MacLean's Light
An easy-drinking light lager with a clean, refreshing finish.
MacLean's everyday lager, made for occasions when you want flavour without weight.
microbrewery · Hanover
MacLean's Ales Inc.
52 14th Avenue, Hanover, ON N4N 3V9
Founded by Charles MacLean, widely credited as a foundational figure in the Ontario craft beer movement and a co-founder of Wellington Brewery. The current Hanover facility opened under partners Michael D'Agnillo and Curtis Schmalz. RateBeer reports that as of fall 2023, production was moved to a contract arrangement at The Collingwood Brewery (Simcoe County), and the brewery's own 'Our Story' page mentions a 'strategic partnership with the Collingwood Brewery'. The Hanover address still functions as a retail outlet and is the brand's public-facing home, so it is geographically listed in Hanover here. Buyers seeking taproom hours should confirm with the brewery. Coordinates are approximate to Hanover town centre — recommend re-geocoding the 14th Avenue address on ingest.
Core lineup
MacLean's Blonde
A smooth, lightly sweet golden ale with farmhouse character.
Charles MacLean's tribute to old-country farmhouse golden ales, made as a session beer for hot afternoons.
MacLean's Original
A traditional English-style pale ale balancing toasty malt with a firm hop bitterness.
The signature pale ale that put MacLean's on the map, built on British malts and yeast.
Lazy Hazy IPAzy
A juicy, low-bitterness IPA with tropical fruit aromas.
MacLean's session-strength take on the New England style, brewed for afternoons that go nowhere fast.
County Cream Ale
A smooth, lightly creamy session ale with a clean hop finish.
A nod to the classic North American cream ale, kept easy-drinking and approachable.
MacLean's Pale Ale
Luck & Charm
Seasonal & rotating
Armchair Scotch Ale
A rich, full-bodied Scottish-style strong ale with deep caramel and toffee notes.
A cold-weather strong ale meant for slow drinking in front of a fire.
Cherry Porter
A smooth porter with a soft, tart sour-cherry note over a chocolate-malt base.
A fruited twist on the classic English porter, introduced in MacLean's 45th-anniversary year.
Luck & Charm Oatmeal Stout
A creamy, medium-bodied dark stout with coffee-like roasted notes.
A modern oatmeal stout introduced after Charles MacLean's partnership with the current owners.
Brewmaster Brown Ale
A balanced English-style brown ale with crystal and chocolate malt character.
Charles MacLean's personal-recipe brown ale, named for his role as brewmaster emeritus.