MacLean’s Ales
52 14th Ave, Hanover, ON
(519) 506-2537
Charles MacLean, co-owner to MacLean’s Ales in Hanover, ON, is yet another pioneer in the Craft Beer world, he has watched the industry grow and change over the years as he has presided over numerous breweries.
Charles first learned to brew over in England, he was there initially because of his first passion, motorcycles, and had travelled over to ride the scenic English Countryside on his Norton Commando. But when he returned home he had acquired another passion; brewing and drinking good Craft Beer.
Since 1985, when he opened the Wellington County Brewery, Charles has started multiple breweries and helped many others along the way. He opened a tiny nano brewery in 2009 on his property that quickly grew beyond his wildest expectations. In 2014 Charles partnered with Michael D'Agnillo and Curtis Schmaltz and created MacLean’s Ales, who now produce over 400,000 litres annually in their Hanover brewery.
The brewery is a well crafted square brick building that resembles the castle in their logo and was originally geared towards recreating those traditional English brews, however, they now offer a wide portfolio of beers and flavours to suit everybody.
MacLean's Armchair Scotch Ale is a real treat with a Kentucky twist; it’s aged in bourbon barrels. With rich, malty flavour and a brilliant amber colour, this classic ale is brewed with British Pale and Crystal Malts, balanced by a generous addition of Fuggles and Goldings hops, and finishes with a sweet tang on the backend.
Maclean’s Farmhouse Blonde at 4.8% ABV is a golden ale that showcases both Ontario hops and malt beautifully and is a reminder to Charles of his farmhouse brewery beginnings.
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