Winnipeg Free Press Breweries have been a vital part of Winnipeg life since the time of the Red River Settlement By: Declan Schroeder Last Modified: 8:28 PM CST Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 | Updates Archives of Manitoba The Drewry Brewery at Main and Redwood Avenue was one of Winnipeg’s most successful breweries in the 19th century. The company was eventually part of Carling Breweries before being acquired by Molson Breweries; the building stood until 1999. Beer. It’s the drink of the masses, a beverage many from all walks of life enjoy. Beer. It’s the drink of the masses, a beverage many from all walks of life enjoy.