The last six months have been an interesting and trying experience, to say the least. They have taught me a lot about myself, my family and my relationship to my home and work. Most importantly, they’ve taught me some crucial […]
Go big and stay home
Here are five big-bottled brews perfect for staying put
Ontario Beer Lover’s Gift Guide 2020
A macrame beer holder, sudsy leggings, and a baby bottle shaped like a beer bottle — these are hilariously terrible gifts for craft beer lovers. See the worst of them here, but please, don’t buy them. Instead, support Ontario artisans […]
5 Ways to Win Your Next Homebrew Competition
When entering any judged contest, it’s a great idea to scout the vibe of the competition and determine what might be the keys to your success. Here are five helpful hints from GTA Brews President Eric Cousineau that can help […]
Garage-brewed gold
Home brewing is reaching new heights during COVID-19, so it’s the perfect time to revisit this story about one of Canada’s most active homebrewing clubs from our spring 2020 issue Homebrewing is a perennially popular hobby, albeit one that has […]
The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies presents: Womxn Brewer Spotlight, Vol. 1
I’ve spent roughly 8 years immersed in the wonderful world of Ontario craft beer. Through working at Black Oak Brewing, Collective Arts Brewing and now Henderson Brewing while simultaneously building The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies, I’ve met so many […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the beer: The Growler’s holiday gift guide
Beer. It’s not only terrific for suppressing emotions, it can really come in handy when you have to buy a gift for that dude with the beard in your office’s Secret Santa exchange. And what better way to find said […]
Brewer vs Brewer: The Steeltown Edition
Hamilton is a hot spot for Ontario’s craft beer and Merit and Clifford are leading the way When I ask Ontario brewers about the beer they drink, many cop to being too busy to sample widely. They tell me that […]
The Fall/Winter 2020 issue of The Growler is out now and here’s where you can find it!
After a summer hiatus to our publishing schedule, we’re finally back with a packed Ontario craft beer guide. While The Growler Ontario went on hiatus, craft breweries never stopped. In fact, no less than 19 new craft breweries have opened […]
Free beer tomorrow
Ontario beer drinkers show their love via their wallets. When they venture into the expensive end of the catalogue are they getting good value for their money? When you first get into craft beer, your enthusiasm can make you behave […]