Guide to Buying Beer in Canada During the COVID-19 Lockdown
By • March 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak has most of us self-isolating, and is causing more and more businesses to close – either by choice, or due …
Winners Announced for 2020 Alberta Beer Awards
By • April 8, 2020
CALGARY, AB – The winners of the 2020 edition of the Alberta Beer Awards were announced last night during an online live stream presentation hosted by Kathe …
Beer Releases
The Collingwood Brewery Freestyle Series Continues with Good As Helles Lager
By • April 8, 2020
COLLINGWOOD, ON – The Collingwood Brewery has announced the release of the latest in its Freestyle Series of limited edition beers.
Good As Helles (4.8% abv) is described as an …
The Establishment Brewing Company Releases Part-Time Model New Zealand Pilsner
By • April 7, 2020
CALGARY, AB – The Establishment Brewing Company has announced the release of its newest limited run beer.
Part-Time Model (5.2% abv) is described as follows:
We like to introduce …
Eastbound Brewing Releases Fresh Start Strata APA
By • April 7, 2020
TORONTO, ON – Eastbound Brewing has announced the release of that latest in its Fresh Start series of single-hop American Pale Ales.
Fresh Start Strata APA (5% abv) …
Brewery News
Erie Creek Brewing Now Open in Salmo, BC
By • April 6, 2020
SALMO, BC – A new brewery in British Columbia’s Kootenay Region opened this past weekend to offer: @ur growler sales to its local community.
Erie …
The Pass Beer Co. Now Open in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
By • March 31, 2020
CROWSNEST PASS, AB – A new brewery in southwest Alberta has announced that it’s now open for growler sales – with appropriate social distancing …
Jackknife Brewing Opening This Week in Kelowna
By • March 25, 2020
KELOWNA, BC – While the timing isn’t exactly ideal due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, a new brewery has decided to open this week to …
Beer Events
2020 Alberta Beer Awards Streaming Online Tomorrow Night
By • April 6, 2020
CALGARY, AB – The Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA) has announced that despite the postponement of this year’s Alberta Craft Brewing Convention (ACBC) due to COVID-19, …
(Cancelled and Postponed) Canadian Beer Festivals – April 3rd to 9th, 2020
By • April 2, 2020
Here’s this week’s round-up of beer festivals & events that were SUPPOSED to take place over the next 7 days, as extracted from our popular Beer Festival …
(Cancelled and Postponed) Canadian Beer Festivals – March 27th to April 2nd, 2020
By • March 26, 2020
Here’s this week’s round-up of beer festivals & events that were SUPPOSED to take place over the next 7 days, as extracted from our popular Beer Festival …
Brewpub News
Beaches Brewing To Reopen Brewpub Location in East Toronto
By • March 30, 2020
TORONTO, ON – Beaches Brewing has announced that following negotiations with the landlord, its brewpub in Toronto’s east end will not be permanently closing after all.
The closure …
Beaches Brewing Closes Brewpub Location in East Toronto
By • March 16, 2020
TORONTO, ON – Beaches Brewing has announced that after six months in operation, its brewpub location in Toronto’s east end has closed down.
This closure was explained in …
Vegandale Brewery Closes in Toronto, Duggans Brewery Moving Back Into Location
By • February 24, 2020
TORONTO, ON – A Toronto brewpub that opened in July 2018 with the motto “Morality On Tap” and an all-vegan beer and food line-up has …
Other News
Winners Announced for 2020 Alberta Beer Awards
CALGARY, AB – The winners of the 2020 edition of the Alberta Beer Awards were announced last night during an online live stream presentation hosted by Kathe …
Henderson Brewing Ides Series Continues with Henderson Cup 2020
TORONTO, ON – Henderson Brewing has announced details of the latest in its Ides Series of monthly limited edition beers, which this month also serves as the fourth in …
The Coast Beer & Cider Guide for 2020 Now Available
HALIFAX, NS – This week’s issue of Halifax’s weekly arts and culture paper The Coast – cover date March 12th-18th, 2020 – is the publication’s annual Beer & …
The Growler Ontario Announces New Editorial Team
TORONTO, ON – Quarterly craft beer guide The Growler Ontario has announced several changes to its editorial team.
Effective April 1st, editor David Ort has left the publication …
Other News
Bridge Brewing Opening Off-Shoot Location The Lonsdale Tasting Room
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC – Bridge Brewing has announced that it will be taking over the space of a recently closed local restaurant and opening a new satellite …
Alberta’s Craft Beer Boom – Why Should You Care?
NOTE: The Alberta Craft Brewing Convention that this article was posted to promote has been postponed due to COVID-19. More details will be posted once …
Ontario Government Loosens Alcohol Sales Rules Due to COVID-19
TORONTO, ON – In response to the ongoing COIVD-19 crisis, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced several changes to alcohol sales …
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Brewing Program Announces Online Info Sessions and Continuing Studies Courses
VANCOUVER, BC – The Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Brewing Diploma Program has announced two upcoming online information sessions for those considering program enrollment, as well as details …
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- Greg C. is drinking a Friends And Neighbours DIPA by Dominion City Brewing Co. at Bar HopI think the cat peed on the Christmas tree.
- Greg C. is drinking an Astronaut Food by Bar Hop at Bar HopWild grape juice on the nose and palate, along with nice subtle barnyard notes.
- Greg C. is drinking a Time's Not Waiting by Dominion City Brewing Co. at Bar HopBeautiful balance of barrel and beer. So well done, especially for the low abv.
- Greg C. is drinking a Filè Farmhouse Ale by Scratch Brewing Company at Bar HopNot really sure what sassafras is supposed to taste Iike but the description of citrus and Froot Loops is right on the nose. Herbal as well.
- Greg C. is drinking a Something Simple by Dominion City Brewing Co. at Bar HopThe name sums it up - a simple, grassy rustic ale with everything in balance. Good one to prep the palate for a multi-beer evening.