Beertown, a business that is still a new concept to the Guelph area, was established in 2012 and comes from a rich history in hospitality dating back to 1956, with its first location opening in Cambridge Ontario. For them, the changes from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s regulations came as some much-needed good…

The lawsuit between the world’s largest brewer, AB InBev, and clothing company Patagonia has been settled. The dispute came over the launch of a Patagonia-branded beer. “The parties stipulate and agree to the dismissal with prejudice of this entire action, including all claims and counterclaims, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure. The parties will…

BEERSCANS is an augmented reality platform for the craft beer industry, enabling brewers to offer a unique virtual experience from every beer through product packaging. Created specifically for the craft beer industry, BEERSCANS gives brands the ability to virtually link content to their packaging so that beer lovers can use a mobile device to launch…

Dutch brewing company, Heineken, has joined the hard seltzer brewing trend that has taken off across the globe. Pure Piraña will launch in Europe capitalizing on the health-conscious drinkers with the 330ml can containing only 92 calories and 4.5% alcohol. Pure Piraña will be available in three natural flavours – lemon lime, red berries and…

The long-time standing beer, Molson Pilsner, is an old style Pilsner created in the pilsner style and has been brewed in Canada since 1926. What beer lovers might not know is the actual history behind its origin. While it has been known to be associated with the province of Saskatchewan, the beer actually started in…

East Coasters have banned together to support each other as the pandemic continues to challenge brewers across the country. Nova Scotian breweries are using their brews to support their communities. Last month, Boxing Rock Brewing Company in Shelburne, N.S., launched their Back to Birchtown ale in collaboration with Change is Brewing Collective. Formed in June…

Sarah Polkinghorne is the head brewer at Black Kettle Brewing in North Vancouver, BC, and she is collaborating on a special brew to support women in the beer industry.. “At 16, I hated beer,” said Polkinghorne. “If you had told me I would end up being a brewer I wouldn’t have believed you.” The brewery…

Molson Coors Beverage Co.’s Canadian sector is adding a new segment to this giant beer brand – two sparkling alcoholic drinks will be expanding beyond beer for about $100 million. Vizzy and Coors Seltzer will be the first entry into the hard seltzer category for the brand in Canada which will launch early next month….

US-based brewer, Indeed Brewing Co., has created a non-alcoholic, CBD-infused seltzer called Lull. This non-alcoholic creation is free from carbs, calories, protein and added sugar. Packaged in 12-ounce cans, the product is made with 10 milligrams of CBD and a lemonade key lime flavor. The product features cannabinoids and terpenes in its mix, offering an…