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New Research to Unveil Evolving Landscape of Women’s Relationship with Beer

Dea Latis, a UK-based women and beer interest group led by Annabel Smith, is leading a vital new study to delve further into women’s attitudes and behaviours relating to the world of beer. Following their trailblazing 2018 report – The Gender Pint Gap – which ignited industry-wide conversations, Dea Latis’ subsequent research in 2019 highlighted…

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Take Off the Beer Tax Hike, Bob and Doug McKenzie Tell Ottawa

Iconic Canadian Duo Returns to Stop 5% Beer Tax Increase Bob and Doug McKenzie are returning to the Canadian air waves to help stop the federal government’s upcoming nearly 5% increase on Canada’s federal beer tax. “Come on, Ottawa, it’s two thousand and two-four”, a once in a hundred-year event, said Bob McKenzie, one half…

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Macaloney’s Island Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery – A Tale of Innovation and Community Capital

In the world of whisky, Scotland’s rich heritage of crafting the world’s most revered spirits stands alone. Graeme Macaloney, a visionary who hails from the land of scotch and centuries-old whisky distilleries, brought with him more than just a passion for distilling when he ventured to Canada. He brought a dream. A dream that would…

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Econse Supports Round Table Brewery With On-Site, Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

The Hudson Valley, while a beautiful region, has the unfortunate honor of having some of the most polluted water in the country. Instead of being part of the problem or waiting for further regulations, Round Table Brewery opened with clean and sustainable business practices right from the start. To meet their wastewater goals, they called…

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Digital Takeover: A New Analytical Tool for Breweries

The hop industry is likely to face unprecedented challenges in the future: Climate change, higher production costs and increasingly stringent legal requirements in pesticide use are all potential threats to our companies and are likely to impact the business of brewing. With a new analytical tool, hop specialist BarthHaas aims to help its customers identify…

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6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

Another tough year of business was had by the brewing sector, and even the major companies were not exempt. Modelo Especial won the off-premise sales title while Bud Light was enmeshed in the cultural wars and saw a decline in sales. As to the Brewers Association, craft breweries saw nearly no increase in 2022 and…

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Increased Beer Seen As “Awesome Opportunity”

A craft brewer in Ontario is applauding a plan by the province government to increase the number of grocery and convenience stores in the province that sell beer, wine, and other low-alcohol beverages. Convenience, supermarket, and big-box stores that participate will be allowed to offer beer, wine, cider, seltzers, coolers, and ready-to-drink cocktails starting on…

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The 2023 Year In Beer

Challenges continue in a mature and competitive market As 2023 draws to a close, the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—recaps a year that proved challenging for many small and independent brewers facing a mature, competitive marketplace. Its mid-year survey indicated a production dip, with all signs pointing…

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Greater Risk of Foodborne Microorganisms In Non-Alcoholic Beer

According to a recent Cornell research, the absence of alcohol in nonalcoholic or low-alcohol beer, especially during production, storage, and pouring, may create an environment that is favourable for the proliferation of foodborne pathogens. According to the researchers, the lack of physical barriers that microorganisms need to colonize the beverage might make these brews more…

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An Open Letter Delivers An Urgent Request To Revoke Canada’s 4.7% Beer Tax Rise

A 4.7% increase in beer taxes in Canada is being opposed by labour unions and employees, who fear that beer prices may rise in the upcoming year. The cost of beer will probably rise in April 2024 due to a 4.7% increase in federal beer excise levies. According to Beer Canada’s president, CJ Hélie, a…

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