Calgary-based beer maker, Village Brewery, has partnered with the University of Calgary researches along with Xylem Inc. -water technology company- to brew a 1,600-can batch of a blond ale made with reused wastewater. “Certainly we do expect some eyebrows raised and the yuck factor is real,” said Christine O’Grady, project co-ordinator at Advancing Canadian Wastewater…

As brewers and companies alike are always looking for ways to increase profit and decrease expenses, it has never been more important for efficiency to play a vital role in keeping things afloat. Beer30 has added full integration to two popular accounting software’s: Xero and Quickbooks Online. The feature syncs client’s systems reducing time in…

The Dutch brewing company, Heineken, has launched a 100 percent plastic-free cardboard topper with thousands of its retailers in the UK. The topper will feature on Heineken®, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664 multi-pack cans before being rolled out across its entire roster of beers. The new topper – referred to Green Grip – will get rid…

The United States government’s addition of tariffs on Canadian aluminum has Canada’s West Coast brewers concerned with the current decreased aluminum shortage of cans, with the potential to make it more costly. It is unclear how the tariffs would affect the industry, but no one wants to find out. “It is scary because the effect…

Prairie beer lovers will have to wait until next year as Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) announced that both the Calgary International Beerfest and Edmonton Craft Beer Festival would be postponed to 2021. The new dates for next year are: Calgary International Beerfest April. 30 and May 1. 2021 and Edmonton Craft Beer Festival April. 28…

It’s no secret that can manufacturers around North America are operating on an aluminum can shortage which continues to grow as an increased demand for them began to rise at the beginning of the pandemic. With craft brewers facing supply shortages, canners at Ska Brewing in Colorado have discovered an innovative way to capitalize on…

Founded by 15-year Canadian resident, Simon Welton, Welton Brewery combines his Chester, UK roots with his Kelowna, BC brew.  Welton’s Canadian experience creates beer that reflects the flavours of his heritage mixed with the local ingredients of his Canadian home. This past weekend, Welton Brewery launched its taproom with their Guilden Sutton Golden Ale-a smooth…

Steaming from a mutual love for Mexican beer and cuisine, Head Brewer Carlo Baroccio teamed up with fellow industry professionals to bring a genuine taste of Mexico to North Vancouver’s shipyard and brewery district. The micro-brewery, La Cerveceria Astilleros (Spanish for The Shipyards Brewery), will be launching its new beer and opening its taproom and…

Matty’s Seafood’s Lobster + Craft Beer & Cheese Hot Dip features Canadian Atlantic lobster which is 100 percent sustainably sourced. This snack is a convenient and microwavable dip made with artisan ingredients combining craft beer, cheeses and local seafood. An Atlantic Canada favorite, this lobster, beer and cheese dip is prepped in less than 30…

With COVID-19 playing a role in the beer industry and its sales with hopes that sales increase as the weeks continue to grow, several brewers across the country have depended on several factors in keeping their business afloat.  This includes the owners of Balzac Craft Brewing, 948 Brewing and Fitzsimmons Brewing all based out of…