As the season begins to warm up, many of us are already daydreaming about being off on an island somewhere far away from the nonsense of the world, taking in the view and sipping on an ice-cold beer. For our […]
Brewer vs Brewer: Island Time
I’m dreaming of a post-pandemic beer vacation
During the depths of the pandemic lockdown last year I often found myself fantasizing about beer-themed vacations I might enjoy once the virus is vanquished. Even though the prospect of travelling was unfathomable then, picturing myself wandering the streets of […]
The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies presents Women Brewer Spotlight, vol. 5
I can’t quite pinpoint exactly where and when Mary Beth and I first met. It could have been at the first Barley’s Angels event I attended in Toronto back in 2010. As a brand new Torontonian, I was excited to […]
Hoppily ever after
Tying the knot gives couples a chance to share their passion for one another, and for their beloved hobbies, with their friends and families. For our readers, those hobbies usually include craft beer. So, we bring you four very special […]
Style snapshot: A guide to the margarita-like gose
WHAT IS IT? A bright sour beer with a lick of salt in the finish and lots of champagne-style bubbles. SAY IT LIKE “goes-UH” GLASS Stemmed pilsner STYLE STATS ABV: 4.2-4.8% IBU: 5-12 Colour: Hazy sunshine Body: Medium Bubbles: Very […]
Liquid Gold
How one Canadian craft brewery catapulted to global fame while staying true to its roots In the Venn diagram of breweries, there are typically two circles: one is “has really great beer,” and the other is “has really great branding.” […]
Drink This: Sober Carpenter’s Toolbox of Non-Alcoholic Beers
In the last couple of decades, craft beer has come on in leaps and bounds. Craft beer represents a vibrant, expressive range of products that’s defined almost as much by novelty as it is by bold, punchy flavours. Despite its […]
Beer to the Ground: The latest and greatest new breweries in Ontario, spring/summer 2021 edition
Even in the depths of a winter during which lockdown has stymied large international brewers, small nimble Ontario craft providers continued to open physical locations and dream of spring. We’ve got the straight skinny on the province’s most exciting prospects […]
The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies presents Women Brewer Spotlight, vol. 4
For my latest installment of Women Brewer Spotlight, say hello to Erin Broadfoot! Erin’s the owner and head brewer over at Little Beasts Brewing in Whitby. For years now, Little Beasts has been producing excellent mostly Belgian inspired brews in […]
The spring/summer 2021 issue of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it!
Summertime should be easy, breezy and filled with great brews. This issue celebrates the opening of beer season in Canada with our editor Crystal Luxmore‘s feature on four readers who put craft beer at the centre of their weddings. […]