Rebellion Brewery Continues to See Rapid Growth Black Ridge Brewery a Major Player on Province’s Craft Beer Scene

Rebellion Brewery continues to be the little brewer that could. With more than one million pints of their line of craft beer sold in 2019, Rebellion CEO Mark Heise and crew have come a long way from the days of literally brewing on stove tops just for fun. From their original IPA, stout and

A look at Rebellion Brewing’s always-growing line up of beers. amber ales, Rebellion has grown their line to include 16 different beers of all types and flavours, ranging from a mango sour to Black Bridge Brewery is proof positive that if you brew a solid line of beers and aren’t afraid to have a bit of a fun with your brand and design, great things can happen. Known almost as much for their colourful and creative cans as their delicious libations, the Swift Currentbased brewery has seen steady and continuous growth since first opening to the public in 2014. And in only those short six years, Clayton and Kari Stenson have seen their small basement homebrew operation started way back in 2002 turn into a province-wide behemoth that sells product in almost every liquor store and offsale in the Saskatchewan. It all starts with their main line of beers, including four flagship products – Pseudo Lager, Milk Stout, IPA! and Wheat Burst – that helped turn Black Bridge into what they are today. Offering wildly different tastes and flavour their Michelada spiced beer and even a brew concocted from Sas katchewan-grown hemp. It was back in 2013 that Reginabased Rebellion first came into existence, quickly establishing themselves with their unique and flavourful pints. They can now be found at liquor stores and offsales throughout the province – with no less than 275 locations in 60 Sas katchewan communities. Their growth led Rebellion to create their own taproom, which evolved into a popular post-work watering hole pre-COVID-19 and continues to offer canned and kegged beer to go Tuesdays through Saturdays. They also have a whole host of t-shirts and other merchandise for sale. Rebellion was also quick to do their part during the pandemic outbreak, joining other brewers profiles, their products gave a little bit of something for everyone, and that led to a rapid increase in popularity. It certainly doesn’t hurt that their can artwork is some of the more unique you’ll find on liquor store shelves to with a selection of their many deli cious beers. day, especially when it comes to their seasonal beers, which include their Robust Porter, Cold Pressed Cream Ale and Yard Work Gose. and distillers in producing hand sanitizer. Their website features a cornu

The Rebellion Brewing tap room was a popular stop before COVID-19 and will almost certainly be again. copia of information on their business and products and can be found at rebellionbrewing. ca. Be sure to also catch them on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates, send them an e-mail at info@rebellionbrewing.ca or give them a shout at (306) 522-4666. Their products can also be found

Black Bridge Brewery a Major Player on Province’s Craft Beer Scene

The Black Bridge Brewery taphouse

on the Untapped delivery service. Black Bridge itself is named for a popular photo and tourist spot in Swift Current, with the steel span structure the subject of myths, hauntings and all sort of cool stories and tales – just the kind of thing one would enjoy chatting about over a cold beverage. Black Bridge Brewery also features a comprehensive website that covers their complete product line as well as plenty more information on who they are and what they’re about, all avail able at blackbridgebrewery.ca. They also offer tours as available, in addition to featuring a taproom where samples of their award-winning product can be tasted on Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, be sure to check out their website, find Black Bridge on social media and the Untapped buying app, or simply give them a shout at (306) 773-4404.