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TRUE BREW


JEFF O’REILLY Raising more than just a pint glass The Ottawa area beer scene has a


200-year-old rich tradition of satisfying the thirst of its inhabitants. But 10 years ago it was a quiet place to be, with very little brewing activity. Over the last half-dozen years


brewing has seen a spectacular resurgence and continues to grow at an incredible pace, much to the delight of hard-working beer lovers in the National Capital Region and the Ottawa Valley.


Kichesippi Brewing puts some fun back into fundraising Just over three years ago Kichesippi


Brewing (“the beer that’s hard to spell and easy to drink”) took up residency at the old Heritage Brewery facility with a simple mission of brewing unique local beers that would reflect the great character of our area − made in our region for our region. Despite extensive


growth and greatly- deserved success, brewery owner and founder Paul Meek has kept this a family affair with wife Kelly and teenage son Alexander, who is involved wherever possible. Alex designed the


distinctive “K-Beer” logo and will have his hands full on the research, development and marketing side of the brewery’s new Harvey & Vern’s Olde Fashioned Soda line (with natural cane sugar). Last summer Kelly’s brother became


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the namesake of “Uncle Mark’s Hopfenweisse” in honour of his 50th birthday. Regionally inspired references


continue to appear as Ottawa-loving history buff Paul derived the brewery’s name from the Native Algonquin term (meaning “Great River”, the original name for the Ottawa River). He has paid tribute to things that are


distinctly local with the award-winning 1855 Dark Ale. The name is in reference to the year Ottawa was incorporated as a city.


Logger Porter pays homage to the


legendary log drivers and lumberjacks of old; and Wuchak Black IPA is named for the pesky and playful groundhogs who seem to flourish in our local terrain. (“Wuchak” is an Algonquin term for groundhog.) Another way Kichesippi has been


able to pay tribute to the local area is through fundraising, and using a cause that is really close to home. Paul’s son, Alex, and my daughter,


Tegan, both have Type 1 Diabetes − a chronic condition that could become debilitating or even fatal. Thanks in large part to the continuing work of organizations like the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, they are able to live happy, healthy and productive lives. Kichesippi has put its support behind this organization with a pledge to donate 50 cents from the purchase of each Growler (1.4 L. bottle) of their beer. Last year alone more than 10,000


Growlers sold, and that number is expected to be exceeded this year. It’s fundraising with great value and the opportunity to make a difference. Thank you, Kichesippi. The Kichesippi Brewery is located at 866 Campbell Avenue in Ottawa.


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