REVIVE Gin is a new alcohol creation from Ethical Spirits Japan –  a premium gin made from recycled Budweiser Beer. In comparison to the rest of the world shifting through ups and downs when it comes to beer and spirits during the global pandemic, Anheuser-Bush’s Japan division (the parent company of Budweiser Beer) has experienced…

The Toronto-based Mexican bakery, Pancho’s Bakery, is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine so it was no surprise when they got creative with their culinary offerings by partnering with beer brand, Tecate to offer customers a beer-infused Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). The bread stems…

Tobique River Trading Co. is based in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, and after launching their coffee roastery several months ago, they will now be adding brewery to their roster. Their beer is created by using Canadian grains and local hops supporting the local farmers that supply their ingredients. The first brew that was released by Tobique…

Back during the summer months, Nippon Denki (NEC) and Coedo Brewery completed their development of “Life Brewing craft” – a range of craft beers made to represent the characteristics of each generation using AI analysis.  By analyzing images and texts researched from fashion magazines that would have been published when each generation was in their…

AB InBev, the brewer behind brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona, has launched a blockchain trial in Europe. Developed by Belgian blockchain startup SettleMint, beer drinkers can scan a QR code on the beer’s packaging and will be taken on a journey of traceability in the supply chain of barley. AB InBev already works…

Vancouver-based multi-brand beverage start-up, focusing on innovative product and brand concepts for distribution across Canada, MOD Beverage Inc, has obtained assets from the now-defunct TBA Beverage (formerly known as Craft Collective Beerworks and Factory Brewing). Assets include the beer brands Spectrum Beer, Haus Lager, Phantom Beer and the Canadian operations of Seattle-based Odin Brewing, as…

Prince Edward Island has just acquired its newest brewery and pub in Cornwall, a town located west of Charlottetown. Founded by Bryan Carver, who boasts an extensive background in brew roles including time at local PEI breweries like Gahan House and as a brew consultant in India, Carver now adds Modern Brewer’s Village Green to…

Legendary Irish brewer, Guinness, has joined the many beer companies that have already brought non-alcoholic beverages to their menu. Guinness has introduced a new variation of its ever-popular dark Irish stout, called ‘Guinness 0.0.’ The alcohol-free take on the classic beer hits the market on October 26th, and will be available for purchase from British…

Quebec, along with many other brewers, have been hit hard by the pandemic. In addition to the now-closed restaurants and bars for distribution, small brewers have few options when it comes to selling their craft beer. The province feels it’s more important than ever for distribution regulations to change. Crown corporations — the SAQ and…

Danish multinational brewer, Carlsberg, has announced its expansion range of non-alcoholic drinks and flavoured alcoholic sparkling waters, adapting to consumers’ health-conscious decisions during the pandemic. Carlsberg – like most other brewers – were hit hard early on into the pandemic, but their rebound allowed them to become the first global brewer to reinstate its financial…