NWT Bent Prop

Description

Located in Yellowknife, they are Canada’s northernmost brewery.  What started as a Christmas gift from his wife Miranda, soon turned a hobby into an obsession. After medaling in several home brew competitions, the couple decided to take Fletcher’s hobby to the next level. They both quit their full-time jobs and in January of 2014, the idea saw fruition and the couple became new business owners of the NWT Brewing Company, and Woodyard Brewhouse and Eatery.  When they opened their doors on November 6th, 2015, it wasn’t long before they ran out of beer. The response from the community was astounding. Since then, the brewery has slowly expanded, refining its collection of brews and increasing its footprint to 6400 square feet, including new brewery operations.  Fletcher is the brewmaster and Miranda is the General Manager of the company. In their first year of business, their Kickstart Cream Ale won bronze at the Canadian Brewing Awards. A staple for the local community and surrounding areas, they were also named one of the 50 top bars in Canada in 2018. In 2022, the brewery expanded into a larger facility down the road from the Brewpub to accommodate the ever-growing demand for their brews.