This interactive timeline covers the breadth of Sleeman and Canada’s brewing history. We often place the start of our modern history with the discovery of great-great-grandfather, John Sleeman's book of brewing recipes back in 1984. You may conclude that by finding the original recipe book, the contemporary John Sleeman discovered his unavoidable destiny.

The Sleeman family name has been an integral part of Canadian brewing history for over 160 years. Use the timeline below to view the family brewing milestones from 1834 all the way up to the present.

Find out where it all began as far back as 1834. Learn about the growth and development of the Silver Creek Brewery during the late 1800’s.

Read about the modern era of the Sleeman Brewery that has seen the reintroduction of many of the classic styles.