Paul Meek, Kichesippi's founder and owner, who is also the new owner of the building, the Heritage brands and the Sgt. Major's brands, was on hand to show me around the brewery, which is going through some renovations, sprucing up the aesthetics. He shared some new information with me that will have to remain under lock and key for now (and it is exciting), but one piece of news that can be shared is the imminent arrival of Kichesippi's new brewmaster - Don Harms, formerly of Halifax's Propeller Brewing Co., who is expected to start next week.
"We're very excited to bring Don to Ottawa to look after the brewing operations," stated Meek. "Ancil Hartman, who has been brewing here for years, will continue to do what he does, but Don will tighten things up by bringing his vast experience to the brewery."
There are some other things in the pipeline taking place behind the scenes at Kichesippi, which, when they're ready to be announced, they will be posted here.
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