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.
2020 Industry Trends
April 16, 2020
Beer in 2019 realized positive gains on some fronts, while facing challenges in other areas.
BC allows private liquor stores to expand hours if they choose
April 16, 2020
Private liquor and cannabis stores may now open at 7 a.m. to accommodate elderly and immunocompromised shoppers, the B.C. government announced Wednesday.
Old Yale’s Weekend for the Kids
April 15, 2020
Old Yale Brewing is bringing a full weekend of online entertainment to their community, all in support of a great local initiative working to feed 340 families in the brewery’s own backyard, Chilliwack.
CRAFT Beer Market Launches Food & Beer Delivery
April 15, 2020
In conjunction with #TakeOutDay, CRAFT Beer Market is launching delivery and curbside pick up at select locations in the hopes of hiring back some of their team as well as providing meals to kids in need in the community.
BC Beverage Alcohol Industries Unite For First Time in BC History
April 15, 2020
In a first-ever initiative, BC’s beverage alcohol producers are uniting to ask British Columbians to buy local and support BC-based companies. Introducing: Time to Buy British Columbia!
Beer and gelato coming to Ladner Village
April 14, 2020
Realtor Michael Anderson told the Optimist this week a lease deal has been signed that will eventually see a new brew pub-type establishment set up shop at the former Ladner Village Hardware building.
Corona beer production halts due to coronavirus pandemic
April 8, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has temporarily killed all production of Corona beer — but not because of the fake rumours or jokes linking it to the disease.
Do alcohol and COVID-19 isolation mix? Some health experts don’t think so
April 8, 2020
Liquor store sales rise in March as Canadians hunker down at home to wait out the pandemic.
Home-brew boom: More people in B.C. making their own beer amid COVID-19
April 8, 2020
Mix one part “more time on your hands,” one part “physical distancing” and one part “watching the bank account,” and it’s the perfect recipe for a home-brew boom.
Portland Craft Now Offers Take-Out and Delivery Services
April 6, 2020
You can now enjoy Portland Craft from the safety and convenience of your own home or work with take-out and delivery services.
BC Ale Trail Introduces Virtual Hoppy Hour
April 2, 2020
As Canadians continue to adjust to staying home to flatten the curve, the BC Ale Trail hopes to bring people together, if only virtually.
Beer makers are running low on bottles as coronavirus shutdown stops recycling returns
April 1, 2020
With recycling programs suspended around the country due to coronavirus fears, one of Canada’s largest beer brewers says it is struggling to find enough bottles to keep up with production.