FALL 2019
VOL. 1, NO. 3
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEER CANADA, SPIRITS CANADA
AND THE CANADIAN VINTNERS ASSOCIATION
Contents
Departments
2 Editor’s Message
3 Canadian Industry Events
52 On the Menu
Features
16 Concrete Solution
More and more wineries are turning to concrete for
fermenting and aging their wines
BY MARK HALSALL
20 Focus on Flavour
With the help of local farmers, Nova Scotia’s Barrelling
Tide Distillery is making waves with its popular brand
of flavoured liqueurs
BY MARK HALSALL
24 Salmon-Safe
Some B.C. wineries are doing their part to help Pacific
salmon through an eco-certification program which
promotes farming methods that can preserve and
protect salmon habitats and water quality
BY MARK HALSALL
Profiles
4 Kinsip, House of Fine Spirits
This farm-based, grain-to-glass distillery is located in
the heart of Ontario’s Prince Edward County
BY PAT REDIGER
8 Benjamin Bridge
The Nova Scotia winery debuts new products, expands
tasting room
BY SHELLEY BOETTCHER
12 Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
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Concrete
Solution
More and more
wineries are turning
to concrete for
fermenting and
aging their wines
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On the Cover
Although they have a long history
of use in winemaking throughout
the world, concrete tanks have
largely fallen out of favour in
North America. Now the large
and economical tanks are
making a comeback in the North
American market. Flip to page
16 to find out why wineries are
making the switch to concrete.
Brewing up success
BY CANDICE G. BALL
Articles
29 Outer Image
A beverage’s package is almost as important as
its contents
BY HEATHER HUDSON
33 These Boots Were Make for Brewing
The Pink Boots Society is a step in the right direction for
women in brewing
BY SARAH B. HOOD
35 Brewing Up Opportunity
A love of beer, a positive attitude and hard work
launched AM Jade
BY KELLY GRAY
39 Canadian Beer Day
Beer Canada launches national event
BY JIM CHLIBOYKO
41 Season of Change
A federal election and a rebranding effort will shake up
Canada’s wine industry
BY ASHA HINGORANI, CANADIAN VINTNERS ASSOCIATION
43 Quality Assurance
Reliable density meters help produce a
consistent product
SUBMITTED BY ANTON PAAR
45 Succession Planning
Have an established plan in place to save
headaches later
BY ADRIAN JOSEPH
49 In Memorium
Harry McWatters
BY LEEANN FROESE, TOWN HALL BRANDS
Cover photo: Sonoma Coast Stone
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