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How U.S. Aluminum Tariffs Affect Craft Breweries on Both Sides of The Border

Josh McJannett from Dominion City Brewing in Ottawa and Jeff Ware from Resurgence Brewing in New York discuss how craft breweries are addressing new aluminum tariffs. They examine strategies to reduce expenses and adjust to trade modifications within the beer industry. Watch the CBC News coverage of this story below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZInuMaghtk&ab_channel=CBCNews -#- SOURCE: CBC News…

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Canada Aims to Promote Domestic Trade, Starting with Alcohol

 Canadians will soon have easier access to alcohol from other provinces due to a deal between provinces and the federal government, aimed at promoting internal trade amid U.S. tariffs.  Watch the CBC News coverage of this story below. https://youtu.be/mo0rL4QGVPQ?si=Ak0puIYIV0w2d-9c -#- SOURCE: CBC News / YouTubePHOTO CREDIT: On File

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Saskatchewan Brewers Tap into Local Support as Trump Tariffs Leave a Bitter Aftertaste

Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support — and bracing for a financial hangover — as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry. A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, along with a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET…

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KPU Brewing Releases New Pink Boots Collaboration Beer Celebrating International Women’s Day

A team of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) female brewers is releasing a new collaboration beer, named Coastal Breeze, in celebration of Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. This annual event, which coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8, is organized by the Pink Boots Society to recognize women and non-binary individuals working in the brewing…

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Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) and Breweries Partner for “Animals & Ales” Pet Photo Contest

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce the launch of its largest-ever Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest, bringing together pet lovers and craft beer enthusiasts across Canada and the U.S. From March 3 to March 17, 2025, participants are invited to submit photos of their beloved pets for a chance to…

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Maple from Canada Turns Trash Talk into Maple-Infused Beer to Toast Team Canada’s Victory

Maple from Canada, an organization representing over 13,500 maple producers, and Steadfast Brewing Co., a craft brewery in the heart of Toronto, have collaborated to launch a new limited-edition maple-infused beer called “The Only Thing We’re Good For.” This partnership was formed following a viral trash-talking video in which it was claimed that Canadians are…

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Acadia University’s ALAB to Expand Services for Atlantic Craft Beverage Producers and Retailers Thanks to New Funding

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s fourth largest wine region, Acadia University has been a leader in wine and grape research since 2009. The 2017 launch of the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage (ALAB) extended this reputation by providing essential testing for Nova Scotia’s craft beverage and food producers. Now, with new support from…

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Craft Brewers in Manitoba Discuss Tariffs

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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A Trans-Canada Brewery Collaboration

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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Steam Whistle Brewing to Mark 25 Years of Business

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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