From the Archives… A spotlight on The Establishment Brewing Co. from the Fall 2021 Edition of Brewers Journal Canada. What happens when a bunch of decorated homebrewers start a brewery? You end up with a decorated, award-winning, brewery that’s what. And less than three years into the journey at The Establishment Brewing Company, the only…
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From the Archives… A spotlight on Split Rail Brewing Co. from the Spring 2021 Edition of Brewers Journal Canada. When Andrea Smith & Eleanor Charlton created Manitoulin Island’s first craft brewery, they ensured residents and visitors to scenic Gore Bay had great beer to choose from. But Split Rail Brewing Company’s purpose has always been…
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Step into Camp Beer Company in Langley, British Columbia, and you’ll find more than just a tasting room; it’s a journey into the heart of the province’s wilderness. Owners Kevin Larsen, Dave Henry, and Jamie Schreder infuse their love for the outdoors into every aspect, from the cozy cabin ambiance to the cartoon labels depicting…
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From the Archives… A spotlight on Dominion City Brewing not too long after the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to rapidly unfold across the globe in the Summer of 2020. The Ottawa River is Canada’s eighth largest watercourse. It’s also the chief tributary of the St. Lawrence. Starting in the Laurentian Mountains, the river flows west…
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Welcome to the family What started as a mutual interest in beer has become much more, explains Rachel Benkowski, co-founder of The Beer Babes Family, an organization that strives to support and positively engage all women in the beer community. This includes the casual beer drinkers to the highest level of brewers, Cicerones and Beer…
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In the world of whisky, Scotland’s rich heritage of crafting the world’s most revered spirits stands alone. Graeme Macaloney, a visionary who hails from the land of scotch and centuries-old whisky distilleries, brought with him more than just a passion for distilling when he ventured to Canada. He brought a dream. A dream that would…
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A mechanic turned brewer. There have been a few… But how many have helped set up the northernmost brewpub in Canada? That’s exactly what Fletcher Stevens and his wife Miranda Stevens did back in 2015. Located in the spirited town of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the duo have taken local beer fans on a journey in…
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THREE BEER LOVERS FROM DIFFERENT MARKETING AGENCY BACKGROUNDS COME TOGETHER TO OPEN A BREWERY DESIGNED TO SATIATE THE CURIOUS PALETTE AND MIND? YOU GET SOMETHING IN THE WATER BREWING CO. AND SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS IN MAY 2022, THE BREWERY AND BAR CONCEPT IS ALREADY A HIT WITH THE GREAT AND THE…
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Insights from Flavorsum Sales of RTD alcoholic beverages continued to expand in the last year, despite pandemic-related closures of bars and restaurants. International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR) predicts RTDs will double their market share by 2025, moving to 8 percent of the global alcoholic beverage market (up from 4 percent in 2020). The trend…
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There are few brewers, if any, with quite as impressive a CV as Christian Riemerschmid Von Der Heide. But then again, there are few breweries quite as unique as Paris Beer Co of Paris, Ontario. Together it’s the perfect marriage, driven by a desire to brew excellent, drinkable beers, created using local ingredients in a…
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