Over a Quarter Century of Brewing Heritage  

Today's beer drinker really isn't all that different than the beer drinker from days gone by. In fact, its really only the beer landscape of today that has dramatically changed and with over a quarter century of brewing heritage behind us, and as Ontario's first craft brewer, Brick Brewing Company's commitment to delivering Ontario's traditionally craft brewed beer has never changed. In fact, we believe it's improved. Beer and people are not really all that different, and while every drop of our beer goes through a stringent Craft Quality Assured check, its really up to you, the Ontario beer drinker to decide whether you like it, or not.

Red Baron Blonde Lager is an example of a brand that experienced exponential growth in 2009. All a direct result of what Ontario beer drinkers asked for, along with brand extensions including Red Baron Light and Red Baron Lime.

Further research in 2009 validated Laker's new fit and finish of today. The result is a more premium, impactful look that features Laker's new die cut bottle label, beer glass imagery and quality brand messaging. Our Laker brand also won a Crystal Award which is Canada's only award show dedicated exclusively to excellence in the Radio medium. A Crystal Award is a benchmark for creative excellence, and represents the best practice in the broadcast and advertising industries.

Our new Formosa 12 pack size includes our Uncompromised Quality and Legendary Taste TM branded directly into its new premium look. Red Cap completed its transition from stubby to industry standard bottle removing additional operational complexity and costs and our Waterloo TM continues to experience growth and increased retail distribution.

Brick's portfolio of brands is positioned to deliver volume growth, effectively support our Ontario consumers and explore market expansion for years to come!

 

1984 - December 18th, the first beer rolls of the bottling line. In that first year, with 10 employees, Brick Brewing Co Limited produces 35,000 cases of beer   and Ontario's first craft brewery is born.

1995 - Brick Brewery is granted the only license outside of Germany to brew and distribute the legendary Andechs beer.

2004 - Brick Brewery hits the market with Laker beer, and is one of the first to offer 6 for $6, 12 for $12, and 24 for $24 - Buck A Beer.

2005 - Brick Brewery sells over 2.5 million cases of beer.

2007 - Brick Brewery brews a special commemorative brew called Waterloo Wheat in support of the City of Waterloo's 150th anniversary, and sells 10,000 (650 ml)bottles in 24 local KW LCBO stores in 6 weeks!

2008 - Brick Brewery makes its premium beer line-up available in 473 ml single can format.

2008 - Brick Brewing Co captures two medals at the 2008 World Beer Cup.

2009 - Brick Brewery installs their own canning line

2010 - Brick Brewery airs new campaign for Red Baron beer on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada

2010 - Brick Brewery announces market expansion to Atlantic Canada

2010 - Brick Brewery is presented with four medals at Ontario Brewing Awards

World Beer Cup Awards 

With over 2,864 beers entered from 58 different countries, Brick Brewing was awarded a Bronze Medal for Waterloo Dark in the American-Style Dark Lager category and a Bronze Medal for Red Cap in the Golden or Blonde Ale category. This is our 9th medal from the World Beer Cup competition and 56th medal overall.

• 2008 American-Style Dark Lager - Bronze Medal Winner: Waterloo Dark
• 2008 Golden or Blonde Ale - Bronze Medal Winner: Red Cap

Ontario Brewing Awards

Category: North American Light Beer              
Brand: Laker Light                                                                                         
Medal: 2010 Gold Medal

Category: Honey/Maple Beer                               
Brand: Laker Honey
Medal: 2010 Gold Medal and Peoples Choice Award

Category: Belgian Sytle Wheat Beer
Brand: Waterloo Wheat
Medal: 2010 Silver Medal 

Category: Best Pilsner
Brand: J.R. Brickman Pilsner
Medal: 2008 Gold Medal, 2007 Silver Medal, 2006 Gold Medal

Category: Best Amber Lager
Brand: J.R. Brickman Amber
Medal: 2008 Peoples Choice Award

Category: Best Dark Lager
Brand: Waterloo Dark
Medal: 2008 Silver Medal, 2007 Bronze Medal

Category: Best Honey Beer
Brand: J.R. Brickman Honey Red
Medal: 2008 Gold Medal

Category: Best North American Light Lager
Brand: Formosa Springs Draft Light
Medal: 2008 Silver Medal

Category: Best North American Lager
Brand: Laker Lager                                                                            
Medal: 2008 Peoples Choice Award                                                                       

Canadian Brewing Award

Category: North American Style Amber Lager
Brand: J.R. Brickman Amber
Medal: Bronze Medal