Beer lovers rejoice! You’ll find your “beervana” in Brant, where the microbrewery scene is about quality, not quantity. Hops-crazed travellers head here to sample the lagers, ales, stouts and pilsners of this area’s handful of sipping spots. We’ve got 7 reasons why beer lovers shouldn’t miss sipping their way through the county:
1. You can taste true farm-to-glass
Scotland’s Flux Brewing Co. makes their beer with hops grown just 7 km away in Vanessa and grains produced at nearby farms. Their Manna Kitchen also features a rotating menu of food utilizing seasonal ingredients to elevate a trip out for brews to a scrumptious meal.
2. You can sip n' groove
Discover Sassy Britches Brewing Co, Brantford’s newest brewery located in Brantford’s Artisan Village – take in live music, trivia nights, and even special workshops and events such as beer stein crafting and drag bingo.
3. Fruits and Sours
Steel Wheel Brewery has been known to experiment with fruit and always creates magic in the process. Their previous Mango Sour was deliciously refreshing and their new Wild Blueberry Sour and Rhubarb Lager brews are proving to be crowd favourites.
4. Be spoiled for choice
From their Barnyard Bully IPA, to their Clever Hans Low Alcohol Pilsner, to a rare blend of beers that’s barrel aged, the brewers at the Paris Brewing Company has won multiple awards for their concoctions that you shouldn’t miss out on!
5. A patio paradise
Head to Steel Wheel Brewery, where the outdoor patio of a century farmhouse is the perfect place to while away an afternoon in the countryside.
6. Relaxed Rural Vibes
Housed in a former horse stable and riding arena, Flux Brewing Co. serves up picturesque pints on a huge patio that overlooks a pond, rolling farm fields and rustic barn in the distance.
7. Daytripping to Paris
Connected to the historic Paris Wincey Mills, the Paris Beer Company is located in Downtown Paris beside the Grand River and offers a day of food, beer and shopping – all minutes from one another.
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