At What’s Brewing, we’re happy whenever craft beer gets coverage in the media. Here’s the latest in must-know news from around the world of beer and beverages. Please send press releases or links to our Newsroom Editor at ac.gniwerbstahw @moorswen.
Red Truck Beer Company Teams Up With AutismBC
April 1, 2021
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a month dedicated raising awareness and acceptance of autism. Red Truck Beer Company has teamed up with AutismBC along with other businesses throughout the province to support the autism community.
BC temporarily halting indoor dining at restaurants & tasting rooms
March 29, 2021
VANCOUVER — As COVID-19 cases surge in B.C., CTV News reports the government is planning to temporarily halt indoor dining at restaurants for several weeks.
Studio Brewing Opens in South Burnaby
March 18, 2021
Three years ago, Mark Quinlan, Andrew Somers and Matt Leslie were looking to make a mark on the craft beer scene, with the shared feeling that, as Quinlan explains, they “didn’t want to be another brewery amongst a group of other breweries.”
So when the location of a former autobody shop just a 10-minute walk from the Royal Oak skytrain station opened up, the trio of Vancouverites got familiar with the area.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a KPU Brewing and Pink Boots Collaboration
March 8, 2021
Female brewers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) are joining colleagues across the industry to celebrate the 2021 Pink Boots Brew Day by releasing a collaborative beer.
Seven-Brewery Langley Tap Takeover for International Women’s Day
February 26, 2021
Monday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and to celebrate, Farm Country Brewing is hosting their first-ever Langley Women of Craft Beer Tap Takeover!
The Penticton Art Gallery and Cannery Brewing Partner on SQUARE Mural Project
February 23, 2021
The Penticton Art Gallery and Cannery Brewing are pleased to partner in a new public art project called SQUARE. In January, a call went out to artists interested in participating and nearly 80 applications were received. A jury reviewed the applications and have now completed the artist selection. Eight local artists have been selected to create 4’ x 4’ mini murals.
North Vancouver brewery fundraising for baby with rare form of cancer
February 22, 2021
A North Vancouver brewery is joining the battle to help save a newborn’s life after he was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer days after birth.
Whistle Buoy Brewing Featured on TalkingShop.ca
February 18, 2021
Last week, online magazine TalkingShop.ca featured Victoria's Whistle Buoy Brewing in a spotlight interview. Here's an excerpt from their coverage.
4th Annual Hopwired’s Death by Donuts – Livestream Event
February 9, 2021
Vancouver’s annual Festival of Artisan Coffee and Collaboration Beers is planning a special pandemic fundraising event that is suited for anyone who is keen on laughing, live music, craft beer and coffee can enjoy from home.
Fluid Components International’s Series Flow Meter for Brewery Applications
February 2, 2021
The versatile, green-friendly ST75 Air/Gas Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) accurately and reliably measures natural gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), and mixed waste gases in small line sizes to optimize brewing fermentation processes, product quality and overall plant efficiency.
Craft Beer Marketing Awards Competition Goes Global for 2021
January 29, 2021
The Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) announced that its 2021 Awards Program is expanding and accepting entries from around the world in beer, hard seltzer, and cider. Entries will be accepted through January 29, 2021. Several Canada based judges have joined the over 350 judge panel to review entries from around the globe.
Brewing legend Nancy More KPU Brewing award presented for first time
January 28, 2021
KPU Brewing and Brewery Operations student Emily Comeau is the first student to receive an award named after local legend Nancy More, thanks to the BC Hospitality Foundation and the BC Craft Brewers Guild.