FORMOSA, ON – The Walkerton Herald-Times reports that a brewing facility sold off late last year by Brick Brewing has reopened under its new ownership.
Formosa Springs Brewery was launched in Formosa, Ontario in 1870, and changed owners a number of times over the years, with Brick taking ownership in 1997. The sale in 2017 to a group led by Zhang Haoliang included the plant as well as the Formosa Springs and Red Baron beer brands.
Sean Dennis, director of sales and marketing, tells the paper that the brewery is currently offering Formosa Springs Draft, Red Baron Lager, Red Baron Lime, and Red Baron Platinum Light, with new brands expected to be developed in the future.
The facility includes a retail store selling mix-and-match 6-packs as well as cases of 12 and 24 bottles, with retail hours of of 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday to Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. A tasting room will open soon, and there are plans to add a licensed patio with a food menu.
For more details, see the full article.
[Photo of Sean Dennis from the Walkerton Herald-Times]