Ben Coli, co-founder and brewer of Dageraad Brewing in Burnaby, BC, took to social media this month to express the challenges his brewery is facing at the start of a continued pandemic year. “I want to be clear that Dageraad isn’t at risk of closing, but business has been terrible for us and for a…
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The EU has discovered a new stain of yeast adding to the flavour and aroma of beer. Scientists, partly supported by the EU-funded Aromagenesis project, have developed novel fertile hybrid yeast strains. These fertile yeast hybrids offer the beverage industry novel and exciting options for flavours, aromas and brewing methods. The research was published in…
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Pinter has launched the world’s first low ABV beer that can be brewed at home. Winner of Time Magazine’s Best Invention Award for 2021, Pinter’s Low Profile Fresh Beer is light, crisp and floral. The classic IPA at 1% stands out with sparkling citrus, piney notes and hard-hitting hops. The low ABV was achieved by…
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Former co-founder of Mill Street, Steve Abrams, and his partners have launched a non-alcoholic beer –Harmon’s — that actually tastes like beer. “Being in the beer industry for a long time, it can take its toll on you,” said Abrams. “I had just hit that point where I said, I have to hit the brakes.”…
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BEERMKR is an automatic home brewing machine that turns raw ingredients into beer. Users add their ingredients to the countertop unit, where a suite of onboard sensors and heating elements guide the soon-to-be beer through brewing and fermentation. Once the app gives the signal, users transfer the batch to the fridge for carbonation. Interesting Engineering…
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When deciding what important factors go into running a brewery, selecting the proper equipment, inventory logistics, labor concerns and market research are all vital. But, sometimes, waste management is overlooked. With a properly designed waste management system in place, breweries can avoid costly production delays, potential fines from local, state or federal environmental agencies and…
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AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, is at it again and this time, they’re adding a little Vitamin D to the mix. The company has just launched a new, non-alcoholic version of Corona that is infused with Vitamin D. Corona Sunbrew 0.0% will contain “30% of the daily value of vitamin D per 330 mL…
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Victoria, British Columbia’s Phillips Brewing & Malting Co has launched iOTA. Founded in 2021, it is responsibly brewed by irresponsible brewers. Phillips believes that the magic of craft beer is not defined by its alcohol content but rather by the community it builds. As an award-winning independent craft brewery, they created iOTA non-alcoholic craft beer…
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Producers of barley malt in P.E.I.,have been getting calls from brewers scrambling for supply following a poor growing season in Western Canada and the U.S. Midwest, which included a hot and dry spring. “Some clients of ours who buy from Europe have logistic issues already,” said Redmer Renkema of Island Malt House. Both Renkema and…
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Hops seem to be bouncing back into the fold with an 11 percent jump last year, with hope for continued growth. The June Hop Acreage Strung for Harvest, 2021 report released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service noted hop acreage was at a record high of 60,000+ acres, 4 percent more than last year’s…
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