The Exchange Brewery
7 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-9888
The Exchange Brewery (ExB) is located in the quaint downtown of Niagara on The Lake, the whole region has a long, rich history of brewing, so it is awesome to see craft beer re-entering this wine country and finding its groove again. The building Exchange calls home was Niagara’s first telephone exchange and by using that design theme for inspiration, they have carved out a truly original concept to help them stand out in an industry that is exploding. The history of building can be seen everywhere, from the design of their taproom to the flights and beers that go by numbers rather than names.
With sky high ceilings, 19th century architecture, and high end decor, it would be easy to let the atmosphere intimidate you, but don’t worry, all the employees are down to earth, knowledgeable, and more than happy to help you through the selection of beer.
This bordertown brewery opened in early 2016 and has been going strong ever since, receiving awards from both Canada and the US including Canadian Brewery of The Year, along with 4 medals for selected beers, at the 6th Annual NYIBC (New York International Beer Competition). These awards are a true testament to how hard Robin Ridesic, founder & CEO, and her team have worked over the past 18 months. It is particularly inspiring for me to see a female owner and staff at a brewery, even though the site is becoming increasingly common, because (as you may know) women were the original beer brewers!
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