A By-the-Glass Endorsement allows eligible Ontario breweries with a Brewery Licence to sell and serve their products for consumption in areas that are under sole control of licensee that are located on or immediately adjacent to the production site where the sale is primarily aimed at promoting the manufacturer’s product and either providing an enhanced tourist experience or fulfilling an educational purpose.
Prior to submitting an application for a Brewery Licence to the AGCO, applicants should contact the LCBO to obtain relevant information about product testing. Please refer to the Key Liquor Industry Contacts page.
To be eligible for a Brewery Licence, applicants must be:
19 years of age or older
financially responsible
You can apply for and manage any AGCO licence, endorsement or permit, including those described in this Guide, online, through the iAGCO portal.
Please refer to the AGCO’s Schedule of Liquor Licensing Fees for the applicable fee for any licence, endorsement or permit.
There are three classes of Manufacturer’s Licences:
To sell wine, a manufacturer must hold a Winery Licence.
To sell beer, a manufacturer must hold a Brewery Licence.
To sell spirits, a manufacturer must hold a Distillery Licence.
A brewery licence permits a manufacturer to keep for sale, offer for sale or sell beer in accordance with the regulations.
