Craft beers, or microbrews, stand apart from mass-produced beers through various defining factors. One key distinction is the annual production limit imposed in some countries, such as the United States, where microbreweries are permitted to produce no more than 6 million barrels annually—less than 3% of the total beer market. This limit is set by…
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Recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have introduced uncertainties to some Manitoba breweries, which are directly affecting their costs, pricing strategies, and future expansion plans. CBC News invites you to listen to their perspectives on these challenges. -#- SOURCE: CBC NewsPHOTO CREDIT: On File
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Dominion City Brewing in Ottawa has launched a trans-Canada brewery initiative to brew a new beer called “Glorious and Free” made from 100% Canadian ingredients. The collaboration between breweries across Canada is aimed at supporting local communities and strengthening Canada during a crucial moment in its history. Co-founder Josh McJannett said the beer is brewed…
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Latest IWSR data shows that no-alcohol beer remains the most dynamic no/low segment in the UK, while growth in no-alcohol wine and spirits has slowed Market performance The total UK no/low market is expected to have more than doubled in 2024 versus 2023. Duty changes and beer-focused ABV realignments have delivered a one-off boost to…
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In a recent discussion with Andrew Bell on The Close, BNN Bloomberg, Greg Taylor, the co-founder and CEO of Steam Whistle Brewing reflects on the company’s upcoming 25th anniversary at the end of March and shares his thoughts on the brewery’s future path. -#- SOURCE: BNN BloombergPHOTO CREDIT: Steam Whistle Brewing
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Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global leader in innovation, has joined forces with Oregon-based Indie Hops to introduce a new offering to brewers: Strata® HyperBoost™. This marks the first collaboration between the two hop suppliers, combining Indie’s well-known and much-loved Strata variety with YCH’s cutting-edge HyperBoost formula, an exclusive flowable hop extract only from YCH….
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Three-fifths (60 percent) of Americans participating in Dry January believe low- and no-alcohol beer helps them achieve their moderation goals, a year-over-year increase of two percent according to a recent Morning Consult poll commissioned by the Beer Institute. “Beer has always been the beverage of moderation, and that’s even more clear as consumers find ways…
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The global fruit beer market size is estimated to reach USD 433.2 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2030. The growing popularity of alcohol free beer among millennials as an occasional drink during after-office hours and weekends is expected to remain a favorable factor for the industry growth over…
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Heineken NV’s joint venture, Sirocco, intends to manufacture well-known beer brands in the emirate, making Dubai the first large-scale brewery in the Gulf. It is anticipated that construction would start late next year and be finished in 2027. The brewery intends to increase its staff to 190 full-time workers and will manufacture brands including Heineken,…
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After creating a test batch, going viral and selling out, Burdock Brewery’s Lit Pickle Hard Seltzer, the small-batch craft pickle seltzer, is making its highly anticipated return, but this time with a refined formula and expanded availability at the LCBO on March 2, 2025. Lit Pickle isn’t just another pickle-flavoured gimmick. It’s a carefully crafted…
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