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Beers
From hops to wheat, IPAs to organic, here’s where you’ll find our favourite craft beers from our local brewers and brewmasters.
Brewers
Craft beer brewers are amongst the most passionate and dedicated brewers around. Meet some of those folks here.
Everything Else
Looking for a craft beer festival near you? What beer glass to use? Why craft beer? We dig into all that and more here.
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How to Get Your Own Branded Beer Glass
Note: this glass was sent to me free of charge by Groovy Guy Gifts, but opinions are my own. Whenever I go to a local craft brewer, one thing I always do is buy at least one of their branded beer glasses. This has led to a nice collection of them at home, which is...
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Review: Farmstead Brown Ale by GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co.
GoodLot Farmstead Brewing is located in the heart of Caledon, Ontario, a few minutes drive northwest of the hamlet Belfountain, and is one of three new craft breweries in the region. After bureaucratic wrangling that lasted over a year, GoodLot now has their tap room...
read more Review: Amber Hop X Ale by GoodLot Farmhead Brewing Co.
GoodLot Brewing in Caledon, Ontario, is making some great beer on their hops farm northwest of Belfountain. Today we’re putting their Amber Ale front and centre of this review, and to give you a short answer, it’s probably the closest to perfect amber ale out there...
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Review: Sparklepuff Triple IPA by Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
Looking back at my reviews, it has been more than a year since I have reviewed anything from Flying Monkeys. This seems unjust, since it was my beloved home brewery for a period of time when I lived within walking distance. I suppose that I’ve just been waiting for a...
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