Craft Beer

• Craft beer popularity in Canada could be drying up

  The 2010s saw a thirst for small batch brews that couldn't be quenched, but now, a changing social scene and challenging markets have dampened the industry.

  Consumer

  Jan 20
  
• Calgary brewery to focus on making historic beers

  Good Cheer Brewing’s owner Nathan Vadeboncoeur says he hopes showcasing beer recipes from centuries past will help beer lovers better appreciate the long history.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 22, 2025
  
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• ‘Catastrophic’: Trump aluminum tariff a brewed awakening for B.C. beer industry

  Canada produces plenty of aluminum, but a critical step in turning into cans happens in the U.S. Trump's new tariffs mean Canadian brewers will face a massive cost hike.

  Economy

  Feb 13, 2025
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• ‘There’s more to come’: Chilliwack brewery’s closure a sign of industry troubles

  Breweries have seen their operating costs, from ingredients to labour to rent, climb by 32 per cent in the last three years according to the B.C. Craft Brewers' Guild.

  Economy

  Jan 22, 2025
• Company launches non-alcoholic beer for dogs, canines ‘crack a cold one’

  A craft brew non-alcoholic beer for dogs is being brewed up at a canning facility in Fredericton, N.B. and shipped to bars, restaurants and retail stores across Canada.

  Features

  Apr 18, 2024
• Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates 27th year

  In the spirit of celebrating the province’s growing craft beer and cider scene, awards were also handed out by a selected panel of judges.

  Features

  Apr 14, 2024
• Kingston, Ont. craft brewers join calls for halt on excise tax hike

  With the federal government poised to hike the alcohol excise tax by 4.7% on April 1, craft beer brewers and others are calling for a smaller increase

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2024
• Not hoppy: Increased tax on beer doesn’t sit well with Maritime producers

  A tax increase on April 1 gets a thumbs down from producers, who say they may have to pass the 4.7 per cent increase to consumers.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024
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• Craft breweries in Ontario could close if taxes aren’t cut, association says

  Scott Simmons, president of Ontario Craft Brewers, said that the group welcomes the recent announcement that sales of beer will be expanded to convenience stores by 2026.

  Economy

  Jan 10, 2024
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• Kingston, Ont., craft beer brewers excited for policy changes

  With a major shakeup coming in Ontario alcohol sales in 2026, Kingston craft brewers shared some of their thoughts on how they see it affecting the alcohol sale landscape.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023