- Michael Kras
- 09 Mar 2023
The 10 Best Craft Beer Spots in Hamilton for 2023
The craft beer boom continues to reverberate, and Hamilton has cemented itself as a coveted destination for some of the best small-batch beers in the entire province. Constantly pushing boundaries and...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Feb 2023
New pub is opening in former Brux House space in Hamilton
Though Hamilton deeply felt the loss of longstanding craft beer bar and restaurant Brux House last year, its former home at 137 Locke Street South won’t be vacant for long. The space will be t...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Feb 2023
Festival for craft beer and tacos is coming to Hamilton
A festival is about to hit Hamilton that brings together two of life’s greatest joys: craft beer and tacos. The I Heart Beer & Taco Festival will be heading to Hamilton on Saturday, February 2...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Jan 2023
Hamilton brewery for barrel-aged beers opens a retail store
A new Hamilton brewery specializing in exceptional barrel-aged beers has just opened its own in-person retail store. Barrel Heart Brewing has been steadily making a name for itself in Hamilton by of...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Dec 2022
Two Hamilton breweries win big at Ontario Brewing Awards
Hamilton’s got a standout craft beer scene; a fact that has been further proven by two of the city’s favourite breweries raking in some prizes at the 2022 Ontario Brewing Awards. The first is Clif...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Nov 2022
Hamilton’s Side Door Bar is a west end gem for drinks, events, and more
A gem of a watering hole of Hamilton’s west end, The Side Door Bar is stepping up its game to become a multifaceted destination for more than just a pint of beer or custom cocktail. Located at 1831 ...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Sep 2022
Hamilton gastropub Brux House is closing its doors
One of Hamilton’s best spots for craft beer and casual fine dining has announced that it is permanently closing its doors. Brux House, located on Locke Street, garnered plenty of attention after fir...
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- Michael Kras
- 22 Jun 2022
Hamilton craft brewery releases collab beer with golf star Mike Weir
A beloved Hamilton craft brewery known for their approachable beers made in classic styles has collaborated with Canadian professional golfer Mike Weir on a new brew. Shawn & Ed Brewing, located i...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Jun 2022
Popular Hamilton chicken joint opens pop-up kitchen at Collective Arts Brewing
One of Hamilton’s best foodie gems for charcoal chicken and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine has opened a temporary pop-up kitchen at iconic craft brewery Collective Arts. Rony’s Restaurant holds a...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 May 2022
Hamilton brewery marks 5-year anniversary with five new beers
One of Hamilton’s most popular craft breweries is celebrating its 5-year anniversary, and has released a bunch of limited release beers to mark the occasion. MERIT Brewing has been a local staple ev...
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