BC and Manitoba Research Centres Win National Award for Beer Innovation – Techrony
November 28, 2025
The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) and the Prairie Research Kitchen (PRK) have been awarded the Most Impactful Interactive Visit Award at the 2025 TAC Innovate Awards. This recognition was given for their collaborative efforts in supporting a Métis-owned microbrewery in Winnipeg to develop a high-quality non-alcoholic craft beer. The awards ceremony took place last month in Quebec City, hosted by Tech-Access Canada.
Collaboration Drives Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beer Production
This partnership between BC BTAC at Okanagan College and PRK at RRC Polytech aimed to help the microbrewery tap into the rapidly growing non-alcoholic beverage market. The teams utilized their expertise in sensory analysis, analytical testing, and process optimization to provide the brewery with both technical guidance and strategic support, which is crucial for moving towards commercialization.
