29 March 2023 Archives

Small Gods Brewing and Brewhall Release Sweet Thursday Gummy IPA

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

SIDNEY, BC – Small Gods Brewing has announced the release a new collaboration with Brewhall, inspired by a classic novel by John Steinbeck. Sweet Thursday Gummy IPA (7% abv): Both of our...

Beer Releases

Cannery Brewing Brings Back Penticton Vees Edition of Lakeboat Lager

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

PENTICTON, BC – Cannery Brewing has announced the return of a special edition of one of its beers paying tribute to the Penticton Vees junior hockey club. Lakeboat Lager (5% abv) is a German-style...

Beer Releases

Winterlong Brewing Releases Ice Bear Session IPA

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

WHITEHORSE, YK – Winterlong Brewing has announced the release of a new beer in collaboration with local wilderness photographer Peter Mather. Ice Bear Session IPA (3.8% abv) is inspired by Mather's new...

Beer Releases

Camp Beer Co. Releases Spring Camp Cucumber Kölsch

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

LANGLEY, BC – Camp Beer Co. has announced the release of a new seasonal beer for spring 2023. Spring Camp Cucumber Kölsch (5.1% abv): Whether you’re relaxing at the beach or in...

Beer Releases

Cabin Brewing Releases A Beer Named Sue Hazy Pale Ale

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

CALGARY, AB – Cabin Brewing has announced the release of a beer that was brewed on International Women’s Day by brewer Kaitlyn Shrubsall and Cabin's other female staff members. A Beer Named...

Beer Releases

Medicine Hat Brewing Company Releases Lagerfeuer Rauchbier

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 28, 2023

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat Brewing has announced the release of a new smoked lager. Lagerfeuer Rauchbier (6% abv): "Lagerfeuer" is the German word for "bonfire", and this rich, smooth and...

Beer Releases Brewery News

Branding Iron Brewing Launches First Beer in Central Alberta

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 28, 2023

WASKATENAU, AB - A brewery currently in the planning stages in Waskatenau, a village in Alberta's Smoky Lake County, has announced the release of its first beer. Branding Iron Brewing...

Beer Legislation

Federal Budget Caps Alcohol Excise Duty at 2% for 2023

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON – In a move that is being welcomed by many in the brewery and hospitality industries, the Government of Canada's Budget 2023 includes a temporary 2% cap on...

Beer Releases

Wellington Brewery Releases Umbra Black Lager

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 28, 2023

GUELPH, ON – Wellington Brewery has announced details of its latest small-batch seasonal release. Umbra Black Lager (4.1% abv): Umbra is a black lager that casts a shadow! Pitch black...

Brewery News

Brasserie Étienne Brûlé Closes Down in Embrun, Ontario

CBNMarch 29, 2023March 28, 2023

EMBRUN, ON – A week after it was reported that its building in the Eastern Ontario village of Embrun had been sold to another local business, Brasserie Étienne Brûlé has...