Same ownership, different concept. Beer enthusiasts in Sudbury, Ontario say farewell to the Tap House Grill and Pub and now welcome Optimist Brewery and Kitchen.

“We wanted to bring something to the market that was different, something a little bit outside the box that would catch people by surprise,” said owner John Arnold. “But we do have a much larger vision admission in promoting a positive feel, a positive vibe. An optimistic approach to life, and an optimistic approach to our beer.”

When restaurants were forced to close their doors back in March due to the pandemic, Arnold began turning his pub into a brewery which hosted their grand opening this past weekend.

Stack Brewing brewer Michael Guillemette has also been added to the team, “We started naming beers, almost like they have their own little attitudes. And these are things we may or may not admire in people. I believe in growth of optimism, for me I’m not the most optimistic person on the planet but doing this project is teaching me to be more optimistic.”

Photo credit: Heather Green-Oliver/Sudbury.com