The Hatfield House in Tusket, Nova Scotia, has revealed that the former owner, Abigail Price, was a Black widow woman who built the house in 1793 and is now looking to share an important part of her story to uncover her history. The lost saga of Abigail Price sparked the recent launch of Blackberry Freedom, a…

2 Crows Brewing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was created by Mark and Kelly Huizink, and brewer Jeremy Taylor.  On top of their goal of getting people to think about craftsmanship, where their beer is coming from, and the various characteristics that make beer great, they’ve now added a beer-inspired by a famous cocktail to their…

Nielsen has been monitoring the regular consumption of craft beer drinkers and the results are in from their sixth annual Craft Beer Insights Poll (CIP), conducted on behalf of not-for-profit trade group the Brewers Association (BA).  They found that the legal age customer is consuming craft beer more than ever before. Up 1% from last…

Brewed in Canada since 1955, the American-style beer brand, Busch, recently added a light beer to its roster.  Bush launched as their the first-ever flavor innovation, the Busch Light Apple. The limited-edition beverage is made with real apple extract, featuring a full-flavoured light and crisp flavor profile. The company debuted the new brew with a…

Brewery and distillery create limited-edition whisky to support New Brunswick Food Banks; Canadians can reserve their bottle as of Today, Wednesday, July 15 [Saint John, NB] – Moosehead Breweries and Moonshine Creek Distillery have announced a one-of-a-kind collaboration. Pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 15, for Community Spirit, a rye lager virgin oak barrel aged whisky inspired by…

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, Pennsylvania have created a new way to experience craft beer.  The Brew Barons Beer Trail is an interactive craft beer adventure featuring more than 20 breweries and tasting locations all within 20 miles of Pennsylvania’s Capital City. Participating breweries offer creative flavors in unique tasting atmospheres where patrons can gather to enjoy…

This month has been deemed Plastic Free July and Creemore Springs Brewery is doing their part by creating the first eco-friendly six-pack ring, made from by-product waste and compostable organic materials.  The material is generally used for the protection of marine life instead of the traditional plastic rings that often end up in oceans and…

Nestle Japan has released the KitKat Snax pack, the first treats for the brand that have been specifically designed to pair well with beer.  These bite-size snacks combine the perfect combination of sweet and salty with their salted roasted almonds and dried cheese-flavoured soybeans mixed with chocolate cubes. KitKat collaborated with the Japanese craft brewery…

The Second Wedge Brewing Co will be releasing a new stout next month to help support the Black Lives Matter movement. The Uxbridge brewery has joined several others across both Canada and the US in answering the call of support put out by Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, Texas, who shared their Black is…

One of Ontario’s newest craft breweries, Cured Craft Brewing , opened its doors in Leamington, a region of Windsor-Essex. Owners Scott and Lisa Bradt also own Bradt’s Butcher Block, located directly across the street, making for a perfect pairing of cured meats and home brews.  Built in 1911, the building has a historic background-built by…