Same ownership, different concept. Beer enthusiasts in Sudbury, Ontario say farewell to the Tap House Grill and Pub and now welcome Optimist Brewery and Kitchen. “We wanted to bring something to the market that was different, something a little bit outside the box that would catch people by surprise,” said owner John Arnold. “But we…

For every beer lover who misses the enjoyment and comradely of being at a craft beer festival this year, North Vancouver is filling the void with an upcoming concept. Enjoy Craft, a Vancouver-based company specializing in events celebrating the craft beverage scene in Western Canada, has taken the beer festival concept online starting with the…

BC has been hot on the craft beer trail since John Mitchell and Frank Appleton built Canada’s first microbrewery – Horseshoe Bay Brewery – back in 1982. Today, more than 180 breweries sweep across the natural landscape of British Columbia with new breweries continuing to line the province. October has been known as BC Craft…

Anheuser-Busch announced that it will acquire the remaining stake in Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) in November for $16.50 per share, approx. $220 million (previously valued  at $321 million.)  In August 2019, a deal was rejected to outright purchase CBA. The initial deal stated that by August 23, AB InBev had to buy CBA for US$24.50…

The Pabst Blue Ribbon re-released its Hard Coffee in time for National Coffee Day which took place on October 1st. The 5% ABV brew is made with rich, creamy milk with a vanilla flavour. Established in 1844, Pabst Blue Ribbon has been brewing their selection of beers for over 175 years. From its original 4.8…

Even the giant waves of Hurricane Teddy weren’t enough to stop the new brewery opening in Pulley’s Island – a small town in Newfoundland. Deno and Natalie Colbourne opened the doors to Bumblebee Bight Inn & Brewery in a historic 150-year-old building. With COVID playing a role in many brew pubs plans, the brew part…

Brewing beers since 1615, Dutch-based brewery, Grolsch, is bringing a brand-new 4% Premium Pilsner to the UK. The new brew boasts less alcohol by volume than previous brews, taking the approach to gain the interest of those who are looking to lower their alcohol intake without taking away from the traditional flavour. Grolsch’s tagline for…

Oktoberfest will be celebrated a little differently this year, but thanks to Samuel Adams and Auntie Anne’s, customers can take the annual tradition home with them. The limited-edition Oktoberfest kit for at-home celebrations is packed with everything you’d need including themed recipes and apparel, DIY pretzel ingredients and of course, Samuel Adams OctoberFest beer. With…

Alberta has been coming up in the rankings with the numerous openings of craft breweries over the last couple of years. Now, they can add the title of having some of the best brews across the globe to that list. At the recent 2020 World Beer Awards, Turner Valley-based brewery, Baruerei Fahr, was crowned with…

Family-owned and operated nano brewery, Topside Brewing, has launched in the town of Bedford, Nova Scotia. Founded by Blair and Erin Tobin, the brewery opened its doors earlier this month opening with its On the Bottom East Coast IPA (6% abv) named after the diving term when a diver communicates topside with the crew on…