BELLEVILLE, ON – A group of breweries and cider makers in Ontario’s Bay of Quinte Region have announced the formation of a new imitative to promote the beers, ciders and associated products created in the area.
The Bay of Quinte Craft Association is made up of 18 breweries (10 established, 8 in development) and 6 cideries (4 established, 2 in development) in the region which encompasses the communities and counties of Brighton, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Napanee, Tyendinaga, Campbellford, and Bath. Ingredient producers including Barn Owl Malt and Pleasant Valley Hops are also inaugural members.
Brought together by QuinteVation – “a non-government organization with the mandate to unify the Bay of Quinte region as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, thinking and action” – the Association represents the largest rural craft beer and cider region in Canada.
For more details, see the Bay of Quinte Craft Association website and Facebook page.