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Membership

The Ontario Craft Brewers is a united voice that ensures a thriving craft beer industry in Ontario.

With over 100 members in communities across the province, the OCB provides an opportunity to add your voice to our work with government, regulators, and industry partners to promote and advance Ontario’s craft beer industry. Members also receive access to industry analytics, special offers and discounts, and our LCBO merchandising program to keep their business on the cutting edge.

Membership Types

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Breweries

Brewers are the heart and soul of the OCB. Big or small, urban or rural, every craft brewery has a home at the OCB.

In addition to providing you with a voice at the table with government, OCB membership offers a range of benefits and cost-savings opportunities.

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Suppliers

Ontario’s craft beer industry is a thriving ecosystem of vendors and suppliers who support brewers in making world-class craft beer.

OCB’s associate memberships give vendors and suppliers a trusted and direct channel to OCB brewers, as well as visibility within the industry.

Membership Benefits

Gain a voice with government

The OCB works tirelessly to remove barriers for craft breweries and advocates for lower beer taxes, new retail opportunities and investment in innovation and business development. We also hosts regular receptions at Queen’s Park, providing opportunities for brewers to interact directly with government decision makers.

Access member-only content

Through our exclusive member portal, weekly email newsletters, and regular technical advice, we keep our members updated on news, research, policy changes, business, education and networking opportunities.

Get free memberships & discounts

OCB member breweries receive free memberships to the Canadian Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) and Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB), exclusive promotional opportunities in the LCBO, technical support and discounts on services breweries use every day.

Connect with other members

Join an active network of members, suppliers and industry leaders who are shaping craft brewing’s future. Engage directly with all of our brewery and associate members in a private forum where you can share and access resources, list events and special offers, ask questions and start discussions.

Receive exclusive industry insights

The OCB provides quarterly reports on the state of the craft beer market in Ontario. See how and where our sector is growing, track trends and discover what consumers are drinking.

Access special programs

Members can take advantage of the OCB and LCBO’s highly successful joint merchandising program which gives members exclusive promotional opportunities. OCB members also enjoy registration discounts to OCB events like the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Marketplace and other popular industry events.

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(416) 494-2766