I don’t find myself pining for a night at the bar all that much. Maybe it’s because I am getting older and am a married father of two, but the idea of coordinating a meet-up at a pub, getting in […]
Drafted: Lessons learned from having beer on tap
Lessons from Pandemic Drinking
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 […]
You can now order an IPA with your burger thanks to new, looser restrictions over alcohol sales in Ontario during COVID-19
In a bid to support bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced temporary measures today that will mean you can buy beer at the grocery store at 7 a.m., and add a bottle of […]
Taproom distancing, home delivery or shutting down? Three ways craft breweries are weathering the COVID-19 Crisis
Government movements on beer laws in Ontario are traditionally slower than molasses, but the pandemic has meant furious action and new flexibilities unseen in Ontario beer history. On Monday, March 16th taprooms stopped serving beer after the Ontario government ordered […]
Craft beer in crisis: How to support your local brewery during the COVID-19 outbreak
With each day as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak worsens, restrictions on our day-to-day life become more and more intrusive. For small businesses like craft breweries, these measures have resulted in closures, lay-offs and fears of bankruptcy. There is the very […]
Stuck at home? Get Ontario craft beer delivered right to your door
Just because you’re stuck inside due to the COVID-19 outbreak, that’s no reason to go without beer. Thankfully, many Ontario craft breweries offer online sales, with delicious craft beer available to be delivered right to your front door. That’s why […]