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An Edmonton Brewery Collaborated With the Union of St. Albert’s Firefighters and Paramedics to Raises Money for Breast Cancer

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will benefit from a portion of the sales of a new beer created in collaboration with the Sea Change Brewing Co. and the union for the firefighters and paramedics of St. Albert. A dollar will be donated to breast cancer research for each 4-pack of the beer, Pink Sails, which…

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The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Supports the Growth of the American Hops Industry

Craft beer and American brewers have gained popularity recently. And owing in part to cooperation between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. hops industry, interest in these revitalizing, artisanal beverages is bouncing from continent to continent. FAS offers producers and exporters financial and technical support through USDA initiatives like the…

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Lawsuits Hampered Port Moody Brewery Before Bankruptcy Order

After the Bank of Canada requested a court order to demand repayment of its loan, the Fraser Mills Brewery in Port Moody abruptly shut down. Not just the bank has been pestering the brewery for money. Since it first opened its doors in 2020, Fraser Mills has been the target of four legal lawsuits from…

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Promised Local Beer for Canada Life Centre Events

Owner True North revealed a number of additional alcoholic beverage choices for the downtown arena on Monday, in preparation for the Winnipeg Jets 2023–24 hockey season and Canada Life Centre events. There will be a craft beer zone with beer from Trans Canada Brewing, Kilter Brewing, and Little Brown Jug. “What a great place to…

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Raise Your Glass to the Newest Beer Knight in Canada

Jody Palubiski, the CEO of Charcoal Group and a native of Cambridge, has been made an honorary beer knight by the Confederation of Belgium Brewers, making him one of just a select few Canadians to do so. “The Belgian Brewers do such an amazing job at celebrating their history and their incredible beer culture. To…

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A Women’s Beer Group in Vancouver Marks its Sixth Anniversary

A group of women called The Couve Brew Bevy “get together, explore beer, make connections, and celebrate being RAD ladies,” according to creator Kimberly Johnson. The organization commemorated the sixth anniversary of its inaugural “Bevy Meet Up” last month. The event took place at Final Draft Taphouse, the establishment’s primary location that Johnson and her…

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The John Mitchell Award for Brewing Excellence Honours Tony Dewald as Inaugural Recipient

The prestigious John Mitchell Award for Brewing Excellence proudly announces its inaugural recipient, Tony Dewald, for the year 2023. This award, established to celebrate the remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals in the brewing industry, recognizes Tony Dewald’s outstanding achievements and dedication to the craft of brewing. ABOUT THE AWARD The John Mitchell Award for Brewing…

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Celebrate the 5th Annual Canadian Beer Day On Oct 4, 2023

Canadian Beer Day, which honours Canadian Beer and the individuals who produce, sell, distribute, serve, pour, or just enjoy it, will be celebrated on October 4th. The focus of this year’s theme, Passion & Pride: The People Behind Canadian Beer, is on the people who are crucial to getting our country’s preferred alcoholic beverage from…

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Sales of Non-alcoholic Beer, Wine, and Spirits are Increasing in the U.S.

According to new statistics from Nielsen IQ, the non-alcoholic portion of the adult beverage industry in the United States is flourishing. A new report from the analytics company, non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits sales at off-premise locations like grocery stores increased 31% over the previous year to $510 million. The growth is attributed to Americans’…

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Breweries in Penticton Get Together to ‘Do Good’

The fifth annual Penticton Beer Week will take place from October 13 to October 22 and will feature 10 days of fun events.  Such occasions like the legendary Penticton Beer Run.  The “BrewHaHa” at the Lakeside Resort, which was themed around Oktoberfest. And the “Brewers’ Showdown” between two kegs. Nevertheless, each new Beer Week also…

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