Great Western could boost prices over Alberta beer tax: CEO
In a trade battle over beer, Saskatchewan companies such as Great Western Brewing could stand to lose a lot of business under Alberta’s new tax regime.
Right now, smaller provincial breweries are classed as regional and pay a lower tax rate to export into Alberta.
As of Aug. 5, however, those companies will fall under the same tax rate as multi-national breweries such as Labatt or Molson.
The mark-up on beer made outside Alberta amounts to $1.25 per litre.