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St. Albert Brewers and Distillers
from T8N October 2018
by T8N Magazine
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A WATERY MASH of grain or fruit and a sprinkling of yeast—at one time, alcoholic fermentation must have seemed like some kind of mysterious witchcraft. Thanks to science, though, we now know how yeast cells convert sugars and starches into ethyl alcohol, the basis of all alcoholic drinks. The mystery may be gone, but for those who make beer and spirits today, the magic undoubtedly remains.
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TASTINGS, TOURS, AND MOREBeer Factory 16 Rayborn Crescent, (780) 470-2393
Black Diamond Distillery 16 Renault Crescent, (587) 598-2820
Endeavour Brewing Company Suite 4A, 215 Carnegie Drive, (780) 752-3777