The original tradition of ale brewing held strong and steadfast in the original provinces of eastern Canada, but the expansion of Canada across the ancient lands once roamed by aboriginals and the traders of the Hudson Bay Company changed all that.
Many Eastern European peoples came to Canada's "northwest" around 1900 just as the brewing of hoppy and bright golden lagers was truly taking hold in the old countries. This lager style of brewing was quickly adapted to the grain growing Canadian prairie regions.
Lager brewing only gradually found it's place across Canada; gaining adherents in all regions by the 1970's - when this unique Canadian style also gained great acceptance in the USA as well.
While the flavour boundaries have blurred somewhat since the availability and exchange of brands has crept across North America, the Canadian style is still enthusiastically enjoyed.
Smooth, malty characters are balanced with premium hop aromas for a pleasing complexity - a taste to experience and savour.
