Carlsberg is partnering to rethink packaging. After starting the Fibre Bottle project in 2015 with several partners, in 2019 it matured into a formal partnership with Paboco. In 2022 they have made bio-based and fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in our largest ever trial. A significant milestone for the new generation Fibre Bottle is…
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Dalum has developed CO2 Recovery Units that promote a circular utilization of a brewery’s own CO2, by recovering the CO2 from the fermentation process. It is collected, cleaned, liquified, stored and is then ready to be used in all steps of future beer production, “It’s just like printing money,” jokes Mike Murphy of Lervig Brewery….
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The kitchen equipment brand Zephyr recently expanded its collection of wine and beverage coolers with the introduction of the Presrv Kegerator & Beverage Cooler, which it’s calling an “industry-first hybrid.”. This kegerator and beverage cooler features five distinct configurations with single, double and triple tap options, and it easily converts to a beverage cooler when…
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New data from technology company Square found that Nova Scotia has the most affordable beer in the nation, with an average cost of $5.77. Conversely, citizens of Quebec face the highest beer costs at a whopping $9.14 per drink. Nationally, the average cost of a beer is $7.76, up from $7.66 a year ago, +1.39%,…
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BSG, a leading supplier of raw materials to the brewing industry, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with global hop breeder and merchant Hopsteiner. Starting in March 2023, Hopsteiner hop varieties Bravo™, Calypso™, Lemondrop™, Lotus™, and Sultana™ will be available as part of BSG’s portfolio of malt, hops, yeast, and brewing aids. As…
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The 3rd Annual Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping Report Highlights Continued Demand for Craft Beer Purchases via DtC. Research found that 79% of regular craft beer drinkers say they would purchase more if dtc shipping was available to them. The demand for direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping has increased 5.3% since 2022, despite industry challenges and political opposition….
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CRAFT Beer Market is pleased to announce the official Grand Opening for the False Creek location on Monday, March 27th. Located in the heritage Salt Building, the restaurant has undergone an extensive restoration and renovation, including a refreshing indoor/outdoor patio vibe with 124 new outdoor seats, a cozy new surf lounge with an indoor fireplace,…
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New research led by Northumbria University investigates the impact the pandemic had on UK breweries and reveals location and innovation as key factors shaping strategies for resilience and future growth in the craft beer sector. Since 2020 over 200 breweries across the UK have closed their doors, but two new studies led by Northumbria University,…
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Yesterday, Martin Street Liquor Merchants, Tin Whistle Brewing Co., and Wallflower Studio, unveiled a new mural adding a fresh dose of public art to the 300 block of Martin Street. The new mural features Tin Whistle Brewing’s award-winning branding, including animals from its bright, fun-loving beer can labels. “On the mural you’ll see a binocular-wielding,…
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Nine Locks Brewing Company has responded to pleas for support from the people of Turkey and Syria and aims to help all they can with the upcoming release of a never-before-brewed, limited-edition, Rise from the Rubble Disaster Relief IPA with 100% of the beer’s proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross Turkey and Syria Appeal….
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