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Discover the Bavarian Beer Making Process in Virtual Reality

Visitors to the Andechs Monastery Brewery in Bavaria will have the opportunity to take part in a brand-new virtual reality-supported brewery tour called “TimeRide GO! Kloster Andechs 360” through the historically significant monastery brewery.  A choice between a 45- or 90-minute tour that demonstrates the whole production process of Andechs monastery beer at a total…

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AB InBev invests €31 million in tech for brewing no-alcohol beers

Did you know our Belgian breweries are among the top producers of our 0.0% ABV beer brands globally? No-alcohol beers offer consumers more choices for moderation and responsible consumption — what we call “Smart Drinking.” Worldwide, no-alcohol beer is one of the industry’s fastest-growing beer categories, and AB InBev is meeting consumer demand with a…

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Bringing Tradition and Community Together

The Bell in Scona is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of Old Strathcona, Edmonton. Rooted in tradition and fueled by a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, this innovative brewery and event space presents a modern expression of Alberta’s rich brewing heritage. Brewed in pre-war cast iron and copper vessels, The Bell in…

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Celebrating the World’s Best Homemade Beer, Cider, and Mead

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—announced the winners of the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during its annual Homebrew Con™ conference in San Diego. 120 medals in 40 categories were awarded for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Six major awards recognizing overall brewing…

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A Brand-New Craft Brewery Debuts in Saskatoon

It’s always thrilling to see new food and beverage businesses opening in Saskatchewan, and City Limits Brewing is the most recent microbrewery to do so. This new brewery was under construction in January and debuted in late May 2023. It is affiliated with and controlled by Stumbletown Distilling. Four beers make up its inaugural beer…

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A Neepawa Brewery Supports Markup Reductions

Changes to the tax code, according to the co-founder of a brewery in Neepawa, will help all the province’s tiny craft brewers, distilleries, and cideries. Canada Day marks the introduction of a new markup system for alcohol in Manitoba, the provincial government announced on June 20. Breweries are now subject to four separate levels of…

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A Brewery and Other Initiatives To Reduce Emissions in the NWT Received Funding

Six projects have been authorized by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) as part of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program.  Among these are initiatives to minimize the carbon footprint of NWT Brewing Company Ltd., a brewery with a base in Yellowknife. The territory’s Liberal MP, Michael McLeod, stated at the announcement last Thursday…

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Old Flame Brewing Acquires Two Blokes Cider

Old Flame Brewing in Durham Region, a decade-old brewery and one of the oldest breweries in the area, has taken possession of Two Blokes Cider.  “This harmonious deal symbolizes the boundless potential that occurs when passion for both product and place converge with entrepreneurial vision,” said Two Blokes co-founders Matt Somerville and Andy Paul in…

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Alberta Launches Ale Trail

The Alberta Small Brewers Association has launched the Alberta Ale Trail. With support from Travel Alberta and the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, the aim of the Alberta Ale Trail is to support and promote beer tourism, as well as the association’s 140-plus small breweries. “By creating itineraries with our breweries as the main…

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Unfiltered Fermentour: A Historic VW Bus, Western Canadian Beers, and Conversations on Diversity with Shanleigh Thomson

Beer lovers can embark on an immersive craft beer journey like no other with shan.ferments, a.k.a Shanleigh Thomson. Announcing the launch of the Unfiltered Fermentour, a five-day exploration of Western Canada’s vibrant craft beer scene, commencing on June 19th from Winnipeg. What makes the Unfiltered Fermentour truly unique is the mode of transportation – a…

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