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Hogsback Brewing Company was an Ottawa-based microbrewery that began brewing in 2010. Its flagship beer was Hogsback Vintage Lager, a European-inspired lager with flavour derived from combining three malt types (2-Row, Munich and Vienna), unique Saaz hops and German lager yeast. Hogsback beer was available to buy in 440ml cans and the company also sold merchandise. The company announced it was ceasing production and would be shutting down in 2018.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Hogsback Brewing Company |
| Company Style | HogsBack Brewing |
| Location | Ottawa |
| Type | Microbrewery |
| Year Established | 2010 |
| Flagship Beer | Hogsback Vintage Lager |
| Beer Characteristics | European-inspired, combines three malt types (2-Row, Munich, Vienna), unique Saaz hops, German lager yeast |
| Distribution Facility | Ottawa area |
| Awards | Gold Award, People's Choice Award, Newcomer of the Year Award at the 2012 Ontario Brewing Awards |
| Production Status | Ceased production of full-time products in 2018 |
What You'll Learn
Hogsback Brewing Company
The company's beer was brewed through Cool Brew, an Ontario microbrewery. This approach was chosen to allow the company more time and consideration for the planning and construction of a brewery in Ottawa. Hogsback has been presented with several awards, including a Gold award, a People's Choice award and the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2012 Ontario Brewing Awards.
On November 1, 2018, the company announced it was ceasing production of its full-time product and would be shutting down. However, Hogsback beer can still be purchased directly from the company's website, where 440ml cans and merchandise are available.
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Hogsback Vintage Lager
The company was featured on the entrepreneurial television program, Dragon's Den, and has been presented with several awards, including a Gold award, a People's Choice award and the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2012 Ontario Brewing Awards. On November 1, 2018, the company announced it was ceasing production of its full-time product and would be shutting down.
The Hogsback Brewing Company website advertises 440ml cans and merchandise for sale. The website also states that the company brews delicious craft ales made with mountain water.
The BeerMenus website also advertises Hogsback Brewing Company products, although it is unclear whether these are available to buy.
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Buying direct
Hogsback Brewing Company was an Ottawa-based microbrewery that began brewing in 2010. Their flagship beer was Hogsback Vintage Lager, a European-inspired lager. The distribution facility is in the Ottawa area, allowing the company to focus on the Ottawa market.
You can buy direct from the Hogsback Brewing Company website, where they sell 440ml cans and merchandise.
The company has won several awards, including a GOLD award, a People's Choice award and the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2012 Ontario Brewing Awards.
On November 1, 2018, the company announced it was ceasing production of its full-time product and would be shutting down. It is unclear whether you can still buy direct from the company, but the website is still live and you can try contacting them through this.
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Hogsback awards
Hogsback Brewing Company was an Ottawa-based microbrewery that began brewing in 2010. Its flagship beer was Hogsback Vintage Lager, a European-inspired lager with flavour derived from combining three malt types (2-Row, Munich and Vienna), unique Saaz hops and German lager yeast. The company has won several awards, including a GOLD award, a People's Choice award and the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2012 Ontario Brewing Awards.
Hogsback beer can be bought directly from the Hogsback Brewing Co. website, where they sell 440ml cans and merchandise. The company also has a distribution facility in the Ottawa area, allowing it to focus on the Ottawa market.
Hogsback Brewing Company was featured on the entrepreneurial television program Dragon's Den. A case of Hogsback beer and its subsequent logo and t-shirt were also featured several times as a product placement in Jurassic Shark.
On November 1, 2018, the company announced it was ceasing production of its full-time product and would be shutting down. However, Hogs Back Brewery continues to produce award-winning ales, beers, lager and cider in bottles and cans.
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Hogsback merchandise
Hogsback Brewing Company was an Ottawa-based microbrewery that began brewing in 2010. Its flagship beer was Hogsback Vintage Lager, an award-winning European-inspired lager. The company ceased production in 2018.
The Hogsback Brewing Company was featured on the television programme Dragon's Den, and a case of Hogsback beer, along with its logo and t-shirt, were featured in the film Jurassic Shark. It is unclear whether the t-shirts are still available to purchase.
The Hogs Back Brewery also sells bottles and cans of its award-winning ales, beers, lagers and ciders. It is unclear whether this is the same brewery as Hogsback Brewing Company.
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Frequently asked questions
Hogsback Brewing Company is an Ottawa-based microbrewery. You can buy their beer directly from their website, or from their distribution facility in the Ottawa area.
Hogsback Brewing Company's flagship beer is Hogsback Vintage Lager, a European-inspired lager with flavour derived from combining three malt types (2-Row, Munich and Vienna), unique Saaz hops and German lager yeast. They also make a range of award-winning ales, beers, lager and cider in bottles and cans.
Hogsback Brewing Company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Their distribution facility is also in the Ottawa area.
Yes, you can buy Hogsback beer directly from their website.
