Moosehead Breweries

Moosehead Breweries

Moosehead Breweries Limited is the oldest independently owned brewery in Canada. It is located in Saint John, New Brunswick and has been operated by the Oland family since it was established in 1867.

History

Susannah Oland founded the company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in 1867. The brewery was originally known as The Army and Navy Brewery. After Susannah's death in 1886, her sons took over the business and in 1887, they renamed it to S. Oland, Sons and Co. The brewery was destroyed by the Halifax Explosion in 1917, but was rebuilt at its current location in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1928. The company was renamed Moosehead Breweries in 1947.

Products

Moosehead Breweries produces a variety of beers, including its flagship brand, Moosehead Lager, as well as Moosehead Pale Ale, Moosehead Radler, and Moosehead Light. The company also brews a number of seasonal and specialty beers.

Distribution

Moosehead Breweries distributes its products across Canada and in more than 15 countries worldwide, including the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Sustainability

Moosehead Breweries is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include energy efficiency measures, waste reduction programs, and water conservation efforts.

See Also

• List of breweries in Canada
• Beer in Canada
• History of beer

External Links

• Official Website