The Bell in Scona is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of Old Strathcona, Edmonton. Rooted in tradition and fueled by a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, this innovative brewery and event space presents a modern expression of Alberta’s rich brewing heritage. Brewed in pre-war cast iron and copper vessels, The Bell in…
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The American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—announced the winners of the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during its annual Homebrew Con™ conference in San Diego. 120 medals in 40 categories were awarded for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Six major awards recognizing overall brewing…
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It’s always thrilling to see new food and beverage businesses opening in Saskatchewan, and City Limits Brewing is the most recent microbrewery to do so. This new brewery was under construction in January and debuted in late May 2023. It is affiliated with and controlled by Stumbletown Distilling. Four beers make up its inaugural beer…
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Changes to the tax code, according to the co-founder of a brewery in Neepawa, will help all the province’s tiny craft brewers, distilleries, and cideries. Canada Day marks the introduction of a new markup system for alcohol in Manitoba, the provincial government announced on June 20. Breweries are now subject to four separate levels of…
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Six projects have been authorized by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) as part of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program. Among these are initiatives to minimize the carbon footprint of NWT Brewing Company Ltd., a brewery with a base in Yellowknife. The territory’s Liberal MP, Michael McLeod, stated at the announcement last Thursday…
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Old Flame Brewing in Durham Region, a decade-old brewery and one of the oldest breweries in the area, has taken possession of Two Blokes Cider. “This harmonious deal symbolizes the boundless potential that occurs when passion for both product and place converge with entrepreneurial vision,” said Two Blokes co-founders Matt Somerville and Andy Paul in…
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The Alberta Small Brewers Association has launched the Alberta Ale Trail. With support from Travel Alberta and the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, the aim of the Alberta Ale Trail is to support and promote beer tourism, as well as the association’s 140-plus small breweries. “By creating itineraries with our breweries as the main…
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Beer lovers can embark on an immersive craft beer journey like no other with shan.ferments, a.k.a Shanleigh Thomson. Announcing the launch of the Unfiltered Fermentour, a five-day exploration of Western Canada’s vibrant craft beer scene, commencing on June 19th from Winnipeg. What makes the Unfiltered Fermentour truly unique is the mode of transportation – a…
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Ontario, along with the rest of the world, has suffered through many challenges thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Ontario craft beer brewers are facing a variety of difficulties that could mean closure for several businesses. Debt, a recent jump in taxes, increased costs on cans and yeast, and continuing to be challenged against a…
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Established in 2015 in Oslo by founders Pål Ingebrigtsen and Michael Kononsky, The Norwegian technology company Plaato was designed to provide fermentation solutions to the home brewing market. Now, it’s becoming a front runner revolutionizing food technology beyond the alcoholic beverage sector. “We figured out how to digitize this biochemical process and make it interesting…
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