Tim Sheahan

View from the UK: Who drank what it in 2015, and what will this year bring?

The last 12 months bore witness to yet more exciting growth in brewing across the UK and Ireland. And as the number of breweries opening continues to soar, innovative, forward-thinking beer lovers are giving drinkers an increasing number of ways to enjoy their beer. While many pubs regrettably struggle, quality-driven bottle shops and beer distributors…

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Cask Force unveils new keg washing and filling platform

The manufacturer is offering two models, the KEG-2000, which is a washer/filler and the KEG2000W, which is a twin-head washer. The former can clean and fill 28 30l kegs or 20 50l kegs per hour, while the 2000W is capable of washing up to 48 kegs an hour. On the washer/filler, kegs are placed on…

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33 Acres Brewing Co unveils 33 Acres Of Dusk

The 7.6% beer is molasses black in colour with flavours of brandied cherries and bitter chocolate, and aroma of pear and apricot. Available in glasses and also in growler fills in the near future, the brewery explained: “Light trickles in through the barn doors, and the sweet smell of grain is made pungent upon entering….

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Colio Estate Wines acquires Provincial Beverages of Canada

“Our Company has kept a keen eye on the development of the local craft beer and cider category. This opportunity allowed us to gain a significant entry with one of the leading producers of high quality craft beer and cider in Ontario.” explained Jim Clark, president of Colio Estate Wines. Colio plans to move the…

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Saskatchewan expands growler opportunities

According to Don McMorris, the minister responsible for SLGA, interest in craft beer continues to grow but many of these products are not always available in cans or bottles. “Expanding the locations eligible to provide growler fills will give consumers additional opportunities to enjoy craft beer products in their homes,” he added. Businesses that opt…

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Molson Coors Canada launches 1908 Historic Pale Ale

The beer, a limited release available in 625ml and 341ml bottles, is brewed from a recipe found in the company’s archives and is the company’s attempt to recreate the pale ale from that era. This included combining a range of malts, heirloom hops and century-old fermentation techniques. “To try and replicate the flavours and nuances…

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Beer Store appoints new board members

According to the company, the latest changes to its ownership comes as the business continues to grow its support for smaller brewers in the province of Ontario. The new directors, of which there are now 25, were appointed to the Beer Store Board of Directors at its recent shareholders Annual General Meeting (AGM) meeting. The…

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Postmark Brewing collaborates on Sevens IPA

The brewery’s IPA will front a new look and name in honour of Canada’s participation in the 10-stop HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and 5-stop HSBC Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series. Sevens IPA will be available in three formats with 650ml bombers featuring a photograph of Vancouver’s most famous city vista from the top of…

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Beer Canada promotes latest award

A $1,000 award is being offered to the top performing student entering their final year. This scholarship demonstrates our goal to raise awareness among future brewing leaders of the support available to them. Kwantlen Polytechnic University runs a state‐of‐the‐art teaching brewery, KPU Brewing, at its Langley campus in British Columbia. The university’s Brewing and Brewery…

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