Local craft beer producer worries smaller operators ‘dont stand a chance’ in Kitchener beer bidding process [Video]

A local craft beer producer is calling on the city of Kitchener to do more to support smaller breweries. They say the bidding process to be the preferred beer supplier at city run sports venues, only gives big brands a chance. 

“I’d just like to have the opportunity to have a level playing field,” said co-owner of Block 3 Brewing, Graham Spence.

Meantime, the city says there’s equal opportunity for all.

Last week, the City of Kitchener opened bidding to look for a preferred beer supplier at city operated sports venues, but one local producer believes small operations don’t stand a chance at the contract.

“We live and work in the region. We employ people in the region and you know, it would be nice if we had support from the entities in the region, such as the City of Kitchener. And I think that’s the biggest point here, is that you know, why aren’t we supporting local,” Spence …