Brews News: New owners at Neustadt add new brews, tweak old favourites

A “neu” era has dawned at one of Ontario’s most intriguing craft breweries. Neustadt Springs Brewery, the pride of Grey County’s prettiest village, has changed hands 25 years after being created by British expatriates Andrew and Val Stimpson. But the history of the place goes much deeper. Seventy-five years before the Stimpsons arrived, the historic […]

Brews News: Eastbound touts its brews for pickling too

From green tomatoes to eggs, pickled food makes for great bar snacks — and maybe no one knows it better than Eastbound Brewing. The Toronto brewery and eatery, which marks its fifth anniversary this spring, draws fans as much for its food as its craft beer. The two come together when head chef Tara Lee […]

Brews News: Storm Stayed fetes fourth with birthday box

Ready for a Simple Moment, up for entering a Time Warp, or searching for the Elixir of Youth? A popular London craft brewery has you covered. Storm Stayed, 169 Wharncliffe Rd. S., was stymied in hosting its fourth anniversary party because of the pandemic, so it’s marking the milestone with a collection of eight new […]

Brews News: Brewers, beekeepers team for sweet local beers

It’s the depth of winter and I’m thinking about the beers and bees. Honey beers are the perfect uber local synergy between craft breweries and local apiaries. Among breweries sweet on honey is Railway City in St. Thomas. “The appeal in using honey is to showcase locally sourced ingredients in the beer,” brew manager Ryan […]