Beer Organizations

Alberta Government Announces Grant to Alberta Small Brewers Association

CBNOctober 26, 2017October 26, 2017

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that it has awarded a grant to the Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA) with an aim to "establish craft brewing as a...

Beer Organizations

Beer Canada Elects George Croft to Chair of the Board of Directors

CBNOctober 4, 2017October 4, 2017

OTTAWA, ON – Brewery trade organization Beer Canada has announced the election of George Croft as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Currently the President and CEO of Brick Brewing in Kitchener,...

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Five Breweries in Calgary Banding Together as The Barley Belt

CBNAugust 8, 2017August 8, 2017

CALGARY, AB - Five breweries located in south east Calgary have announced the formation of a new promotional initiative called the Barley Belt. Formed by Banded Peak Brewing, Annex Ale Project, Cold...

Beer Organizations

Ontario Craft Brewers Names Scott Simmons as New President

CBNAugust 8, 2017August 7, 2017

TORONTO, ON - Ontario Craft Brewers, the trade association representing more than 80 of Ontario's small and independent breweries, has announced that Scott Simmons will be assuming the position of president...

Beer Organizations

Saskatchewan Craft Alcohol Makers Launch Map & Information Website

CBNJune 30, 2017June 30, 2017

REGINA, SK - The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association and the Saskatchewan Artisan Wines and Spirits Association have announced the launch of a new collaborative website that provides key information about all...

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East Village Brewery & Distillery Passport Launches in Vancouver

CBNFebruary 24, 2017February 24, 2017

VANCOUVER, BC - A group of breweries and one distillery on Vancouver's east side have partnered with the Hastings North Business Improvement Association on a new initiative to promote the area's...

Beer Organizations

Bay of Quinte Craft Association Established in South-Eastern Ontario

CBNFebruary 21, 2017February 21, 2017

BELLEVILLE, ON - A group of breweries and cider makers in Ontario's Bay of Quinte Region have announced the formation of a new imitative to promote the beers, ciders and...

Beer Organizations

CAMRA BC Announces Revival of South Fraser Branch

CBNMay 16, 2016May 16, 2016

VICTORIA, BC – Craft beer consumer advocacy group CAMRA BC has announced that its South Fraser branch has been relaunched with a new executive team. The branch was suspended last November due to...

Beer Organizations

BrewGals: Windsor Women’s Craft Collective Launching This Month

CBNApril 6, 2016April 6, 2016

WINDSOR, ON - The Windsor Star reports that a new craft beer appreciation group for women will be holding its first event in Windsor later this month. BrewGals: Windsor Women's...

Beer Organizations

Saskatchewan Microbreweries & Brewpubs Form Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association

CBNMarch 15, 2016March 15, 2016

SASKATOON, SK - Prairie beer blog On Beer reports that several small breweries and brewpubs in Saskatchewan have come together to form a group dedicated to promoting and lobbying for the province's...