Press Release

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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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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Econse Water Technologies and Bench Brewing Company Celebrate Prestigious Water Canada Award for Innovative Wastewater Project

TOWN OF LINCOLN, ONTARIO – As part of the 14th annual Water Canada Summit held in Ottawa on June 8, Econse Water Technologies (Hamilton, ON) and Bench Brewing Company  (Lincoln, ON) were recognized as the winner of the 2023 Water Canada Award for Wastewater. This  achievement highlights the remarkable impact of their Zero Wastewater Footprint…

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The World Beer Cup® Presents the Best Beers of 2023

NASHVILLE — The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—recognized 307 winners during the 2023 World Beer Cup (WBC) awards ceremony on May 10, 2023.   The best beers in 103 beer categories covering 176 different beer styles (including all subcategories) received gold, silver, and bronze…

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Kegshoe and Binary Launch Smart Keg Technology in the US and Canada

Kegshoe, a leading keg tracking software provider, and Binary Beer, an Australian-based IoT innovator, is excited to announce the North American arrival of KegLink™ sensors. These groundbreaking, weld-free sensors transform regular kegs into smart, digitally-connected assets.  The KegLink™ sensors deliver real-time location, temperature, and coupled (“on-tap”) data, providing breweries, distributors, and lessors with unparalleled visibility…

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Hops Connect Canada Montréal Warehouse Expansion

MONTRÉAL, MAY 19 — Hops Connect Canada is excited to announce its new cold-storage facility in Montréal.  The company has been supplying craft breweries in Quebec and the Maritimes from its Ontario warehouse for years, but now all orders for these regions will be shipped from Montréal, reducing shipping costs and lead times.  This move…

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The “I Love Craft Beer” Mixed Pack From Cameron’s Brewing Company has The Top 5 Reasons Why Craft Beer Is Superior

Are you still drinking big box beers? Cameron’s Brewing Company, an award-winning brewery that knows quality beer, says it’s time you make the switch to craft. “It’s always been important to support local, but it’s never been as crucial as it is right now,” says Clint Israel, President of Cameron’s, a family-run brewery in Oakville….

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Brewers Association Releases Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production Report and Top 50 Producing Craft Brewing Companies for 2022

The Brewers Association (BA)—the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers—released their annual production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry. In 2022, small and independent brewers collectively produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, on par with 2021’s numbers3, and craft’s overall beer market share by volume grew to 13.2%, up from 13.1% the…

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Big Rock Brewery Announces Extension Of Partnership With The Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock” or the “Corporation”) and Edmonton Folk Music Festival are excited to announce a partnership extension. As an independent craft brewery, community engagement and contributions are foundational to Big Rock and its ethos. Supporting events and artists is a longstanding tradition for Big Rock and Big Rock is proud to…

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Toronto’s Left Field Brewery Announces Second Location

Left Field Brewery in Toronto, ON, has announced that they will be expanding to a second location in Liberty Village later this year. The space at 40 Hanna Ave is a century-old former billiard table factory that was more recently a fully functioning brewpub which closed in 2019. Like their current Leslieville location, it’s a…

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