Statistics revealed both the challenges and confident gains of Canadian beer trends in 2019. From environmental leadership to domestic production and the number of brewing facilities, percentages both rose and fell both nationally and provincially. Brewing Facilities Since most Canadian breweries are small (94% capacity), it was an interesting find that the number of brewing…
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NO PEOPLE. NO FARM. NO BEER.™ is the new initiative from Roy Farms. Roy Farms is the world’s largest independent brewery-direct hop farm and The NO BEER Brand is a first-of-its-kind craft beer which features empty beer cans intended to celebrate the hard work of all the people around the world who work at hop…
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The award-winning brewpub, Melvin Brewing, has announced the hiring of Frank Magazine as their new CEO. Based in Alpine, Wyoming, the Mothership of the three establishments was founded by Jeremy Tofte who will work with Magazine, who brings 35 years of industry experience to Melvin. The hire comes after manufacturing declined by 6% last year,…
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Each year, The Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival is hosted by Steam Whistle Brewing in Roundhouse Park, the heart of downtown Toronto. The festival was created to provide beer lovers the opportunity to sample Ontario’s finest craft brews and delicious eats from Toronto’s best Food Trucks. This year, the Summer Craft Beer Fest will be taking…
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GEA is one of the largest suppliers of food processing and related industries specializing in machinery, and plants as well as process technology and components. Last year, the company generated consolidated revenues of over EUR 4.9 billion and generates around 70 percent of its revenue in the food and beverages sector that enjoys long-term sustainable…
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A brewery in Greeley, Colorado announced that it raised $5,500 last month with proceeds to help fight COVID-19. Wiley Roots Brewing Company released a blood orange hard seltzer in 16 oz four-packs called Howl at the Moon Together to raise money to supply local organizations with needed sanitizer and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves and masks. …
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Some good news out of Peterborough, Ontario! The Kawartha Craft Beer Festival (KCBF) will be hosting a special virtual edition. This year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19 so this is welcome news for beer fans. The Virtual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, presented in partnership with Electric City Works, will offer “the best of Ontario…
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Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. has teamed up with Vancouver’s Whitecaps FC to create a special limited-edition craft beer called “Village Hero.” Inspired by the Whitecaps and featuring the artwork of Carson Ting which was used in a limited run of prints, this special 473ml can share the spirit of the nightly seven o’clock ovations for…
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Royal City Brewing has released their Lantern Ale for an exclusive summer flight. The unfiltered blond ale is smooth, light and fresh with a slightly hoppy note. It was made in association with the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) and normally released each February to honour Black History Month. Each can sold will contribute 50…
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As beer growth slows, traditional breweries are looking beyond beer to hard seltzer and other spirit blends. And they’re finding the brewing process very accommodating, explains Steve Grundy, founder and CEO of Top 5 Solutions. Beer makers face tough times.” – IndustryWeek “Beer sales stay flat.” – USA Today “Beer is dying.” – CNN …
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