Waterloo Brewing
Erin Jewson is an experienced professional with a background in environmental engineering and food science. Currently serving as a Packaging Supervisor and previously as a Packaging Specialist at Waterloo Brewing since February 2021, Erin has developed expertise in the beverage industry. Prior experience includes roles at GHD as an Engineer In Training focusing on air and noise, and various positions at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, including Junior Land Resource Specialist and Research Assistant. Additional experience includes internships and contract positions at organizations such as J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, Monsanto Company, and Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Erin holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and a Certificate in Food Science from the University of Guelph.
Waterloo Brewing
Founded in 1984, Waterloo Brewing was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario and is credited with pioneering the present-day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Waterloo Brewing has complemented its Waterloo premium beers with the popular Laker brand. In 2011, Waterloo Brewing purchased the Canadian rights to Seagram Coolers, and in 2015 secured the exclusive Canadian rights to both LandShark® and Margaritaville®. In addition, Waterloo Brewing utilizes its leading-edge brewing, blending, and packaging capabilities to provide an extensive array of contract manufacturing services in beer, coolers and ciders. The Company is a regional brewer of award-winning premium and value beers and is officially certified under the Global Food Safety Standard, one of the highest and most internationally recognized standards for safe food production. Since March 2023, Waterloo Brewing has been a part of the Carlsberg Group, which is one of the largest brewing companies in the world. The Group's purpose is brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.