

Doug Ford’s promise to lower beer prices is being met with ridicule and anger from Ontario’s breweries.

Ford’s buck-a-beer promise is nothing more than a distraction from his cuts to services Ontarians rely on. And Ontario’s breweries are not having it.

Here’s are the Ontario breweries taking a stand against Ford’s buck-a-beer gimmick.

Napanee Beer Co

We will absolutely not participate in the “buck a beer” exercise. Our beer is well made, high quality and award winning — and its price reflects that. There are a lot of things that our province needs, but “buck a beer” isn’t one of them. — The Napanee Beer Co. (@napaneebeer) August 6, 2018

People’s Pint

Our brewery will not be joining this #buckabeer race to the bottom. We are committed to making a quality product that we are proud to serve and that means it will always cost more. We firmly believe that you really do get what you pay for. #qualitymatters #craftbeer — People’s Pint (@PeoplesPintTO) August 7, 2018

Great Lakes Brewery

As soon as I heard about GLB’s brave stand against the #BuckABeer bully I ran to my #beerfridge and cracked open an #octopuswantstofight to toast their decision Bravo people BRAVO!!! pic.twitter.com/0tmn6QMm4G — Don’t Blame Me (@TOBikeGeezer) August 6, 2018

@GreatLakesBeer on why they won’t participate in the Buck-a-Beer challenge that the Premier will announce tomorrow. #onpoli pic.twitter.com/j0Ji9rN9wi — Colin D’Mello CTV (@ColinDMello) August 6, 2018

Muskoka Brewery

We place a high precedent on quality and freshness in our beer, and we choose to support the team of 130 that makes it all happen with @OnLivingwage. This and more mean we will not be pursuing the #BuckABeer program. https://t.co/9B3TfONfnL pic.twitter.com/JhevA6Md4H — Muskoka Brewery (@MuskokaBrewery) August 7, 2018

Nickel Brook Brewing

Nickel Brook will not take part in the proposed “buck a beer” plan. We’ve always been about quality & don’t aim to change that now, or ever. We have no intention in joining a race to the bottom. We stand with our fellow craft brewers in opposing this gimmick by Ford. — Nickel Brook Brewing (@NickelBrookBeer) August 7, 2018

Hometown Brew Co

Hamilton Brewery

Screw @fordnation with this BS $1 beer plan. Literally the only breweries that could afford this are swill level international & domestic big brands! I cant make a beer for a dollar let alone make profit. You want to introduce competition? Allow us to have our own retail stores! — The Hamilton Brewery (@hamiltonbrewery) August 7, 2018

Shacklands Brewing

We don’t tweet all that often, but we’ll add our two cents and say we can’t make good, decent, or even passable beer for a buck, let alone pay our rent and our guys. Even the province’s large, foreign-owned breweries don’t sell at the current floor of $1.25. #ONPoli #BuckABeer — Shacklands Brewing (@Shacklands) August 7, 2018

Sawdust City

Blood Brothers Brewing

Indie Ale House

Owner Jason Fisher will be on @metromorning tomorrow and Ontario Morning on CBC discussing ‘buck-a-beer”. What could go wrong? — The Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) August 7, 2018

Merit Brewing Co

Hey @fordnation, want to provide a subsidy to breweries in Ontario? Here are a few ideas of better things to subsidize than $1 beer (feel free to add on…)…. — MERIT Brewing Co. (@MERITBrewing) August 7, 2018

Bell City Brewing

Descendants Beer

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co

Dominion City Brewing

Covered Bridge Brewing

We got into this for the love of craft. We are driven by strong values and ethics, do honest work, every day of the week, and put out an honest product. Brewing is costly, but we don’t compromise on ingredients. Profit margins are low, but we’re ok with that. #1 pic.twitter.com/B3hE4qRWo8 — CoveredBridgeBrewing (@CBBeer) August 8, 2018

#2 We always strive to give more than we take. If standing our ground, not compromising our values, and putting out an honest, good quality product at a reasonable price leads to our demise, then so be it. We wouldn’t have it any other way. #buckabeer won’t happen here. J&K — CoveredBridgeBrewing (@CBBeer) August 8, 2018

Steamwhistle

We are an all-natural product, made using authentic brewing methods which places us in a premium beer segment. At this time, we are not offering a “buck a beer” to ensure the quality and values of our product. — Steam Whistle (@SteamWhistle) August 8, 2018

Beyond the Pale

Rob explaining why Buck a Beer is a bad idea on @ctvottawa #buckoffford https://t.co/EPR7Ryz9bL — Beyond the Pale (@BTPBrewing) August 8, 2018

Publican House Brewery

Collective Arts Brewery

Anderson Craft Ales

Beau’s Brewery

Story Stayed Brewing Co

Cowbell Brewing Co

Sons of Kent Brewing Co

Bayside Brewing Co

Forked River Brewing Co

New Ontario Brewing

Flying Monkeys

We are not participating in the challenge. @OntCraftBrewers have come so far creating jobs, supporting our local communities, and brewing fantastic award-winning beers with international reputations for quality. That doesn’t happen for a dollar. #buckabeerboycott https://t.co/eCO6uMcsyn — Flying Monkeys (@FlyingMonkeys) August 8, 2018

Concession Road Brewing Company

Brown Van Brewing

Microbrasserie Cassel Brewery

Grain and Grit Beer Co

Rainhard Brewing Co.

Meyers Creek Brewing

Evergreen Craft Ales

The current minimum price is $1.25. If this was viable wouldn’t there already be a bunch of #Buck25beers available? We will not be joining the race to the bottom by trying to sell #BuckABeer. How about #BuckALitre gas, #BuckEach red peppers or #BuckAnHour education! — Evergreen Craft Ales (@evergreenales) August 7, 2018

Junction Craft Ales

Re: #BuckABeer:

Like most of our industry colleagues, Junction Craft will of course not be participating in the Ontario ‘Buck a Beer’ program, as it is neither economically viable or socially responsible. — Junction Craft Brewing (@JUNCTION_CRAFT) August 8, 2018

Kichesippi Beer Co

Tune into @ctvottawa this evening to learn more about why we will not be participating in the return of Buck a Beer https://t.co/bYnxGQBNIN — Kichesippi Beer Co. (@kichesippibeer) August 7, 2018

Refined Fool Brewing Co

Email hello@north99.org if you know of other beer companies refusing Ford’s beer subsidy.

Add your name if you oppose Doug Ford and his plan to slash public services