ONTARIO's CRAFT BEER GUIDE
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 […]
While the province of Ontario is up to nearly 400 breweries, many of them make beers in similar styles. The near total dominance of the IPA category and the use of aromatic hop additions has resulted in a situation where […]
This month we’re going Kingston-centric, Junior Rangers. We’ve got a couple of beer loving individuals who help make the beer scene in that great city what it is. Name: Kathy Yan Li Occupation: Day job in emergency services, but I […]
Capital beers in the capital city Our nation’s capital usually plays second fiddle as a tourist destination to Montreal and Toronto but it’s a great place for anyone, let alone a beer hound, to stop in for a few nights. […]
This past summer was a particularly humid one and paired with work ramping up, I quite often had a drink in my hand. Sometimes it would be an iced coffee or the odd hefeweizen (it’s my favourite summer beer), but […]
Here at The Growler, we love to pair our beer with the seasons. Here are three we think you should try, with handy links to purchase too. Cheers! Black Gold Brewery’s Angry Redhead 22 IBU / 5.3% ABV Angry Redhead […]
WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale just that little bit stronger and darker than a typical pub strength English Bitter, among the stronger offerings from English breweries, but average for American craft beer. DANGER LEVEL Expensive pub session possible […]
You’re buying gifts for people? In this economy?! Well, that’s awfully nice of you. You’re clearly a stand up type with a penchant for selflessness. If Santa leaves coal in your stocking, it will probably be to help keep your […]
Doing one thing really, really well again Somewhere along the way, Steam Whistle Brewery lost its way. Founded in 2000, Steam Whistle, with its distinct green bottle, has a ubiquitous presence in bars and restaurants across Canada, enjoys a prominent […]
This spring and summer saw the addition of both the long-awaited Great Lakes Brewpub and a physical location for True History Brewing, long a contract brand, to Toronto’s brewing scene. We’ve got new breweries from Windsor to Wawa and a […]
