Here at The Growler, we know there’s no shortage of places to go for weekend brunch in Toronto. Call us biased, but we believe there’s nothing better than a brewery brunch. The following seven breweries offer dishes that pair wonderfully […]
Cellar dwellers
The dos and don’ts of hoarding cellaring beer. While the vast majority of commercial beers we drink are designed to be consumed as fresh as possible, some can actually benefit from some added time—provided it’s under the right conditions. Like […]
Don’t miss these Ontario summer brewery events!
This summer, many Ontario breweries are hosting events and activities that make for a fun night out. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dose of competition amongst you and your friends, family-friendly programming, or something new to do on date […]
Brewer vs. Brewer: The established Niagara grads edition
On the face of it, you might assume that Scotland, Ontario’s Flux Brewery and Toronto’s Lost Craft have comparatively little in common. Flux is one of the newest hype breweries in the province with a range of IPAs that are […]
The Growler is hiring!
The Growler is seeking an ambitious and energetic part-time advertising sales representative. You would work for our local Ontario-based team and would need to visit breweries, brewpubs, restaurants, B-to-B businesses and retail that suit the demographic of people who go […]
Recipe: Lemony Charred Onion White Bean Dip
Paired with Full Beard Brewing’s Choice! New Zealand Pilsner Ottawa-born and raised chef Jessie Scace has been working in hospitality and kitchens for ten years. This versatile Lemony Charred Onion White Bean Dip can be served as a snack with […]
Style snapshot: A guide to the zesty, cheerful hefeweizen
WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale, frequently made with up to 70% malted wheat, renowned for its fruity, spicy nose and lightly tart, quaffable body. It literally translates as “yeast-wheat.” DANGER LEVEL Brunch-adjacent GLASS Weizen STYLE STATS ABV: 4.3-5.6% […]
Outside looking in
The state of import beer in Ontario Here in Ontario we’re spoiled for choice. With over 350 breweries and a substantial loosening of prohibition-era alcohol retail laws, we now have the ability to find great beer more easily than ever […]
Taproom travels
Out and about in the great north woods. The closing, opening, reclosing, and reopening of taprooms over the last two years, has been hard on breweries—and us-—to say the least! Traveling to a new city, and looking up a few […]
Mighty Neighbourly
It’s a beautiful beer in the neighbourhood. The day after I got back from the holidays in January I woke up to find that the building was a little chillier than usual. Freezing, even. After several hours all the […]