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Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

Alberta Beer Festivals organizes six different sampling events throughout the province for the year. Last night, I attended The Mashing, held in the Grandstands at Stampede Park. The festival brought together a mix of fifty-five breweries, distilleries, and cideries from across the province, as well as various food vendors and entertainment stages. A general admissions …

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A culinary drag event. What does that entail you may be wondering. Well, let me indulge you. Sashay, Fillet brings together the worlds of food and drag. This year, five local chefs from Bridgette Bar, Raw Bar, Purlieu, The Sensory, and London Local partnered up with local drag performers to move through a series of …

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For individuals with gluten sensitivities, intolerance, or celiac disease drinking beer is either strictly prohibited or results in not the best of a physical situation. Any gluten free beer that I’ve tried has been fairly flavourless and really makes you ask yourself, “Why even bother?” Until now… Heathen’s Brewing Inc. opened at the end of …

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Operating now for the fifth year in Calgary, Brewery and the Beast is an event not to miss out on. It brings together over forty restaurants from around the city showcasing top tasting options, while Phillips Brewing Company, and several cideries and wineries sample drinks to pair with the dishes. The purpose of this event …

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