Collective Arts Brewing

Collective Arts Brewing

Craft beer meets creative arts Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Collective Arts is a grassroots craft brewery that seeks to infuse as much creativity and craft into their packaging as they do their brew. For these brewers, that task may be more complicated than it seems....
Left Field Brewery

Left Field Brewery

Sliding into home base with labels as consistently superb as the beer inside The first commercial brewery in Canada opened in 1668 in Quebec City, a fact that proves beyond the shadow of a stout that we Canadians have been guzzling beer for longer than we’ve been a...
A wine-derful new opportunity to #owntheshelf

A wine-derful new opportunity to #owntheshelf

Quick: Do you know what the average wine-drinker wants? Hint: It has little to do with “mouth-feel”. Savvy sippers want convenience and variety, which is why there is an increasing demand for wine in a can. Before you turn your nose up at the concept, take a moment to...
Trend alert: Big brands selling under a craft look

Trend alert: Big brands selling under a craft look

In 1985, there were 10 breweries in Canada. Now, there are more than 700, the majority of which are craft brands—the happy result of Canadians’ love for a small-batch brew. These days, it seems like the big brands are finally catching up to individual tastes and...