r/torontocraftbeer 1d ago

No Stupid Questions Tuesday

2 Upvotes

There is no such thing as a stupid question here, so feel free to ask away! It can be about differentiating styles, brewing, glassware, serving: anything goes here!


r/torontocraftbeer 21d ago

Style of the Month July 2026: American Light Lager

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Summer is in full swing, and we are in the middle of scorching temperatures! In these hot days, we are looking for something light and easy to drink; because of this, the style of the month is the American Light Lager!

While we love our big, bold IPAS, nothing beats the heat like a refreshing cold lager. The American Light Lager is a highly carbonated, crisp, and refreshing beer that is known for its pale straw color, very light body, and clean, subtle flavor profile. While we all know the big macros that make essentially water, craft breweries know how to make a Light Lager still pack a punch.

So what is your favourite Light Lager?

If you have another style to recommend for another month, shoot us a message!


r/torontocraftbeer 2d ago

Something In The Water Brewery Has Permanently Closed Their Liberty Village Location.

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20 Upvotes

r/torontocraftbeer 3d ago

Bandit Brewery 10th Anniversary

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Who else went? I RSVP'D & got a complimentary 10th Anniversary glass, drank a refreshing glass of draught Hasselhef 😋 and bought the keychain (I was in need of a Toronto-centric one anyway). Lovely atmosphere and run really smoothly, didn't feel overcrowded and everyone was nice. They deserve kudos.

I wasn't a fan of theirs at first (their beer had a metallic-iron aftertaste), I know many don't rate them that highly even now, but they are carving a niche as far as fruit smoothies go (pictured is the Ten Smoothie) and coffee stouts, their kitchen has always been solid, and the new space looks great so far. I think it's gonna resolve the issues some have had with the current space warming up too much for private receptions. Anyway I'll be back for some more cans soon. Dare I say Bandit is back? 🤔


r/torontocraftbeer 3d ago

Shout-out Sundays

2 Upvotes

It's the end of the week, all the new releases are out, and you've probably bought them or tried them at the brewery. This is the place to give anyone and anyplace a shout-out!

Was there a new release that stood out above the rest? Did you have a good experience recently at a brewery? Do you just want to give a shout out to a brewer or bartender?

Keep the good vibes going through into the new week!


r/torontocraftbeer 4d ago

The BBQ popup at GLB is legit!

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23 Upvotes

r/torontocraftbeer 7d ago

New Bottega Volo location coming in Junction Triangle + new Cask Days event

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r/torontocraftbeer 7d ago

Double Trouble’s can artwork for Hoser Juice is full of AI slop.

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r/torontocraftbeer 10d ago

Shout-out Sundays

0 Upvotes

It's the end of the week, all the new releases are out, and you've probably bought them or tried them at the brewery. This is the place to give anyone and anyplace a shout-out!

Was there a new release that stood out above the rest? Did you have a good experience recently at a brewery? Do you just want to give a shout out to a brewer or bartender?

Keep the good vibes going through into the new week!


r/torontocraftbeer 12d ago

Smoking Section Food truck at Great Lakes Brewery opening tonight!

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46 Upvotes

Hey everyone! You’ve all been so supportive of my pops and as I launch the Smoking Section at GLB.

Grand opening is tonight, beautiful prime briskets, ribs, sausage etc.

I’m really proud of this and excited to bring some amazing barbecue to Etobicoke.

Thanks for letting me share this journey and hope to see you soon.

PS pic of me staying hydrated in the rain yesterday


r/torontocraftbeer 12d ago

Beers from World Cup countries?

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Hi all, I'm a hopeless addict of gamification and the Untappd app is giving badges for each beer from a World Cup country. I just hit my limit of what I could find at the LCBO - any other ideas?

*Warning, there are macros ahead*

I've had: Canada (easy), Netherlands (8.6), Germany (Paulaner), Spain (Estrella Damm), Japan (Asahi), Austria (Kaiser Bier), Croatia (Karlovacko), Scotland (Tennant's), Colombia (Club Colombia Dorado - from a friend), Czechia (Budvar), France (Kronenbourg Blanc), Mexico (Corona), US (PBR lol), England (Eagle IPA - would not recommend), Portugal (Super Bock), Belgium (Maredret Extra), Sweden (Omnipollo Zodiak)

Missing: Algeria, Argentina, Australia (apparently Foster's isn't distributed here anymore), Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cabo Verde, DR Confo, Cote D'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkiye, Urugay, Uzbekistan.

I recognize some of these are impossible, ha. But any ideas for beers from any of these countries at LCBOs... or elsewhere?


r/torontocraftbeer 13d ago

Bottle shops in Toronto

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r/torontocraftbeer 14d ago

Must Hit Toronto Breweries

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Hi all. I'll be visiting Toronto next week and and very excited to try some beers from the area. I last visited in 2011 before a vast majority of the craft breweries opened. I've had some experience with a couple of Toronto craft breweries (mainly Bellwoods and Left Field) but the rest have none.

I looked through this subreddit and looked all over for breweries that seem to be doing their best in the Toronto scene and came up with a handful of them. Any other recommendations for breweries I should visit while in town other than the below? It's not a beer-focused trip so I won't be able to hit 10+ breweries but I'd like to keep it around 5-7. (I'll have access to a car but places like Third Moon might be too far out of the way.)

Bellwoods

Left Field

Godspeed (lagers)

Rorschach (IPAs?)

Blood Brothers (stouts?)

Great Lakes (pale ale/IPA)

True History (lagers)

Counterpart (going to Niagara Falls for a day; barrel-aged beers)

Lastly I was potentially looking to trade for some specific beers while in Toronto/Niagara Falls. I was mainly looking for 2 cans of the pitch-lined Sklepník from Godspeed and 2 bottles of anything barrel-aged from Counterpart. I have access to all the good things Chicago has to offer so let me know if you'd like to trade. Thank you!


r/torontocraftbeer 14d ago

Does anyone know when Blood Brothers will bring back their TIPA series "Everything Goes Away"?

5 Upvotes

I tried their TIPA last year, from their "Everything Goes Away" series

It was called "EVERYTHING GOES AWAY - I'M GONNA NEED YOU TO GO AHEAD AND COME IN TOMORROW" and loved it! It was so smooth, which is wild considering it's 10% !!

I've noticed that they haven't carried their TIPA on tap over the past few months. Given that it's summer, I'm assuming it's just a matter of time? But I still don't see it available 🤔


r/torontocraftbeer 15d ago

No Stupid Questions Tuesday

3 Upvotes

There is no such thing as a stupid question here, so feel free to ask away! It can be about differentiating styles, brewing, glassware, serving: anything goes here!


r/torontocraftbeer 16d ago

54 Brewing Co.

7 Upvotes

Came across this place in Markham by sheer fluke and had never seen it mentioned here. Looks like they do interesting stuff and Untappd seems happy with it but I take that with a grain of salt. Anyone here have an opinion? Anywhere have it on tap in the city?


r/torontocraftbeer 17d ago

Shout-out Sundays

1 Upvotes

It's the end of the week, all the new releases are out, and you've probably bought them or tried them at the brewery. This is the place to give anyone and anyplace a shout-out!

Was there a new release that stood out above the rest? Did you have a good experience recently at a brewery? Do you just want to give a shout out to a brewer or bartender?

Keep the good vibes going through into the new week!


r/torontocraftbeer 22d ago

Monthly Unpopular Opinion Thread

3 Upvotes

Welcome to the Unpopular Opinion Thread! Think a style of beer is overrated, how a beer should be served, opinions on a brewery? This is the place to post it!

Remember to keep it civil. You're allowed to disagree with someone without resorting to insults or name calling.


r/torontocraftbeer 23d ago

Brassierie Du Bas Canada

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39 Upvotes

I had this beer from Bar Volo back in March. It’s one of the best beers I’ve ever had!
Have you guys seen this brewery’s beer served anywhere else in Toronto?


r/torontocraftbeer 24d ago

Shout-out Sundays

2 Upvotes

It's the end of the week, all the new releases are out, and you've probably bought them or tried them at the brewery. This is the place to give anyone and anyplace a shout-out!

Was there a new release that stood out above the rest? Did you have a good experience recently at a brewery? Do you just want to give a shout out to a brewer or bartender?

Keep the good vibes going through into the new week!


r/torontocraftbeer 27d ago

Hiring: Launching a Barbecue residency at Great Lakes Brewery Etobicoke — looking for kitchen / service help

30 Upvotes

After a year of popups around the city, I'm settling in to Great Lakes Brewery Etobicoke, and taking over their food truck. The menu is very serious Texas barbecue inspired. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, etc along with anytime eats (sandwiches, sides, burgers, kids dogs) etc.

I'll be starting Canada Day, and going through November, and looking for some help with taking orders, preparing some foods and sides, and working along side me to bring some very serious barbecue to South Etobicoke.

While i've gotten the menu dialed in through popups, this will be something to be built from the ground up.

Feel free to leave a comment or DM me if you're interested.


r/torontocraftbeer 28d ago

A tradition as old as time: why is service at Blood Brothers always ass?

48 Upvotes

99% of the time they are either rude or indifferent. Like, why?


r/torontocraftbeer 29d ago

Brunswick Bierworks opening in Etobicoke ?

11 Upvotes

Almost certain i saw a building with their logo while on the highway . Near Kipling and Evans .


r/torontocraftbeer 29d ago

No Stupid Questions Tuesday

0 Upvotes

There is no such thing as a stupid question here, so feel free to ask away! It can be about differentiating styles, brewing, glassware, serving: anything goes here!


r/torontocraftbeer Jun 21 '26

Kensington brewery stout mug

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hello! my boyfriend bought me these Kensington brewery stout beer glasses when we first started dating and we absolutely love them. sadly my nephew just broke one of them and I’m desperately trying to replace it.

I’ve looked all over the internet and emailed the brewery but since the store is closed im feeling like this may be impossible to replace. If anyone knows of anywhere I can find this mug I would be so grateful!!!!