14th Annual Pepperwood Bistro Beerfest Winners

Last Sunday the Pepperwood Bistro and Brewery in Burlington held their 14th Annual beerfest before a large crowd of thirsty beer drinkers.

Mill Street, Black Oak, Grand River, F&M, Great Lakes, Trafalgar, Cool (St. Andre), Denison's, Nicelbrook and Pepperwood's own brewer Paul Dickey, all took part in the festival offering tastings from their portfolio's of beer. Each person who attended the event was presented with the opportunity to vote for the best beer. The brewery that produced the beer that got the most votes was offered a draught line at Pepperwood - a guest tap.

Here were the results:

1st - Pepperwood (who brewed a good cask of West Coast Pale Ale)

2nd - tie - Nickel Brook & F&M (Pilsner and Dark = quality craftsmanship)

3rd - tie - Mill Street & Trafalgar

4th - tie - Black Oak (Double Chocolate Cherry was a hit) & Grand River (the sour was terrific)

A more complete write up will appear in the next issue of TAPS: Canada's Beer Magazine due out April 1.