By Dave Branco

Canadian Beer Day

Raise a mug to celebrate Canadian Beer Day

Oct 7, 2020 | 2:17 PM

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Prince George – Beer is known to be Canada’s favorite adult beverage.

Today, (Oct. 7) Canadian brewers and beer enthusiasts across the country will be raising a mug to recognize the impacts of beer and how it’s part of our culture and connects communities.

Northern Brewmasters owner Jim Mullen says hops, malt, yeast, and water are the four ingredients that are the bases to make the popular Canadian lager beer.

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“From coast to coast there is this Canadian style of lager that is heavier and darker than American beers”—Jim Mullen

According to the Beer Canada Association, there are 1,100 breweries and employ around 15,000 Canadians and contribute $13.6 billion to the economy.