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Interesting Information About Non-alcoholic Beer May Be Found In a Study on Alcohol Consumption Patterns

August 28, 2023

One-fifth of individuals now regularly consume non-alcoholic beverages due to the increase in sober curiosity and the availability of these products. Customer experience (CX) platform DISQO released new insights about alcohol and non-alcohol consumption behaviors and sentiment in its new report, “Alcohol & Non-Alcohol Advertising.” DISQO outlines attitudes impacting the market and growth opportunities for…

Minister Vandal Announces Federal Funding for a Manitoba Brewing Company to Expand Its Product Line

August 14, 2023

Over $500,000 to grow production and expand its sales presence across Western Canada. Fort Garry Brewing is the largest and longest-operating microbrewery in Manitoba. It produces a wide range of beer products and in 2021 expanded and entered the ready-to-drink beverage market. On August 2, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member…

Over $500,000 is Being Invested by FedNor to Fund the Expansion of a North Bay Brewery

July 31, 2023

On July 24, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced a repayable FedNor contribution of $534,422 to support the expansion and modernization of Gateway City Brewery. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. These strategic investments will allow Gateway…

Ontario Craft Brewers Association Partners with Last Call Analytics, an OrderEase Company

July 24, 2023

OCB Members can now leverage the data insights to drive sales and awareness for alcohol sales in Ontario. OrderEase, the leading B2B order management solution, continues to drive engagement in the B2B landscape through the recent acquisition of Last Call Analytics. With this synergistic blend of analytics and wholesale order management software, Last Call Analytics…

AB InBev invests €31 million in tech for brewing no-alcohol beers

July 13, 2023

Did you know our Belgian breweries are among the top producers of our 0.0% ABV beer brands globally? No-alcohol beers offer consumers more choices for moderation and responsible consumption — what we call “Smart Drinking.” Worldwide, no-alcohol beer is one of the industry’s fastest-growing beer categories, and AB InBev is meeting consumer demand with a…

Bringing Tradition and Community Together

July 11, 2023

The Bell in Scona is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of Old Strathcona, Edmonton. Rooted in tradition and fueled by a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, this innovative brewery and event space presents a modern expression of Alberta’s rich brewing heritage. Brewed in pre-war cast iron and copper vessels, The Bell in…

Unfiltered Fermentour: A Historic VW Bus, Western Canadian Beers, and Conversations on Diversity with Shanleigh Thomson

June 26, 2023

Beer lovers can embark on an immersive craft beer journey like no other with shan.ferments, a.k.a Shanleigh Thomson. Announcing the launch of the Unfiltered Fermentour, a five-day exploration of Western Canada’s vibrant craft beer scene, commencing on June 19th from Winnipeg. What makes the Unfiltered Fermentour truly unique is the mode of transportation – a…

Econse Water Technologies and Bench Brewing Company Celebrate Prestigious Water Canada Award for Innovative Wastewater Project

June 22, 2023

TOWN OF LINCOLN, ONTARIO – As part of the 14th annual Water Canada Summit held in Ottawa on June 8, Econse Water Technologies (Hamilton, ON) and Bench Brewing Company (Lincoln, ON) were recognized as the winner of the 2023 Water Canada Award for Wastewater. This achievement highlights the remarkable impact of their Zero Wastewater Footprint…

The World Beer Cup® Presents the Best Beers of 2023

May 22, 2023

NASHVILLE — The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—recognized 307 winners during the 2023 World Beer Cup (WBC) awards ceremony on May 10, 2023. The best beers in 103 beer categories covering 176 different beer styles (including all subcategories) received gold, silver, and bronze…

Kegshoe and Binary Launch Smart Keg Technology in the US and Canada

May 19, 2023

Kegshoe, a leading keg tracking software provider, and Binary Beer, an Australian-based IoT innovator, is excited to announce the North American arrival of KegLink™ sensors. These groundbreaking, weld-free sensors transform regular kegs into smart, digitally-connected assets. The KegLink™ sensors deliver real-time location, temperature, and coupled (“on-tap”) data, providing breweries, distributors, and lessors with unparalleled visibility…

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