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Beer Events

Beer Canada Announces 1st Annual Canadian Beer Day

CBNAugust 6, 2019August 6, 2019

OTTAWA, ON - Brewery trade organization Beer Canada has announced a new initiative to establish a "national day to annually celebrate one of Canada’s favourite products: beer." Canadian Beer Day will...

Beer Books & Magazines

Poured Canada Summer 2019 Issue Out Now

CBNJuly 17, 2019July 17, 2019

WINNIPEG, MB - The Summer 2019 issue of Poured Canada – an industry publication for Canadian beer, spirits and wine producers – is out now in both digital and paper formats....

Beer Books & Magazines

Brewers Journal Canada Summer 2019 Issue Now Available

CBNJuly 16, 2019July 16, 2019

TORONTO, ON – The Summer 2019 issue of Brewers Journal Canada – a quarterly publication for Canada’s professional brewing industry – is out now in both digital and paper formats. The new edition includes a cover...

Industry News

Muskoka Brewery Issues Legal Claim Against Molson Coors Canada Over Muskoka Chair T-Shirt

CBNJune 27, 2019June 27, 2019

BRACEBRIDGE, ON – Muskoka Brewery has announced that it has issued a Federal Court of Canada claim against Molson Coors Canada in which it is "seeking relief for trademark infringement, depreciation of goodwill and...

Industry News

John Sleeman Named to Order of Canada

CBNJune 27, 2019June 27, 2019

OTTAWA, ON - John Sleeman, founder of Sleeman Breweries, has been named by Governor General Julie Payette as one of 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Sleeman launched his namesake...

Beer Releases

Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Now Available in Cans

CBNJune 19, 2019June 21, 2019

CHAMBLY, QC – Unibroue has announced that its longest-running flagship brand is now available in cans for the first time. Blanche de Chambly (5% abv, 10 IBU) was introduced in 1992 as "the first refermented...

Beer Releases

Steam Whistle Brewing Launching Steam Whistle Pale Ale

CBNJune 13, 2019June 14, 2019

TORONTO, ON - After almost two decades of focusing on a single core brand, Steam Whistle Brewing has announced that a new beer is about to join its flagship Pilsner under the...

Industry News

Corona Canada Commits to Plastic-Free Packaging by End of 2019

CBNJune 7, 2019June 6, 2019

TORONTO, ON - Corona Canada has announced in recognition of World Oceans Day on Saturday June 8th that it will be moving to plastic-free packaging, with a commitment to complete...

Beer In The Media & On The Web

Hot Plate Podcast Recording “Blind Beer Date” Episode on Facebook Live

CBNMay 29, 2019May 29, 2019

TORONTO, ON - Hot Plate, a food and drink podcast created and hosted by beer expert Mirella Amato and featuring chef Joshna Maharaj, has announced the recording of an upcoming beer-themed...

Beer Releases

Samuel Adams Sam ’76 Now Available in Canada

CBNMay 24, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Samuel Adams has announced a "revolutionary hybrid beer [that] brings together the light, citrus aroma of an American Ale with the clean finish and balanced drinkability of a Lager" is...