KITCHENER, Ontario, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Highlights:
- Laker Red sales are +9% year-to-date responding to consumer demand for high quality, high value, locally produced beers.
- 15-can packs are a proven performer for Laker Ice, Lager and Light with sales up 33% year-to-date.
- The complete line-up of Laker 15-can packs creates a formidable competitor, especially at a friendly $23.95 price.
Waterloo Brewing, the trade name of Brick Brewing Co. Limited (“Brick” or the “Company”) (TSX: BRB), today announced the arrival of 15-can packs of Laker Red at The Beer Store.
“Laker Red has been very well received by beer drinkers in Ontario,” said Jim Manz, Director, Commercial. “It looks great in the can, but tastes even better going down, and at a price you can’t beat.”
“As consumers continue to look for great beer value, it’s critical Laker lead the way,” continued Manz. “We brew Laker Red to exacting quality standards, proudly displaying our Ontario roots, and consistently at a great price. Whether it’s at the end of the day with an ice-cold Laker Red or by saving a few bucks, we believe the hard-working people of Ontario deserve a break.”
15-can packs of Laker Red are available at The Beer Store across Ontario for $23.95.
About Brick Brewing
Brick is Ontario's largest Canadian-owned brewery. The Company is a regional brewer of award-winning premium quality and value beers and is officially certified under the Global Food Safety Standard, one of the highest and most internationally recognized standards for safe food production. Founded in 1984, Brick Brewing Co. was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario and is credited with pioneering the present-day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Brick has complemented its Waterloo premium craft beers with the popular Laker brand. In 2011, Brick purchased the Canadian rights to Seagram Coolers and in 2015, secured the exclusive Canadian rights to both LandShark and Margaritaville. In addition, Brick utilizes its leading-edge brewing, blending and packaging capabilities to provide an extensive array of contract manufacturing services in beer, coolers and ciders. Brick trades on the TSX under the symbol BRB. Visit us at www.brickbeer.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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For further information:
Jim Manz
Director, Commercial
519-742-2732x163
jimm@waterloobrewing.com
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