Moosehead Breweries to stop using glass bottles

Beginning early next year, Moosehead Breweries will package its beers in cans and kegs instead of glass bottles, a move that reflects a long-term shift in consumer preferences. Today, only 7 per cent of beer in Canada is sold in bottles while 85 per cent is sold in cans.

“When I started my career at Moosehead 32 years ago, 90 per cent of the beer being sold in Canada was in bottles. Today, consumer preference has shifted,” explains Andrew Oland, president and CEO, Moosehead Breweries. “This decision to move away from bottles hasn’t been taken lightly — after all, the Moosehead green bottle has been an iconic symbol of our brewery for generations. But ultimately, we’re following the lead set by Canadians, who have made it clear that cans are their preferred way of enjoying not just our beer – but every beer across the category.”

The final run of bottles on the Moosehead production line will take place in December 2025. Canadians can expect to see Moosehead bottles on-shelf into early 2026 in limited quantities. International shipments of bottles ended this summer.