Making it in Ontario

Muskoka Brewery on Ontario’s Evolving Craft Beer Industry

01 Aug 2025

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Ontario’s craft brewing industry boomed in the 2010s, rising from 50 breweries in 2010 to more than 350 today. Todd Lewin had a front row seat for it, and helped Muskoka Brewery scale into one of the leading Canadian-owned breweries in Ontario. In this episode, Todd discusses his beer career journey from selling Molson to leading Muskoka Brewery, the brewery’s evolving strategy as demand for beer has plateaued, and where he expects the industry to go from here.00:00 Introduction to Ontario's Manufacturing Sector and Muskoka Brewery04:30 Todd Lewin's Career Journey07:33 Mergers, Acquisitions, and the Rise of Ontario's Craft Beer Industry12:26 Muskoka Brewery's Growth and Strategy17:42 Leadership and Challenges in the Brewing Industry20:04 Investing in Growth23:19 Ontario’s Craft Brewing Ecosystem29:03 Tapping Into Evolving Consumer Demands: Beer, RTD, and Non-Alcoholic39:58 The Future of Ontario's Craft Beer IndustryFind Out More about Muskoka BreweryWebsite: muskokabrewery.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/muskokabreweryFacebook: facebook.com/muskokabreweryInstagram: instagram.com/muskokabreweryTikTok: tiktok.com/@muskokabreweryTrillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing Reports on Craft BrewingGood Things Brewing: Ontario’s Craft Beer Industry, 2010-2019 (June 2020) https://trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Trillium_CraftBeerReport-June2020.pdfOntario’s Craft Brewing Industry: Contributions, Community, and the Challenges Ahead (June 2022) https://trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ontario-Craft-Brewing-Industry-Report-2022.pdfFind Out More About TrilliumTrillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-pastAbout the Making it in Ontario PodcastMaking it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

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Muskoka Brewery on Ontario’s Evolving Craft Beer Industry

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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