MERIT Brewing

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...

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...

Michael Kras
05 Jul 2021

Here are 5 new Hamilton craft beers perfect for summer

The hot weather is here, patios are open, and beer lovers are ready to crack open some world-class cold ones courtesy of Hamilton’s best craft breweries. Thankfully, Hamilton’s many excellent craf...

Michael Kras
26 May 2021

Here are the best new bottle shops in Hamilton

Look, we’re all sick of the word ‘pivot’ by now; but with the impacts of the pandemic on the hospitality industry in Hamilton, ‘pivot’ is exactly what so many of our favourite local restaura...

Michael Kras
06 Mar 2021

Here are 5 new Hamilton craft beers you’ve gotta try

If you love craft beer, Hamilton is basically heaven. With multiple well-loved breweries pounding out some of the best and most innovative beer in the province, the Hammer is a serious heavy-hitter wh...

Michael Kras
15 Jan 2021

Hamilton craft beer festival Because Brrr is back in a new format for 2021

Though the majority of craft beer festivals are still on pause amid the pandemic, one particular Hamilton craft beer festival has found a unique way of pivoting for the 2021 iteration of their annual ...

Craig Clark
02 Apr 2020

Hamilton launches website to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

The city has launched a website that will give Hamiltonians the opportunity to continue to shop locally and help our local small businesses during the current global pandemic. HometownHub.ca provides ...

Michael Kras
10 Feb 2020

Hamilton lands on Forbes list of Canada’s top under-the-radar foodie destinations

The national recognition for Hamilton’s burgeoning culinary scene just keeps coming in, as the city has landed on business magazine Forbes’ recently-released list of the top 7 under-the-radar food...

Michael Kras
22 Jan 2020

Salty Espresso and Merit Brewing are hosting a BBQ to raise money for Australia

This coming weekend, Hamiltonians will have the chance to eat some great food and support a great cause at the same time. James North craft beer spot Merit Brewing and the beloved Corktown coffee shop...

Michael Kras
24 Dec 2019

The best Hamilton craft beers to bring to Christmas dinner

Okay, okay; the holidays are about family and togetherness and blah blah blah. But they’re also a great excuse to indulge in some delicious local beer, right? Luckily for local craft beer heads, Ham...