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Posted: August 8, 2012
Via Cask Days: October has become Ontario’s annual month to celebrate cask-conditioned ale – a term for unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally carbonated beer that undergoes a secondary fermentation in the cask (container). Once tapped, cask-ale – also... Read More →
Posted: August 7, 2012
Official Press Release TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2012 /CNW/ – The Ontario government’s plan to spend over $100 million on building new LCBO stores over the next two years is bewildering in a time of austerity and does little to satisfy Ontarians’... Read More →
Posted: August 6, 2012
Railway City Platform 12 St Thomas, ON`s Railway City Brewingis launching their Platform Series collaborative beer with Platform 12: Off the Beet’n Track: Brewed with 250 pounds of locally grown beets, 125 pounds of local honey... Read More →
Posted: August 4, 2012
BBBarfly Bottle Opener Disguised as a switch blade, the BBBarfly is made from a food grade, high quality stainless steel. Either the top or bottom can open a bottle. $20 CDN at BBBarfly Randal Jr. Beer... Read More →
Posted: August 3, 2012
Our summer 2012 edition of the Growler Gear Guide - our guide to the best accessories for the beer growler... Read More →
Posted: August 2, 2012
Creemore Springs will release its collaborative German-style Altbier to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Partnering with Düsseldorf’s 162-year-old Zum Schlüssel brewpub, Creemore will offer this limited edition beer at the LCBO, their retail store, Beer Academy, and a selection of... Read More →
Posted: August 2, 2012
From #IPADay: Founded in 2011 by beer evangelists and social media personalities Ashley Routson and Ryan Ross, IPA Day is a universal movement created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers, and brewers worldwide,... Read More →
Posted: August 1, 2012
Via Torontoist: A recent push to legalize beer and wine sales at convenience stores across the province has received support from thousands of Ontarians, and also from Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservative party. But local... Read More →
Posted: August 1, 2012
Etobicoke’s Great Lakes Brewing is selling 660 mL bottles their Miami Weiss Wheat Ale at their brewery for $5.95, while supplies last. Miami Weiss is an American-style wheat ale, brewed with 50% wheat malt with 4.5% ABV.  ... Read More →
Posted: August 1, 2012
HogsBack’s Vintage Lager is now available in LCBO stores, and promised to be stocked in over 150 stores in time for the Civic long-weekend. A European-inspired lager, it combines three malt types (2-Row, Munich and Vienna), Saaz hops... Read More →
Posted: July 31, 2012
Via The Toronto Star: The issue of beer and wine in corner stores has been around for decades. Former Liberal premier David Peterson promised it in his 1985 election campaign but never delivered. Tory leader Mike... Read More →
Posted: July 30, 2012
Via National Capital Craft Beer Week: Don’t miss the National Capital region’s first annual craft beer week, coming this August! From August 10 to 18, 2012, National Capital Craft Beer Week will feature 9 days of craft-brewing... Read More →
Posted: July 30, 2012
Via The Bar Towel & Canadian Beer News: TORONTO, ON – In recognition of the recent formation of the Ontario Hop Grower’s Association, a non-profit association of 28 organic and conventional growers in the province, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,... Read More →
Posted: July 27, 2012
The 2012 Ontario Craft Brewers Conference takes place Friday, October 19 in Markham, ON featuring three guest speakers on topics including: Internationally successful brewers sharing their keys to success, Cutting Edge Brewing Technology Tailored For Craft Brewing, New... Read More →