Published on July 28, 2026 · 2 min read
In this episode of Get This, we break down tipping in Canada, the rise of non-alcoholic beer and mocktails, and why cutting back on drinking is saving young Canadians real money. Plus, Steve Abrams, co-founder of Harmon's Craft Brewing and former co-founder of Mill Street Brewery, talks about the non-alcoholic craft beer boom.
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1. How much should you actually tip in Canada? (00:53)
A recent study revealed that 90% of Canadians feel tips have gotten too high, yet 39% still identify as generous tippers. We discuss whether tipping is customary in Canada, where your tips actually go, and how Canadian tipping culture compares to Europe, Australia, and the U.S.
Get more info: How much do Canadians tip?
2. Sober saving: How cutting alcohol saves money (9:50)
Over 39% of Gen Z and Millennials say saving money is a primary driver for drinking less—leading to the biggest recorded decline in retail alcohol sales. What's the cost of drinking? And why do non-alcoholic craft drinks carry a premium price tag?
Get more info: How much drinking can actually cost you
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3. The non-alcoholic beer boom in Canada (14:26)
Former Mill Street Brewery co-founder Steve Abrams joins us to reveal why traditional non-alcoholic beer tasted so bad, how modern craft brewing technology changed the game, and how he turned Harmon's Brewing into a nationwide brand.
Get more info: Steve Abrams on having multi-careers and the sober-ish movement
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