The Relentless Pursuit of Crafting Beer
People Really Want  

The most interesting facts of life are always concerned with issues of the heart, and this is especially true with the story of Brick Brewing Company.

It was started by listening more than talking. It was started with the belief that there was the potential to make something better for people. Today, Brick Brewery is still about putting the right beer in front of the right person. It's a company that still gives a damn in an industry where a lot don't, especially in a beer world where there's so much mediocrity, so much big business, and so little passion.

Beer drinkers are becoming much more interested in experimenting with the beers they drink, and they want something different. They want tastes that are unique and come from an authentic source. Brick Brewing Company prides itself on producing exactly that! Each brand has its own defining characteristics and offers a flavour to match every mood and situation.

Our idea of research consists of sitting down on a bar stool in a neighbourhood pub and buying the guy next to us a beer. We sit, we chat, we talk about the beer we like and beer we don't like.We Listen. We Brew. We brew Waterloo Dark for Steve the courier guy who hangs out at the pub after a long day at work, and Jack the repairman who enjoys Laker on his deck in his backyard because he knows a great deal when he sees one.

Beer drinkers have been searching the world over for the incredible discovery of a beer that delivers great taste, a clean finish and a distinctive character that separates it from all others. Brick Brewing Company has fast become the ultimate craft beer discovery, and our family of award-winning beers are all available - right here in Ontario.

 

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

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: 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