| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founder | Matt Johnston and Bob Russell |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario |
Area served | Canada, USA, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden, and Australia |
| Products | Beer |
| Website | collectiveartsbrewing |
Collective Arts Brewing is a craft brewery in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, founded by Matt Johnston and Bob Russell. It is a grassroots craft brewery whose mandate is to combine "the craft of brewing with the inspired talents of emerging and seasoned artists, musicians, photographers & filmmakers". [1]
Beer brewing is headed by brewmaster Ryan Morrow, [2] producing 6 craft beers that are available year-round, in addition to multiple seasonal brews. They produce a variety of different brews, including the Ransack the Universe India Pale Ale, [3] World Beer Cup winning [4] Stranger than Fiction Porter, [5] and their Rhyme & Reason Extra Pale Ale. [6] The brewery also produces their "Collective Project" which features different seasonal beers created by the brewmasters and cider in two flavours. [7]
The company's Audio/Visual Lager publicizes independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans, rotating every few months to promote a new selection of four artists. [8]
Collective Arts products are available across Canada in a variety of retailers including the LCBO in Ontario. [9] Products also available in the Northeast USA states; Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Illinois. Collective Arts also ships beer to Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden and to Melbourne, Australia. [10] [11]
Collective Arts Brewing invites artists and musicians to submit their work in bi-yearly Calls for Art. Since the first art and music call in May 2013, over 16,000 submissions have been received from artists and musicians representing over 40 countries. [12] Art and music is chosen by guest curators. [10] Each artist is paid to appear on the labels. Collective Arts does not own the art but is allowed to use it on cans and bottles for a limited period of time. To date, Collective Arts Brewing have produced and compensated over 650 artists and musicians for appearing on limited edition cans and bottle labels. [13]
The company also features all of the artists and musicians on their website, including "The Black Box Sessions" [14] in partnership with Indie88 Studios, showcasing Indie and Alternative artists. [15]
In 2014, Collective Arts Brewing leased the former Lakeport Brewing facility from the Hamilton Port Authority. [16]
Collective Arts built a co operative brewery with Nickel Brook Brewing in 2014. [17] Collective Arts purchased Nickel Brooks shares in the brewery in August 2017. [18]
In 2019, Collective Arts Distilling launched a flagship Artisanal Dry Gin, and a seasonal Rhubarb and Hibiscus Gin. Both Artisanal, and Rhubarb and Hibiscus won silver medals at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. [19]