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Ontario Craft Brewer Hopes to Hold Title at World Beer Awards

Cameron’s Brewing is based in Oakville, Ontario, currently holds the title of World’s Best IPA at the 2021 World Beer Awards with their Cruising Through the Galaxy Hazy IPA. Launching in 1997, the brewery continues to develop new styles to perfect their classic ales and lagers using the world’s finest all-natural ingredients. As a brewery,…

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Nine Canadian Winners Take Home Hardware at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards

The Craft Beer Marketing Awards was established in 2019 to give recognition to the best of the best in the marketing realm of the brewing industry. With categories that range from the “Best Can Design” to “Coolest Taproom” and “Best Website Design” to “Best Use of Social Media,” there’s an opportunity to showcase the best…

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Four Alberta Brewpubs Collaborate to Support First Responders

Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Calgary), Campio Brewing Co. (Edmonton), Banff Ave Brewing Co., and Jasper Brewing Co., came together last year to produce a charity brew and after selling out in just four days, they are back at it once again to release First Call – a charity collaboration brew to honour and support…

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Molson Coors Strike Could Cause Beer Shortages in Quebec

There is an ongoing strike at a Molson Coors brewery in Quebec which could mean that several bars and restaurants around the province could see a beer shortage very soon. “They think they’ll have to shut down their business. A big concern,” said Renaud Poulin, president of the corporation for bars, taverns and brasseries in…

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Beamsville Brewery to Open its Doors This Month

Newark Brewing is getting ready to open its doors in Beamsville, ON, next month. Owner Griffin Data had only locked in the property where the brewery will be residing back in January. “The town of Lincoln has done an incredible job embracing us in this community,” said Data. Newark Brewing has a collaboration with the…

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Ace Hill Take a Crack at Becoming Top Dog for Carb-free Beer

It’s no secret that the market on carb-free and low-to-no alcohol has been booming over the last few years. Everyone wants to corner the market on this sector, especially as a lot of people have moved over to more healthy options post-pandemic. Toffelmire was in his late-twenties when he took on the job at Toronto’s…

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Queer Beer Newfoundland is Looking to Shake Up the Industry

Newfoundland and Labrador’s craft beer scene has been expanding over the last few years but not many have made mention about queer brewers. Queer Beer N.L. is looking to add a splash and become more prominent in the industry.  It all began at an International Women’s Day event where members met about the science of…

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New Craft Beer Bottle Shop Lands in Fergus

The Outpost Bottle Shop has landed in Fergus, ON, and is run by a group of family and friends. The Outpost offers a wide variety of craft beers from across the province to either enjoy on-site or as a grab and go option. Co-owners Araya Hill, Collin McKinnon, Ian Wuss, Gord and Tyler Campbell all…

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Niagara College Receives $1.7 Million Grant

Canada’s first teaching brewery is housed under Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations program. Last week, the federal government gave the college a $1,789,330 grant to lead a project supporting the Canadian craft brewing industry by improving quality assurance and control measures in small and medium-sized breweries. The project’s goal is to create a Craft…

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Market Brewing is Reducing Plastic Waste With New Beer Cans

Market Brewing Co. in Newmarket, ON, is introducing new beer cans to help reduce plastic waste. “Coming into 2022, Market Brewing wanted to take the next step in helping to further reduce their plastic use. The largest plastic use that most people don’t realize is sleeved and labelled cans,” said Piers Simpkin, co-owner of the…

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