Is It Canadian

Beer & Spirits

Is Sleeman Breweries Canadian?

Verdict Made here, foreign owned

Acquired by Japan's Sapporo in 2006. Still brewed in Guelph.

What this verdict means

The product is manufactured in Canada by Canadian workers, but the company that owns the brand is foreign. Your money supports Canadian plants and Canadian supply chains; the profit leaves the country. Whether that counts depends on what you are trying to support.

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Origin panel

Brand
Sleeman Breweries
Parent company
Sapporo Breweries
Headquarters
Guelph, ON
Where it's made
Guelph, ON
Category
Beer & Spirits

Last checked 2026-08-27

Unverified — awaiting source review