Close to $1 million will support increased production capacity for two microbreweries in downtown Winnipeg
March 10, 2022 – Winnipeg, Manitoba — Prairies Economic Development Canada
Winnipeg’s increasing number of locally-owned microbreweries complement the city’s excellent food and beverage scene and are further contributing to an already vibrant downtown core.
Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced an investment of $962,000 to support two downtown Winnipeg microbreweries. These funds are provided through the Business Scale-Up and Productivity Fund and will support the growth of these businesses.
These two businesses, Little Brown Jug and Nonsuch, are brewing new ideas to grow their capacity, improve their processes, and deliver a taste of Manitoba to new markets. Businesses like these are benefiting from support provided by the Government of Canada, reaching new levels by improving their productivity and competitiveness.
Little Brown Jug Brewing Co. Ltd. received $400,000 to expand production and improve their quality assurance program, and Nonsuch Brewing Co. Ltd. received $562,600 to expand production and internalize their canning process. These investments align with the Government of Canada’s commitment to continue to promote economic growth on the Prairies through programs and services that help businesses, not-for-profits, and communities grow stronger.