- Michael Kras
- 09 Sep 2020
Collective Arts creates scholarship to support marginalized brewing students
In a year that has seen increased awareness of – and considerable uprising against – systemic racism in many forms, one of Hamilton’s craft breweries is taking steps to remove persistent...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Jul 2020
Grain & Grit Beer Co. has opened their gorgeous new beergarden
When Phase Two of reopening hit and Hamilton’s restaurants, bars, and breweries started rolling out their distanced patios, Grain & Grit Beer Co. held off on jumping right in; not because they d...
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- Craig Clark
- 30 Jun 2020
Nickel Brook Brewing is opening their beer garden on Canada Day
Burlington-based craft brewery Nickel Brook Brewing Co. is officially opening their Beer Garden and Brewer’s Bazaar on Canada Day. On July 1st, the parking lot outside the Nickel Brook Brewery o...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Jun 2020
Hamilton craft beer festival Because Beer has been cancelled for 2020
It’s going to be a pretty sip-less summer, Hamilton: another of the city’s craft beer festivals, Because Beer, has announced they will be cancelling their 2020 festival due to ongoing concerns wit...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Jun 2020
Osten Beerhall has reopened with a brand new takeout menu
Hamilton’s new – and well loved – European-style beer hall has reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a reimagined menu strictly for takeout. Nestled in the city’s east end right beside the ...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Jun 2020
Collective Arts Fest has been cancelled for 2020
If you were one of many Hamiltonians looking forward to raising a glass of some of the world’s finest craft beer this summer, I’ve got some sad news for you: Collective Arts Brewing has just annou...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 May 2020
A pop-up shop for craft beer, wine, and spirits is opening in Hamilton
A response to the current realities in Hamilton brought on by COVID-19, a new boutique bottle shop selling a curated selection of craft beer, wine, and spirits has opened up on James North. The pop-up...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Apr 2020
Hamilton’s Fairweather Brewing is back to brewing beer – and for a good cause
One of Hamilton’s most popular craft breweries has returned to brewing after a month-long hiatus amid COVID-19. Best of all, they’re doing it in support of a worthy cause. Fairweather Brewing Comp...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Apr 2020
Shawn & Ed Brewing is gifting beer to Hamilton’s frontline workers
One of Hamilton’s favourite local craft breweries is saying thanks to the city’s frontline workers in its own special way. Shawn & Ed Brewing Company, a Downtown Dundas staple known for crafti...
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- Craig Clark
- 20 Mar 2020
Nickel Brook Brewing in Burlington sees huge increase in sales for delivery and pick-up
With most people staying home, Nickel Brook Brewing Co. has seen an increase in online sales as they continue to provide craft beer to locals through delivery and retail pick-up services. Delivery d...
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