Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., brewing Kawartha Summer Ale in support of the environment

MAY 17, 2022 – An early tell tale sign of summer has returned with the launch of Fenelon Falls Brewing Company’s Kawartha Summer Ale. Brewed in support of Kawartha Conservation, this marks the third year of the environmental partnership which continues to grow in popularity each year.

“The Kawartha Summer Ale is an annual favourite and it helps to kick-off the summer season as the unofficial beer of summer in the Kawarthas,” explained Head Brewer Russell Gibson. “We always have people coming into the bottle shop asking when it will be available and the feedback has been great.”

Originally launched in May 2020, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., has sold out of the Summer Ale every summer.

“Our partnership with Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., has been a tremendous opportunity to talk about the work Kawartha Conservation does each and every day to support our lakes, rivers, environment and our communities as a whole,” explained John Chambers, Marketing and Communications Specialist with Kawartha Conservation. “There are so many different areas of our work from flood forecasting to stewardship and tree planting to working with our agricultural and development communities, that we undertake to protect, support and enhance our environment for the benefit of all of our watershed residents. This partnership has helped to put our name, our brand and our work in front of new and expanding audiences.”

Popular with visitors and residents alike, the Kawartha Summer Ale was developed to be designed to have a medium light body with moderate bitterness, and notes of citrus and grapefruit, and designed to accompany summer afternoons as they unwind into evenings – fresh, balanced and sessionable.

“This is a great success story,” said Kawartha Lakes Mayor and Chair of the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors Andy Letham. “This is a perfect example of business supporting the environment and vice versa. When we work together and collaborate on these types of initiatives, everyone wins.”

Marking the third year of the partnership, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., is hosting a special kick-off to summer at the brewery on Thursday, June 9. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for details on how you can get your tickets for this fantastic summer celebration with Kawartha Conservation and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. Proceeds from the evenings dinner will also go to support environmental initiatives across the watershed.

“I’m looking forward to celebrating the kick off to summer at Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., with Kawartha Conservation June 9, and encourage everyone to take part in this wonderful event,” said Mr. Letham. “What could be better than celebrating the start of summer overlooking Lock 34 appreciating all of the people and places that make our communities great.”

For more details on the kick-off to summer event June 9, visit www.fenelonfallsbrewing.com.