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The Province
3 days ago
- Business
- The Province
TransLink and Patina Brewing to release Platform Pilsner beer collaboration
The Tricities brewery and the transit authority are teaming up to release Platform Pilsner, a brew that uses all-Canadian ingredients and has a "crisp, clean taste that highlights the region's passion for craft beer and community connection." PORT COQUITLAM, B.C.: JUNE 19, 2025 - Head brewer José Rojas (right) and Sarah Harbord (left) pose inside Patina Brewing Inc. in Port Coquitlam, B.C. on June 19, 2025. TransLink and Patina have linked up to release Platform Pilsner in a limited-run partnership. Photo by Arlen Redekop / PNG TransLink's next stop? Port Coquitlam's Patina Brewing where they'll be collaborating to release a limited edition Pilsner four-pack. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. 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'It was really fun to put my creativity into something that can show what we do locally and when we do things intentionally,' he said at a news conference Thursday unveiling the collaboration. The can, which features a blue, dark purple and yellow label, is inspired by 'the iconic West Coast Express livery' and was created by TransLink's in-house design team. The West Coast Express stops just a 10-minute walk away from Patina Brewing. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The collaboration is very much rooted in community,' said TransLink spokesperson Anita Bathe. 'It reflects our shared values, supporting local, building connections and celebrating the region that we are all proud to be part of.' PORT COQUITLAM, B.C.: JUNE 19, 2025 – Patina Brewing and TransLink have collaborated to release Platform Pilsner. The beer uses B.C. water and hops, Alberta barley, and Quebec yeast and will be sold in a four-pack in a limited run partnership. Photo by STEPHANIE IP / PNG The launch is one way the transit authority is experimenting with new revenue streams and local partnerships, something Patina was eager to explore. 'We were super thrilled when TransLink reached out to us and started the conversation about a collab,' said Patina's operations director Sarah Harbord. 'We love doing collaborations, we love reaching out.' Harbord said the brewery, which opened in March 2020, has a history of partnering with local groups to produce limited-run beers and sharing the proceeds of sales, including fundraisers for the Port Coquitlam Pirates hockey team, the Coquitlam Adanacs lacrosse team, and the Kwikwetlem First Nation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But revenue from the collaboration is unlikely to help TransLink overcome all of its financial woes. Since 2023, the transit authority and its Mayors Council has warned of a $600 million per year operating deficit that could hit as early as 2026, after pandemic-era emergency funding dries up. Earlier this year, the federal government promised a $663 million injection over the next decade. The TransLink joint board of directors and Mayors Council also approved an investment plan that included a multi-year $312 million bailout, and increases to fares, parking fees, and property tax. But those measures only cut the organization's structural deficit in half, and is only likely to hold off financial challenges until the end of 2027, unless a new funding model is found. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That said, Bathe said the transit authority is hopeful the response will be positive and says TransLink is 'open to possibilities' for extending the collaboration or for similar partnerships with other local businesses. The four-pack will be sold in 16-ounce tall cans, with only 1,500 packs produced at this time. The beer will be available for sale directly from Patina and in select B.C. Liquor stores across the Lower Mainland at a price of about $18 plus tax. To reach Patina Brewing, you can take the West Coast Express into Port Coquitlam and walk or you can board the 173, 174, 159, or 160 bus routes from Coquitlam Central SkyTrain station. sip@ Read More
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
TransLink and Patina Brewing to release Platform Pilsner beer collaboration
TransLink's next stop? Port Coquitlam's Patina Brewing where they'll be collaborating to release a limited edition Pilsner four-pack. Platform Pilsner is 'not a regular Pilsner, it's a Canadian Pilsner,' said Patina's head brewer José Rojas. 'The beer is 100 per cent Canadian ingredients, which was super fun for me to actually bring together ingredients from across Canada,' said Rojas, noting the beer was made from water and hops from B.C., barley from Alberta, and yeast from Quebec. 'It was really fun to put my creativity into something that can show what we do locally and when we do things intentionally,' he said at a news conference Thursday unveiling the collaboration. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The can, which features a blue, dark purple and yellow label, is inspired by 'the iconic West Coast Express livery' and was created by TransLink's in-house design team. The West Coast Express stops just a 10-minute walk away from Patina Brewing. 'The collaboration is very much rooted in community,' said TransLink spokesperson Anita Bathe. 'It reflects our shared values, supporting local, building connections and celebrating the region that we are all proud to be part of.' The launch is one way the transit authority is experimenting with new revenue streams and local partnerships, something Patina was eager to explore. 'We were super thrilled when TransLink reached out to us and started the conversation about a collab,' said Patina's operations director Sarah Harbord. 'We love doing collaborations, we love reaching out.' Harbord said the brewery, which opened in March 2020, has a history of partnering with local groups to produce limited-run beers and sharing the proceeds of sales, including fundraisers for the Port Coquitlam Pirates hockey team, the Coquitlam Adanacs lacrosse team, and the Kwikwetlem First Nation. But revenue from the collaboration is unlikely to help TransLink overcome all of its financial woes. Since 2023, the transit authority and its Mayors Council has warned of a $600 million per year operating deficit that could hit as early as 2026, after pandemic-era emergency funding dries up. Earlier this year, the federal government promised a $663 million injection over the next decade. The TransLink joint board of directors and Mayors Council also approved an investment plan that included a multi-year $312 million bailout, and increases to fares, parking fees, and property tax. But those measures only cut the organization's structural deficit in half, and is only likely to hold off financial challenges until the end of 2027, unless a new funding model is found. That said, Bathe said the transit authority is hopeful the response will be positive and says TransLink is 'open to possibilities' for extending the collaboration or for similar partnerships with other local businesses. The four-pack will be sold in 16-ounce tall cans, with only 1,500 packs produced at this time. The beer will be available for sale directly from Patina and in select B.C. Liquor stores across the Lower Mainland at a price of about $18 plus tax. To reach Patina Brewing, you can take the West Coast Express into Port Coquitlam and walk or you can board the 173, 174, 159, or 160 bus routes from Coquitlam Central SkyTrain station. sip@
Local Germany
13-06-2025
- Business
- Local Germany
Major German beer brands announce price increases
Trips to the pub could soon be a little dearer. Brewers of two of Germany's most popular beers, Krombacher and Veltins, have announced that they will increase prices in October. Krombacher, the country's most popular brew, will raise prices on all its products on October 1st. Those include the eponymous beer brand as well as Schweppes drinks, also owned by the company. In a statement, Krombacher cited rising production and logistics costs as being behind the decision. Veltins, another popular brand, will follow suit two weeks later, having last raised prices in 2023. Neither brewery has specified exact figures, but industry analysts suggest that the cost of a crate of 20 half-litre bottles could rise by about €1 (from around €14-18), which would push consumer prices noticeably higher. Both bottled and draft beer are expected to be affected. READ ALSO: 365 German beers - What I learned from drinking a different variety each day But savvy shoppers can avoid the worst of the price rises by buying at promotional prices. Two-thirds of all bottled Pilsner in Germany is sold during promotions. Many outlets offer deals like a crate for €9.99, deals which will become even more attractive as sticker prices rise. Advertisement The price increases won't displease everyone. Public health officials have long called for higher taxes on alcohol to discourage what they say are dangerous levels of consumption in Germany. READ ALSO: 'Beer is cheap and everywhere' - How Germany's drinking culture surprises foreigners Germany has some of the cheapest alcohol prices in Europe. Useful vocabulary: beer crate - Bierkiste discount - Rabatt pub - Kneipe three beers please - drei Bier, bitte With reporting by DPA.
Forbes
12-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Father's Day Gift Guide 2025: The Tastiest Non-Alcoholic Beers
Dale's non-alcoholic beer is part of the booming trend of NA and alcohol-free brews worldwide. It happens every year: it's January, you blink, and somehow, Father's Day is this weekend. For anyone hunting for something to bring (or even if you already have some great gifts lined up already), check out this list of non-alcoholic and alcohol-free beers. You won't be alone: according to an IWSR report released in May, volume was up 9%, and they 'forecast that it will surpass ale to become the second largest overall beer category by volume worldwide this year.' In this list, you'll see a number of names from major conglomerates, as well as a few smaller manufacturers, but before we crack the list open, here's a point of clarification: the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) defines a 'non-alcoholic' brew as having less than 0.5% ABV, while an 'alcohol free' offering must be 0.0% ABV. Also, none of these beers are technically 'beer'— according to the TTB, they're actually just a 'malt beverage' (but for the purposes of this list, we'll stick to saying 'beer.') Now that that's settled, here are some of the tastiest non-alcoholic beers worth cracking open this Father's Day, whether you're sipping together or doing a cheers from afar. Guinness 0 manages to preserve the rich, creamy taste of the original with less than 0.5% ABV. From Diageo—the same drinks giant behind everything from Johnnie Walker to Tanqueray—comes perhaps the most technically impressive NA beer on the market. Guinness 0 manages to preserve the thick, cascading pour, the creamy mouthfeel, and the malty coffee notes that make the original so beloved. It's made with the same ingredients as the standard draft, just with the alcohol gently removed after brewing. For stout fans, this one's hard to beat. Developed by AB InBev and brought to you (in the US, at least) by Constellation Brands, Corona's NA version sticks to its roots with a light, citrus-kissed body and that unmistakable beach-adjacent flavor. Priced at the same level as Corona Extra, you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference in a blind tasting. The signature clear bottle is here, the lime suggestion is still valid, and the easy-drinking quality hasn't gone anywhere. It's best served outside, ideally next to a lawn chair. Years is the new kid on the block, based in the Midwest as a release from Pilot Project Brewing. They have a Pilsner and a Classic Pale Ale: the former is brewed with precision and gives a classic pils mouthfeel, while the latter offers a bright hops flavor with a smooth malt base. They're both delicious, but just a note: you might not be able to find them in bars outside their home region, but they ship all across the country. Designated Dale's NA Pils is a great NA offering from a legacy craft brewery. From Oskar Blues—the Longmont, Colorado-based brewery best known for putting craft beer in a can—comes this crisp, clean take on a pilsner that doesn't sacrifice flavor for functionality. Designated Dale's is a nod to their flagship Dale's Pale Ale, and while this one drops the ABV to less than 0.5%, it keeps the iconic flavor. There's a real beer texture here, a bready flavor, and a crisp snap on the finish. They're also the official sponsor of US Curling, which is a sport that really benefits from the ability to keep your balance on ice (or not). Co-founded by actor Tom Holland and CEO John Herman, Bero is a minimalist NA beer that comes with real European brewing cred. They have four total styles, with a new West Coast style IPA rolling out this year. They've also landed distribution deals with Target, Sprouts, and Total Wine, and their CEO says they're the top-selling NA beer on Amazon—so there's some real buzz behind this relatively new brand. Founded in 2017 and now one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., Athletic Brewing is all-in on NA beer. Their Connecticut-based operation has everything from IPAs to stouts to seasonal releases, and the beers routinely win awards in both nonalcoholic and general craft categories. With Nielsen data from 2024 claiming that they hold 19% of the domestic NA beer market, Athletic doesn't just make good NA beer; they make good beer, period, and it shows. Heineken 0.0 is one of the oldest NA offerings from a major brewer, with a presence in the US market since 2019. One of the earliest legacy brands to take NA beer seriously—they've had a presence in the US market since 2019. Heineken put real resources behind 0.0 and it shows, with an NA lager that stacks up against of s, and pours and drinks like the classic green-bottled original. It's got a sweet grainy nose, a mild hop character, and a touch of bitterness on the finish to keep it grounded. If your dad's a longtime Heiny drinker, this will hit the mark. Best Day Brewing, a California-based outfit, specializes in funky NA beers that deliver some serious flavor. They're part of the new wave of NA producers treating the category seriously without forgetting to make it fun. Their Electro-Lime Cerca de Cerveza is particularly tasty, with a zippy hint of lime and a smooth mouthfeel that make it a refreshing summer swig. Find them in stores or get them shipped (unless you're in Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Kansas, Idaho, and Nebraska, for legal reasons). Owned by Asahi Group Holdings, the Italian stalwart Peroni has brought its famously crisp Euro-lager into the zero-proof world with serious fidelity. It smells and tastes nearly identical to the full-strength version, with a lean, dry body and a faint hop character. It's the kind of beer that feels just fancy enough for dinner but still works with pizza—or a grill weekend with Dad. Bottom line: Not every father wants or needs a buzz to enjoy their Father's Day. With this lineup, he can still have his beer moment, minus the next-day regret. Or the designated driving duties.
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Czech out this Bohemian beauty
Fresh Hop Bohemian Pilsner Your local paper, whenever you want it. Eagle Bay Brewing Co Czech, please. Eagle Bay Brewing Co has delved back to the origins of pale lager with its latest release, Fresh Hop Bohemian Pilsner. Pilsner takes its name from the Bohemian city of Plzen (or Pilsen in German) where the world's first pale lager was brewed in 1842. The South West brewers have sourced floor malted Bohemian Pilsner malt directly from the Czech Republic alongside aromatic Summer Saaz and Victoria hops from Margaret River Hops, delivered to the brewery as whole cones just hours after being picked. Eagle Bay describes its Bohemian Pilsner as a fresh hop beer with uniquely modern retro twist where 'old world meets new world'. The result is a bready, biscuity malt flavour followed by apricot, herbal and citrus characters from the local hops. Czech, or Bohemian-style, pilsners are traditionally crisp like other pilsner-style beers but have a spicy hop character and a nice, rich, complex maltiness. Bohemian-style pilsners usually have a bit more malt sweetness than German-style pils, which helps counter the hop bitterness, making it a more balanced, well-rounded beer. As you would expect, Fresh Hop Bohemian Pilsner pours a very pale gold you can see straight through. There's a very light head on it, and those fruity and herbal flavours are immediately evident on the nose. But from the very first sip, you know you are drinking a proper pils, with that hop bitterness coming to the fore ahead of those malt flavours. It's a fresh take on a classic. With a 4.5 per cent ABV, it's very sessionable but also ideal for sharing with like-minded Boho spirits. $6.99 for a single or $82 for a 16-pack cube
