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7-Eleven Sells Wine and Beer in Calgary

A 7-Eleven in Calgary will be the first location to implement the new program where customers can pair their food with an alcoholic beverage in their licensed section of the store. 7-11 has nine locations in Alberta and one in Ontario now allowing customers to do this.  “We chose that location because of its strong…

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Men & Women of the Year 2022: Abhishek Chinchalkar

Abhishek Chinchalkar is the man behind Bombay Duck Brewing and part of the community that pioneered India’s craft beer revolution. He opened a brewery back home in India along with his college buddies from the University of Michigan. This article and interview is sourced from MansWorldIndia and outlines the achievements of Abhishek Chinchalkar: Today, that…

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Niagara College Continues to Win International Competitions

The Teaching Brewery at Niagara College continues to impress with both national and international wins. The college’s Beer 101 Strong Ale and Beer 101 Bock each won gold medals recently in their categories at the inaugural Canada Beer Cup, which was hosted by the Canadian Craft Brewers Association. “It’s such a validation of what we…

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Popularity Over Reduction: Craft Beer Consumption in Canada

The variety of craft beer continues to grow giving consumers a myriad of options to choose from. And despite the percentage of consumption going down in Canada, the popularity of craft beer continues to rise in Ontario. Kevin Brewer from a craft brewery in Thunder Bay says when it comes to the brand loyalties of…

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New Brunswick’s Andrew Estabrooks wins Brewer of the Year Award

Andrew Estabrooks “Esty” of Foghorn Brewing received the Brewer of the Year award at the Brewer’s Journal Canadian Brewer’s Choice Awards in early December. “It happened fast,” Estabrooks says. “I just got an email sort of hinting ‘we strongly recommend that you come to the workshop.’ It was the first time I’d heard about it….

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The Brewers Association Releases 2022 Year in Review

The Brewers Association in the U.S. has rounded up a year filled with varied growth, continued supply chain disruptions, and increased competition. Despite these challenges, 2022 also saw a return to in-person events and the nurturing of the next generation of craft beer professionals. Breweries, bars, and restaurants continued their long and unsteady recovery in…

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New Brunswick Breweries Prevail at Canadian Brewers Choice Awards

The Annual Canadian Brewer’s Choice Awards is a chance for the brewing industry to come together and celebrate the years’ achievements with friends and colleagues. It is a time to highlight the grand accomplishments from across the country and a night to have a pint (or two) and recognize all the hard work and dedication…

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Silversmith Brewing Purchases Toronto Company

Silversmith Brewing Co based in Niagara-on-the-Lake. has purchased the assets of Etobicoke-based Black Oak Brewing Co. The purchase, which was announced earlier this month, is said to join the two breweries together in an effort to increase production. The two craft brewers will be able to brew a combined portfolio of award-winning craft beers, including…

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A Moncton Brewery’s Momentum

Tire Shack Brewing in Moncton, New Brunswick is receiving a lot of attention this month. The husband-wife duo of Alan Norman and Jerrica Kennedy received Brewery of the Year award, at the annual Canadian Brewers Choice Awards, created by the team at Brewers Journal Canada. “It’s a pretty big one and it’s pretty crazy,” Norman…

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Libra Beverage Co. Launches at Costco in Ottawa and Atlantic Canada

Libra Beverage Co., a B-Corp Certified non-alcoholic beverage company, is taking advantage of what most people end up doing post-holidays–have a dry January. To kick off the New Year, Lbra is bringing its award-winning non-alcoholic Libra IPA to Costco in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa. According to data, last year alone, 1 in 5 adults participated…

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