Craft Beverage & Brewery Operations

09/04/2026

Here you go! Got out and about a bit yesterday...to Calgary and thereabouts...and lookee here! 'Lil' Dave, Maddy, Cullan & Varick...different year graduates but all keepers and all working at Origin! I think the old guy is me...also got the chance to visit Linda at North Water...holy frickin' amazing setup! It was packaging love at first sight for me...more equipment here than you'd find in just about every craft brewery...I'm still in awe.

07/03/2026

Thinking of you Sam...we still miss you each and every day.

It's true...you don't ever forget certain people who came into your lives and inspired you in one significant way or another. Today is the day we remember Sam Day. Sam graduated in 2022 and shortly thereafter decided this current life wasn't for him. I'll never be capable of understanding his choice. If only he were around today so that people could understand just how large an impact he had on them. My memories of Sam are all positive; this despite his obvious challenges. I doubt that anyone who knew Sam had anything except positive things to say about him. All the more reason to make sure that those around you know of your feelings towards them. Missing you Sam. Always will.

03/29/2026

And more...!

03/26/2026

Here you go...even more from Bruno!

03/22/2026

Some new photos....courtesy of Bruno!

03/12/2026

2015!!! Jayzuz!

03/11/2026

2018!!!

01/28/2026

2022...students...the same story irrespective of year...

01/05/2026

The origination of the Craft Beverage program began here...as the saying goes, 'From little acorns do mighty oaks grow.' For a number of years prior to 2012, I taught in our Applied Degree program...Bioprocessing was one of the courses that I taught and brewing was an element in the course. Sure, we used beer kits and basic equipment but those aggies sure paid attention! And some very good products too!

01/03/2026

Cleaning up photos from past student trips and experiences...and to prove it's not always about the beer/beverages, take a look at this peculiar crew...students who went with me to this American city should know where these guys are located....anyone else want to guess?