Where are you going to spend June 15 and 16? Look Toronto. I know we’re important.  But our friends to the not so distant north are looking to start a tradition with the 1st annual Barrie Beer Fest and a I’m liking the looks of it for […]

              have always believed that companies do not emulate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory enough. Well, in a Pawtuket Pat-esque move, Steam Whistle has decided to step up. As many know, each year, Steam Whistle includes retro style bottle openers in their 12 packs for a limited time – which is […]

Reports circulating today suggest that craft beer has become a big hit at U.S. ballparks, including Pittsburg’s PNC park and Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium. This follows the recent announcement by Fort Gary Brewing of Angry Fish Pilsner, giving even the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball  their own craft beer for sale […]

Great Lakes Brewery is back with their charity BBQ this Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m., in support of the Franklin Horner Community Centre. They also have extra cause to celebrate, with it being their 25th anniversary. The event is being held at the Brewery in Etobicoke (30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd)and, starting at 12:30 p.m., a […]

2000 Craft Breweries in the U.S. is no doubt impressive. Its the most ever and defintley telling of the Craft Beer upswing we’re seeing these days. But there were 1500 in 1999. Yes, numbers dropped significantly post 1999 only to rise back up to that number again in 2008, but a net gain of 500 […]

                  Brewer: Nickel Brook, Burlington ON Category: IPA Alcohol: 7% Available: LCBO Its sweet. Its good.

Ok, so maybe beer and ipods are the same thing. No, it’s probably just hipster fodder. Churchkey Beer Can Co., a retro flat top beer can company that incidentally puts Pilsner in the cans as well, is blowing up the scene in Silicon Valley, the Atlantic reports (So screw you MGD punch top!). Already hate it? Well here’s more: It’s co-founded by […]

                It’s no secret that marketing is a huge part of beer sales. Even the Craft Brewers have their angle (whoa there’s a farmer/tractor on the can? LOCAL!). But is beer the same as cell phones? Budweiser and Molson Coors seem to think so. If you’ve been to […]

                  Brewer: Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill Ontario Available: Select LCBO Category: Summer Seasonal, Ale Alcohol/Volume: 4.7%/600ml Beau’s new seasonal, according to the brewer, is to be enjoyed during the festivals of summer. You know, because its a German style Alt (old) ale.  I think […]