“On the top it says here, 100% recyclable,” said Rob Vandenabeele from Lamplighter Brewery. “It’s true in theory but it’s not true in the real world, unfortunately.” Microbrewing is a big business in Massachusetts. Ten years ago, there were only about 50 craft brewers in the state. Today, according to the craft-brewery-enthusiast website Mass Brew…

“Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol (NoLo) beers and fruit ciders have the opportunity to grow significantly following the chancellor’s simplification of the UK’s alcohol duties. As the system changes to one where alcoholic strength correlates with how much an item is taxed, we can expect to see cheaper NoLo drinks and greater uptake in an already growing…

Brave Noise is a beer brewed at more than 100 craft breweries, including Anderson Craft Ales, to raise awareness of the need for the industry to be safe and discrimination-free for all. “It’s no secret that the craft brewing scene is predominantly populated by straight, white men,” owner and brewer Gavin Anderson said. “I think…

Fourteen barrels of neutral French oak represents the next course for this 5-year-old Toronto-based craft brewery, Halo Brewery. “The first beers in our barrel aged Wild Construct series represent over two years of hard work”, said Founder and Head Brewer Callum Hay who started acquiring and filling barrels in September 2019. “We’re currently aging each…

Hops crops in Alberta are quickly picking up speed, and brewers in the area couldn’t be happier. “The markets are definitely getting more prominent for Alberta hops,” said Jenelle Bjarnason, who, along with her husband Shane, owns Hop To It. “It’s still a new industry, so there’s still some hesitation for growers and brewers. But…

The brew industry has really taken on the challenge to brewing processes that include a more environmentally friendly approach. The entire process of brewing (from beginning to end) really takes a toll on the planet. It takes about 20 gallons of water to produce a single eight-ounce serving of beer — then there’s the glass…

Seoul, South Korea, is seeing a boom in the craft beer industry. Beer has long been a key ingredient of mixed drinks in South Korea, but since the pandemic hit, consumers are turning to more diverse and unique flavors of craft beer. Craft beer sales have been increasing as a growing number of people work…

Thunder Bay just saw its fifth addition of craft breweries hit the city. Two weeks ago, The Lakehead Beer Company opened its doors to customers. “If people want to look and say, ‘Oooh, you got more competition,’ I don’t think that’s true.” said Kevin Brewer, GM of Sleeping Giant Brewing Co, the largest brewing company…

Cincinnati-based Paxton Products just released an overview explaining its wide variety of airflow equipment. Paxton’s ionized air rinsing and drying equipment has become a vital mechanism for packaging during the pandemic. These ionized air rinsers and drying equipment create negative ions that attach to positively charged particles on cans and bottles (like dust or pollen)…

Prince Edward Island will be seeing fewer beers in their future thanks to a pandemic-related supply issue. Due to a shortage of glass beer bottles, P.E.I. Brewing Company’s Gahan Beer won’t be available in the 500 ml bottles once the current inventory runs out. “The good news is, the product is still available because we…