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VIU Collaborates with a Brewery To Promote Ocean Research

Algae, a particular element included in the beer, distinguishes it from other brews and honours Deep Bay research. Deep Bay Marine Field Station at Vancouver Island University (VIU) and Love Shack Libations are raising awareness of climate change research. They collaborated to produce “There Gose the Ocean,” a gose-style beer that will debut at Victoria…

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Hops Connect Canada Montréal Warehouse Expansion

MONTRÉAL, MAY 19 — Hops Connect Canada is excited to announce its new cold-storage facility in Montréal.  The company has been supplying craft breweries in Quebec and the Maritimes from its Ontario warehouse for years, but now all orders for these regions will be shipped from Montréal, reducing shipping costs and lead times.  This move…

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Canada Malting Co. Upgrades Their Production Facility in Calgary

According to a May 3 news release, Canada Malting Co. (CMC) has completed construction on its new adjuncts processing plant and bagging line at their Calgary, Alberta manufacturing site. To better serve craft brewers and distillers, this expansion will provide enhanced quality control and product customization options. In 2021, CMC started building a new plant…

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The “I Love Craft Beer” Mixed Pack From Cameron’s Brewing Company has The Top 5 Reasons Why Craft Beer Is Superior

Are you still drinking big box beers? Cameron’s Brewing Company, an award-winning brewery that knows quality beer, says it’s time you make the switch to craft. “It’s always been important to support local, but it’s never been as crucial as it is right now,” says Clint Israel, President of Cameron’s, a family-run brewery in Oakville….

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Wrinkly Bear Brewing Relocating to Guelph, ON

Wrinkly Bear Brewing Company is a craft microbrewery who will be relocating to Guelph from Grand Valley. The company has announced that it is set to open a brewery and taproom in the northwest area of the city of Guelph, although the location and opening date have yet to be released yet. The company also…

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The Science Of Beer At Discovery Centre

On Saturday, May 13, the Discovery Centre on the Halifax waterfront presents SCIENCE OF BEER. The Fine Tuners will provide some excellent Celtic music while visitors learn about the science behind a good brew, meet masters in the Nova Scotia craft brewing community, and tempt their taste buds with samples.  Learn how science helps breweries…

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Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

Nanaimo’s craft brewers have collaborated on a beer for the Nanaimo Craft Beer Society’s fifth annual celebration. The festival ran from the end of April to the first week in May. “To our knowledge, we don’t think there’s ever been a collaboration beer done between all of the Nanaimo breweries before. There’s been a couple…

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Co-founder of Sleeping Giant Brewing Competes for Entrepreneurship Spot

Andrea Mulligan, cofounder of Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, was chosen as a semifinalist in Canada’s Total Mom Pitch, a program that provides business support to entrepreneurs who are juggling business ownership with motherhood. Mulligan is among 100 women from across Canada competing for this spot. Mulligan will now join the others for a three-week business program…

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CRAFT Beer Market Founder Knighted

CRAFT Beer Market‘s founder, PJ L’Heureux of Calgary, was knighted last month. L’Heureux is the fifth Canadian to receive the title of “Knight of the Brewers’ Paddle” by the Confederation of Belgian Brewers. The title is given to individuals who have made notable contributions to the brewing industry by either brewing or promoting the industry….

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Niagara Cider Company is Acquired by Bench Brewing

Bench Brewing in Beamsville, ON, has acquired the Niagara Cider Company. The brewing company will now add cider to its roster of brews. The deal became official at the end of March, which will allow the Niagara Cider Company to expand its production and distribution across the province. “We are thrilled to welcome Niagara Cider…

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