Canadian Beer Goes International

Canadian Beer Goes International

Canadian breweries cleaned up at the U.S. Open Beer Championship, winning 24 medals in total. Over 6,000 beers were submitted, representing 100 different styles from breweries around the world. Ontario breweries accounted for 21 of the medals. The heaviest hitter was...
The True Craftsmanship of Canadian Craft Beer

The True Craftsmanship of Canadian Craft Beer

Canada’s stoic brewing history can be traced back to one year: 1982. It took the dream of three Canadian bar hoppers who grew sick of the lack of variety when it came to their beer choices. Three years later, after the rise and fall of their pub, the Horseshoe Bay...
The Evolution of the IPA in Today’s Craft Beer Market 

The Evolution of the IPA in Today’s Craft Beer Market 

In the last decade the craft beer industry has boomed. Today, this industry makes up about 22 percent of all beer sales. The most popular of the craft beers, the Indian Pale Ale, have evolved from their traditional aggressive bitter flavours. In an interview with...
The Evolution of the IPA in Today’s Craft Beer Market 

The Story Behind Canada’s Micro Brewing Obsession

Beer has become an integral part of Canada’s national identity. For decades, large brand names such as Labatt Blue and Molson Canadian have been at the forefront of this national image. However, there has been a shift within the brew culture of Canada. In recent...
New Launch from Old Yale: Old Paddle Pilsner

New Launch from Old Yale: Old Paddle Pilsner

A local brewery of Chilliwack River Valley, British Columbia has launched a new brew. The company, Old Yale Brewing is known for their quality beer that captures the outdoor vibes of BC. It was founded in 1999, and has been working since to come up with innovative new...