From September 14 until September 22, 2012, over 40 participating pubs and some 20 brewhouses will celebrate Toronto Beer Week, dedicated to the celebration of beer.
There are various events taking place throughout the city, with experiences ranging from a five course meal paired with a variety of beers, a pub crawl, special beer tastings and food pairings, as well as walking beer tours and music events.
Check out the website for the list of venues and events taking place all day, every day during this nine-day event.

www.torontobeerweek.com


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Opened in 2000, this microbrewery produces a premium pilsner lager with only four natural ingredients: spring water, malted barley, hops and yeast – all GMO-free.
Located in the historic John Street Roundhouse, just south of the CN Tower, the building was built in 1929 and functioned as a Canadian Pacific Rail steam locomotive repair facility. Tours with tastings are offered seven days a week, where you can learn how pilsner is made,
the history of the building, the green initiatives taken by Steam Whistle, and much more. A 45 minute tour costs $10 per person. Reservations are accepted Monday to Thursday, and are on a first-come basis on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Reservations can be made at josh@steamwhistle.ca
Some of Steam Whistle’s more recent awards include: Canada’s Most Admired Corporate
Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, and Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

www.steamwhistle.ca
255 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, M5V 3M9
+1 416 416 362 2337
Nearest subway: Union station
Google map: bit.ly/vPEwtI

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If you’re looking to find a place to wind down, The Esplanade is filled with restaurants and pubs. One of my favourites is Bier Markt. With over 100 brands of beer from over 24 countries, this Belgian brasserie has the perfect menu that pairs food and beer. And depending on what time of year you’re visiting, you will experience a “culinary feastivul,” ranging from fondue in February, shellfish in May, Oktoberfest in October and wild game in November.

www.thebiermarkt.com
58 The Esplanade, ON M5E 1R2
+1 416 862 7575
Google map: bit.ly/qwC8lI

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You cannot visit the Distillery District without having a beer, and the Mill Street Brew Pub, which is located in the original Gooderham and Worts tankhouse, is the place to go for one or two. This open-concept brewery produces handcrafted beers and ale, offers extensive pub-style food, as well as tours and sampling. My favourites include the Original Organic Lager (with 100% certified organic ingredients) and the Coffee Porter, which is similar to a stout with notes of coffee.

www.millstreetbrewpub.ca
55 Mill Street, Building 63, Toronto, ON M5A
+1 416 681 0338
Google map: bit.ly/iLDR6E

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