Trans Canada Brewing Co. is set to open a new taproom at the former Barney’s Motel site in Brandon, Manitoba. The commercial property, located at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Hwy. 10, was sold in December 2023 to a Winnipeg developer. The Westman city was chosen for the company’s first expansion beyond its flagship…
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The rising trend of low- and no-alcohol beer will continue in the coming years. Demand has surged as consumers’ interest in health and wellness has grown, particularly given the wide variety of beers available today. While low- and no-alcohol beer has long been produced by industrial breweries, craft and even homebrewers are now becoming interested…
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The Global Beer Tourism Market was valued at USD 10.58 Billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 19.71 Billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 10.90%. This significant rise is chiefly attributed to the worldwide surge in the popularity of craft breweries, a trend toward experiential travel, and the increasing interest in…
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Lake of Bays Brewing Co., a provincial leader in craft beer, announced that they are merging with MERIT Brewing in an effort to strengthen both companies’ craft beer offerings in Ontario. “Lake of Bays Brewing has been a key player in craft beer for over 14 years, and we are excited to be formally linking…
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All major categories except RTDs posted volume declines in January to July 2024 – but new monthly state-by-state IWSR analysis shows a more nuanced picture The US beverage alcohol market continued to shrink in the first seven months of 2024, with volumes declining more than expected, according to new US data from IWSR. IWSR’s newly…
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Stellar Market Research, a Food and Beverages business research firm has published a report on the “Craft Beer Market”. The total market opportunity for Craft Beer was USD 110 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at 10.62% CAGR through the forecast period by reaching nearly USD 223 billion. Segment Covered: By Product Type,…
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To assist the domestic craft brewing industry in tackling a long standing and well recognized challenge of improving quality assurance and quality control measures in small and medium-sized breweries, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology worked alongside a team of industry and academic partners to establish the Canadian Craft Brewery Quality Program. https://youtu.be/ycbyZXNisKI The program…
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The 2024 Canada Beer Cup saw 1,500 beers judged across various categories. Winners were announced at the BC Craft Brewers Conference on October 18. The awards celebration supports provincial brewing guilds and their related conferences. This year’s Best of Show gold medal winner was Quark, Strangeness, Charm from Pile O’ Bones Brewing in Regina, Saskatchewan….
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First introduced in the US in April, Euphorics™ are a liquid hops product made by brewers for brewers John I. Haas Inc. (Haas®), a leading global provider of hops and advanced hop products, and Hops® Connect Canada, one of the largest suppliers to the Canadian craft brewing industry, are thrilled to announce the official launch…
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The B.C. Beer Awards announced winners over the weekend at a tasting event in New Westminster, recognizing breweries in 30 different beer-style categories. Judges evaluated 1,010 entries from 140 breweries over several days before the awards. Twin City Brewing Company won Brewery of The Year, and the team also won two first-place trophies, two second-place…
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