ONTARIO CRAFT BEER WEEK 2012!
June 17-23, 2012
29 BREWERIES, 29 ONTARIO COMMUNITIES, 70 VENUES (and counting…)
~ HUNDREDS OF CRAFT BEER TASTING OPPORTUNITIES ~
Twitter: @OntCraftBrewers
Youtube Channel: Ontcraftbeerweek: http://bit.ly/Nze504
(TORONTO) – June 2012 – Countdown is on for Ontario Craft Beer Week 2012, launching Father’s Day and running from June 17 – 23, 2012. The third annual, province-wide festival of Ontario’s independent craft brewers celebrates the local beer scene and exposes new consumers to the fun, flavour and fresh quality of Ontario craft brewing.
Hosted by 29 OCB member breweries, to date there are events and tasting opportunities in 29 communities and over 70 event venues in communities across the province from Windsor to Vankleek Hill. From the intimate to the expansive, new events are being added daily so keep checking listings at http://www.ocbweek.ca. Use the ‘search tool’ to find events by keyword, brewery or licensee.
“Ontario Craft Beer Week keeps getting better, expanding into new venues and communities, offering unique opportunities for all tastes,” says Anetta Jewell of Great Lakes Brewery and co-chair of Ontario Craft Beer Week 2012. “There are many different kinds of events, ranging from big outdoor craft beer festivals to intimate beer tastings to menu pairings and everything in between.”
“Ontario beer lovers are seeking fresh, premium quality products brewed in their own backyard,” says Mill Street brewmaster Joel Manning. “Ontario Craft Beer Week is the perfect opportunity to experience craft beer culture at events, tastings and pairings held in venues throughout the province.”
Highlights: Search events by date, region, theme, brewery or licensee name
HONOUR THY FATHER WITH BEER – June 17:
· Barley Days Brewery – buy a case of 24 from the brewery in Picton and get a free Barley Days glass for Dad.
· Beau’s All Natural Brewery multi-course beer dinners at Trattoria Gusto in Port Hope and Vert Fourchette in Vankleek Hill.
· Beach, Brews & BBQ at Woodbine Park in Toronto with Beau’s, Black Oak, Nickel Brook, Flying Monkeys, Great Lakes, Lake of Bays & Mill Street.
· Cameron’s Brewing Co. hosts its 15th anniversary during the annual Father’s Day BBQ at the brewery in Oakville with beer, food & free tours.
· Granite Brewery in Toronto will give Dad a pint in a special free Granite Father’s Day glass.
· Bring Dad down to Great Lakes Brewery in Etobicoke between 2-4 p.m. for beer and BBQ treats.
· Brewmaster’s Dinner with Joel Manning of Mill Street Brewery at the Fairmont Royal York’s Epic Restaurant in Toronto or tour the brewpub in the distillery district and get a free opener for Dad.
· Muskoka Cottage Brewery Steamship Cruise: A four hour tour of Muskoka lakes with good craft beer, delicious food and entertainment.
· Complimentary beer at Niagara College Teaching Brewery.
· Neustadt Springs Brewery Open House on Father’s Day in Neustadt, ON.
· Railway City Brewing’s “Beer Tasting & Historical Walking Tour” in St. Thomas, ON.
· Trafalgar Brewery’s 10th annual Father’s Day Open House & Pig Roast.
· Wellington Brewery Father’s Day Bus Tour (12-4 p.m.) between Wellington, F&M and local craft beer legend, the Woolwich Arrow. Tours and samplings at the brewery in Guelph (including Welly One-Off limited edition cask beer). $5 per person.
COLLABORATIONS, PUB CRAWLS, CASKS AND ONE OFFS
Taste numerous unique one-off brews, collaboration beers and cask creations between brewers at many venues and exclusive beer dinners. Black Oak’s infamous “10 Bitter Years” will be re-released at the brewery. Beau’s will distribute its Pan-Ontario brew throughout the province, featuring a mix of beers aged in oak barrels from Beau’s, Flying Monkeys, Great Lakes, Grand River, Wellington. Amsterdam and Great Lakes have collaborated on some specialty brews that will be available at select pubs. Amsterdam also collaborated with Flat Rock Cellars winemaker to create the “first ever collaboration between a brewery and winery in Ontario.” Tickets available at: http://www.canadianbeernews.
CHEESES THAT BEER IS FRESH!
Mill Street Brewery will host numerous beer tastings from a brewmaster’s dinner at the Royal York Hotel to Master of Beer Appreciation to province-wide beer and artisan cheese pairings. The “Mill Street Paddles paired with Artisanal Cheese” program will be available in over 25 pubs and restaurants across the province, providing new craft beer and food pairing experience to people who mingh
“We’re bringing craft beer to all corners of Ontario, enticing new consumers to try a variety of beer in flights matched with local cheese,” says brewmaster Manning. “This will open up a new tasting experience for many people who might not otherwise think about trying craft beer and food.”
LARGE-SCALE TASTING FESTIVALS
June 14, 15, 16 - Toronto Wine & Spirits Festival, Sugar Beach (Ticketed Event) http://www.
June 15, 16 – Barrie Beer Festival, Barrie Curling Club (Ticketed Event) http://www.barriebeerfest.com/
June 15 – 17 – Beach, BBQ & Brews Festival, Woodbine Park, Toronto (Free Ribfest)
June 23 – Session 99, A Craft Beer Festival, 99 Sudbury Street, Toronto – (Ticketed Event)
MEET THE MAKER/INTIMATE BEER DINNERS
Who better to lead a craft beer tasting and food pairing than an Ontario brewmaster? There are many opportunities to meet, mingle and taste right along with brewers, staff and beer reps.
INDIE BEER & INDIE CULTURE
Live music, open mic, trivia, circus sideshow, sustainable seafood. You name it; it pairs well with craft beer.
CRAFT BEER 101
Beer schools, cooking with beer, touring breweries; there’s no better time to learn everything you ever wanted to know about craft beer but were afraid to ask.
DELTA HOTELS & RESORTS DISCOUNTS: Toronto, Ottawa, London & Guelph
For those who need a place to rest their beery heads, Delta Hotels & Resorts are offering discounts on room rates at Delta Chelsea Toronto, Delta Ottawa City Centre, Delta London Armouries & Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre. Book online athttp://pages.deltahotels.com/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS & LICENSEES
Ontario Craft Beer Week 2012 committee thanks our generous sponsors for their financial support: FCA Insurance Brokers -http://www.fcainsurance.com
Gilbertson & Page - http://gilbertsonandpage.com/
Fogler Rubinoff LLP - http://www.foglerrubinoff.com/
Zenan Custom Cresting - http://www.zenan.ca
HAD YOUR FIRST TIME YET? http://bit.ly/LbTtLr
Ontario Craft Brewers encourage new consumers to take the plunge and try craft beer for the first time. This year’s OCB Week youtube video features members of the craft brewing community talking about their “First Time” trying craft beer. People are encouraged to post their experiences on youtube, facebook, & twitter.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://www.ocbweek.ca
Twitter: @OntCraftBrewers
Youtube Channel - Ontcraftbeerweek: http://bit.ly/Nze504
PLANNING AN EVENT?
Restaurants or pubs with event ideas or requests should contact their local brewery or send an email to info@ocbweek.ca.
OCB DISCOVERY PACK:
Hosting your own home beer tasting? Grab an OCB Discovery Pack from your local LCBO (Spring - LCBO #282483 or Summer, coming mid to end of June- #291641). Or, search for it using the OCB Beer locator app http://itunes.apple.com/lv/
Ontario Craft Brewers: Discover the Difference.
The Ontario Craft Brewers is an association of 29 small brewers dedicated to making great tasting, high quality beer in Ontario. The 29 members of the Ontario Craft Brewers brew their beers locally using fresh, all natural ingredients in communities throughout Ontario – from the Ottawa Valley to Waterloo and Niagara to Muskoka. Handcrafting over 150 premium beers, Ontario Craft Brewers employ about 700 people in Ontario, accounting for over 20 per cent of the overall brewing employment in the province. Ontario’s Craft Brewers’ share has more than doubled since 2002, going from slightly less than two per cent to approximately five per cent of the beer volume sold in Ontario and continues to be the fastest growing segment within the LCBO’s beer category. The OCB’s long term vision is to make Ontario a North American Centre of Excellence for Craft Brewing. Please discover responsibly.
OCB Beer Locator App
Find Ontario Craft Beers located near you on iPhone and BLACKBERRY. The app lets you browse a list of OCB Beers sold in the LCBO or The Beer Store or at local licensees, alphabetically or by Brewery.
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