2022 Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace Guide

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM OCB PRESIDENT SCOTT SIMMONS

n behalf of the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2022 Ontario Craft Brewers Conference and Supplier’s Marketplace (OCBC). Now in its 11th year, Canada’s largest craft beer conference is going to be the biggest and best OCBC yet! We are also thrilled to be back at the beautiful Niagara Falls Convention Centre again, for the first time after a long three-year hiatus due to Covid 19. It is great to be back!

This conference comes at an important time in Ontario’s craft brewing industry. It has been a difficult period for our industry over the course of the pandemic, and now is the time to rally together to continue the growth we saw over the past decade. The industry has grown from a handful of breweries to now over 320 bricks and mortar breweries, and it just keeps getting bigger. Figures released right before the pandemic hit showed that local Ontario brewers employed over 4,600 people, representing 80% of all jobs in the brewing industry in Ontario, and supports thousands of jobs in tourism, agriculture, construction, packaging, and other related industries. All told, the craft sector now contributes over $2 bil lion to Ontario’s economy each and every year.

We have also seen craft beer market shares grow at double digits year over year, currently reaching 11.2 per cent of the total industry. This has happened in a restrictive sales environment, and we truly believe that with the right reforms, our industry can continue to grow if consumers have greater opportunity to see, experience, and choose your products.

Behind those numbers are dedicated people like you. People investing in communities large and small right across this province to create jobs, create investment and create opportunity. This

Ocommitment is also building a community beyond the physical breweries. It’s a community of people driven by a singular commitment to produce highquality beer, made with fresh, all-natural ingredi ents, and to make Ontario into a brewing centre of excellence.

It is a community that inspires and embodies this year’s theme of “Essentially Craft.” I hope this year’s conference will provide opportunities to build new partnerships, strengthen existing ones and further solidify the amazing community that defines Ontario’s craft beer industry.

The 2022 Conference truly has something for everyone! We have an amazing line-up of keynote speakers, over 60 technical, environmental, market ing and sales education presentations. You can also expect live demos, lots of craft beer to sample from around the province, networking events and brewery tours. With a 54,000 sq. ft Suppliers’ Marketplace and over 125 exhibitors on-site, get ready to con nect with other industry colleagues and conduct business all in the span of only two days.

Thank you again for attending and making the 2022 OCB Conference the biggest and best one yet.

Cheers!

Scott Simmons President, Ontario Craft Brewers

OCBC22

“ESSENTIALLY CRAFT”

We are so glad you joined us for OCBC22, “Essentially Craft” confer ence in Niagara Falls!

OCBC is Canada’s ultimate networking and edu cation event, attracting craft brewers and industry suppliers from across North America. Brewery principals, staff and suppliers will meet, connect, network, learn and conduct more business in two+ days than could be possible in several months.

Our tight knit community of breweries, industry suppliers and friends didn’t need a pandemic to tell us that “beer is essential.” We knew it from the mo ment we chose to enter this business (or hobby or pastime or passion, whatever brewing is to you!).

“The most essential and rewarding part of the craft beer industry is its sense of community,” says Scott Simmons, President, Ontario Craft Brewers. “Ontario craft brewers work together to build a local industry that produces premium quality products, drives employment, and creates community. Which is the same reason OCB hosts this annual gathering.”

The global pandemic and economic challenges have had a major impact on craft brewing retail and tourism. Breweries are working in collaboration with their local communities, business organization, government, and industry colleagues to recover from the disruption.

OCBC22 is the first opportunity for the industry to connect broadly, face-to-face and the ideal envi ronment to facilitate collaboration and revitalization of the industry. The event gives attendees an op portunity to connect, share information and network with industry members, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Tyson Sullivan, Retail Sales Manager, Left Field Brewery, and member of the OCBC Planning Committee says, “Our brewery receives invaluable benefits from its annual membership in OCB. Gov ernment advocacy, issues management, technical support, and access to retail data are just a few of the reasons for our membership. OCBC provides us yet another important forum for our industry to connect, do business, share learnings, and try each other’s beer, all in two days.”

Troy Burtch, Senior Manager, Sales & Business Development, Great Lakes Brewery, and long-time member of the OCBC Planning Committee says, “We look forward to this annual opportunity to connect, bringing a big team and spreading out through the conference to check out the latest trends, equip ment, services, and of course, have a beer or three with friends. And, as our industry grows and builds its profile in the national and international brewing sphere, this event only gets better.”

WHAT’S NEW AND AWESOME AT OCBC22?

OCBC is thrilled to be making a big splash in Niagara Falls during its 10th annual conference!

BIGGER VENUE:

Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario is one of the province’s largest and most popular meeting and convention facilities. Just steps from North America’s most famous waterfall, with 300,000 square feet of convention space, a central location in the Fallsview Entertainment District, driving distance from major Canadian and U.S. cities and airports, walking distance to hotels and easy access to wine AND BEER country, it has many positive benefits. It’s also an opportunity for registered guests to bring their families for some fun too.

BETTER TRADE SHOW:

The OCBC Suppliers Marketplace has grown into a marketing powerhouse – with suppliers from around the globe offering special deals, large-scale equipment displays such as tanks and packaging lines, contests and giveaways, and, most importantly, re-connection. In the new exhibit hall, you’ll find 125+ suppliers displaying their amazing products and incredible offerings in 10’x10’, 10’x20’ and 20’x20’ booths. This year’s new TNG Demo Stage will feature suppliers and entertainment, bringing you the latest and greatest in the craft beer industry.

BEST BEER EVER:

Interspersed amongst the maze of booths you’ll find the famous OCB beer bars, stocked with fresh, cold OCB craft beer. Attendees will also be able to sample tasty offerings from several of OCBC’s exhibitors. Check your Whova app to stay on top of sampling locations.

LOADS OF LEARNING:

There’s always lots to learn and see at OCBC but this year’s range of breakout sessions is off the charts. Kicking off with awesome national

and international keynote guests, Adam Brož (Day 1) and Andrew Oland (Day 2), there are over 60 presentations, workshops, and demos. More than enough content for every member of the brewery staff, at any level.

CZECH IT OUT!

OCB is thrilled to welcome a big delegation from the Czech Republic, led by our keynote attraction, Adam Brož, Czechvar and including various consul ate staff and suppliers related to brewing, hops, equipment and more. Be sure to stop by their booth to taste some Czech product and say “Ahoj!“

BREWERY TOURS & HOSPITALITY:

When in Niagara, be sure to visit as many Niagara-area breweries, brewpubs and restaurants as possible. This is an epicentre of Ontario tourism, terroir, and hospitality. And if wine is your jam, make it local. Some of Canada’s top award-winning winer ies reside in the area.

INDUSTRY SOCIALS:

OCBC is business in the front, party in the back! Blackburn Brewhouse is hosting the Day 1 (Oct. 25) gathering at its beautiful brewery on Blackburn Pkwy and thanks to Criveller for sponsoring. Also, the official on-site closing party is a spotlight on women brewers brought to you by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. Delicious cask beer created by the women of OCB breweries.

OCBC22 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

OCT. 25:

LAGER: A CRAFT OR AN INDUSTRY? A CZECH PERSPECTIVE

Sponsored by Vessel

Adam Brož, brewer of Czechvar and head brewmaster of the Czech Republic’s Budweiser Budvar National Corp was born in 1976 in České Budějovice (Budweis), Czech Republic. He studied Brewing and Malting at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Department of Biotechnology (back then named Department of Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering). Immediately after graduating in 1999, Adam started working for Budweiser Budvar, National Corporation brewery of the Czech Republic, as a brewhouse master - first as a technologist and a deputy brewmaster respectively. In 2009, he became the tenth head brewmaster of Budweiser Budvar in history.

OCT. 26:

TURNING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITY

Sponsored by Vessel

Andrew Oland is President and Chief Executive Officer of Moosehead Breweries Limited. He is the sixthgeneration member of his family to lead the Oland brewing business started by his great-great-great-grandmother Susannah Oland in 1867. As President and CEO, Mr. Oland has direct responsibility for the performance of Moosehead Breweries and its subsidiary operations. Mr. Oland serves on the Boards of Beer Canada, The Beer Store, and EPC Industries Limited and is past Chair of Economic Development Greater Saint John (EDGSJ). He is also an Advisory Board member of the Faculty of Business at UNB Saint John. Mr. Oland is a passionate believer that immigration is essential to the long-term prosperity of New Brunswick and volunteers his time mentoring new Canadians.

ONTARIO CRAFT BREWERS UPDATE

It is a critical time in Ontario’s craft beer industry as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) has worked hard as the voice of Ontario’s craft beer sector to advocate for members and continue to sign up new ones over the last year. The OCB now represents over 120 independent, locally owned brewers located in over 110 communities throughout Ontario.

Breweries have always been an integral part of their local communities and the beer produced has reflected the pride, passion and personality of the brewer and the community. Ontario’s craft brewers pride themselves on being part of these communities, providing jobs in cities and towns throughout the province. With their finely crafted brews, they bring awareness to the historical aspects of a region, its people, and the unique elements that reinforce local pride in their communities.

The OCB was founded in 2003 to both honour that history and forge its future. We chose “Ontario Craft Brewers” as our name because it speaks to the tradition of care and craftsmanship that our members insist upon when brewing their beer. Craft beer is who we are. It is the reason we are here. Supporting the bold entrepreneurs who contribute so significantly to our economy is our purpose. We strive to share knowledge, collaborate on strategy, and ultimately create opportunities for our members. It is an exciting time, and to lead the craft beer industry in the years of growth ahead, we will be stronger and more effective united as one.

Craft beer drinkers have supported this commitment. Since 2003, we have continued to grow and now employ well over 4,600 people (FTEs) in Ontario, accounting for 80 per cent of the direct brewing industry jobs in the province, while also accounting for over 9,000 indirect brewing-related jobs. Since 2005, the craft brewing industry has invested well over $250 million in capital into the Ontario economy and driven $200 million in annual tourism to the province, as part of a total annual economic impact of $2 billion.

While the overall beer market has remained flat and even retracted somewhat during the pandemic, craft beer has held its own. Craft beer volume now represents almost 900,000HL of volume in the province, or over 10 million cases, which is over 11% of the total industry. This has happened in an environment where the current retail model has limited people’s ability to find, try and experience the outstanding local craft beer brewed right here at home. Ontario craft beer share remains strong at the LCBO, and in the grocery channel. It shows what can happen when consumers are given a proper shopping environment.

The OCB is always working to create strategies to open new markets and create new opportunities for our members. Over the past three years, the OCB has successfully advocated with government to freeze the basic beer tax rate, allow the sale of craft beer in farmers’ markets, help breweries expand their patios without fees, or waiting time, and allow breweries to serve and sell anywhere on their property, among many other victories for members. We will also be working closely with provincial government on the impending MFA regulation decisions over the coming months and years to help ensure policy and regulatory changes both expand choice and convenience and make it easier to find more local craft beer on more local shelves – which would be great news for consumers, brewers, and taxpayers.

This is only possible with a strong membership from breweries of every size who call all parts of the province home. It is critical we have those voices informing, and shaping our government advocacy, highlighting emerging issues, and letting us know what we can do to help them succeed. We strive every day to serve the membership and provide benefit to their business. We hope you will consider joining and that existing members will encourage their other local breweries to join as well. There is truly strength in numbers. Here are the top ten reasons to join today!

10 REASONS TO JOIN THE OCB

1. JOIN the Board of Directors of our growing Association.

2. PARTICIPATE through industry surveys and focus groups.

3. SHARE perspectives, provide input and benefit from ongoing government advocacy.

4. RECEIVE critical industry information and statistics on the private OCB member portal.

5. PROMOTE your brewery listings and location on the OCB Website.

6. LEVERAGE events such as Ontario Craft Beer Week.

7. ACCESS to free membership in the CCBA and CFIB.

8. LEARN from weekly member bulletins, and collaborate with other OCB members.

9. LEVERAGE the OCB merchandising program at the LCBO to increase sales

10. SAVE with member discounts through associate members, and on events such as the OCB Conference and Suppliers’ Marketplace.

For more information contact us at info@ontariocraftbrewers.com

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Company Booth

3Pi Distribution Inc. 816 Abell 1129 AFCO/Zep 734 Alfagomma 1206 Alley Katz Design 1004 ALNA Packaging Co., Ltd 1033 Alpha Brewing Operations 902

Company Booth

Burkert Fluid Control Systems 1105 Business Development Bank of Canada 1026

Caldic Canada Inc. 700 Cambridge Environmental Products Inc. 914

Can Management 528 Canada Kegs and Packaging 524 Canadian Canning 1016 Canning Collective 717

Amoretti

Amoretti specializes in concentrated natural infusions for craft beverages. Paying meticulous attention to quality & consistency to ensure a creative, consistent product in every batch.

Primary contact: 855-855-3505 brewers@amoretti.com www.amoretti.com

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Carefoote Beverage Solutions

Carefoote Beverage Solutions offers complete supply and installs of brewhouse, cellar vessels, chillers, boilers, compressors, can lines, associated piping, rigging and consulting.

Anhydra 713

Anton Paar Canada Inc. 1204

Arbourdale 706

Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient + Gorman & Smith 1103

Beverage Protect 1005 Blucher, A WATTS Brand 1117 Blue Duck & Marcel Jordan 728 BMO Bank of Montreal 732

Bohemia Hops 729 Brew Culture 624 BrewersInsight 626 Brewery Direct 1027 BrewWizz 1210 BSG Canada 710

Primary contact: Rob Carefoote 705-816-5444 rob@carefootebs.com carefootebs.com

707 CCBA 612 CFT Packaging 718 Charles Faram 829 Chemstation 610 Cheops 628

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CO2 Source

CO2 Source specializes in micro bulk carbon dioxide solutions for craft brewers.We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding quality and service for leading clients in the GTA and surrounding areas.

Primary contact: Chad Cutler 905-727-9583 chad@co2source.ca www.co2source.ca

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Endress+Hauser Canada 613 Enereau 906 ErgonArmor 1217 Escarpment Laboratories 1107 European Beer Star/Private Brauereien Bayern e.V. 603

EVM Group 716

Fast Track Packaging 1112

FCC 1024 Fermentis 711 Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc. 1127

Coding Products of Canada Ltd. 1214

Continental Continental, a leading industrial expert, offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient product and service solutions for the food & beverage industry.

Primary contact: 1-800-235-4632 www.continental.com

1015

FoodSafe Drains 825 FOSS North America 1224 Fulton 1001 Fury Hot Sauce 1208 GEA 807 General Filtration 907 Geninox Canning 1216 GF Urecon 705 Haleson 1006 Hamilton Boilerworks 513

Country Malt Group 1212 Craft Beers of Canada 600 Criveller Group 827 Czech Consulate 733 D4Pack 1000

Damon Industries/Fruitful Juice Products 900 Diversey F&B 703 Dixon Group Canada 932 DuBois Chemicals, Inc. 724 Ecocup 810

Hart Print 523

Hops Connect Canada 818 Hopsteiner 813

ifm efector Canada 1028

Jenrey Ltd. 1118

Jutzi Water Technologies 515

Keg Management 629

Kegshare 1010 Kegshoe Inc. 1011

Konig Brewing Systems 924

L2Brands 835

Company Booth

La Presserie 801 Labelink 602

Lago Apparel 1111

Lallemand Brewing 509

Palmer Beverage Systems 510

Peter Mennie: That Magic Guy 502 Plaato Technologies 1032

Lawson Kegs

Lawson Kegs is your trusted keg supplier. Canadian owned and operated, we have been specialising in new and used kegs for over 12 years. Buy, rent or lease.

Primary contact: Holly Franke 1-800-519-5135 sales@lawsonkegs.com www.lawsonkegs.com

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Planet Paper Box Group Inc. 1132 ProIngredients 916 ProLeiT 911 Prospero Equipment Corp. 1110 Pukka Hats 811

Le Labo - Solutions Brassicoles 604 Linde Canada Inc. 618

Lorpon Labels 934 LRI 828

m+f KEG-Technik GmbH & Co. KG 1018 Meridian Manufacturing Inc. 918

Messer Canada 1125

Minimax Express Transport Inc. 1113 MNP 1124

Niagara Brewery Collectibles Club 1035 Niagara College 1133 Nomitech Inc. 904 North Keg 715 Northern Canning 1135 Ollie, a Next Glass Company 727 Omnifission 735 Palladium Insurance Group 833

Resolution Inplant Services 926 Resource Label Group 1102 Rinnai Canada 819 Saturn Packaging 521 SOBDL 815 Solucan Group 511 Specific Mechanical Systems 1119

Company Booth

Stanpac Ink 806 Stinson Packaging Inc. 1034

Surgically Clean Air 519

516

Swiftpost

From cellar door to front door, we are Ontario’s leader in direct-to-consumer alcohol beverage delivery. Our fast and fair shipping solutions expand service areas, optimize supply chains, and unlock massive growth potential.

Primary contact: 2130 South Service Road W., Oakville, ON sales@swiftpost.com www.swiftpost.com

Terminix 1222 The Beverage Processors Group 915 TNG 532 Top 5 Solutions 1025 Tuyaux HiTech 817 Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems 701 UBC Group 1128

University of Guelph - Co-operative Education 910 University of Waterloo 611

Company Booth

VEGA Instruments Canada Ltd 928

Vessel Packaging 824 Wild Goose Filling 929

Yakima Chief Hops 1012

Yuk Yuk’s Funny Business 601 Zenan Glass 1007

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

OCBC sends a warm thanks to all its speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners! You helped us make this event the marketing powerhouse it is today. Thanks to:

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Sponsored by Vessel Sponsored by MNP

7:30-8:45am Registration in Foyer Sponsored by Hart Print & Exhibitor Set Up (Exhibit Hall A & B)

8:45-10:00am

9:30am-5:00pm

Coffee Coffee

opening session with keynote by Adam Brož, Czechvar (Theatre) Sponsored by Vessel

Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A & B) Sponsored by Swiftpost (bar) and Hops Connect (Meal)

10:00-11:00am Morning Break in Suppliers Marketplace

MORNING SESSIONS

10:30-11:30am

11:00am12:00pm

Czech Lager Panel Discussion

MNP: Improve Profitability and Growth

LCBO Session: New Brewer Orientation & Category Update

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break in Suppliers Marketplace

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:00-2:00pm

LCBO Session: Working with the LCBO Wholesale Services Team

CCBA Federal Government Advocacy Update

Responses of Ale Yeasts to Fermentation Temperatures

What is Yeast Biotransforma tion?

1:30-2:30pm Liquor Regulation in Ontario: Current Landscape

Intellectual Property Issues Facing Craft Breweries

2:30-3:30pm Afternoon Break in Suppliers Marketplace

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

3:00-4:00pm Growing Culinary Tourism at OCB

3:30-4:30pm

CCBA Overview & Update

Dissolved Oxygen Control

Beer Tax: A Day in the Life of Engaging with MOF staff

LCBO Session: The Future of Retail

4:30-5:00 p.m. Suppliers Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A & B) – Last call 5pm!

buses back & forth from NFCC to Blackburn Brewhouse

6:00-10:00pm

Brewhouse After Party

THEATRE BALLROOM

BALLROOM B ROOM 201202 ROOM 203

by LCBO

by CCBA

by Carefoote

Sour Beer Production Doing Business with the Beer Store

Professional Selling in the Beer Industry

Turning your Partners into Ambassadors

OHGA: Ontario Hops Quality

10:15-10:30am

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Vessel

The ABCs of contract brewing in Ontario

REPEAT SESSION: Doing Business with the Beer Store

Education versus Learning

Bringing Creative & Media Planning In-House

Authentic Czech Lager = Czech Hops Rub and Tasting

12:45-1pm SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Hart Print

The Better for You Craft Beer Movement has Arrived

A Roadmap for Extending your Brewery’s Brand Beyond Beer

OHGA Ontario Hop Rub

2:45-3:15pm

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Brew Culture

ROOM 204 ROOM 205 ROOM 206 ROOM 207 ROOM 208 TNG Demo Stage

Sponsored by Prospero Sponsored by Farm Credit Sponsored by LRI Sponsored by BMO

Sponsored by Ontario Hops

Sponsored by TNG

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:30-9:00am Registration in Foyer Sponsored by Hart Print

9:00-10:00am OCBC opening session with keynote by Andrew Oland, Moosehead Breweries (Theatre)

9:30am-5:00pm Suppliers Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A & B) Sponsored by Swiftpost (bar) and Hops Connect (Meal)

10:00-11:00am Morning Break in Suppliers Marketplace

MORNING SESSIONS

10:30-11:30am Tapping Export Markets

11:00am12:00pm LCBO Tips and Tricks Storytelling: Share your Superpower

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break in Suppliers Marketplace

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:00-2:00pm Unlock Social Media for Your Brewery

Quality Assurance: An Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Craft Beer Workplace

How to Have a Healthy Fermentation

1:30-2:30pm Destination Ontario/ Regional Tourism Marketing

2:30-3:30pm Afternoon Break in Suppliers Marketplace

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

3:00-4:00pm

Commitment to Aluminum: Is it sustainable?

Connected Packaging and Traceability

Navigating HR: Manage Your People Through the “Next Normal”

Climate Positive Brewing

3:30-5:00 p.m. Suppliers Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A & B) – Last call 5pm!

4:30-6:30pm SOBDL Closing Party in the Theatre

THEATRE BALLROOM A BALLROOM B ROOM 201202 ROOM 203 Sponsored by Vessel Sponsored by MNP Sponsored by OCB Sponsored by CCBA Sponsored by Carefoote

Sponsored

Ontario Craft Cider 101

Get the most value out of your Employee Benefits Plan

Building & Fire Code

Making the most of your CFIB/OCB membership

OHGA: Ontario Hops Quality

10:15-10:30am

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Vessel

12:15-12:30pm SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Hops Connect

Introduction to Workplace Safety & Insurance

Creating a Versatile and Innovative Team Through Co-op Talent

Building

2:15-2:30pm SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: LRI

Ontario Hop

Brewery

ROOM 204 ROOM 205 ROOM 206 ROOM 207 ROOM 208 TNG Demo Stage

Sponsored by Prospero Sponsored by Farm Credit Sponsored by LRI Sponsored by BMO

Sponsored by Ontario Hops Sponsored by TNG

Vessel

DON’T EVER RUN OUT OF KEGS

Operating a craft brewery can be tough. There are unexpected di culties that crop up at every turn. Whether your brewery started too small and needs to expand, you have ingredient costs that have increased dramatically over the last year, or you’ve found yourself storing pallets of kegs in your brewery as you re-establish yourself with licensees, headaches abound.

With Kegshare, you can solve at least one of your problems.

Kegshare’s fleet allows you the flexibility to switch between sizes of kegs in order to pivot in real time to the demands of the market. Maybe you need 50-litre kegs to keep your Vienna Lager on tap at a chain restaurant. Maybe you need 20-litre kegs for the Imperial Mango Guava Sour your brewer insisted on. Kegshare’s token system allows you to change your approach to the market in short order.

That stack of kegs with broken o-rings and unseated spears in that dusty corner of the

brewery? A thing of the past. Kegshare membership comes with the guarantee that all of their kegs are maintained and repaired before they come through your door, saving you space and e ort.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night wondering where your kegs are? Kegshare’s barcoded inventory system means that your keg is tracked on the way out and on the way back. When the keg is empty, it won’t just sit in some pub’s basement indefinitely. Kegshare will pick up your kegs from the licensee and return them to the warehouse, allowing the cycle to begin anew.

Partnered with existing companies like Cold Haus and TNG in Ontario, and with their equivalent businesses in the rest of Canada, Kegshare is establishing a national network of distribution that helps you get your beer into the hands of happy, slightly inebriated Canadians. Send a keg to B.C., and it will be returned there, allowing you to get a replacement from your local warehouse.

For more information contact: Courtney Fromm, National Manager at courtney.fromm@kegshare.ca or visit kegshare.ca

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