Just Drink Craft

• Ontario Beer in Corner Stores?

  

  Rumour has from the Globe and Mail that the Ontario Government is set to announce allowing corner stores to sell beer. But rumours were also circulating last July, and we’ve seen nothing yet. However, the rumours may all circle the government’s deal with the Beer Store. The Beer Store – Privately owned and not that……

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  December 11, 2023

• 2023 Brewing Awards

  

  Looking for new beer to try? Whether your favourite is IPAs, sours, no or low alcohol beer, Pale Malty European Lagers or others – whatever your preference here, you are sure to find a winner! Have a look at the Ontario Brewing Award Winners for 2023. The competuiiotn was open to any Canadian-owned commercial brewers……

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  December 8, 2023

• Ontario Breweries Pay Higher Tax Than Rest Of Coutry

  

  The Ontario Craft Brewers Association, an advocate for craft breweries representing over 100 small independent craft breweries in Ontario, states that Ontario Craft Breweries pay more tax than any other brewers in the country. Moreover, OCB states that the tax rate is eight times higher than it is for Alberta. A study by the Canadian……

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  August 7, 2023

• New Craft Beer Festival for Aurora, ON

  Looking for an awesome Father’s Day Gift? Treat Dad to a craft beer festival in Aurora. Scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, July 17-18th at Machell Park, the festival will kick off on Friday, June 17th from 6-10pm. There will be live performances from Grace 2 celebrating the Tragically Hip, followed by family friendly sessions on……

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• Newmarket Craft Beer Festival March 25th in Ontario

  Calling it a “Microfest”, the full Newmarket Winter Craft Beer “Micro” Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, March 26 – 27 with a “winter preview edition” Friday night, March 25. Friday Night Tacos & Craft Beer Kick-off Party, Friday night  Features well-known singer-songwriter and small-town Ontario champion Bernadette Connors. There will be a craft beer bar,……

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• Steam Whistle Acquires Beau’s Brewing

  Privately owned Steam Whistle Brewing acquires all of Beau’s shares after the two breweries started working together last year.  Tim, 71, intends to retire while Steve and Jennifer Beauchesne have been appointed to the new subsidiary’s Board of Directors along with three directors to be named by Steam Whistle. CEO Greg Taylor stated in an interview that consumers……

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• Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year

  February 28, 2022

• Canadian Provinces pull Russian Alcoholic Beverages off shelves

  February 26, 2022

• Liquor Shortages for Imports?

  December 16, 2021

New Beer at the LCBO

Check out what craft beer is new at the LCBO courtesy of the LCBO Beer Watch Twitter Feed.