Josh McJannett from Dominion City Brewing in Ottawa and Jeff Ware from Resurgence Brewing in New York discuss how craft breweries are addressing new aluminum tariffs. They examine strategies to reduce expenses and adjust to trade modifications within the beer industry. Watch the CBC News coverage of this story below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZInuMaghtk&ab_channel=CBCNews -#- SOURCE: CBC News…
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With 4/20 on the horizon, Abstrax Hops is expanding its BrewGas Series with five new cannabis-inspired flavor profiles, each meticulously crafted for brewers looking to push the boundaries of craft beer. The new lineup – Super Sour Diesel, Blue Dream, Grapefruit Kush, White RNTZ, and Sour Tangie – delivers TTB-approved, hyper-concentrated cannabis flavors without THC,…
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Canadians will soon have easier access to alcohol from other provinces due to a deal between provinces and the federal government, aimed at promoting internal trade amid U.S. tariffs. Watch the CBC News coverage of this story below. https://youtu.be/mo0rL4QGVPQ?si=Ak0puIYIV0w2d-9c -#- SOURCE: CBC News / YouTubePHOTO CREDIT: On File
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Technical resources for the brewing sector have been given a boost by the combining of two of the UK’s leading resources of brewing education and support. The University of Nottingham has launched an expanded partnership with Murphy and Son that will drive forward enhanced research and development, with the Murphy and Son laboratory and R&D…
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Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support — and bracing for a financial hangover — as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry. A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, along with a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET…
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John I. Haas Inc. (Haas®), a global leader in hop production and innovation, has been honored with the Hop Growers of America (HGA) “Top of the Trellis” Award at the 2025 American Hop Convention in Coronado, California. The award recognizes Haas’ exceptional commitment to sustainable hop farming and was accepted by Mark Sechser, Farm Manager,…
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The Canadian craft brewing industry is at a crossroads. With nearly 1,200 independent breweries across the country contributing $1.7 billion to our economy and employing nearly 30,000 people, we are a vital part of Canada’s economic and cultural fabric. Yet, rising costs, supply chain constraints, tariff threats, and tax burdens are creating significant challenges for…
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A team of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) female brewers is releasing a new collaboration beer, named Coastal Breeze, in celebration of Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. This annual event, which coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8, is organized by the Pink Boots Society to recognize women and non-binary individuals working in the brewing…
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Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce the launch of its largest-ever Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest, bringing together pet lovers and craft beer enthusiasts across Canada and the U.S. From March 3 to March 17, 2025, participants are invited to submit photos of their beloved pets for a chance to…
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Maple from Canada, an organization representing over 13,500 maple producers, and Steadfast Brewing Co., a craft brewery in the heart of Toronto, have collaborated to launch a new limited-edition maple-infused beer called “The Only Thing We’re Good For.” This partnership was formed following a viral trash-talking video in which it was claimed that Canadians are…
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