What are contract brewers?
What is contract brewing? With contract brewing, you hire another brewery to brew and package beer for you, or you can rent out another brewer’s facility and brew the beer yourself. It’s still your beer: You own the recipe and decide how the beer is made.
Can I brew my own beer in Canada?
In Canada, provincial boards regulate home beer-making. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s FAQ states: “You may make beer or wine at home as long as it is only for your personal consumption or to be given away free of charge. Homemade (or ‘u-brew’) beer or wine may not be sold or used commercially.
Is Brewing Mead legal in Canada?
Homebrewing in Canada and BC is fine, with some exceptions. Do not sell it or serve it to anyone for any fee, and be sure to get a special occasion licence for any events that meet the requirements of the Liquor Act. The legislation surrounding homebrewing is, generally, a provincial or territorial issue.
Can you sell homemade alcohol in Ontario?
At a high level, homebrewers in Ontario are free to brew as much beer as they want, as well as share it with their friends and family without any limitation. As with any other jurisdiction in North American, the sale of homebrew is strictly illegal in Ontario.
What is a contract brewer?
The contract brewer can help the guest company with refining the recipe, producing beer, packaging, and shipping it. Some other terms you might hear thrown around for contract brewing are “gypsy” brewing and “nomadic” brewing. Contract brewing agreements come in a couple different formats.
What is contract brewing with district brewing?
Contract brewing with District Brewing Co. is when you hire us to brew, package and distribute your beer for you. By using our facilities to design and sell your beer, you can forego the process of acquiring your own space and materials, and instead focus on getting your beer brand to market. Contract brewing is a great way to:
What are the different types of brewing contracts?
The first one is a straightforward contract brewing contract in which you hand over the brewing responsibilities to the contract brewer. They will refine the recipes, produce the beer, and provide packaging and shipping services. Needless to say, they’re getting a big cut. The second one is a tenant brewing contract.
What is a tenant brewing contract?
The second one is a tenant brewing contract. In this arrangement, you rent the space of the contract brewer. As a result, you hold the title to your ingredients, use your own workforce to produce the beer, perform the packaging, and do the shipping on your own. The licensing part can be a bit tricky.