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== Susannah Oland ==
{{short description|Biography of Susannah Oland, founder of Moosehead Brewery}}


Susannah Oland was a British entrepreneur and brewer who founded [[Moosehead Breweries]], the oldest independent brewery in Canada. She was born in 1829 in England and moved to Canada in 1865 with her husband John and their nine children.
'''Susannah Oland''' (1818 – 1885) was a British-Canadian brewer and businesswoman, best known for founding [[Moosehead Brewery]], the oldest independent brewery in Canada. Her contributions to the brewing industry and her role as a pioneering female entrepreneur have been widely recognized.


== Early Life ==
==Early Life==
Susannah Woodhouse was born in 1818 in [[England]]. She married John Oland, and together they emigrated to [[Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]] in 1865. The Olands settled in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]], where Susannah began brewing beer using a recipe she had developed in England.


Susannah Oland was born in [[Northumberland]], England. Little is known about her early life, but it is known that she developed a passion for brewing at a young age. She learned the craft from her mother, who was also a brewer.
==Founding of Moosehead Brewery==
In 1867, Susannah Oland established "The Army and Navy Brewery" in Halifax. The brewery quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality ales. Susannah's original recipe, known as "October Brown Ale," became particularly popular among the local population.


== Moosehead Breweries ==
[[File:Susannah_Oland.jpg|thumb|right|Susannah Oland, founder of Moosehead Brewery]]


In 1867, two years after moving to Canada, Susannah Oland started her own brewing company in [[Dartmouth]], Nova Scotia. The company was initially called "The Army and Navy Brewery," as it primarily served military personnel and their families. The brewery's first beer, a brown October ale, was based on a recipe developed by Susannah herself.
==Business Challenges and Growth==
After the death of her husband in 1870, Susannah Oland continued to run the brewery with the help of her sons. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a devastating fire in 1878, the brewery was rebuilt and continued to thrive. In 1886, the business was renamed "S. Oland, Sons and Company Limited" in her honor.


After the death of her husband in 1870, Susannah took over the management of the brewery. Despite the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, she successfully ran the business and even expanded it. In 1877, she renamed the company to "S. Oland, Sons and Co.," reflecting the involvement of her three sons in the business.
==Legacy==
Susannah Oland passed away in 1885, but her legacy lived on through her family and the brewery she founded. Today, [[Moosehead Brewery]] remains a family-owned business and is recognized as a significant part of Canada's brewing history.


In 1886, the brewery was destroyed by a fire. However, Susannah and her sons rebuilt it and continued to grow the business. In 1917, another fire, followed by the [[Halifax Explosion]], destroyed the brewery again. The Oland family rebuilt the brewery once more, this time in [[Saint John, New Brunswick]], and renamed it "Moosehead Breweries" in 1947.
==Related pages==
* [[Moosehead Brewery]]
* [[Brewing in Canada]]
* [[History of beer]]


== Legacy ==
[[Category:Canadian businesspeople]]
 
[[Category:Women in brewing]]
Susannah Oland's legacy continues to this day. Moosehead Breweries is still owned and operated by the Oland family, now in its sixth generation of ownership. The company is the oldest independent brewery in Canada and is known for its wide range of beers, many of which are based on Susannah's original recipes.
[[Category:1818 births]]
 
[[Category:1885 deaths]]
== See Also ==
 
* [[Moosehead Breweries]]
* [[History of Beer]]
* [[Women in Brewing]]
 
== References ==
 
* Moosehead Breweries. (n.d.). Our Story. Retrieved from https://www.moosehead.ca/our-story/
* The Canadian Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Susannah Oland. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/susannah-oland
 
[[Category:Women in Business]]
[[Category:Canadian Businesspeople]]
[[Category:Beer and Breweries]]

Latest revision as of 12:09, 15 February 2025

Biography of Susannah Oland, founder of Moosehead Brewery


Susannah Oland (1818 – 1885) was a British-Canadian brewer and businesswoman, best known for founding Moosehead Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Canada. Her contributions to the brewing industry and her role as a pioneering female entrepreneur have been widely recognized.

Early Life[edit]

Susannah Woodhouse was born in 1818 in England. She married John Oland, and together they emigrated to Nova Scotia, Canada in 1865. The Olands settled in Halifax, where Susannah began brewing beer using a recipe she had developed in England.

Founding of Moosehead Brewery[edit]

In 1867, Susannah Oland established "The Army and Navy Brewery" in Halifax. The brewery quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality ales. Susannah's original recipe, known as "October Brown Ale," became particularly popular among the local population.

File:Susannah Oland.jpg
Susannah Oland, founder of Moosehead Brewery

Business Challenges and Growth[edit]

After the death of her husband in 1870, Susannah Oland continued to run the brewery with the help of her sons. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a devastating fire in 1878, the brewery was rebuilt and continued to thrive. In 1886, the business was renamed "S. Oland, Sons and Company Limited" in her honor.

Legacy[edit]

Susannah Oland passed away in 1885, but her legacy lived on through her family and the brewery she founded. Today, Moosehead Brewery remains a family-owned business and is recognized as a significant part of Canada's brewing history.

Related pages[edit]

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