Posts by May 2010

Dix BBQ and Brewery Closes

By CBN • May 25, 2010

VANCOUVER, BC – Monday, May 24th was the final day of service at Dix BBQ & Brewery, a decade-old landmark in Vancouver’s beer scene.
Combining …

Biker Couple Launches Biker-Beer

By CBN • May 25, 2010

BURLINGTON, ON – Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs and motorcycle enthusiasts Trevor & Jan Telford launched Biker-Beer, a new biker-oriented lager, with a kick-off party yesterday at …

New Phillips Beer Pays Tribute To Robert Service

By CBN • May 25, 2010

VICTORIA, BC – Publican Matt MacNeil has commissioned Phillips Brewing to create a beer to be served at his three pubs in honour of …

Garrison Brings Back Hopyard Pale & Launches Blackberry Wheat

By CBN • May 25, 2010

HALIFAX, NS – Garrison Brewing has brought back a seasonal beer from last summer, Hopyard Pale Ale, as a permanent addition to their line-up. …

“Beers of British Columbia” by Leo Buijs

By CBN • May 22, 2010

KELOWNA, BC – Following five months of research visiting breweries and brewpubs throughout British Columbia, author Leo Buijs has just released Beers of British …

Yellowhead Brewing Opens With A Blessing

By CBN • May 22, 2010

EDMONTON, AB – Edmonton’s newest microbrewery, Yellowhead Brewing, was officially opened this past Wednesday May 19th, and in honour of an ancient brewing tradition, …

Tree Brewing Serendipity No. 1 Debuts & Quickly Approaches Sell Out

By CBN • May 21, 2010

KELOWNA, BC – Tree Brewing has released the first in a new series of limited edition beers called Serendipity.
Planned to be a series of …

Mondial de la Bière Opens ConferenceMBeer To The Public

By CBN • May 20, 2010

MONTREAL, QC – The organizers of Mondial de la bière, Montreal’s acclaimed annual beer festival, have announced that the ConferenceMBeer portion of festival which …

Steam Whistle Releases Retro Opener for 2010

By CBN • May 20, 2010

TORONTO, ON – Steam Whistle Brewing has revealed the design of the 2010 edition of its retro bottle opener, a popular promotional item that …

BC Beer Awards 2010

By CBN • May 18, 2010

VANCOUVER, BC – The first ever BC Beer Awards were handed out last Friday, May 14th during a tasting event at Vancouver’s Heritage Hall, …