“We saw that a lot of the new normal was just like the old normal in that people were dying to go back to old habits,” said Carlos Brito, outgoing Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO. The company’s stock has risen about 50 percent in the past 12 months. Outgoing Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Carlos Brito told CNBC last…

“I started to think about a local craft brew tour and what we can do to drive people around, package a deal,” said Tim Feick, General Manager at Stock Transportation. “I had been on a wine tour in the Niagara region before and participated in that and absolutely loved it. My wife and I  went…

Data collection has not been kind to the craft brewing industry in the last year so it was no surprise when last month’s data revealed more of the same. Although difficult to calculate because the pandemic did play such a role in the downward spiral of dropping numbers, looking at the bigger picture could be…

As a way to help boost the industry and allow businesses to thrive during the pandemic, the Ontario Government announced earlier this year the approval for craft breweries to be vendors and sell their beer at local farmers’ markets for 2021.   Brothers Nate and Zach Card, owners of Wild Card Brewing Company in Trenton, couldn’t…

“I’ve already changed it twice and this new lockdown created issues,” admits the TAPestry Beer Bar owner, Ian Smith, about opening his brand-new Lower Sackville business last week. “There are a lot of box stores that kind of answer to Coors Light and to InBev (makers of Budweiser) but there’s no real place to get…

The official beer of the hit comedy series Letterkenny, Puppers Golden Lager, is back. A previous version was released back in 2017 by Stack Brewing in Sudbury, Ontario. A version of this brew will be hitting the LCBO in time for Canada Day on July 1. This 5% abv is being released in partnership with…

Canadian beer brand, Budweiser, will be extending a different arm of its brand and delving into the world of Canadian insurance. The launch of Budweiser Insurance will offer lifestyle-based insurance plans based on meaningful insights about customer experiences. The world of insurance has made its way to the forefront for many millennials as a result…

Ireland is home to the  famous flavours of Guinness beer and now lovers of this stout can use recipe mixed flavours at home in new or existing recipes. Partnering with Diageo and The Flava People cooking products for consumers, Guinness’ cooking mixes come in three varieties including Chilli Con Carne, Steak & Guinness Ale Pie…

With the 2021 Stanley Cup® Playoffs well underway, one Canadian team is holding down the fort and hockey fans are cheering them on. Molson Canadian has taken a step towards allowing fans to taste what winning a Stanley Cup could feel like by brewing their special limited-edition batch which has been kissed by the Stanley…

Trestle Brewing is taking an old tradition from 60 years ago to cottages in Georgian Bay, ON. Chris Pettinger is the co-owner of Trestle Brewing Company in Parry Sound, ON, a brewery which launched in July 2018.   Locals have always talked about a beer boat that used to make runs on Georgian Bay and so,…