STORY
Our story began way back in 2011, when two friends looked around their hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake and were struck by the fact that while the region had 38 wineries, and not a single brewery. They decided it was time to change that. In the nearby town of Virgil was an old church. The friends bought the 130-year-old building, moved their equipment in, and Silversmith Brewing Company had its home.
Lots has changed since then, but two things haven’t. First, we still make our famous, multi-award winning The Black Lager. Second, our original brewpub is still located inside our old church in Virgil Ontario. If you’re not familiar with the area, let’s just say we’re on the edge of Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario.
The Church is home to a group of passionate and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to providing an experience like no other. Silversmith Brewing Company proudly redefines not only the craft beverage experience, but hospitality in the Niagara Region. If you cannot make it to The Church, our beverages are stocked in plenty of LCBO Liquor Stores, grocery stores, bottle shops, select beer stores, a growing number of restaurants, beer halls and bars across the province.
In 2022 Silversmith Brewing Co. purchased Black Oak Brewing Company. By joining together, we’re able to brew a combined portfolio of award-winning craft beers. The Brewery in Etobicoke, with its taproom and retail store, will remain fully operational, with their employees becoming part of the Silversmith team. We even have taken on contract brewing for others. We, at Silversmith, are thrilled to do our part in growing our business with others who share the common goal of building brands they believe in.
We have created a space where travellers and locals alike can meet and take refuge in our BeerHall & Kitchen. We love bringing great people together to build a community that values local and each other.
Future
You may have noticed a few things have changed around here. For starters, a brand new Silversmith logo, inspired by The Church where it all began. The logo draws elements from The Church’s original stained glass windows, representing the craftsmanship and the level of detail that is put into the making of our beverages. The varied colours from the stained glass are reflected in our variety of beers. They also speak to the value we place in community, creativity, collaboration and diversity. We are collaborators, not competitors. And finally, like the multi-coloured glass, we too are more brilliant as a whole.
