Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Travelling? Discuss the "must visit" beer locations during your trip!
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Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Post by mindless2 » Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:32 am

Hey Guys,
I'm heading to Toronto this week.
I'm just wondering where the best spot is to pick up craft beer?
Also any good suggestions as to which ones to grab while there? ?

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Re: Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Post by Woody » Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:15 am

Which area of Toronto? What type of beer do you like? If you can find C'est What and Bar Volo I'd sample ones you might like to try. I always grab a few different types of Beaus All Natural Brewing. They are out of Vankleek Hill outside Ottawa but have a nice selection. When I'm in TO I always try to find something hoppy from Great Lakes Brewing. The options in Ontario are endless.

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Post by BAbrewing » Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:21 am

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Post by mindless2 » Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:05 am

I like everything... wanna get some sours ... and maybe some maltier style beer...
I'm assuming most of the LCBO'S prob carry a decent selection?
Going to be in Etobicoke and downtown area...

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Re: Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Post by Lucas » Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:12 am

Check out Bellwoods Brewery if you get a chance. They have an extensive barrel-aging program including some sours. I believe the taproom opens at 4 most days and has a good selection of fresh stuff as well as some vintage or special bottles. The attached bottle shop usually has ~8-10 different beers to take away in bottles when I've been there.

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Post by jtmwhyte » Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:10 pm

New Amsterdam Tempest Stout. Awesome Imperial Stout
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Re: Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Post by chalmers » Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:00 am

As mentioned, Bellwoods and Amsterdam are good spots to visit, and both have bottle shops.

LCBOs are OK, the Yonge and Summerhill location is pretty decent.

I use Ratebeer's mapping to help find good spots. Here's a map of Toronto, you can drag and zoom to find the area you'll be in.
http://www.ratebeer.com/beermap?p=9731" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lots of great bars to enjoy while there, of course.

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Post by mindless2 » Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:27 pm

Thanks guys! I'll keep all of that in mind... just looked up Bellwoods... Interesting stuff

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Re: Want to pick up some craft beer while in Toronto

Post by jason.loxton » Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:34 pm

A lot of the LCBOs have great selection. Steer clear of the Beer Store. If you go onto the LCBO website you can search by style and then check availability at various locations. Can guide your shopping.

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