Silversmith Brewing Co based in Niagara-on-the-Lake. has purchased the assets of Etobicoke-based Black Oak Brewing Co.

The purchase, which was announced earlier this month, is said to join the two breweries together in an effort to increase production.

The two craft brewers will be able to brew a combined portfolio of award-winning craft beers, including Silversmith’s The Black Lager and Helles Lager, along with Black Oak’s Pale Ale and Nut Brown Ale at the Black Oak facility, which will remain operational.

Early in 2022, Silversmith purchased a canning line that was installed at Black Oak Brewing:

“This move just makes sense as both Silversmith and Black Oak are stronger together,” said Josh Graham, president and chief executive officer of Silversmith.

“Ken is part of the fabric of craft brewing in Ontario and Black Oak has a long-respected history that aligns with our mission to brew authentic, quality, great tasting craft beer and as time progressed, the benefits of combining our strengths became apparent. We are at a place that feels right and is the start of an exciting future for both Silversmith and Black Oak.”

Launched in 1999 in Etobicoke, ON, Black Oak was one of Ontario’s first craft breweries:

“Black Oak Brewing has been my mission for the past 23 years,” said Woods. “We’ve persevered through many challenges, and I am looking forward to what the future holds and the new opportunities that this purchase will bring.”