By: Adam Bereznicki First-Year Brewmaster Student Like many of my classmates and fellow craft beer enthusiasts, I find myself often casually scrolling through social media, searching for new beer releases from a multitude of my favourite breweries. Recently, however, I came across a picture that stopped my scrolling in its tracks. It was an advertisement for a new beer, of course, but not just any new beer. The label on the can featured a swirling background of sky-blue and lilac, with bold red lettering highlighted by a unicorn and a rainbow. As gaudy as the appearance of the packaging was, more shocking were the contents of a small glass next to it – a hazy, orange liquid filled with swirling motes of glitter. Yes, glitter . To be honest, even I had a brief flash of giddy excitement when I more closely inspected this sour ale (brewed with fruity breakfast cereal and edible glitter). After all, drinking craft beer so often means looking for new and exciting produc...
An online beer magazine started and overseen by Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations students. It was launched in 2019 to highlight the skills and experiences of the students. The magazine serves as a focal point for people working in the industry and for those looking for more information on the Alberta craft beer scene.