Blyth, Ontario-based Cowbell Brewing Co has recently broken ground on its brewery, restaurant, and event venue, the first carbon neutral operation of its kind. Due to open in Spring/Summer next year, the company will offset 100% of its greenhouse gas emissions, which include all energy consumed in the brewing and facility operations. Cowbell has commissioned…
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Alpha Bomb, Canadian Amber and Salute 1179 from Big Red Brewery are to hit select Ontario grocery stores later in August The beers, which will be available in 473ml cans, comprise the 6.2% Alpha Bomb, a 6.2% unfiltered IPA that uses a trio of hops, and is double dry-hopped for a big, fragrant punch. Also…
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100 Mile House, BC Canada-based Broke ‘n Rode Brewing Co is looking for an investor to help aid expansion, or a buyer for its brewery. The brewery is seeking 50% investment or for an interested party to purchase the business for $320,000. The company, which opened in April 2016 also has a licensed tasting room…
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FILTEC has unveiled AURAtec, a pressure detection unit for glass beverage and aluminium can containers. The unit is a laser-based inspection system that detects pressure inconsistencies in glass and can containers. It uses multi-point laser scanning technology to generate 3D maps of container surfaces, detecting pressure variations with extremely high accuracy. According to the manufacturer, AURAtec accurately…
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Licensed breweries across Canada have increased by nearly 108% over the last five years to 644 in 2015. More than half of these breweries brew in Ontario and Québec, according to the latest Industry Trends report from Beer Canada. Last year (2015) Canadians consumed 22,707,133hl of beer and although Canadian beer accounted for 84% (18,973,357hl)…
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The company is in the early stages of planning the development that will also comprise an area for training, tours and beer sales. According to Moosehead, its brewers will be able to use small-scale brewing systems to create a new series of small batch brews. These will then be available for sale at the new…
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The cuts are equal to $10 million in economic support for small and regional breweries, designed to increase their financial capacity to grow and expand. The Province said it will also take action to improve cash flow for craft brewers, ensuring they will have more money to fund payroll, rent, and investments in new equipment….
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Steve Beauchesne, CEO of the company, which has experienced growth at a compounded rate of 45 per cent year-over-year, confirmed that the business will start the process on 1 July. Employing 150 staff, these individuals will become co-owners in the business and as a result, have shared responsibility for the brewery’s future and continued growth….
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The manufacturer has enjoyed success with its PetainerKeg in Canada, especially with customers looking for an alternative to traditional steel kegs, offering a number of total cost of ownership and logistic benefits, explained Petainer. The new design replicates standard keg fittings and also prevents the keg from automatically depressurising when it is empty or disconnected….
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Mirroring its approach in the US, part of the beer list available to customers will be specific to the locality. The rotating beer list that comprises around seven varieties has kicked off with Amsterdam’s Brewing Co’s Big Wheel Amber Ale and Muskoka Brewery’s Mad Tom IPA. Drinkers can enjoy the increased menu from Starbuck’s evening…
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