National

Canadian Beer News Sold to Molson Coors, To Be Rebranded as Molson Canadian Beer News

CBNApril 1, 2014April 1, 2014

TORONTO, ON - Canadian Beer News is pleased to announce that after months of negotiations, a deal has been reached that will see the site taken over by Molson Coors...

Beer Releases

Federation of Beer Announces Klingon Warnog Roggen Dunkel as Next Star Trek Beer

CBNMarch 25, 2014March 25, 2014

VULCAN, AB - Following on last year's release of Vulcan Ale, the Federation of Beer - a beer marketing company affiliated with Calgary-based importers Delancy Direct - has announced details...

Beer Events

2014 Collectors of Canadian Brewery Advertising Convention Announced for August

CBNMarch 11, 2014March 11, 2014

KINGSTON, ON - The Collectors of Canadian Brewery Advertising (CCBA) has announced that it will be holding its 35th annual convention from Wednesday, August 6th to Sunday, August 10th, 2o14...

Brewery News

Molson Coors Snags Exclusive Pouring Rights for 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games

CBNMarch 5, 2014March 5, 2014

TORONTO, ON - Molson Coors, the large North American brewing company co-headquartered in Montreal and Denver, has been announced as the exclusive beer and cider supplier for the Toronto 2015...

Beer Awards Homebrewing

Details Announced for ALES Homebrew Open 2014

CBNMarch 3, 2014March 3, 2014

REGINA, SK– From April 7 to 12, 2014, top homebrewers from across Canada will go head to head in Regina at the ALES Homebrew Open 2014, one of the key...

Beer Releases

Innis & Gunn Announces Canadian Release for Irish Whiskey Finish

CBNFebruary 24, 2014February 24, 2014

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian wing of Scotland's Innis & Gunn has announced that the 2014 edition of the spring seasonal Irish Whiskey Finish will be available soon in most of...

Beer Legislation

Federal Budget for 2014 Promises Updates to Beer Ingredient Standards, Changes to Inter-Provincial Alcohol Rules

CBNFebruary 12, 2014February 12, 2014

OTTAWA, ON - The 2014 Federal Budget tabled yesterday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (pictured above) contains dozens and dozens of measures that will have an impact on many aspects...

Beer Courses

Cicerone Certification Program Launches Canadian Version

CBNFebruary 11, 2014February 11, 2014

CHICAGO, IL - The Cicerone Certification Program, the world's leading certification program for beer professionals, has announced the launch of new exams and study material for the Canadian market. Modified...

Beer Awards

Canadian Breweries & Beers Take Awards in RateBeer Best for 2013

CBNFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

SANTA ROSA, CA – Beer review website RateBeer.com has started announcing the results of its RateBeer Best for 2013 survey, and many Canadian breweries and beers have placed well so...

Beer Releases

Alexander Keith’s Hop Series Continues With Galaxy Hop Ale

CBNDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2013

HALIFAX, NS – The Alexander Keith’s Hop Series, a series of single-hop ales launched earlier this year with versions made using Cascade and Hallertauer hops, has grown to include a...