I started off in the brewing industry in 1999 by working on the bottling line at a local brewery in Peterborough called KLB. There I quickly became their 1st ever sales rep and called upon the small territory of Ontario.
My next venture was to represent Unibroue from Chambly, Quebec where I focused on pairing beers with food and co-hosting a number of beer dinners throughout Ontario and selling to the LCBO.
In 2004 I made the move to Sleeman Breweries and this is where I took great pride in growing the On Premise channel. This was a role that was used to enhance owner / operator margins in this area. After Sleeman was acquired by Sapporo it was time to move on yet again.
Mill Street Brewery is where I used my skills to develop a number of roles during my time with this amazing organization! I was working as a Regional Sales Manager and the last two years saw me transition into a Business Development role where I worked on some of the largest chain and key accounts in Ontario.
It is safe to say that after 12 years of being in the industry it was time to make the leap and start up my own company.
“I have decided to take the initiative of supporting the smallest craft breweries from Ontario, support out-of-province small breweries and eventually American craft brands. My goal is to give the best representation to these great brands as my heart has always been invested to the smaller company.
Here’s to fostering a thirst for independence ”
Claude Lefebvre
Owner / Operator
North American Craft Agency
From 1996 to 2007 Paddock Wood was Canada’s leading mail order supplier of brewing ingredients. Unfortunately, market demand simply was not there and we were forced to close the shopping basket and integrated delivery service.
Our Pilsner is made with European Pilsner malt, Czech hops, and water as soft as that of Pilsen itself.
Featuring a blend of Cascade, Amarillo and Willamette hops on top of a solid malt base. The finish is balanced with rich aromatic hop profile.
Started in summer 2004, Stratford Brewing Company produces a signature pilsner that's as delectable as the scenic setting in which it's brewed. Stratford Brewing Company upholds the highest standards in craft brewing.
Brewed in traditional style using all-natural ingredients. Golden amber, crisp, and always fresh, it's a beer that you'll enjoy anytime, any season.
We love drinking beer, smelling beer, looking at beer, holding beer, talking about beer, romantic picnics with beer, watching sunsets with beer, etc... You get the point, we love beer!!! Featuring their Mix 12 pack at The Beer Store, this is the 1st ever Micro brewery doing so in Ontario.
The Summer Mixer is a 12 pack featuring 3 each of the Dead Frog Lager, Honey Lager, Pepper Lime Lager, and Nut Brown Ale! Grab one and enjoy a cold Dead Frog on the long weekend! Cheers!!!
Rogue is a small revolution, which expresses itself through handcrafted Ales, Porters, Stouts, Lagers and Spirits, and the way we conduct our business.
Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1987 by former Associated Press correspondent Steve Hindy and former Chemical Bank lending officer Tom Potter.
Brooklyn Lager, the Brewery's flagship label, is New York's "hometown" beer, brewed to a pre-Prohibition recipe that dates back to the days when Brooklyn was the brewing capital of the East Coast. Brooklyn Lager has won numerous awards.
Denison’s Weissbier fans are now able to take less than 40 pints home at a time. For almost 15 years, our Bavarian Style Wheat Beer was only available at one location in Toronto. For the last six years it has now become available at over 30 bars in Southern Ontario, but still only on tap.
Weissbier' is the more widely used term to describe wheat beer in Bavaria. Denison’s Weissbier has been brewed for twenty years in Toronto
A Munich style dark lager, Dunkel, was also brewed at the brewpub on Victoria Street from 1989 to 2003. It was reintroduced in early 2005 at Black Oak, and is now also brewed at Cool Beer Brewery.
Inspired by the best beers in the word, our Ales are premium, handcrafted, slow brewed, and all natural. All our beers focus on quality, character, and consistency. Small batch brewing ensures that you’re getting fresh beer at the peak of its flavour.
Our Black Oak Pale Ale is a cross between a traditional British Pale Ale and the modern American Pale Ale, and has been awarded several medals.
Based on the traditional Nut Brown style, Black Oak’s award winning Nut Brown highlights the best features of this style of beer.
Our Brewing philosophy is simple, to brew memorable and flavourful beers regardless of the style...from our session beers to our Brewmaster's Reserve series.
Over a decade ago, we brewed one of the most innovative IPA's in Craft Brewing. To this day, our award winning IPA is the benchmark for Real IPA's...as our saying goes "Drink Real Ale Cause Bud Is Just For Smoking"! Hop Head is full bodied and loaded with hops, delivering a distinct taste and aroma.
Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best selling microbrewery. Our International award winning, all-natural, British-style ales and lagers are available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia
Our ESB is a rich, full-bodied English-style bitter, brewed with carefully selected malts and hops.
