Two of the largest craft breweries in Ontario have announced a joint distribution deal in an effort to cut the losses both companies faced during the pandemic.

Toronto’s Steam Whistle Brewing and Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co., based in Vankleek Hill, Ontario announced last week that they’ll be merging their sales teams and distribution networks.

“We see portfolio selling as a big part of the future,” said Taylor, who earlier this year reached a similar arrangement with B.C.-based Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. In 2019, Steam Whistle signed a deal to produce some brands from Colorado’s New Belgium under license.

Taylor denied the deal was the first step on the way to a possible merger of the two companies.

“There aren’t any plans for that,” Taylor said.

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