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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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Burdock Brewery’s Lit Pickle Returns: The Cult-Favourite Pickle Seltzer is Back With a New & Improved Formula

After creating a test batch, going viral and selling out, Burdock Brewery’s Lit Pickle Hard Seltzer, the small-batch craft pickle seltzer, is making its highly anticipated return, but this time with a refined formula and expanded availability at the LCBO on March 2, 2025. Lit Pickle isn’t just another pickle-flavoured gimmick. It’s a carefully crafted…

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How Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Could Affect Breweries in British Columbia

Steamworks Group of Companies’ Chief Financial Officer Mike Patterson discusses with Gloria Macarenko, host of On the Coast the anticipated impact of shipping aluminum to the U.S. for beer cans production and return to Canada. Have a listen to the interview below. https://youtu.be/fvbflvYHAh0?si=fIwX3A–CdJ8RknD -#- SOURCE: CBC British ColumbiaPHOTO CREDIT: On File

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Nanaimo Brewery Increases Beer Production for Fundraiser Program

Longwood Brewery is expanding its distribution of Telegraph Project Pale Ale to support Telegraph Cove, which suffered a devastating fire that destroyed several of its buildings on December 31. The pale ale has been in production as a seasonal beer distributed on the north Island for several years, with $1 from the sale of every…

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A Brewery Collective is Coming to East Vancouver

Vancouver-based brewery collective, Threefold is renovating a former Andina Brewing space at 1507 Powell St to house three long-time and respected Vancouver beer companies.  The three brands, Slow Hand Beer Company, Temporal Artisan Ales, and Boombox Brewing, are all craft-oriented and have been together since the mid-2010s.  One of the owners, Matt Kump, believes that…

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A Penticton Brewery Collaborates with Parkside Brewery to Maintain Their Beer Supply

Penticton’s Slackwater Brewing has partnered with Parkside Brewery to maintain their taps. The brewery, which opened in June 2019 as a family-run business, closed its taproom at the end of October after five years of operation.  The brewpub-style brewery, which grew from serving on-site customers to expanding sales into four provinces, made the difficult decision…

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Ontario Brewing Awards 2024 Winners Announced

The winners of the 2024 Ontario Brewing Awards (OBAs) were announced at the Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus last Friday.  The awards, open to all independent breweries in Ontario to showcase their brews in 38 categories by a panel of BJCP-certified judges. This year’s Best of Show went to Cloudland from Spark Beer, which also won…

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Moosehead Breweries Gets on Board With Porter Airlines

Moosehead Breweries is now the beer partner of Porter Airlines. The Canadian-owned and operated brewery will have products available on all Porter flights. Passengers will be able to enjoy Moosehead Breweries’ flagship beers; Moosehead Canadian Lager, and their premium ultra-light lager, Cracked Canoe, free of charge as part of the airline’s signature service. Porter elevates…

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