Diversions Horoscope
Aries (March 21 to April 19) Things didn’t go quite as you had planned last month Aries, but it’s not time to give up on those plans just yet. Take a break, do something else for a few days, then come back to your plans, it’ll make a world of difference. Your lucky number is 6.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Lean on friends and family for some advice this month. They have your best interests in mind. They only want to help. Take some time to yourself to think about what career you want to pursue. You may be surprised with the results. Your lucky number is 24.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) You should find a way to repay someone who’s been helping you out recently. Others will be looking for advice from you this month Gemini. Give your time, help them out, and don’t look for a return on your investment. It’s better to give then receive and you’ll benefit from it in the long run. Your lucky number is 19.
Cancer (June 21 to July 22) After a month where things didn’t really go your way, this month will be a complete turnaround and things will start falling into place. It’s go- ing to take work on your part, but a little effort will go a long way. Your lucky number is 17.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Ideas that may have been turned down recently will be more well received by your family, your employees, and others this month. Don’t keep them to yourself. Take this opportunity to show everyone what you got. Your lucky number is 13.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Life has been a little chaotic this past month for you Virgo. Try to slow things down and bring more organization to your life. You’ll feel rejuvenated and ready to take on anything. A loved one is waiting for you to reach out. Your lucky number is 31.
Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re going to be extra focussed this month Libra, and both your work and personal life will see the benefits. Use this time to take the lead on pro- jects that you’ve been holding off on. There may be some setbacks, but overall you’ll end up ac- complishing your goal. Your lucky number is 23.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s time to let your hair down and have some fun Scorpio. You’re always thinking of everyone else, and sometimes forget about yourself. Don’t think about the negative consequences of taking time to yourself. You’re here for a good time, not a long time, so have a good time. Your lucky number is 8.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’ve had a constantly feeling that the people around you have been testing you lately. It might be time to step up and confront these issues. Don’t worry about how others may react, it’s about you and this time and you’ll feel better no mat- ter what the results. Your lucky number is 20.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Love and romance is in the air this month Capriorn. With the year winding down, it’s time to look to future possibilities an forget about the past. It’s easier said than done, but you’ll find out it wasn’t as hard as you thought. Keep your door open for opportunities that you may have denied in the past. Your lucky number is 2.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You know what you want Aquarius, but you’ve been struggling on exactly how to get it. Don't let someone else dictate your path for you. A smile goes a long way, so be sure to show yours. People love your positive attitude, and will be receptive to your ideas this month. Your lucky number is 11.
Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) With the colder weather moving in, you might be more inclined to stay home rather than go out. This will not be beneficial, so be sure to find some time to get out and be active. Expect an old friend to reach out to you this month. Your lucky number is 5.
A look back at 2018 I
t’s been quite a year for the craft beer industry in Manitoba, and as 2018 begins to wind down, we take a look back at some of the highlights we've
written about from the past year. • • •
Local Breweries highlight Flatlanders Beer Festival Te 2018 Flatlander’s Beer Festival was once again
enjoyed by thousands this past summer, and I had the good fortune to attend once again. For those not familiar with the Flatlander’s Beer Festival, it is the largest beer event in Manitoba. Te ever-popular event brings together over 90 booths and over 300 different beers into one location. Tis event provides novice and enthusiastic beer fans something to enjoy. It’s also an excellent opportunity for people to try new beers without the “fear” of wasting money, or not liking it. You get to sample so many differ- ent styles in an encouraging environment. I say this every year, but this
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was the best festival so far. Not only was Surly back with some fun new beers (including Pentagram, an excellent Dark Sour) but almost the entire ice level was local breweries. Overall, the local beers were the highlight for me. Everyone had something fun to try and everyone brought their A-
Game this year. Tis event is something I look forward to every year and I really encourage you to check it out when it rolls around next year. • • •
TORQUE/SURLY Team up to brew Rye IPA Right now I’d like to talk about three of my favour-
ite things: Beer, Torque and Surly. Tis summer they got together and brewed a sweet Rye IPA. Ultimate frisbee themed, it is called Callahan. Named after Henry Callahan, one of the early proponents of the sport who was murdered during a robbery in 1982. He is commemorated via the Callahan Award which is given to the best male and female college Ultimate players each year, the Callahan Rules of Ultimate, and a rare move in the game called a Callahan. I did receive this beer for free to review, but I also
bought a bunch of it to drink. What makes this specific IPA different than others is
that rather than using standard malt bill that provides a solid malty backbone, it uses rye. Rye brings a lot of other characteristics to a beer. Te most prominent of these characteristics is some peppery notes. Rye’s main contribution to a beer is in its enhancement of the beer overall. Helping bring the different notes to a point and drawing them out. Te Rye in an IPA will help accentuate the hops and with enhance the finish. Torque has become a fun brewery here in Winnipeg.
From their start they’ve focused on producing a variety of beer options and have always made sure to keep their taproom stocked with some new small batches for people to try out. I’m always excited to see what they’ve got on the menu and they do not disappoint. For those of you not familiar with Surly, I did an in-
depth write-up of them when they first announced their coming to Manitoba. Tis is big. Tey have a waiting list for expansion and have chosen to come to Manitoba. Tey’ve been actively sending more beers our way and have brought in some fun stuff over the past year. Tey brew good beer and I’m excited to see what they were able to do with Torque. • • •
Winnipeg Beer Festival Tis past August, I had the opportunity to attend
the second annual Winnipeg Beer Festival at Fort Gibraltar. Tis festival highlights the local craft beer scene by providing an opportunity to local breweries
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The second annual Winnipeg Beer Festival took place on Sunday, August 12 at Fort Gibraltar.
to attend and bring beers they wish to put on display. Being completely focused on local breweries, it’s an opportunity for a patron to sample beers those brew- eries wish to highlight. Te venue for this event, Fort Gibraltor, is a wonder-
ful environment made more so by the presence of vo- yageur staff and the voyageur games. Te “nail-game” is a favorite, especially as people consume more beer and become less accurate at hitting the nail. It’s rather entertaining to watch and even more entertaining to attempt. Shockingly, the blacksmith was active and giving demonstrations even though it was ~30 degrees in the shade. Kudos to that guy for being awesome. Besides the spectacular venue, while Flatlander’s
provides an opportunity for patrons to explore a sig- nificant number of beers from all over the world, the laser focus on local is really what makes the Winnipeg Beer Festival special. With so many breweries pro- ducing, there was a lot to try. It made for an excellent evening, especially given how darn hot it was. Te event this year differed slightly from last year’s
where there were tokens and a “winner” at the end of the night. Tis year the competition aspect was re- moved and it allowed for patrons to focus on the beer and the poutine. Overall, I had an excellent time at this event and I really enjoyed seeing some new beers as well as some favourites. Tis event is becoming a nice local balance with Flatlander’s. With the new Prost! event which took place this past fall from the Manitoba Brewers’ Association, I am really excited about the opportunities for local breweries to highlight what they’ve got to those that might not always buy it in the store.
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Nonsuch collaborates with Brandon University We also talked about Nonsuch brewmaster, and
Brandon University Alumnus, Mark Borowski and the special beer he brewed for Brandon University’s 50th anniversary. Te “Marzen Style” beer, like most Nonsuch Beers, is a cranked up version of the Marzen style. I think that it hit on the characteristics one would expect to find in a Märzen while still maintaining something special that is worthy of the celebration. Do I like it? – I did like this beer. I found that it brought a nice malt character. I found it to be a bit sweet for me, but I was able to move past that and enjoy it. I think this type of collaboration is really fun and I hope we see some more of it.
• • • Tese are just a few of many highlights that have
taken place over the past year. We’re looking forward to 2019 and bringing you a lot more stories about the many amazing craft beers available in our province. You can read these stories and a lot more at beerwin-
nipeg.com.
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