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-====== The Brewers Association of Canada====== +Welcome ​to Beer Canada’s ​Wiki Site.~~NOCACHE~~
-Established in 1943, the Brewers Association of Canada is a voluntary association of 20 brewers from coast to coast that represents 98% of the beer brewed in Canada. +
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-The story of brewing is the story of Canada. From the earliest days of our industry right up until the present, brewers have been committed and responsible [[members]] of Canadian society. Whether it is supporting the national economy, the communities we do business in, or the quality of life of our customers, brewers are there. And we will continue to be. +
-Brewers Association of Canada [[members]] represent over 98% of all domestic beer sold in Canada and $14 billion a year in economic activity. ​ Over the past two decades, the Association and its members have invested in medical and behavioural research, environmental stewardship initiatives,​ and in programs aimed at educating consumers about responsible drinking. +
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-Please explore the information and stories we share on our web site. You are welcome to contact us if you have comments, suggestions or questions about anything you see. +
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-The Brewers Association of Canada is central to the access and use of the [[Standard Mould Bottle]] +
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-===== Environmental Leadership ===== +
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-The protection of our environment has always come naturally to Canada'​s brewers, since a clean environment ensures that the beer produced is the best product available to the consumer. +
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-Canadian brewers have voluntarily taken complete responsibility for the end-of-life management of all products. In addition to the industry'​s comprehensive bottle and packaging reuse program, which recaptures 97% of all the beer bottles used in Canada, brewers also show leadership in energy and water use conservation,​ the disposal of spend grains and stale dated beer, and measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. +
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-This is a level of environmental commitment unmatched by any other Canadian industry and is studied as a model by government authorities in other countries. +
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-==== Bottling and Packaging Recovery ==== +
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-**Closed Loop Container System** +
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-Canada'​s brewers maintain a "​closed-loop"​ container return system, which ensures that beer containers move from the brewer to the consumer and back to the brewer again. Consumer support of this system has resulted in exceptionally high bottle return rates in all provinces. +
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-**Bottle Return** +
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-Returnable and reusable bottles make up almost 73% of packaged Canadian-brewed beer and 97% of them are returned by consumers. These bottles can be used some 15 times before being crushed and sent to glass makers to be made into new bottles. Not only is this environmentally responsible,​ it is a sensible business operation for brewers that also benefits consumers by keeping retail prices low. +
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-**Aluminum Cans and Beer Kegs** +
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-Aluminum cans, which make up about 27% of packaged Canadian-brewed beer sales, are crushed and recycled. Draught beer, which accounts for over 11% of total Canadian beer sales, is sold in reusable kegs, which can last as long as 50 years before being crushed and recycled.  +
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-**Secondary Packaging Materials** +
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-Secondary post-consumer packaging is also re-captured. Cardboard beer cartons are compressed, baled and sold to paper manufacturers. ​ Bottle caps are melted down and recycled. For some canned six-packs, brewers use special tear-away ring carriers that are photodegradable,​ recyclable and minimize threat to wildlife. +
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-==== Protecting Our Environment ==== +
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-Canadian brewers are committed to using the best processes and technology available in our operations. +
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-Spent grains and waste yeast are sold to farmers for animal feed; the industry'​s energy efficient technology has enabled brewers to recycle process water and cleaning compounds; and heat reclamation is also a common practice. ​ Where possible, brewers also actively look for ways to reduce energy use in our retail outlets and vehicle distribution fleets. +
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-The Brewers Association of Canada ​and its members are active participants in the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), a voluntary program to reduce industrial energy use. Between 1990 and 2005, the energy required to brew a hectolitre of beer has gone down by 2.8% each year.  +
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-===== Beer and Health ===== +
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-A growing body of scientific research suggests that moderate consumption of beer, wine and spirits carry specific health benefits and can be part of a healthy lifestyle. +
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-In the Fall of 2000 a group of Canadian cardiologists and family practitioners gathered in Toronto to review the research, with a specific focus on alcohol and cardiovascular health. ​ At the conclusion of the roundtable session, the participants decided that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with the reduced risk of ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke, regardless of the beverage preferred: beer, wine or spirits. +
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-The health benefit of moderate alcohol consumption is acknowledged in other countries. For example, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cite several studies showing that light to moderate alcohol consumption is linked to lower mortality from coronary heart disease. The Guidelines recommend that "if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation."​ +
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-Similarly, the Australian government (National Health and Medical Research Council) in a publication called Alcohol Guidelines: Health Risks and Benefits notes that "​alcohol is widely used and enjoyed throughout our society, and for many people it forms part of an enjoyable and generally healthy lifestyle that includes good diet and exercise. ​ Recent evidence has confirmed that, at low levels, alcohol has health benefits for some people, particularly in contributing to reducing the risk of heart disease from middle age onwards." ​ The Australian guidelines can be located at: http://​www.nhmrc.gov.au/​publications/​synopses/​_files/​ds9.pdf +
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-According to other international research findings, alcohol may also reduce risks associated with other ailments such as stomach ulcers, gallstones, arthritis etc. The Brewers of Europe produced a detailed review of this medical evidence which you can download by clicking here. +
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-==== Nutrition ==== +
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-Health benefits come from more than just the alcohol. It is said that Trappist monks drank beer to sustain themselves during their Lenten fasts. ​ They called their beer nutrition "​liquid bread."​ +
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-Beer is rich in nutrients. ​ Among these are vitamins A, C and B6, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, zinc, iron, calcium, protein and carbohydrates. ​ According to Canadian Lois Ferguson, a registered dietitian and author, beer – which is made from malt, hops, yeast and filtered water – can make a positive contribution to a healthy diet.  Beer also contains antioxidants which may help protect us from diseases such as cancer. ​ The key to enjoying beer is moderation. +
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-==== Beer and Fat / Beer and Calories ==== +
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-The total fat in beer is zero.  Yet nearly nine in 10 (86%) baby boomers (40–59 years of age) thought beer would cause them to get fat or gain weight, according to a national survey conducted by Ipsos-Reid in 2003. Which means that only one in 10 (13%) have the facts: that beer is not fattening, provided it is part of a healthy, balanced diet. +
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-At 140 calories, a standard 341 millilitre beer can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle. ​ It is even more impressive when you compare it to a 213 millilitre drink of rye and cola, which has 171 calories, or wine, which has 100 calories in just a 142 millilitre serving. ​ The bottom line is that beer won't make you gain weight, provided it is part of a balanced diet and healthy, active lifestyle. +
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-===== Statistics ===== +
-Beer isn't just a great beverage. It is also a major contributor to Canadian prosperity and our high quality of life. Each year, the brewing industry contributes just under $14 billion to the economy. In fact, brewers account for 12% of the GDP generated by the entire domestic food manufacturing industry. +
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-==== Market Data ==== +
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-Historical Domestically produced and sold beer in Canada: +
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-^Year   ​^Bottles ​       ^Cans        ^Draught ​          ​^Total^ +
-|2003 |13,​128,​845hL |4,​385,​170hL  ​    ​|2,​029,​473hL |19,​543,​488hL| +
-|2004 |13,​036,​904hL |4,​487,​841hL  ​    ​|1,​953,​847hL |19,​478,​592hL| +
-|2005 |12,​931,​279hL |4,​755,​589hL  ​    ​|1,​918,​709hL |19,​605,​577hL| +
-|2006 |12,​578,​575hL |5,​301,​806hL  ​    ​|1,​902,​292hL |19,​782,​674hL| +
-|2007 |12,​256,​524hL |5,​767,​576hL  ​    ​|1,​866,​259hL |19,​890,​360hL| +
-|2008 |11,​887,​028hL |6,​263,​216hL  ​    ​|1,​833,​380hL |19,​983,​625hL| +
-|2009 |11,​336,​054hL |6,​497,​908hL  ​    ​|1,​776,​631hL |19,​610,​594hL| +
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-More [[Domestic historical Beer data]] and [[Domestic Beer Sales By Province]] are also available. +
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-==== Economic Facts and Figures ==== +
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-Brewing creates thousands of jobs and makes many other important contributions to the Canadian economy. More... +
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-==== Prices and Taxes ==== +
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-Canadian federal, provincial and municipal governments draw significant tax revenues from the nation'​s brewing industry.  +
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-Including commodity tax, corporate taxes, property taxes, taxes on employee wages, and the various sales taxes, governments took about $4.3 billion dollars in tax revenues from beer consumers in 2005. +
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-The average tax burden on a case of Canadian beer represents 51% of the retail price, making Canadian beer the second most highest taxed in the world. +
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-Canadian federal, provincial and municipal governments draw significant tax revenues from the nation’s brewing industry –an estimated $4.3 billion in 2005 alone. With commodity tax, corporate tax, property tax, taxes on employee wages and the various sales taxes, the industry shoulders a heavy tax load. On average, the tax on a case of Canadian beer is 51% of the retail price. By contrast, the taxes on gasoline are equivalent to only about 34% of the retail price. And thetaxes on diamonds were 15% in 2006 and will be lowered only to the level of the GST by 2009. +
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-The federal government collects one third of all the taxes levied through excise duties and the GST. These amounted to $1.47 billion in 2005. The remaining two-thirds of the tax revenues were collected by the provinces. +
-In 2005, provincial governments together took in about $2.82 billion in revenues from the sale of Canadian-brewed beer. Brewers support municipal tax revenues through property taxes on breweries, warehouses and offices in communities throughout Canada. +
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-The Brewers Association of Canada has further detail on [[Pricing and Tax Structures by Province]]. +

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