Adding a Tasting Room to Your Brewery
Adding a tasting area to a craft brewery is a popular way to create an additional revenue stream and expose a new group of customers to your product. However, it can present challenges when it comes to planning the space and getting approval from your local building department. Here Adam Gillies, Technical Consultant at LRI […]
From Lifestyle to Market Leader: What Modelo’s Rise Says About Beer, Branding, and Borders
Mexican beer, long associated with sunny beaches and laid-back branding, is now dominating the American market—Modelo Especial has not only dethroned Bud Light as the top-selling beer in the United States but also solidified its cultural cachet. Multiple sources, including The Drinks Business, AZ Central, Mail Online, and Men’s Journal, have reported on the brand’s surge. But beyond sales […]
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. – Small Town, Big Heart
Follow the world famous Sunrise Trail and you’ll run right through Tatamagouche (or Tatta as locals call it). The meeting of the waters is one way to describe the village on the edge of the ocean. Just a short drive from vineyards, year-round ski and biking trails, provincial parks and some of the best seafood […]
SCA Acquires Q Grader Program: Redefining Global Coffee Quality Standards
In a landmark move for the specialty coffee industry, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has formally acquired the Q Grader Program from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), marking a significant shift in the global evaluation and education standards for coffee professionals. As reported across multiple sources, this transition—effective from 1 October 2025—will position SCA as […]
Solving Keg Distribution Challenges Together
Keg distribution is not without its challenges, but here Courtney Fromm, National Manager at Kegshare, argues that a collaborative, community-driven approach could provide the solutions we desperately need. In today’s craft beer landscape, many breweries are grappling with a series of craft keg distribution headaches that can feel insurmountable. Slow keg returns and infrequent pickups […]
Four Winds Brewing Co.
Brent Mills and the team at Four Winds joined the burgeoning BC craft beer scene and opened their doors to a public thirsty for new local offerings in June 2013. The vision was born out of passion for craft beer, community and entrepreneurial independence. Owned, operated and built from the ground up by the Mills […]
BarTrack’s Smart Glycol™ Monitoring: The Next Step in Data-Driven Draft System Management
BarTrack, a recognised leader in beverage monitoring technology, has launched its latest innovation – Smart Glycol™ Monitoring – a development poised to change the way draft beer systems are managed across hospitality venues. Reported by Brewers Journal, Fox 16, and Globe Newswire, this latest addition to BarTrack’s Smart Draft™ portfolio was unveiled at the North […]
Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause: What It Means for Canadian Beverage Businesses
President Donald Trump’s abrupt 90-day pause on many of his newly announced tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Initially, the White House planned to impose wide-ranging levies on nearly all imported goods, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit and bolster domestic manufacturing. While this sudden reprieve offers relief to several trading partners, […]
Diageo’s Strategic Swap: Cîroc for Tequila Signals a Shift in Spirits Strategy
In a bold reshaping of its portfolio, Diageo has traded its North American ownership of Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka for a global majority stake in Lobos 1707 Tequila. The deal, executed through a new joint venture with investment firm Main Street Advisors, underscores the beverage giant’s pivot toward premium agave spirits amid shifting consumer preferences and […]
Cross-Border Tariffs Spark Beverage Industry Disruption Across Canada
A growing tariff war between the United States and its trade partners—Canada and the European Union—is casting uncertainty over Canada’s beverage sector. Recent escalations, including retaliatory duties and removal of U.S. alcohol from Canadian store shelves, have disrupted decades-old supply chains and brand relationships. As reported across CBC, CapRadio, and ABC News, the implications are […]
