N.B. Liquor is suffering its second week of digital payment issues, limiting pubs and restaurants to buying alcohol on tap from a small number of breweries. On January 7, the Crown corporation described the situation as a “potential cyber threat,” and businesses remained open but only accepted cash payments. Since then, Alcool N.B. Liquor has…
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Labatt Breweries of Canada has acquired 10 new battery-powered trucks for its logistics operations in Quebec. The purchase is the largest single order of VNR Electric trucks for Volvo Trucks in Canada, representing nearly 25 per cent of their deliveries. Labatt’s latest investment is in addition to the recent announcement of the purchase of its…
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The craft beer industry, which was previously a favored option for consumers and companies alike, is now encountering difficulties like business closures, delayed festivals, and evolving consumer habits, raising concerns about the broader artisanal movement and the future of craft beer. But is the industry truly doomed? A recent study conducted by Dr. Andreas Schotter,…
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Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) (“Big Rock” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new 3-year production agreement with a strategic partner (the “Agreement”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Corporation will produce various ready-to drink (“RTD”) and Beer beverages at its brewing, packaging and warehousing facility…
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The Boston Beer Company, makers of fan-favourite TeaPot, unveiled Emerald Hour, a line of non-alcoholic “Cali Sober” cannabis cocktails. These premium rosin-infused beverages represent the height of the cannabis beverage experience and are now available at licensed cannabis retailers in Ontario. Emerald Hour blends fresh-frozen cannabis extracts with regionally sourced cocktail ingredients to create a…
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Yellow Dog Brewing, a Port Moody-based brewery, has officially opened its tasting room at 169 Estabrook Avenue in Penticton. The business, which previously hosted beer enthusiasts in its backyard patio, now offers craft beers and an extensive food menu such as smash burgers and Detroit-style pizza. The move comes after Bad Tattoo, the former business,…
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Red Deer Brewers, a Central Alberta collective, established in 2023, Red Deer Brewers is a Central Alberta collective, hosted its inaugural homebrew competition from Aug. 1 to Oct. 19, Canadian homebrewers were invited to register their beers. The collective focuses on supporting the home brew community. From weekend warriors to professional brewer masters, its main…
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Vancouver is now home to dozens of craft breweries, putting it on par with other well-known beer destinations like Portland and San Francisco.Its beer scene is as ancient as the city itself, although that isn’t as widely recognized. The author of a new book now wants to make that shift. Noëlle Phillips, a Douglas College…
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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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