Since my last newsletter I had a huge rush on the Kienna Kup pod adapter for Kueurig coffee machines. I sold out but they’re on my shelves once again and only $6.99 which includes 3 Kienna coffee pods to try out at home. If you have a Keurig machine and buy a pod adapter you’ll not only expand the range of coffee that you can enjoy, but you’ll also save a lot of money because Kienna coffee pods are cheaper than Kuerig capsules. Not to mention that you’ll be supporting a Calgary coffee roaster. Now you have even more choice to Northwest Calgary.

I hope you have a great day and an even better cup of coffee.

February 10 – 13, 2011

Here’s your chance to pick up some select kits and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!

Up to 15% off the following Wine Kits plus a few more that I’ll throw in for good measure:

Wine Art 4-week House Red
Wine Art 4-week House White

Traditional Vintage 5-week

Chamblaise
Gewurstraminer
Pinot Blanc
White Zinfandel Blush
Barolo
Bergamais

Ultimate Estate Reserve 8-week

Gewurstraminer
White Zinfandel Blush
Valpolicella

I guarantee there will be a few more kits on sale then listed above. Come on in, have a cup of gourmet coffee and save some money on your next batch of wine.

Cannot be combined with other offers. Quantities are limited, sorry no rainchecks.
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Cascade Hop Pellets, a/a 5.3%
Chinook Hop Pellets, a/a 12.5%; 11.0%
Cluster Hop Pellets, a/a 9.2%
Crystal Hop Pellets, a/a 3.5%
Fuggle UK Hop Pellets, a/a 4.0%
Amarillo VGXP01C.V. Hop Pellets, a/a 10.1%
US Golding Hop Pellets, a/a 4.5%
German Hallertau Hop Pellets, a/a 4.3%
US Northern Brewer Hop Pellets, a/a 9.0%
US Saaz Hop Pellets, a/a 5.8%
US Tettnanger Hop Pellets, a/a 3.9%
Willamette Hop Pellets, a/a 4.8%

You’ve got another place to buy hops pellets in Calgary again.

Just what you need to personalize a Brewhouse beer kit or Munton’s Gold beer kit. Don’t forget the Wyeast liquid yeast too.

 Dec 24  10 – 3 pm

Dec 25 Closed

Dec 26 Closed

Dec 31 10 – 3 pm

Jan 1   Closed

Jan 2   10 – 6 pm

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Very Happy New Year. I hope the holidays are a great time for you and your family. This fall & early winter have produced some wacky weather, warm, cold, big snow dump, snow melts and then we start the cycle all over again. Who said Calgary wasn’t exciting.

Last week I read an article about Kienna coffee online. They’re based in Calgary and someone from New York commented on how he had visited Calgary once in February and never experienced real cold until that trip nor since that trip. He sounded rather critical of the weather.  It made me laugh. I think we’ve got it pretty good.

Our homes are always warm and dry regardless of how bad it gets outside.

We don’t worry about hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding (a few basements by the river doesn’t count), tidal waves, mudslides,  or earthquakes. Even our snow, it’s not that bad at all. Very few trees are damaged each year and roofs are not collapsing. We don’t need to get up on our roofs and clear excessive snow fall. So what if we have to plug in our cars now and again? Big deal.

Of course there is driving. . .if driving in the snow is a problem for you, you need winter tires. All-season tires are nothing but an accident waiting to happen. For years I too thought they were good enough.

By the way, packing a couple of full carboys in your trunk is not a good way to gain traction. Just sayin.

Chablis
Chianti
Zinfandel
Chateau Red
Bordeaux
American Ale
Irish Ale
Northwest Ale
British AleBohemian Lager
Munich Lager
Octoberfest Lager
Czech Pils

Come and get them while they last.

If you’re looking for a great price on premium wine kits or a single-cup coffee brewer look no further than the Calgary Herald Auctionmart. We put a few fantastic products in the auction and we’re hoping that everyone that’s interested can take advantage of this great sale. Follow the link below, you don’t need to register to browse. If you decide to bid on something you’ll need to register but that’s quite painless. Good luck with your bidding, I hope you find something you love and get a great deal on it.

Items offered:

8-week Premium wine kits

SunCafé coffee pod brewer

Filtered water

Great Deals on wine kits, SunCafé machines, and Filtered water.

I would like to thank everyone of you that voted for us. Even if you didn’t vote for us, I’ll never pass up an opportunity to thank my loyal clients. It’s because of you that we are successful. I’ve been operating a Wine Kitz franchise for over 8 years now and for the last six we have been an award winner in the Calgary Herald Readers’ Choice awards. It is truly gratifying. Although I can’t say it with absolute certainty I believe no other wine & beer making supply store in Calgary has a better record in these awards.

It’s kind of like the Peoples’ Choice awards in Hollywood. It’s the people paying to see movies that are choosing the winners.

If you’re considering attending our Wine Tasting on November 25th, please reserve your tickets soon. As of this writing we are 60% sold out. It’s going to be a fantastic evening.

Once again, I sincerely thank you for your ongoing support. Our goal is to help you make the best possible wine and beer while enjoying the complete process. A process that  starts with you shopping for your kits and ends with you enjoying a glass that represents the fruits of your efforts.

Cheers and Many Thanks!

Steve Fylypchuk

OctoberFest

WinterFest

Honey Blonde Ale

Pale Ale

Pilsner

Praire Wheat

Munich Dark Lager

I can never guarantee how long they’ll last so hurry on down and grab one or more if you’re interested.

We also have a few Wyeast Liquid yeast smack packs on hand. If you’re looking for a specific strain, it’s

best to call first.  Come to Wine Kitz Calgary first for all your beer & wine making supplies.

Many people who drink coffee find themselves on the go all the time.  Because of this, many companies have come up with solutions for these people to live their fast paced lifestyle but still be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee.  There are two main products on the market that allow those with a fast paced lifestyle to enjoy a cup of coffee.  These products are generally known as k-cups and coffee pods.

These products are different from each other, but they both offer convenience and time savings when it comes to making a cup of coffee.  K-cups are pre-measured portions of ground coffee that are sealed in air-tight plastic or aluminum cups which seals in the aroma and flavour which allow for portioned coffee and maximum freshness.  Coffee pods are very similar in that they are pre-measures, but there are more flavours of coffee available in this type and these can be used with any coffee pod brewer.

K-cups often have to be used with the specific coffee maker(s) (read Brand) for which they were designed, whereas pods can be used with practically any single serve coffee pod maker regardless of brand.  Coffee pods have become very popular because they don’t have to be enjoyed with a particular coffee maker.  Thus, those using coffee pods can try different brands without being stuck with a particular brand just because they bought a particular coffee maker.Because coffee pods are available in a large variety of flavours, they are generally more popular that k-cups.

Because of the fast paced lifestyle of many North Americans, the growth of k-cups and coffee pods has increased in recent years.  K-cups and coffee pods owe their popularity to the busy lives of North Americans.  Single serve coffee makers are now in high demand because these allow each person in a household to enjoy their own type of coffee and not be bound to the type of coffee others in the house enjoy.  North Americans really enjoy their coffee and k-cups & coffee pods make enjoying a cup of coffee that much easier.

This is the one you’ve all been waiting for. We are holding a wine tasting that will knock your socks off.

I often hear from you that you’re interested in ordering one or more of our limited releases but you just don’t know what to expect. Well you do not need to wonder anymore. We are holding a gala, black-tie event (Just kidding) but it will be outstanding just the same. I will be dressed in my best Wine Kitz apparel, as will all my staff. It’s the first you’ll see all of us together in one place.

Please watch the video, it’s only two minutes long. It will give you all the details you need. If for some reason you can’t see the video, (you may consider buying a computer that was made this century), but until then just call us and we’ll be happy to fill you in on the details. I really, really want you to take a peak at the video. I know how many people watch them because YouTube has a counter and I can tell that many just won’t spend the couple of minutes watching. So please humour me and watch the video. I would really appreciate it. Share it on Facebook, tweet about it, tell all your wine making friends. It’s going to be one heck of an event that you’ll be talking about for years to come. I’d like to stress that this is a wine tasting and not a wine drinking event. Drinking and driving will not be a concern even if you’re coming alone. In fact, I’ll also have some gourmet coffee from Kienna Coffee. If you haven’t tried our coffee pod brewer yet, now’s your chance.

When: Nov 25, 2011

Time: 7-9 pm

Where: Varsity Acres Community Centre 4303 Varsity Dr. N.W.

(2 blocks east of my store)

There are only a limited number of seats so please get in touch with us and reserve your seat now.

Steve

PS: Check out our Wine Kitz Calgary YouTube channel for more great videos.