National Capital Region Beer News

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by rocketphish

How does this affect The Commons on Sparks Street?

The only thing that will change at The Commons, is there will soon be less Kichesippi products on the shelves and on the taps at this location. This location will continue to provide our customers with a selection of locally roasted coffee, Ontario Craft Beer and our curated wine selection.

https://www.kbeer.ca/pages/thank-you-and-sorry

Surprising that they opened the Sparks location if they had financial issues. And "less Kichesippi products" is strange if they are shutting down the brewery operations. I would expect "less until supplies last" or something.

[phil235]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Surprising that they opened the Sparks location if they had financial issues. And "less Kichesippi products" is strange if they are shutting down the brewery operations. I would expect "less until supplies last" or something.

Maybe a last-ditch effort to turn things around? I did notice that the hours of their pop up were really sporadic at first, and it was closed at times you would have thought would be prime for attracting people. That said, since they re-did it and made it into the Commons, it has been open and noticeably busy whenever I go by. It's a pretty nice spot.

[J.OT13]

Good thing our Premier is working on what's important for Ontarians!

Ontario and Nova Scotia Sign Historic Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Agreement
Deal will remove barriers to free trade between provinces, supporting consumer choice and economic growth

March 02, 2026

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...ohol-agreement