CANADIAN BEER HISTORY
Since the first commercial Canadian brewery was established in 1688, many more breweries have sprung up. Some of these breweries still exist today, such as the oldest brewery in North America, founded in 1786 by John Molson in Montreal. Beer sales continued to grow, and after the challenges the industry faced during the World Wars, the Great Depression, and the Prohibition, many brewers merged to form larger and stronger companies.
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The first recorded Canadian Brewer, Brother Amboise, a Jesuit, was reportedly making beer following New France’s foundation. At this time, brewing was primarily done domestically for personal use and special occasions.
The first recorded Canadian Brewer, Brother Amboise, a Jesuit, was reportedly making beer following New France’s foundation. At this time, brewing was primarily done domestically for personal use and special occasions.
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Craft Beer
Craft brewing has become a significant part of the Canadian beer industry today. The number of microbreweries continue to multiply, especially in high-population provinces like Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Between 3006-2015, craft brewers recorded more sales as the demand for craft beer grew steadily.
Brewing Regions
Each Canadian beer brewing region has a style that reflects its people’s origin, history and culture. However, Canadian beer tends to be a softer and more palatable style suited for North American tastes.
Beer Styles
Canada’s preferred beer styles are pale lagers like ice bears, while the Maritimes and Quebec areas favour larger ales like cream ales. One of Canada’s unique beer styles is spruce beer. Indigenous tribes initially created spruce beer to prevent scurvy in 16th century New France. It is believed that the Hurons and First Nations were the first to brew spruce beer, and they later combined their brewing methods with settlers fermenting practices. Spruce beer is an authentic Canadian beer style and is among North America’s oldest forms of beer.
