New ownership at Shakespeare Brewing Co.

The Segeren and Gautreaux families meet for the first day of new ownership by the Segeren family, as they take over the Shakespeare Brewing Co. on Shakespeare’s Main Street.

The Keg Taps and the Craft Brewing Stainless Kettle’s ownership was handed over last week to the new owners of the very popular Shakespeare Brewing Company.

With nearly nine years of brewing classic craft ale and lager, the former owners Ayden and Katie Gautreaux have sold their well-established local brewery on Line 34,  Shakespeare’s Main Street. The new owners are John and Tracey Segeren, who have lived just north of the brewery since 2005.

In an interview with the new owners, John said he has been making wine and beer at home since he was 18 years of age. His wife Tracey grew up in Shakespeare. They hope to still brew favourites like Grumpy Goat IPA, Shakespeare 75 and Coffee Pale Ale to name only a few. The ingredients will still all be Ontario grown, with a true Ontario craft beer taste. They will also be coming up with some new brews that beer lovers should enjoy.

The Segeren’s have three children, with only one still at home.

The Gautreaux family hope many of their loyal patrons will visit the new owners, and wish to thank all their long-time customers over the years for supporting them throughout their journey.

They thank everyone in the Shakespeare area, and hope John and Tracey will be shown the same down home country welcome as they were shown since opening their business almost nine years ago.