Cheers to Excellence: Inside the Canadian Brewing Awards Celebration!

The 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards wrapped up this past weekend in Hamilton, Ontario, and what a brew-tiful celebration it was! The CBAs is Canada’s longest standing beer competition and invites Canadian majority-owned breweries of all sizes to compete in a Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned blind tasting determining the best beers in 61 style categories. This united a wide range of breweries across Canada for celebration, competition and to raise a glass or two, or three, or four… Let's give a warm east coast shoutout to Boxing Rock Brewing Co. for snagging the coveted Brewery of the Year title from Nova Scotia These guys have been knocking it out of the park with their innovative and delicious beers, making them a favourite among both critics and beer enthusiasts. Their dedication to quality and creativity has truly paid off, earning them the top spot this year and I love their logo too! I had a chance to visit them a few years back on an east coast trip, they brew something for everyone, have a welcoming space and excellent company values

And the Best in Show also goes east to a Quebec brewery… Corsaire’s Dark Mild! This gem from Corsaire Microbrasserie is a masterclass in brewing If you haven’t tried a dark mild before, this is the perfect introduction It's a rich, malty brew with just the right hints of chocolate and caramel. Plus, it’s a nod to one of my favourite British styles, making it a win-win in my book. The weekend was packed with fun, learning, and of course, lots of beer tasting. Brewers from all over

Brewers from all over Canada gathered to share their passion for brewing at the 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards in Hamilton last weekend. Looking for a good local brew? Check out Wishbone Brewing Company in Waterford who took Silver in Kellerbier/Zwickelbier for their Road House brew.

Canada gathered to share their passion, exchange tips, and celebrate their hard work. From pale ales to stouts, the variety was astounding, and every category had its own standout brews.

Now, if you're planning some brewery visits this summer, don't miss out on these local winners:

* Wishbone Brewing Company SILVER in Kellerbier/Zwickelbier: Road House

* Meuse Brewing Company GOLD in Belgian-Style Tripel: Triple

* Meuse Brewing Company

BRONZE in Belgian-Style Brett Beer: Brux

* Meuse Brewing Company GOLD in Belgian-Style Sour Ale: Minuit au Cerisier