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Information Sessions Hosted by KPU’s Brewing and Brewery Operations Program

Are you a craft beer enthusiast? Are you considering working in the brewing sector? There is a demand for educated, trained brewers as a result of the expansion of craft breweries worldwide.  The Brewing and Brewery Operations diploma offered by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the only one of its kind in British Columbia.  It…

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The Once-booming Craft Beer Market Has Stagnated at 0% Growth in 2022, According to The Brewers Association

It was the first year when the market share of craft beer did not increase. Craft beer has increased every year for as long as anybody could remember, with the exception of 2020, a year when practically every sector had aberrant outcomes. But when the Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson approached the stage to…

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Ontario Craft Brewers Association Partners with Last Call Analytics, an OrderEase Company

OCB Members can now leverage the data insights to drive sales and awareness for alcohol sales in Ontario. OrderEase, the leading B2B order management solution, continues to drive engagement in the B2B landscape through the recent acquisition of Last Call Analytics. With this synergistic blend of analytics and wholesale order management software, Last Call Analytics…

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Something Fresh is Brewing at St. Jacobs Outlet Mall

Stockyards Beverage Company is expanding and revamping a large portion of the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall. The company is based in Kitchener and will launch a new office during the autumn. The brewery will expand to 80,000 square feet and output will increase from 1,500 to 8,000 hectolitres as a result of the move. (A…

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An Uxbridge Brewery Celebrated Its Triumphant Reopening

The Second Wedge Brewing Co. Uxbridge resumed operations 13 months after the EF2 tornado that devastated Uxbridge on May 21, 2022 tore off their roof and seriously damaged the brewery. Technically, the brewery itself resumed seven-day operation on June 23, but the beer garden only reopened last month in time to serve as the primary…

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Discover the Bavarian Beer Making Process in Virtual Reality

Visitors to the Andechs Monastery Brewery in Bavaria will have the opportunity to take part in a brand-new virtual reality-supported brewery tour called “TimeRide GO! Kloster Andechs 360” through the historically significant monastery brewery.  A choice between a 45- or 90-minute tour that demonstrates the whole production process of Andechs monastery beer at a total…

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AB InBev invests €31 million in tech for brewing no-alcohol beers

Did you know our Belgian breweries are among the top producers of our 0.0% ABV beer brands globally? No-alcohol beers offer consumers more choices for moderation and responsible consumption — what we call “Smart Drinking.” Worldwide, no-alcohol beer is one of the industry’s fastest-growing beer categories, and AB InBev is meeting consumer demand with a…

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Bringing Tradition and Community Together

The Bell in Scona is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of Old Strathcona, Edmonton. Rooted in tradition and fueled by a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, this innovative brewery and event space presents a modern expression of Alberta’s rich brewing heritage. Brewed in pre-war cast iron and copper vessels, The Bell in…

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Celebrating the World’s Best Homemade Beer, Cider, and Mead

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—announced the winners of the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during its annual Homebrew Con™ conference in San Diego. 120 medals in 40 categories were awarded for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Six major awards recognizing overall brewing…

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A Brand-New Craft Brewery Debuts in Saskatoon

It’s always thrilling to see new food and beverage businesses opening in Saskatchewan, and City Limits Brewing is the most recent microbrewery to do so. This new brewery was under construction in January and debuted in late May 2023. It is affiliated with and controlled by Stumbletown Distilling. Four beers make up its inaugural beer…

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