The 2024 Canada Beer Cup saw 1,500 beers judged across various categories. Winners were announced at the BC Craft Brewers Conference on October 18. The awards celebration supports provincial brewing guilds and their related conferences. This year’s Best of Show gold medal winner was Quark, Strangeness, Charm from Pile O’ Bones Brewing in Regina, Saskatchewan….
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The B.C. Beer Awards announced winners over the weekend at a tasting event in New Westminster, recognizing breweries in 30 different beer-style categories. Judges evaluated 1,010 entries from 140 breweries over several days before the awards. Twin City Brewing Company won Brewery of The Year, and the team also won two first-place trophies, two second-place…
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Breweries have removed alcohol, which was traditionally one of the primary characteristics of beer, from the finished product as a result of declining beer sales. There are brewers in Victoria that are embracing non-alcoholic beer. How and why have they made the leap? Let’s have a closer look from Kathryn Marlow. SOURCE: CBC News VancouverPHOTO…
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When somebody sips a frosty pint of beer, they might briefly reflect on the ingredients in the glass — a timeless blend of grains, hops, yeast and water — but they probably don’t think about the byproducts from the brewing process. Unless they have the mind of an engineer. Before moving to Canada for graduate…
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Fireweed is one of the first plant species to grow in an area that has been destroyed by fire. A Calgary-based brewery has created a beer utilizing the plant as a way to aid in the preservation of Canadian forests. Check out this video below from Heather Yourex-West who provides an explanation. SOURCE: Global NewsPHOTO…
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Four Fathers Brewing has launched its first non-alcoholic beer, Formula 4 The Driver, to cater to the growing demand at the Four Fathers Pickleball Society for more inclusive beverage options. “The introduction of Formula 4 The Driver is a natural extension of our commitment to fun and experimentation. We’re excited to offer a product that…
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Guelph’s local breweries are teaming up to work with Link Up and the Guelph Black Heritage Society to run a special brewery bus tour on Sunday, Sept. 22. The experience will be focused on inviting and welcoming the BIPOC community to each brewery space with special activations to create a fun and engaging experience. Culture…
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has crafted something new for home brewers, brewing enthusiasts, and aspiring brewers with little-to-no experience. “We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our continuing education offerings with three new brewing courses,” says Amy Jeon, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Science. “These offerings give learners the opportunity to explore new topics and…
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Starting today, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, in…
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Saskatchewan’s 9 Mile Legacy Brewing has launched the LGCY Innovation Hub to assist new brewers in navigating industry hurdles. The initiative, which benefits both homebrewers and farmers, aims to attract more brewers to the craft industry. According to Cassy Appelt, LGCY’s program coordinator, the new initiative may encourage even more brewers to enter the market….
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