Posts by October 2009

"Cheers! A History Of Beer In Canada" by Nick Pashley

By CBN • October 30, 2009

TORONTO, ON – This week saw the release of Cheers! A History Of Beer In Canada, the latest book by author and beer-drinker Nick …

Brick Red Baron Light

By CBN • October 30, 2009

WATERLOO, ON – Brick Brewery released Red Baron Light this week, a new extension of their Red Baron brand that joins the brewery’s flagship …

Vancouver Island Spyhopper Takes Medal at World Beer Championships

By CBN • October 30, 2009

VICTORIA, BC – Vancouver Island Brewery have announced that their Spyhopper Honey Brown has won a bronze medal in the 2009 World Beer Championships.
Run …

Half Pints Punk N' Fest

By CBN • October 29, 2009

WINNIPEG, MB – To celebrate Hallowe’en, Half Pints Brewing have created a special version of their Oktoberfest Lager called Punk N’ Fest, brewed with …

Wild Rose Cherry Porter

By CBN • October 29, 2009

CALGARY, AB – Wild Rose Brewery will be releasing their latest seasonal beer, Wild Rose Cherry Porter, this Friday October 30th. A special cask …

Alberta Brewers To Collaborate on Charity Brew

By CBN • October 20, 2009

CANMORE, AB – On Saturday, October 24th, brewers representing every microbrewery and brewpub in Alberta will be coming together at The Grizzly Paw Brewing …

Creemore Springs Brewery to Acquire Granville Island Brewing

By CBN • October 19, 2009

CREEMORE, ON & VANCOUVER, BC – It was announced this afternoon that two of Canada’s oldest craft breweries will be joining forces, as Creemore …

Rickards Dark and Molson M Coming Soon

By CBN • October 15, 2009

MONTREAL, QC – Molson Coors Canada has two new products set to be launched soon.
The first is Rickard’s Dark, a new addition to the …

Phillips Grow Hop Fresh Hop Bitter

By CBN • October 14, 2009

VICTORIA, BC – Phillips Brewing have just released their newest seasonal beer, Grow Hop Fresh Hop Bitter.
A hoppy harvest ale brewed using freshly picked …

Big Rock McNally’s Winter Spice Strong Ale

By CBN • October 14, 2009

CALGARY, AB – Big Rock Brewery announced that their winter seasonal from 2008, McNally’s Winter Spice Strong Ale, will be returning for another year.
Here’s …