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Craft breweries to benefit from markup reduction

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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Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company to be sold to employees

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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Petainer launches non-pressure release valve for petainerKeg

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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Starbucks rolls out beer offering

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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Boiling Oar Brewing opens in Calgary

The company, founded by Mark Zemlak, is utilising a 7hl brewhouse and thanks to current projects, he is already running at full capacity. Boiling Oar Brewing, as reported by the excellent dailybeer.ca, is offering two core brews, a 5% Kölsch and a harder-hitting 6% Pale. Speaking the Dailybeer, Zemlak explained: “We have a seven hectolitre…

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Lake of the Woods Brewing Company set for expansion

The $149,319 investment, which is repayable, enables the company to purchase and install larger fermentation tanks and canning equipment needed to meet growing demand for its products. FedNor, through its Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario, supports the development and growth of the region’s manufacturing sector by helping companies such as the Lake of the…

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Cask Force unveils new keg washing and filling platform

The manufacturer is offering two models, the KEG-2000, which is a washer/filler and the KEG2000W, which is a twin-head washer. The former can clean and fill 28 30l kegs or 20 50l kegs per hour, while the 2000W is capable of washing up to 48 kegs an hour. On the washer/filler, kegs are placed on…

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33 Acres Brewing Co unveils 33 Acres Of Dusk

The 7.6% beer is molasses black in colour with flavours of brandied cherries and bitter chocolate, and aroma of pear and apricot. Available in glasses and also in growler fills in the near future, the brewery explained: “Light trickles in through the barn doors, and the sweet smell of grain is made pungent upon entering….

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Colio Estate Wines acquires Provincial Beverages of Canada

“Our Company has kept a keen eye on the development of the local craft beer and cider category. This opportunity allowed us to gain a significant entry with one of the leading producers of high quality craft beer and cider in Ontario.” explained Jim Clark, president of Colio Estate Wines. Colio plans to move the…

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Saskatchewan expands growler opportunities

According to Don McMorris, the minister responsible for SLGA, interest in craft beer continues to grow but many of these products are not always available in cans or bottles. “Expanding the locations eligible to provide growler fills will give consumers additional opportunities to enjoy craft beer products in their homes,” he added. Businesses that opt…

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