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Manitoba Brewery Takes on Virtual Tourism Initiative

Farmery Estate Brewery has launched Whiteshell Pack, a beer pack that contains different beer labels covering specific tourism areas of the Whiteshell ranging from Falcon Lake, to the Pine Falls Suspension Bridge.   Using QR technology, patrons can scan a specific QR code printed on the beer label on their smartphone phone using their camera app…

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Freezable Beer Pops

With excitement brewing for the summer months ahead, Natty Light has created a product to enjoy on those upcoming warm and sunny days. Natty Light is introducing Naturdays Frozen Icicles which have an 8% ABV Per Two-Ounce Icicle. These freezable beer pops come in both Strawberry Lemonade and Pineapple Lemonade flavors. Prior to this, the…

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Beer-Soluble Pellets

Yakima Chief Hops is a global hop supplier and have launched their latest product — Cryo Pop Original Blend. The new product has been introduced to help bridge the gap of how to transfer raw hop aromas to the finished beer product by infusing finished beers with hop aromas. The beer-soluble pellets are supercharged with…

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Iron Maiden and BrewDog Brand New Lager

The legendary rock band, Iron Maiden, has teamed up with BrewDog to create a brand new brew which has been branded as Hellcat, India Pale Lager. This wouldn’t be the first time the band has partnered with a UK brewer to create a unique brew. Coming off the recent successful relationship with Robinsons Brewery creating…

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New Adventures for Nickel Brook Brewing Co.

Nickel Brook Brewing Co in Burlington, ON, announced last week that it had closed the deal on a new production facility and tap room in Toronto, Ontario. The brewery will continue to operate out of its current Burlington location for the next year but has plans to move to a different location next summer. “We’ve…

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Creativity with Hop Water, Seltzers and Pop Flavours

Coming off the heels of seltzer growth in the market is a new creation — hop water. Hop water is a non-alcoholic drink made from sparkling water flavoured with hops. “There are telltale signs craft is eroding [the major brewers’] macro share, notably all the crafty brands invented by the big guys to masquerade as…

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All Hail the Indian Pale Ale

Queen Elizabeth the II’s Sandringham Estate has developed an exclusive range of beer which includes an Indian pale ale and a Norfolk Brewed Best bitter. The barley used in the brew is organic and home-grown on the grounds of the Queen’s retreat in eastern England and is also available to buy from the Sandringham Shop….

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Wellington Brewery Hosts Fundraiser for Guelph General Hospital

Wellington Brewery is kicking off the month of May with a fundraiser to support the efforts of front-line healthcare workers and support staff at Guelph General Hospital.  The brewery will be donating 25 cents from the purchase of every can of SPA sold online from their brewery retail store as well as accepting donations at…

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Climate Change Beer

With Earth Day less than a month ago, climate change and efforts to preserve the planet continue on a daily basis. In an effort to contribute and bring awareness to climate change, Fat Tire has launched a lousy beer called ‘Torched Earth‘ made from ingredients that will be harvestable in the future. Featuring a smokey…

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Victoria Launches Ale Trail Passport

As breweries continue to come up with creative ways to navigate through the pandemic and current lockdowns, Victoria, BC, has launched the “Victoria Ale Trail Passport,” which showcases local breweries and offers beer fans a chance to win prizes for supporting local businesses. This month-long event takes place across 14 participating breweries which includes Canoe…

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