CWB Franchise Finance, a division of CWB Financial Group, a leader in the Canadian restaurant and hospitality industries, has introduced a specialized lending program for the craft brewing industry announcing its newest client, Half Hitch Brewing Company. The new offering represents growth for both CWB Franchise Finance and a maturing brewing industry which will focus…

Starting off 2021 with a bang, TapRm – a new-age beer distribution platform based in New York City that helps supercharge the growth and consumer awareness for innovative brands – became the first online beer platform in the U.S. to pilot a program of autonomous delivery with the use of robots. TapRm tested deliveries using…

California chip company Taco Works and Tio Rodrigo Craft Beer Michelada have created the ultimate beer for football fans designed to elevate their at-home Game Day experiences with the world’s first tortilla chip beer. The beer – hoping to become the new homegating tradition – combines beer and tortilla chips into a limited-edition lager that’s…

As of January 1st 2021 Canada Kegs is the Exclusive Distributor for all of Canada (excepting Ontario for now) for E6PR state of the art Compostable & Biodegradable Can Carriers.  E6PR is todays answer to Environmental challenges faced by the Canning Breweries and Cideries in Canada. Machine Applicators are available in several speed ranges to…

San Diego-based ReBru Spirits -a microdistillery producing small-batch spirits exclusively derived from high-quality, out-of-code and overstock craft beer – is launching its debut portfolio which includes ReBru Spirits Gin, Vodka, and limited-edition Sweetcane Peppermint Whiskey in 375 ml and 750 ml bottles.  Founder Dennis O’Connor was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and he upped the…

Built in 1847, Rahr Corp. is the producer and distributor of malt and malt related supplies for breweries, distilleries, and allied industries around the world. Rahr recently announced it has purchased the outstanding 51 percent of Koda Energy from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), and Koda is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Rahr….

This week, Kelowna’s city council unanimously supported a liquor license for Unleashed Brewing Company. The new brewery owners plan to construct a 99 seat indoor facility along with a 30 person outdoor patio. Once the construction is completed, the brewery will allow patrons to bring in their family and furry friends by including dog-friendly and…

For breweries, compressed air is an important element used for several components to operate a variety of applications including canning, bottling and kegging as well as processes like wort aeration. Traditionally, brewers tend to use oil-lubricated compressors, however when compressed air is used in direct contact with mash, wort, beer, vessels or piping, trace amounts…

Keg Logistics is pleased to announce its acquisition of Canadian-based keg leasing company, North Keg. The deal brings together the two leading keg leasing providers in the USA and Canada, creating the premier leader in the keg management sector supporting over2,600 high growth breweries, cideries, and specialty beverage customers across the United States, Canada, and…

A New Brunswick brewer is getting creative with how to support other craft businesses as the pandemic continues to limit regular production and sales across the country. Fredericton’s Picaroons Brewing Company decided to tap in and not only brew their own beer, but they produced a wide variety of beer, cider and liquor from their…