The Canadian craft brewing industry is at a crossroads. With nearly 1,200 independent breweries across the country contributing $1.7 billion to our economy and employing nearly 30,000 people, we are a vital part of Canada’s economic and cultural fabric. Yet, rising costs, supply chain constraints, tariff threats, and tax burdens are creating significant challenges for…

As the voice of craft brewers in Ontario, we join other sectors in expressing relief that the immediate threat of U.S. tariffs have been paused for 30 days. The need to support locally-owned craft breweries and other producers, however, must remain front and centre in the days and weeks ahead and it is critical that…

As 2024 comes to a close, the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—recaps a year of decelerated growth and continued honing of offerings. In the BA’s midyear survey, craft saw a slightly more significant estimated decline in production (-2%) compared to the full year 2023 data (-1%)….

In times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we work together. As we look to the months ahead, political and economic challenges are creating ripples across Canada—and the craft brewing industry is not immune. One of the largest concerns facing us is the potential for U.S. tariffs. Should these come to pass,…

The Brewers Association (BA) is proud to announce the return of the Craft Brewers Conference®(CBC) & BrewExpo America®, the nation’s premier gathering for beverage alcohol professionals, in 2025. The conference will take place in Indianapolis, Ind., from April 28 – May 1, 2025. Registration is now open, and industry members are encouraged to secure their…

The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—announced the appointment of Bart Watson to president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the trade association. As the current vice president of strategy and membership and the former chief economist of the Brewers Association, Bart is a well-known and respected voice…

L’Association des microbrasseries du Québec (AMBQ) deplores the police’s relentlessness toward Quebec microbreweries, following an operation resembling a witch hunt conducted in several retailers, bars and restaurants in Quebec to identify products that were not properly marked. It calls on the Quebec government to act promptly to finally abolish the duty stamp and avoid abusive…

As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on a year of achievements, challenges, and forward momentum for the craft brewing industry. Advocating for nearly 1,200 small and independent breweries across Canada, we’ve worked tirelessly to promote and protect our sector. Here’s a look back at some of our key…

We recently hosted the third annual Canada Beer Cup gala in New Westminster, BC and I couldn’t have been prouder to celebrate the incredible talent, passion, and innovation of Canada’s craft brewers. It was wonderful seeing it grow to more than 1,500 entries from over 250 breweries. The Canada Beer Cup is Canada’s only national,…