Upstreet Craft Brewing, in Charlottetown, PEI, has introduced its new non-alcoholic craft beer, Libra, to the grocery aisle at Sobey’s. Libra’s Pale Ale and Hazy IPA are now available across Atlantic Canada in the non-alcoholic beverage aisle. “This is another important step in building our national retail presence in the non-alcoholic beverage market,” says Mitch…

US-based company, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100 percent farmer owned hop supplier, has opened up its virtual doors to the industry and beer lovers alike, members of the media and brewers of all experience levels, to join their 2021 virtual Hop & Brew School. The event will take place over five-days beginning Aug. 30…

The award-winning, locally owned brewery in Toronto, Henderson Brewing Company has teamed up with the rock band, RUSH, to create a new ale hitting stores on Monday in Ontario (with additional markets to follow) called, RUSH CANADIAN GOLDEN ALE. The brew came about during the R40 tour when, after a gig, someone handed frontman Geddy…

Bridge Brewing Company, in collaboration with the District of North Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society, has created a new limited-edition charity beer where a portion of the funds from the beers sold will be going toward the society’s latest cause, Buddy Check for Jesse – a youth-focused non-profit organization helping to change the conversation around…

Superflux Beer, hailing from Vancouver, BC is taking over and renovating an empty restaurant space in downtown Victoria. The takeover comes right before its anticipated opening of Superflux {Cabana} opening its doors this fall. The venue will mimic a Las Vegas Pool Bar feel, housing up to 115 guests. Superflux founders Adam Henderson and Matt…

Granite Brewery opened its doors to the public back in August 1991. Being in the major city of Toronto, they were one of the only craft beer spots in the city and today, they’re celebrating 30 years. The brewery’s original location was in Halifax in 1986, and the family-run business decided to head to Toronto…

Located in Lacombe, Alberta, Blindman Brewing is using carbon capture technology to reduce its emissions and reduce its costs on carbon dioxide. Kirk Zembal, founder of the brewers, says  the technology will pay for itself in just a few years and collectively with other companies, can make a significant impact on the environment.  During the…

Calgary brewers are excited to add to their existing roster of beers with the new and upcoming trend many are jumping on. The steady increase of craft sodas are seeing a spike in sales and availability to consumers. Annex Ale Project  in Calgary features flavours such as root beer, Saskatoon lemonade and craft cola. “We…

The Business Research Company released its data on its Non-Alcoholic Beer Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change, which found that non-alcoholic beer manufacturers have stumbled upon this relatively new sector of the market of health consciousness among consumers, which has grown exponentially since the start of the pandemic. With the increase in demand…

The wait is finally over as the Toronto Craft Beer Festival has teamed up with its new location, RendezViews, to bring back beer lovers’ favourite festival from September 23 to 26, aptly named RendezBrews. “We are so excited to be able to safely bring together craft beer lovers who support local and independent breweries at RendezBrews,”…