em!

Picaroons to release limited edition “Plaid to the Bone” Heather Ale

Posted by AtlCan BeerBlog on 2012-07-19
Posted in: Atlantic Canada Beer News. Tagged: Picaroons Traditional Ales, Plaid to the Bone Heather Ale. Leave a Comment

As mentioned on Picaroons Pub website and Canadian Beer News, Picaroons will be releasing a special edition “Plaid to the Bone” Heather Ale.  The brew was created specifically for the upcoming New Brunswick Highland Games Festival and the name was chosen as a result of a contest won by Emily Moller.

The brew was made with real Heather tips and flowers and will be launched in Cask form at the Lunar Rogue Tuesday, July 24th.  The beer will also be available throughout the week at the Brewtique and at the festival itself.