Your fall activities bucket list just got better! Grab your friends and make a trip to the Coors Organic Beer Picking Farm — that’s right, a beer picking farm.
Now you’ll get to handpick six refreshing cans this season.
It doesn’t get better than that!
Here’s how it works: Head on over to the Coors Organic Beer Picking Farm, located at 3961 Old Homestead Road in Sutton, Ontario, to snag your refreshments. You’ll be able to pick up to 6 fresh cans straight from the trees, for free. Plus, the scenery will make for the perfect IG photo opp too.
Courtesy of Coors Organic
Once you have your pack in hand, you have to check out the Beer Farm Lounge.
After a hard day’s work picking, you can enjoy some delicious fall comfort food to go with your Coors Organic and other fun activities. Seriously, this may be your fave day spent this season.
The Coors Organic Beer Picking Farm at Homestead Orchards is open on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., so don’t hesitate, you only have one day to enjoy the festivities.
Be sure to book a time slot to secure a spot! Happy Beer picking!
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Just in time for sweet summer sipping, Belgian Moon has launched its newest innovation, Honey Daze.
This light wheat ale is crafted with a touch of sweetness and an orange peel for a refreshing taste, plus it’s made with real Canadian honey.
The new beverage is not only delicious, it comes with a great cause! World Bee Day occurred this week on May 20, so what better way to show your love for Canadian bee colonies than by trying out Belgian Moon Honey Daze for yourself.
Sarah Robson, Marketing Manager, Belgian Moon, shared excitement over the new launch saying, “Honey is an essential ingredient to our uniquely delicious Honey Daze brew, so helping support Canada’s Honey bees was a natural partnership for this launch that we’re proud to be a part of.”
If you purchased any can of the new Belgian Moon Honey Daze beverage this past week, Belgian Moon will be planting one pollinating flower (up to a maximum of 100,000) in an effort to support the ecosystem for Honey bees, in partnership with Dancing Bee Equipment. How awesome is that?
Todd Kalisz, Master Beekeeper and CEO of Dancing Bees Equipment, spoke on how important protecting our bees are saying “Approximately 80 percent of flowering plants depend on pollinators such as the Honey bees to transfer their pollen. Without our lovely pollinating friends, humans wouldn’t be able to enjoy the natural sweeteners – like honey – that make everything, including Belgian Moon beer, taste better.”
So run, don’t walk to your local liquor and grocery stores for your very own can!
Help spread the word on social media using the hashtag #HoneyForDaze and tagging @belgian_moon.
*Excessive alcohol consumption impairs your judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18 years.*
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The Financial Post is reporting that Loblaw Companies have recently announced that some of its President’s Choice beer will sell for a loonie for a limited time to give celebration to the revival of buck-a-beer in Ontario.
If you haven’t heard, Premier Doug Ford Lowered the minimum price of a bottle of beer set at $1.25 to $1.00.
The Loblaws promotion is only effective on PC branded beer and begins Aug.27 at the Beer Store, where a selection of PC beer will sell for 13.20 for a dozen or 26.40 for a 24 pack. It’s not exactly a buck-a-beer because there is a deposit fee.
The PC promotion currently has no end date, so if you’re interested in capitalizing on the offer of cheap beer now is the time to head to your local beer store. It should be noted though that many of Ontario’s craft beer brewers are against the new minimum citing that there is no effective way to maintain quality with a drop in price to a $1.00.
Whether you’re sipping your beverage on a dock or a patio, everyone is looking for their go-to warm weather drink. Popular drinks change every season, exactly like the weather. With so many refreshing drinks to choose from, we narrowed down our top picks for summer 2018. Soak up the sun, keep hydrated and have some fun!
Cocktails:
1. Aperol Spritz
This photogenic orange fizzy beverage is all the rage these days with its bright colour and perfect infusion of bitter-sweet oranges. These are perfect easy-drinking in the afternoon in the sunshine. The classic Aperol spritz, inspired by the Venetian-style mix of white wine and soda, is made with the red-orange aperitif and prosecco or champagne, with a splash of club soda.
- Fill a wine glass with ice
- Combine equal parts Aperol and Prosecco
- Add a dash of soda
- Garnish with orange slice
2. The Champagne Papi
The Champagne Papi – Consider this Toronto’s take on the classic Hugo. Combine St. Germain Liqueur with FIOL, add Sugarfina Champagne Bears to add the wow-factor in this cocktail that is simple but oh-so-sweet.
- Grab a coupe glass
- Fill the glass with 1 oz. Germain Elderflower liquor
- Pour in 4 oz FIOL Prosecco
- Garnish with Sugarfina Champagne Bears
Available at Her Majesty’s Pleasure
3. Strawberry G&T
Perfect for the gin lover. This cocktail is a refreshing treat and perfect for a sunny day on the patio.
- Pour in St George Gin and club soda
- Hull and slice locals strawberries and muddle the slices lightly with lime juice
- Add mint sprigs to garnish
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a strawberry at the edge of the glass
4. Smokey Agave Spritz
Spice it up a bit with this tequila inspired drink. The grapefruit and lime create the perfect hit of citrus.
- Pour José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Tequila, Sombra Mezcal, & Peychauds Aperitivo
- Add grapefruit, a splash of soda and lime.
5. Pinot Freezio
Pinot Freez-io is this summer’s yummiest frozen treat. This delicious white wine slushie features frozen pineapple, Pinot Grigio (obviously) with lemonade ice cubes. It’s the perfect summer drink.
- Pour lemonade into ice cube tray and freeze
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender
- Garnish with lemon slice
Beer, Cider & Canned Cocktails:
1. Mad Jack Iced Tea
Mad Jack Hard Flavoured Iced Tea is full of natural sweetness and refreshing flavour that makes it the perfect bevvy for a hot day. Experience a unique balance of natural tea flavour with a subtle lemon taste. It is THE ultimate refreshing beverage you need this summer!
2. Brickworks Rosé
This summer, Brickworks is launching a wine alternative for Canadian rosé lovers – Brickworks Rosé Cider. Like wine, the new Rosé Cider is best served in a wine glass, ensuring the delicate aromas and beautiful blush rose colour shines through – perfect for sipping in the hot, hot Toronto heat.
Available at the LCBO’s across Ontario and at the Brickworks Ciderhouse in Toronto’s east end
3. Strongbow Mini’s
Cider is all the craze this Summer! With so many different flavours available, Strongbow came out with Strongbow Minis, to help you discover which flavour is your favourite! These conveniently 150 ML trial sizes to enjoy four unique cider tastes including the classic Strongbow Original Dry, Strongbow Dark Fruit, Strongbow Ginger and the NEW Strongbow Dry Pear.
4. Lemon Shandy
The perfect balance between crisp weiss beer and natural lemonade flavour.
5. Blood Brothers Brewing
White Lies Muscat: is a sour ale, re-fermented with Muscat grapes and dry hopped with Citra, Wai-ti & Wakatu. It’s a must-try if you like sour beers.
Available at Blood Brothers Brewery
6. Cottage Springs
Cottage Springs Vodka Soda only launched in Spring 2018 but has quickly become one of the hottest craft cocktails in a can across Canada that has been flying off shelves. When you see it you are best to stock up before its gone! Offered in two flavours: Ontario peach and Lemon Lime; these deliciously refreshing craft vodka sodas are naturally flavoured, sugar-free, sweetener free, carb free and gluten free.
Available at the LCBO (Ontario Peach)
Available at the LCBO (Lemon Lime)
7. Cabana Coast
Inspired by the lifestyle and tastes of coastal living these drinks are as good as it gets when you want to kick back and relax. They have two exquisite cocktails that you must try! The first is their Moscow Mule which is a classic cocktail crafted with small-batch vodka, authentic spicy ginger beer and a dash of refreshing lime. The second is their Cucumber Gin & Tonic which is a signature sipper crafted with small-batch gin and refreshing infusions of cucumber, lime and mint then topped off with fizzy tonic water.
8. Cool Citrus Tea Punch
Summer is not officially over until Sept. 22 and what better way to toast and celebrate the end than with a delicious punch cocktail for National Punch Day on Sept. 20!
What’s your go-to drink for summer 2018? Let us know in the comments!
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Who doesn’t love BBQ? And what it its perfect partner? Beer, of course. Now you can look forward to not only spring flowers but Ontario’s largest beer and Rib Fest. The Northern Heat Rib Series returns and the festival will start in Toronto at two locations: Yonge and Dundas, from May 18th – 20th, and Woodbine Park in The Beach from June 15th-17th.
Don’t feel you’re missing out if you live outside of Toronto. All Ontarians can join in. The festival will be traveling around Ontario all summer to multiple locations: Newmarket, Windsor, Welland, Hamilton, Sarnia, Midland, Milton, Ancaster, Thornhill, Hamilton-Mountain, Georgetown, Orillia, Waterloo, and Ajax, from May until the end of August.
Featuring finger-licking ribs, this will be a carnivore’s delight. Perfectly seasoned and sauce, the massive ribs will be served off the bone. Yes, they are messy, but that’s part of the fun. Just try not to wear white!
As well as tons of rib vendors selling all kinds and styles, there will also be a Craft Beer Market, offering more than 35 different beers on tap. Other snacks will also be sold, such as fried onions, potato tornadoes, funnel cakes, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, corn bread, poutine, burgers and sausages, jerk chicken, slushies, deep fried desserts and more.
So BBQ and beer lovers rejoice. Entrance to the festival is free. Just pay for your ribs and beer. Stay and enjoy the live music, and participate in contests, face painting, and other fun activities as you chow down on your yummy feast. It’s going to be a fabulous event!
To find out more, check out their website.
Featured Image: Instagram/@northernheatribseries
Source: Narcity.com
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We’ve got some good news! Finally, Ontario will be making our lives MUCH easier this coming spring, by expanding beer and cider sales. They will be expanding to 87 more grocery stores across the province – almost 40 of which are in the GTA.
These stores were selected through a competitive bidding process run by the LCBO and will be authorized to sell beer and cider as of April 2018. That’s not too long from now!
This will bring the total number of grocers authorized to sell these products in Ontario up to 370. Ultimately the goal is to have beer and cider available in up to 450 grocery stores, including up to 300 that will also sell wine.
Click here to find out where you can find the new beer and cider outposts coming to Toronto in April.
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If you are a beer lover, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that a mega beer market is set to open in Toronto. Last night the StyleDemocracy team was invited to check it out and we can tell you now, it was pretty impressive!
The Craft Beer Market is located at 1 Adelaide Street and is truly a sight to be seen. The massive hall spans two floors and features a huge seating area, open bar table space and over 100 beers on tap. The design is typical of a Beer Market – think a lot of wood mixed with industrial finishes and an overall vintage feel. While we were there to sample the vast array of beer options, we were pleasantly surprised by the food. The variety and quality of the food offerings are on par or above any other beer or eatery. The combination of great food, great beer, and a great location will surely make the Craft Beer Market a huge Toronto success.
While an official opening date has yet to be 100% confirmed, we were told that the new Beer Market is expected to be opened within the next week.
We will keep you posted when we get more information.
For now, check out the photos:
Image: Instagram/@crafttoronto
Image: Instagram/@crafttoronto
Image: Instagram/@crafttoronto
Are you excited about the new Craft Toronto? Let us know!
Featured Image: Instagram/@Crafttoronto
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We’ve all been there, the BBQ or party gets going and the beer runs out. In days of yore, one had to get quite creative in order to wrangle up some suds. Today, however, is a new day with a new story and The Beer Store has just announced that it will begin to start delivery beer to your house. The Toronto Sun is reporting that The Beer Store has launched a trial project where drinkers can go to beerxpress.ca or use The Beer Store app to order some brew from outlets in Scarborough and 11 locations in Ottawa.
While Ottawa is getting the full availability of The Beer Store, Toronto delivery will be restricted. The Sun reports that delivery in Toronto will is bounded by Hwy. 401, Lake Ontario, Victoria Park and the Danforth.
When the delivery service launches there will be a charge of $9.75 in Scarborough and $8.00 in Ottawa and orders have to exceed $20 and may not exceed $500.
The Sun further reports that The Beer Store will rely on Independent drivers to make deliveries and customers will have to prove they are of age before the beer is handed off. The whole delivery process will take about 2 hours, and has no immediate plan to expand across the province. Industry insiders state that it could be several months before the service is fully up and running.
Source: The Toronto Sun
This summer it looks like its going to be way more convenient to get your hands on some ice beer or cider. More grocery stores in Ontario will have the legal ability to sell beer and cider as early as this summer due to the news that the LCB will open up a new bidding process for 80 new permits.
Currently, 130 grocery stores have the right permits to sell beer and cider, and the government is looking at a total of 450 stores with licenses by the end of this process.
Although there will be more permits issued, the rules on vending beer and cider are still very strict in the grocery stores. Beer must be stocked in a designated “beer” area and will only have the ability to sell six packs or singles.
Are you excited that more stores will be carrying your favourite beer and cider?
Source: CBC
Ever wanted to make fresh booze at home? Beverage brewing system manufacturers Keurig have announced that they will be teaming up with Anheuser-Busch InBev, the brewers behind big names like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois to create an “In-home booze maker.” Inside sources from the company have yet to reveal how the system will actually work but expect a system that can brew cold beer and make spirits, cocktails and mixers. While many people purchased the Keurig for coffee, colloquial conversations reveal that many people don’t keep up with regular use of the devices. It will be interesting to see if the “In-home booze maker” is popular and more than just a gimmick.
Would you buy a system that could make booze in your house? Let us know in the comments below.
Source: CNN
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