Rows of grape vines in vineyard
When the Climate Fights BackFeatureOther

When the Climate Fights Back

Kristine HuiKristine HuiAugust 25, 2026
Don inspecting snifter of liquor in cellar
The Curious BlenderFeatureSpirits

The Curious Blender

Chelsea ClarkeChelsea ClarkeAugust 20, 2026
Bartender pours cocktail from steel shaker into drinking glass against dark blurred background
Behind the Bar, In Front of the CameraFeatureSpirits

Behind the Bar, In Front of the Camera

Marie-Ève VenneMarie-Ève VenneAugust 18, 2026
Editor's Message

Masters of Mixology

When I first sat down to edit this issue of Poured Canada, I thought the theme, “Masters of Mixology,” would focus more on the finished cocktail: the garnish, the glassware, the presentation. But as I combed through each story, I discovered that mixology is actually about something much bigger.

Margaret Spratt

Margaret Spratt

Poured Canada editor

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beautiful view of a historic port on the Atlantic Ocean Coast
Ironworks DistilleryProfileSpirits

Ironworks Distillery

Josée GulayetsJosée GulayetsSeptember 3, 2026
Bottles of wine against dark background and low, moody lighting
Black Hills Estate WineryProfileWine

Black Hills Estate Winery

Shelley BoettcherShelley BoettcherSeptember 1, 2026
Street view of Le Trou Du Diable
Le Trou Du DiableProfileBeer

Le Trou Du Diable

Don TseDon TseAugust 27, 2026
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Speaker at podium in front of seated audience
Facing Our Future TogetherArticleBeer

Facing Our Future Together

Ontario Craft BrewersOntario Craft BrewersSeptember 17, 2026
Group seemingly discussing data and reports that are on table
Why Craft Producers Need Stronger Controls to Stay CompetitiveArticleOther

Why Craft Producers Need Stronger Controls to Stay Competitive

MNPMNPSeptember 15, 2026
Jason mixes cocktail in shaker
Saskatoon Mixologist Takes Centre Stage at International CompetitionArticleSpirits

Saskatoon Mixologist Takes Centre Stage at International Competition

Jim TimlickJim TimlickSeptember 10, 2026
Cropped photo from back of man on beach carrying ice chest full of beer bottles
Beyond the PintArticleBeer

Beyond the Pint

Beer CanadaBeer CanadaSeptember 8, 2026
Closeup of glass of beer against light blue background
Twin City Brewing Wins Best in Show at the 2026 Canada Beer CupNewsBeer

Twin City Brewing Wins Best in Show at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

The Port Alberni, B.C., brewery takes top honours, while breweries and cideries across Canada earn recognition in the national competition
October 16, 2026
Thomas and Karine enjoying glass of beer
Fermentis and Vivelys Partner to Streamline No-Alcohol Beer ProductionNewsBeer

Fermentis and Vivelys Partner to Streamline No-Alcohol Beer Production

Fermentis and Vivelys have partnered to help brewers produce no-alcohol beer without the need for traditional dealcoholization processes. The partnership combines Fermentis’ SafBrew LA-02 yeast with Vivelys’ Visio 0.0% oxygen…
October 14, 2026
Pouring glass of wine in vineyard
Okanagan Crush Pad Enters Non-Alcoholic Wine Market with Limited ReleaseNewsWine

Okanagan Crush Pad Enters Non-Alcoholic Wine Market with Limited Release

Okanagan Crush Pad is entering the non-alcoholic wine category with Narrative XC Sparkling 0.5, a dealcoholized sparkling wine available in a limited run of 200 cases. The Summerland, B.C.-based winery…
October 14, 2026
Variety of Beers of Different Styles in Pilsner Glasses
Canadian Brewers Celebrate Canadian Beer DayNewsBeer

Canadian Brewers Celebrate Canadian Beer Day

On Monday, Oct. 5, Members of Parliament and senators joined brewers from across the country at Beer Canada’s annual parliamentary reception in Ottawa, Ont. Wednesday, Oct. 7 marked the eighth…
October 14, 2026
Close-up of whisky bottles on store shelves, including Wisers, Gibson's, and Crown Royal
Canadian Spirits Industry Faces Further Uncertainty Amid U.S. Import BanNewsSpirits

Canadian Spirits Industry Faces Further Uncertainty Amid U.S. Import Ban

The Canadian and American spirits industries have spent decades building strong commercial relationships and integrated supply chains that support businesses, workers and consumers on both sides of the border. The…
October 14, 2026
Close-up man's hand holding glass of white wine
Wine Victoria Expands Canadian Trade ProgramNewsWine

Wine Victoria Expands Canadian Trade Program

Wine Victoria is expanding its Canadian market development efforts this October, returning to Toronto and Vancouver with a larger trade delegation, expanded tasting programs and a renewed commitment to building…
October 6, 2026