North Vancouver’s Oldest and Newest brewery will soon be opening its doors. Shaketown Brewings’ team consists of Ryan Scholz (Nicli, Nita Lake Lodge, Tacofino) and Rohan Karnick who have been lifelong friends along with Head Brewer, Dave Varga (33 Acres, Red Truck) who has been working with beer for decades. Scholz has a background in…
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The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—released its Beer Style Guidelines for 2022. The guidelines are reviewed and revised annually by the BA, and serve as a model resource for brewers, beer judges, and competition organizers, and celebrate the great diversity of beer around the world. The Brewers…
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BC’s backcountry has been the stomping grounds for locals and visitors alike during this time of year, but there is always caution to be had as many skiers and snowboarders have gotten stuck, injured or worse due to being ill prepared for their adventures. Bridge Brewing Co. in North Vancouver would like to help bring awareness…
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Beau’s Brewing Co. faced some challenges during the pandemic and although it will still hold a space in eastern Ontario, the company has been purchased by Toronto-based Steam Whistle Brewing. Steve Beauchesne and his father Tim co-founded Beau’s in 2006 along with its soon-to-follow award-winning “Lug Tread Lagered Ale.” Earlier this week 129 shareholders —…
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The Dutch-brewing company, Heineken, announced that it will raise prices for its beer by strong amounts as it seeks to offset rising raw material and energy costs along with shipping rates. “If you look at the inflation that we’re currently experiencing, it’s the highest in 10 years and it’s not just in our product categories…
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Just like the rest of the world, authorities in Bali asked people to stay at home during the pandemic which reduced bar and service hours and within months, tourist visits plummeted to zero. “That was the moment when we realized this is a problem,” brewery owner Putu Wiranatha said. He faced a decision that a…
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Known as “Thailand’s first all-female brewers,” Ther (“she” in Thai) is a brewing project five Thai women founded with their core common connection being their love of beer. Ther’s most popular product, Mojito Cider, recently won an award at the Asia Beer Championship. It is inspired by a traditional Cuban highball, the drink is a…
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Niagara College has become part of a global ‘bevolution’ advocating for equality and safety in the beer industry. The College’s Teaching Brewery has joined breweries around the world that are participating in Brave Noise. The global collaborative effort has the goal of making the beer industry safe and free from discrimination, for women, BIPOC, and…
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Pelican Brewing Company produces nearly 50,000 barrels of beer– equivalent to almost six million liters – every year, serving Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. With further expansion in the works since its inception in 1996, the company makes beer on demand for its retail and consumer customers, a key element of the quality and freshness…
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Visitors at the Toronto Zoo may be able to enjoy a craft beer or an overnight stay on site at a boutique hotel as proposed in their new 10-year plan. The plan, which includes a craft brewery and hotel, was approved at a board meeting last week in hopes to see aging infrastructure replaced while…
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