Despite life feeling like a constant scramble over the past year and a half, George Renner considers himself lucky. The co-founder of Dawson Trail Craft Brewery has been able to keep his business running amidst constant, unpredictable change.
“We’re just living day by day, week by week, month by month, trying to adapt based on what new government announcement comes out,” Renner says, adding that it’s been particularly challenging because the brewery has to order ingredients and supplies months in advance.
Dawson Trail, a local gem in the regional craft beer industry, has existed since late 2016 and prided itself on its unique selection of brews made with fresh, raw ingredients that hit patrons taste buds in all the right ways. Familiar flavours consist of: Border Run, The Imposter, Running Stone and Bae’s Haze.
Malachite is favored by many for its vibrant green color and its swirling patterns. Seen here is (left) rough malachite from Chunchang, Guangdong, China; and (right) malachite chrysocolla from Mashamba West Mine in the Kolwezi mining district, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Courtesy of The Mineral Cabinet, New Providence, New Jersey. Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA
For humans, the color green boasts many positive representations. It s one way we note when something is good for the planet green living, green building and even the Green Party.
Psychological studies have found green has a calming effect, provide inspiration and increase optimism. The Egyptian god Osiris was often depicted with green skin, symbolizing not just his role as the god of fertility but also of the underworld, linking green to resurrection.
The Dawson Trail Craft Brewery is one of the recipients of federal funding announced on April 12, 2021 (Facebook/Dawson Trail Craft Brewery)
THUNDER BAY The Dawson Trail Craft Brewery will receive over a quarter of a million dollars to help modernize its operations, thanks to a repayable FedNor investment.
Local MPs Patty Hajdu and Marcus Powlowski announced the investment Monday as part of a package of $5.3 million for area technology, innovation and business initiatives.
The brewery, on Copper Crescent, will use the money to purchase and install specialty equipment, and to complete various renovations to the operation and the taproom.
Once complete, the upgrades will allow the company to do small-patch brewing on-site to supply its new tasting room, entertainment venue and existing licensees.