Kitchener, Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KITCHENER, Ontario, Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brick Brewing Co. Limited (“Brick” or the “Company”) (TSX:BRB), Ontario’s largest Canadian-owned brewery, can’t wait for Oktoberfest.

”As K-W’s local brewery we’ve been wanting to celebrate Oktoberfest with our hometown neighbours, and now thanks to a great partnership with Bingemans we can”  said George Croft, President and CEO. “We’ve created a small batch, limited time only, Waterloo Festbier for this year’s Oktoberfest celebration. It’s crafted in the traditional Bavarian Marzenbier style with a rich toastiness and dark copper colour. It will be available at Bingemans Oktoberfest events on October 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th, selected licensed accounts, our brewery retail store and local LCBO stores within the KW region. Special events deserve a special beer.” added Croft.

“Our friends at 91.5 The Beat and 107.5 Dave Rocks are excited to introduce the first ever Kool Haus House Party” said Sean Dennis, Director of Marketing, Waterloo Brewing Company. “Beat Elite members and Dave Nation members will have an opportunity to apply with a photo of them showing off what makes them local for a chance to win an exclusive opportunity for you to have your favourite radio station conduct a live broadcast from your home while you host the ultimate Oktoberfest party.  Dave Rocks and The Beat will bring the tunes, Bingemans will bring the Bavarian goodies,  and Waterloo Brewing will bring the beer; you just need to bring the friends” added Dennis. 

“As an original founder of the festival, we recognize the importance of creating a Bavarian experience” said Mark Bingeman, President of Bingemans. “Great music, great local craft beer, an awesome Waterloo Festbier and great partnerships will deliver directly towards that Oktoberfest experience”.

For more information on the contest please visit http://www.1075daverocks.com   or http://www.915thebeat.com  and for festival info and how to get tickets, please visit http://bingemans.com/oktoberfest  

About Brick Brewing
Brick is Ontario’s largest Canadian-owned brewery. The Company is a regional brewer of award-winning premium quality and value beers and is officially certified under the Global Food Safety Standard, one of the highest and most internationally recognized standards for safe food production. Founded in 1984, Brick Brewing Co. was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario, and is credited with pioneering the present day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Brick has complemented its Waterloo premium craft beers with the popular Laker brand.  In 2011, Brick purchased the Canadian rights to Seagram Coolers and in 2015, secured the exclusive Canadian rights to both LandShark® and Margaritaville®. In addition, Brick utilizes its leading edge brewing, blending and packaging capabilities to provide an extensive array of contract manufacturing services in beer, coolers and ciders. Brick trades on the TSX under the symbol BRB. Visit us at www.brickbeer.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACT: For More Information:
Sean Dennis
Director of Marketing
519-742-2732