Wasaga’s Beach One Cerveza takes top spot at provincial brewery awards

Wasaga Beach’s eponymous amber liquid is now golden.

The Wasaga Beach Brewing Company’s Beach One Cerveza received a gold award at the 2020 Ontario Brewing Awards.

The awards ceremony was held virtually on Nov. 24.

Beach One Cerveza had already earned silver in the American Lager category at the awards in 2018 and 2019.

“We were happy to be nominated for the award again, as this is just our fourth full year of pouring our Beach One Cerveza beer,” said company president David Cubitt.

After its launch in 2016, the company saw exponential growth in 2018 with its beer offered in more than 160 LCBO locations and 35 grocery stores. In 2020, the brand sits on the shelves of nearly 700 LCBO, Beer Store, and grocery store locations across Ontario.

Company co-owner Peter Wilkins said the business partners are very proud of achieving a gold award, and remain committed to growing the company in 2021.

That includes the future launch of a second brand, among other expansion plans.

“We are always focused on growth, and taking Wasaga Beach Brewing Company to the next level,” Cubitt said.