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Calgary Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
You can now drink Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Lager in B.C.
Article content B.C.'ers can now have what Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has been drinking as the Reynolds-owned Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd is now officially on British Columbia Liquor Store (BCLS) shelves. Article content Also available in Ontario the Welsh beer company, which Reynolds co-owns with his Wrexham AFC partner Rob Mac (formerly Rob McElhenney), is the oldest lager brand in the U.K. and still uses a traditional recipe that dates back to 1882. Article content Article content In British Columbia, Wrexham Lager is now available in 92 BCL Store locations, along with select Licensed Retail Stores (LRS) across the province. The BCLS locations will carry the 330ml six packs, while the LRS locations will carry both 330ml and 500ml single cans. Article content 'Bringing Wrexham Lager to Canada is another proud step in our journey and a great reminder to never underestimate something from Wrexham,' said Jon Roberts, board director and interim CEO of Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd. 'With our products now available in British Columbia and Ontario, Canadian customers now get to experience a taste of our premium lager. Our global success reflects the appetite for genuine and authentic lager — something Wrexham Lager is proud to deliver.' Article content Article content Article content Vancouver's Reynolds had previously owned a large stake in Aviation American Gin, which sold for a reported $610 million in 2020. Reynolds still maintains an 'ongoing ownership interest,' in the company. Article content 'As co-chairmen of Wrexham AFC, we have learned a lot,' Reynolds and McElhenney said in a statement according to The Associated Press back in October 2024 when they announced the purchase of the beer brand. 'The connection between club and community, the intricacies of the offside rule and the occasional need for beer — especially after finance meetings.' Article content Article content In other Reynolds and Mac news Just for Laughs comedy festival has announced that Reynolds will present Mac with a Generation Award at the Montreal festival. The awards ceremony is part of Just for Laughs' ComedyPRO component, which runs from July 23 to 25.
Vancouver Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
You can now drink Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Lager in B.C.
B.C.'ers can now have what Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has been drinking as the Reynolds-owned Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd is now officially on British Columbia Liquor Store (BCLS) shelves. Also available in Ontario the Welsh beer company, which Reynolds co-owns with his Wrexham AFC partner Rob Mac (formerly Rob McElhenney ), is the oldest lager brand in the U.K. and still uses a traditional recipe that dates back to 1882. In British Columbia, Wrexham Lager is now available in 92 BCL Store locations, along with select Licensed Retail Stores (LRS) across the province. The BCLS locations will carry the 330ml six packs, while the LRS locations will carry both 330ml and 500ml single cans. 'Bringing Wrexham Lager to Canada is another proud step in our journey and a great reminder to never underestimate something from Wrexham,' said Jon Roberts, board director and interim CEO of Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd. 'With our products now available in British Columbia and Ontario, Canadian customers now get to experience a taste of our premium lager. Our global success reflects the appetite for genuine and authentic lager — something Wrexham Lager is proud to deliver.' Vancouver's Reynolds had previously owned a large stake in Aviation American Gin, which sold for a reported $610 million in 2020. Reynolds still maintains an 'ongoing ownership interest,' in the company. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'As co-chairmen of Wrexham AFC, we have learned a lot,' Reynolds and McElhenney said in a statement according to The Associated Press back in October 2024 when they announced the purchase of the beer brand. 'The connection between club and community, the intricacies of the offside rule and the occasional need for beer — especially after finance meetings.' In other Reynolds and Mac news Just for Laughs comedy festival has announced that Reynolds will present Mac with a Generation Award at the Montreal festival. The awards ceremony is part of Just for Laughs' ComedyPRO component, which runs from July 23 to 25. Aside from being a partner of Reynolds, Mac is known for co-starring in and executive-producing 17 seasons of the ongoing sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
WELCOME TO WREXHAM LAGER, CANADA!
The Beloved UK Lager Makes Its Canadian Debut, Bringing Heritage and Hometown Pride to Beer Fans Across the Nation WREXHAM, Wales, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd, the oldest lager brand in the UK, has officially landed in Canada through new partnerships with British Columbia Liquor Store (BCLS) and Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LBCO), two of North America's largest alcohol retailers. Since Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds took the reins as co-owners of Wrexham AFC and Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd, the town's spirit and its lager have gone global. The lager brand from Wales has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the renewed spotlight on the club and its hometown pride. Brewed using a traditional recipe that dates back to 1882, Wrexham Lager is subtly hopped, light, refreshing, and easy to drink. Now, with high demand, the lager is making its way into Canadian fridges for the first time, offering fans a taste of Wrexham wherever they cheer. In British Columbia, Wrexham Lager is now available in 92 BCL Store locations, along with select Licensed Retail Stores (LRS) across the province. The BCLS locations will carry the 330ml six packs, while the LRS locations will carry both 330ml and 500ml single cans. In Ontario, Wrexham Lager's 500ml single can will be available through LCBO locations across the province. The Canadian launch marks the latest milestone in Wrexham Lager's global growth, following successful expansion into the United States, Australia, Scandinavia, Northern Ireland, and additional markets. "Bringing Wrexham Lager to Canada is another proud step in our journey and a great reminder to never underestimate something from Wrexham," said Jon Roberts, Board Director and Interim CEO of Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd. "With our products now available in British Columbia and Ontario, Canadian customers now get to experience a taste of our premium lager. Our global success reflects the appetite for genuine and authentic lager - something Wrexham Lager is proud to deliver." Brewed in Wales since 1882, Wrexham Lager is brewed with the same time-honored Bavarian techniques that put it on the map over 140 years ago, using only the finest ingredients to deliver a crisp, refreshing taste that's stood the test of time. For more information and where to buy, please visit and follow on Instagram at @wrexhamlager. Zach Groth and Sydnie Edelman / CURICH|WEISS|AMPLIFY [email protected] About Wrexham Lager Brewed in Wales since 1882, the Wrexham Lager Beer Co is the oldest lager brand in the UK. Its high-quality lager beer is made with the finest, carefully selected ingredients, using a unique original recipe that is over 140 years old and brewed with the very best modern Bavarian equipment. The Wrexham Lager Beer Co is built on 140 years of heritage and history - and was even served on the Titanic. In October 2024, Wrexham Lager Beer Co came under a new ownership model with Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds coming onboard as co-owners through Red Dragon Ventures joining the Roberts family.
