Plan B Beer Works
174 St Paul St St. Catharines, ON
(905) 688-2253
Plan B Beer Works is located in downtown ST. Catherines, it’s a small batch brewery you don’t want to miss! John Coates is the owner, brewer, marketer, bartender, janitor, and… well you get my point, he does it all. Originally from Sherbrooke, Quebec, John brings an East Coast vibe to Plan B, most notably in the Belgians and IPA’s, but Unibroue and Vermont beers also had an influence on him early on. He gives his ‘Mr. Beer’ kit the credit for giving him the brewing bug. He became infamous amongst his friends and family for bringing along batches of his own freshly brewed beer. John was constantly experimenting, always asking “what if”, so it was only natural that he grew tired of playing around with small brewing kits. His interest turned to whole grain brewing and he felt he wanted to invest more in this hobby that was fast becoming an obsession! In 2015, he made the move back to Ontario, and has since retaken his rightful title of family beer brewer, much to the delight of his family.
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