Brewing requires constant vigilance. On January 15th, Josh and I fired up the kettles at Cockatrice Brewery for a dual-lager … Continue reading The Tale of Two Lagers: Technical Precision Meets the “Trojan Horse”
I am thrilled to announce that as of March 18, 2026, the Ogopogo Brewers Challenge has officially incorporated as a … Continue reading A New Chapter: The Ogopogo Brewers Challenge Society
Successful competitions require a well-stocked cellar. While we build the infrastructure for the Ogopogo Challenge, we also find time for … Continue reading Taming the Beast: Brewing Morgana’s Mystical Merkin
We are officially moving forward. Last year’s inaugural Ogopogo Brewer’s Challenge proved that British Columbia hosts world-class homebrewing talent. This … Continue reading The Road to August: Raising the Bar for 2026
To beer, or not to beer, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler on the taste buds to suffer The … Continue reading To Beer or Not to Beer: The Brew Dilemma Explained
Most true beer aficionados usually end up taking a “Pilgrimage.” This means they’ve gone beyond apprenticeship and journeyman status to … Continue reading Understanding the Four Levels of Beer Pilgrimage
There were so many interesting dynamics that came out of the “COVID Period.” One of which was the death knell … Continue reading Challenges Facing Beer Festivals Post-Pandemic
I recognize and appreciate the close relationship between Monks and brewing. Even today, I would say that beer is better … Continue reading The Aesthetic Charm of Stained Glass in Breweries
Who thinks the “Craft Beer Revolution” is petering out? It seems to me that human nature always follows a pattern–the … Continue reading Craft Breweries vs. Big Beer: What’s the Real Difference?