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Breweries In Victoria are Now Offering Non-alcoholic Options

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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Brewing Renewables: Grad Student Converts Beermaking Wastewater Into Biogas

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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Calgary Brewery Produced Beer Using Fireweed

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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An Ontario Brewery Releases its First Non-alcoholic Beer

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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Special Brewery Bus Tour Take Aim at Being Inviting, Welcoming

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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KPU Brewing Offers Three New Continuing Education Courses for Fall 2024

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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Convenience Stores Across Ontario Can Now Sell Beer, Wine, Cider and Ready-to-Drink Beverages

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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A New Initiative Supports Residents of Saskatoon in Entering the Brewing Industry

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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Niagara College Taps Multiple Wins at U.S. Beer Competitions

Final term students from Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management Program were hopping with excitement after learning of their success at two U.S. beer competitions recently. Of the five beers entered in the 2024 U.S. Open College Beer Championship, Niagara College’s Teaching Brewery collected three medals: a gold for its Cherry Blawesome Barrel Aged…

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Wellington Brewery Celebrates 39 Years with ‘Pin Party’

One of Canada’s original craft brewers will be marking 39 years with a weekend-long celebration. Wellington Brewery will be hosting ‘Pin Party’ at the brewery from Sept. 6-8 with events happening in their brewery taproom and on their patio.  The weekend festivities will feature award-winning cask beer, which is a naturally carbonated and traditional way…

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