Beer lovers can embark on an immersive craft beer journey like no other with shan.ferments, a.k.a Shanleigh Thomson. Announcing the launch of the Unfiltered Fermentour, a five-day exploration of Western Canada’s vibrant craft beer scene, commencing on June 19th from Winnipeg. What makes the Unfiltered Fermentour truly unique is the mode of transportation – a…
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Ontario, along with the rest of the world, has suffered through many challenges thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Ontario craft beer brewers are facing a variety of difficulties that could mean closure for several businesses. Debt, a recent jump in taxes, increased costs on cans and yeast, and continuing to be challenged against a…
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TOWN OF LINCOLN, ONTARIO – As part of the 14th annual Water Canada Summit held in Ottawa on June 8, Econse Water Technologies (Hamilton, ON) and Bench Brewing Company (Lincoln, ON) were recognized as the winner of the 2023 Water Canada Award for Wastewater. This achievement highlights the remarkable impact of their Zero Wastewater Footprint…
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Custom home company, Pine Ridge Modular, has teamed up with award-winning brewery Trench Brewing & Distilling, to launch a new beer to assist the ongoing housing crisis in Northern BC. The new beer called “Pine Ridge Kolsch” will be sold in liquor stores around the province of BC with $2 from every 4-pack sold donated…
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Early this month, the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards were revealed in Halifax, and once again, craft breweries from British Columbia performed remarkably well on a national level. 39 BC breweries collectively took home 51 awards, including 16 golds, 17 silvers, 12 bronze medals, and 6 honourable mentions (HM). The full list of B.C. winners below:…
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Bench Brewing Co. in Beamsville, ON, received a very honourable and sustainable award from the Water Canada Awards for using a system that turns their wastewater into recycled water, which waters the hops and orchards on their eight-acre lot. The award fell within the Wastewater Category by WCA for a “wastewater project that uses a…
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Whitby, ON’s historic Pump House, built in 1904, will soon be the new establishment for a local brewery. Town Brewery has agreed to a five-year deal for a pop-up restaurant in the century-old building. The space will open on July 1 and be available to customers through the fall season. “This is the first of…
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Over 190 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region. In Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Brantford and surrounding regions, tourism attractions and destinations like natural wonders, a captivating wine country and historical sites play a vital role in the region’s economy and cultural identity, promoting the unique heritage and natural…
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At the Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton in April, West Kelowna’s Lakesider Brewing Co. earned the Best Fruit Beer prize for their Sunkissed Apricot Wheat Ale. They submitted their beers in the competition for the first time. The Sunkissed Apricot Wheat brew is a fruity wheat brew that is light and delicious. Since the…
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Kegshoe, a leading keg tracking software provider, and Binary Beer, an Australian-based IoT innovator, is excited to announce the North American arrival of KegLink™ sensors. These groundbreaking, weld-free sensors transform regular kegs into smart, digitally-connected assets. The KegLink™ sensors deliver real-time location, temperature, and coupled (“on-tap”) data, providing breweries, distributors, and lessors with unparalleled visibility…
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