THE WAKKER WEEKLY - Issue #1461 - Posted on: 28-Jan-2019
BUSHWAKKER NEWS
NEWS FROM THE BREWERY! Head brewer, Michael Gaetz, reports our seasonally available BLACKBERRY MEAD, MISSILETOW ALE, ARCTIC DARK, CHINOOK ESB, and MANGO CHERRY FRUIT BEER are now on tap. There are batches of PICKARD’S OATMEAL STOUT, TWO SON'S MILK STOUT, FLEK’S CZECH DARK LAGER and AMARILLO S.M.A.S.H. are working their way through the brewery. ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE FOR BUSHWAKKER PRIME RIB WEEKENDS! Our melt-in-your-mouth, low-and-slow roasted prime rib dinners with jumbo Yorkshire pudding will only be here until January 27th! Available all day and night Friday and Saturday and beginning at 5:00 PM on Sunday. Choose from either an 8 oz. or a 10 oz. cut. Prime rib is definitely one of Bushwakker executive chef Mike’s specialties. Our GUEST TAP is currently pouring a very small keg of Duchess de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale from Belgium. Next up is the brand new Black Bridge Winter Warmer which will be followed by the Andromeda Imperial IPA from Saskatoon’s Paddock Wood Brewery. Our January premium red wine feature is the Johnny Q Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia. The premium white wine is the Ventiquero Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. Both are $7.95 for a glass and $21.95 for a half litre. 650 ml glass bottles of our number one selling DUNGARVON IRISH RED ALE are currently available at ALL SIX SLGA stores including the Normanview, Quance Street, Broadway Avenue, North Albert Street, Dewdney & Lewvan and South Albert locations!BUSHWAKKER EVENTS


2019 Trends in Craft - By: Jim Dykstra
Craft beer in 2018 was largely defined by consolidation. While the consolidation of craft brands is not a new story, the past year saw many brands consolidate product lines and distribution footprints. This is a more conservative tack than we’ve seen in years past, and it can be seen as a direct result of increased competition. Many brands were forced to scale back ambitious growth plans, lest they end up like Green Flash, which went from a Brewers Association Top 50 brewery to foreclosure in a matter of months. Though this means less large-scale regional and national brewing operations, the general implications for the craft ecosystem are positive. For one, breweries are resorting less to clogged and monopolized retail channels in favor of taproom sales, which will encourage the community aspect at the heart of craft. Further, reducing SKUs will allow for more focused production and, ideally, better beer. Given the surplus of brands versus shelf space, the consumer won’t notice a difference in the number of brands to choose from. Demographically, things are looking up for craft. No longer just a sanctuary for real-life versions of The Simpsons’ Comic Book Guy, women now comprise 32 percent of the overall craft beer market, with the 21-34 subset representing 15 percent of total craft drinking volume, according to a Revel Systems report. Further, the report indicates that craft beer drinking among the Hispanic demographic is projected to grow by 31 percent this year. The coming year’s potential to focus on lighter, more palatable styles should serve to bring in more new beer drinkers, as well as the growth of hard soda and seltzer categories. With these demographic shifts come new ideas, new taste preferences and new drinking attitudes, which we may see filter back into the entirety of the craft drinking population. Breweries are resorting less to clogged and monopolized retail channels in favor of taproom sales, which will encourage the community aspect at the heart of craft. Millennials remain firm as craft’s strongest proponents, comprising 58 percent of the craft drinking constituency. As the majority, this group will largely dictate what styles become popular and what methods of packaging, branding and sales are successful. So, for those in the industry, this is an important group to consider when making business decisions. As we have seen, A-list hop brands have been on the rise as consumers clamor for juicy, tropical Hazy IPAs. Overall hop production is up slightly from last year, but the race for the big names like Ekuanot or Galaxy makes it tough for smaller breweries to acquire them at an affordable rate. So, when shelling out for these marquis bits of lupulin, be confident that the end product will justify the cost. Given the highly competitive nature of a 7000+ brewery climate, knowing what you do and don’t do well will go a long way. Last year’s industry outlook emphasized the value in focusing on specific styles and learning to do more within their stylistic confines, if not redefining them entirely. 2019 will weed out breweries producing anything less than great, consistent product, and having a focused stylistic wheelhouse will increase the odds of standing out. Branding in 2019 Speaking of standing out, there is simply no excuse for anything less than stellar branding at this stage in the game.
We are delighted to have Squeeze of Scotch return to perform at the Bushwakker/Robbie Burns Birthday Bash after a long hiatus.

TIME OUT
A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she'd like to have for her Birthday. "I'd like to be six again", she replied, still looking in the mirror. On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Monster Roller Coaster, everything there was. Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. He then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a chocolate shake. Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M's. What a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, "Well dear, what was it like being six again?" Her eyes slowly opened and her expression changed, "I meant my dress size, you dumb ass!"Our Last Weekend Prime Rib & Giant Yorkie Special: 8 oz - $22.95 & 10 oz - $26.95.
Soup & Sandwich Special is $13.95. All hot specials are $16.95, except where noted, & include a serving of soup du jour, house, or Caesar salad.
| Soup | Sandwich | Hot Special | Beer Pairing |
Fri., Jan. 25 | Lomi | Grilled Vegetable Sandwich | Roast Kalbi Pork | Sodbuster Brown Ale |
Sat., Jan. 26 | Bushwakker | Kedgeree | Steak & a Pint. $19.95 | |
Sun., Jan. 27 | Bushwakker | Bacon & Mushroom Omelet | Steak & a Pint. $19.95 | |
Mon., Jan. 28 | Cream of Broccoli | Loaded Prime Rib Dip | Carne Asada Steak Sandwich | Sodbuster Brown Ale |
Tues., Jan. 29 | Beef Barley | BBQ Chicken Pizza | Roast Lamb | Regina Pale Ale |
Wed., Jan. 30 | French Onion | Pulled Pork & Apple Mac & Cheese | Sous Vide Chicken Roulade | Cheryl’s Blonde Ale |
Thur., Jan. 31 | Chicken Noodle | Sweet Chili Shrimp Wrap | Beef Noodle Bowl | Chico IPA |
Fri., Feb. 1 | Cheesy Pepper Pot | Muffaletta | Rosemary Dijon Striploin | Dungarvon Irish Red Ale |
Sat., Feb. 2 | Bushwakker | BLTCA | Steak & a Pint. $19.95 | |
Sun., Feb. 3 | Bushwakker | Steak & Eggs | Steak & a Pint. $19.95 |
We strive to ensure all weekly specials and soups are made available. Product shortages or unforeseen circumstances may result in modification or even substitution of certain featured menu items.
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