ONTARIO's CRAFT BEER GUIDE
Despite recent social, economic, and environmental turmoil, a love of delicious craft beer connects the communities of Northern British Columbia. Last summer, I traveled to the edge of Canada in northwestern B.C., where breweries dot communities backdropped by snow-capped mountains, […]
Side Launch Brewing Co. sails again From the moment of the announcement of the purchase of Collingwood’s Side Launch Brewing Company by London’s Equals Brewing, a company that specializes in co-packing and contract brewing, the reception by beer lovers was […]
On Saturday May 21st, 2022, in the middle of the Victoria Day weekend, Dave Smith and his partner Jen set out from Toronto to visit friends and enjoy a day trip to rural Ontario. Visiting a brewery was on the […]
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 […]
On the hottest April 13th in recorded history in the Ottawa Valley, Hugh Colbert and I took a walk through his family’s property and current residence in Arnprior, Ontario. The old windsock on his grandfather’s air strip blew in the […]
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the number of breweries opening in the province at the moment is down a little bit. This may have something to do with the increased input costs for breweries. The good news is that some established places are […]
With winter coming to an end, your ability to get out into the world and visit breweries is about to dramatically increase. That’s why we’re glad that you’ve picked up a copy of The Growler, so that you can find […]
Paired with Third Moon Brewing’s Rise As the leaves start to change colours and Ontario slides into sweater weather, know that this Jerk Chicken Wing recipe will keep your spirits high all season long. The Granite Brewery has been operating […]
(or how I learned to stop being a hater and just enjoy the damn beer) Ontario’s beer market is in the midst of a monumental change when it comes to craft beer and the companies that make it. Consolidation and […]
Even in the depths of winter, it’s important not to lose sight of the challenges that breweries face during the busier months. With warmer weather comes increased sales, increased traffic through your taproom, and an entire season of festivals and […]
