And along with it, the Barley Belt name is now owned by "Big Beer." The brand 'Barley Belt' was created to promote regular tap tours and drum up businesses in the area. However, this all changed when Labatt Breweries of Canada acquired Banded Peak Brewing Ltd. in late January — which gave Labatt ownership to the name, Barley Belt. Labatt respondsAccording to an emailed statement sent to CBC News, Labatt Breweries of Canada says although its has assumed the trademark temporarily, Banded Peak is actively working with the other Barley Belt breweries to create a Barley Belt association. "I think that the best thing that could happen for the Barley Belt is if nobody owns it.

Source: CBC News February 10, 2020 21:56 UTC