Vice and Virtue Brewing Co., which began as a restaurant and bar in 2018, has evolved into a restaurant and bar in Kelowna, is set to close its doors on December 21 and will reopen next year under the new ownership of Red Bird Brewing. “As many of you know, this brewery has been more…
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Many Canadian craft brewers have expressed frustration that they are experiencing challenges managing their businesses during the “taxholiday” that falls from December 14, 2024, through February 15, 2025. To help brewers cope with this temporary change, the Canadian Craft Brewers Association has published a two-page paper that includes answers to often posed questions. Click HERE…
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Collingwood couple Dana Kaluzny and Mike Noonan have opened their long-awaited brewery, Endswell Beer, on Elm Street in Collingwood. The goal is to create a comfortable, cozy atmosphere with preloved decor and a basement party atmosphere. Despite facing challenges and roadblocks, Kaluzny and Noonan remained focused on their vision, which was inspired by their travels…
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Brewsmith Brewing Co. has opened in Bowness, Calgary. The neighbourhood-focused establishment will serve its own in-house beers from its new taproom, including options for non-beer drinkers. The brewery will also offer gourmet hot dogs and its signature beer cheese. Brewsmith also features a pet-friendly patio for outdoor beer enjoyment. The official grand opening party is…
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Work is underway to convert the former Courtyard Restaurant site into a taproom and event space while preserving the historic property’s beauty. After securing a lease from the National Capital Commission, Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., which has been producing beer in Ottawa since 2012, started renovating the premises for its new location. “We’re lucky…
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Sleeping Giant Brewing and Newark Brewing announced Tuesday that Sleeping Giant has submitted a Letter of Intent to merge with Newark Brewing Company Ltd. Sleeping Giant CEO, Andrea Mulligan and Newark Brewing’s President, Griffin Data, agree that the merger will help both breweries achieve their goals of increased market share and help each other grow…
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As the brewing industry expands and new beer styles, such as hazy pale ales, emerge, brewers are constantly looking for new ways to analyze the composition of their beers to preserve the carefully crafted sensory quality of their products. However, analyzing how the molecules in beer affect its flavour is challenging because of the sheer…
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Canadian farmers from BC to Ontario are being given the chance to brew their own beer through a contest partnering with Bayer and Origin Brewing & Malting Co. The contest is open to farmers aged 19 and above. To enter, farmers can use FieldView, a tool that allows them to draw a region and view…
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Trans Canada Brewing Co. is set to open a new taproom at the former Barney’s Motel site in Brandon, Manitoba. The commercial property, located at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Hwy. 10, was sold in December 2023 to a Winnipeg developer. The Westman city was chosen for the company’s first expansion beyond its flagship…
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Lake of Bays Brewing Co., a provincial leader in craft beer, announced that they are merging with MERIT Brewing in an effort to strengthen both companies’ craft beer offerings in Ontario. “Lake of Bays Brewing has been a key player in craft beer for over 14 years, and we are excited to be formally linking…
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