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What’s a Church Key?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Marina

“The Church Key is your destination pub whether you’re looking for an impressive selection of craft beers or a pub meal with flair….” It’s also a term for a bottle opener: www.churchkey.ca  If you’re a fan of craft beer and quality pub food in London (Ontario), you most likely have visited the local favourite Church Key.  Meet Vanessa, the owner of this London gem.  Vanessa chats what it takes to open up a restaurant and get started in the industry, favourite menu items, rewards of being a restaurant owner and what a Church Key really is: What is your experience in [...]

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What is the craft of brewing a Pilsner?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Marina

Brewing beer is hard work and it has been said that a Pilsner is one of the more difficult styles of beer to brew. But what really is the craft of brewing a Pilsner? Erica Graholm, Steam Whistle Brewer, discusses the craftsmanship and dedication she devotes when brewing a batch of Steam Whistle: I love to meet other brewers and talk about what they are brewing. The craft beer scene is exploding, and it’s an exciting time to be a part of it. Many creative brewers are pushing the boundaries of flavour by working with new ingredients, creating new styles, [...]

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Ontario Craft Beer Week Recap

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Marina

Last week, we celebrated Ontario Craft Beer Week with our fellow craft brewer friends. This was the third annual celebration of Ontario’s independent craft brewing industry with tasting events and opportunities in communities across the province. The aim of OCB Week is for the 29 OCB member breweries to bring craft beer awareness to Ontario residents.   Last year, LCBO sales of Ontario Craft Brewer products were 45% higher than the previous year. The LCBO have been huge craft beer supporters by offering high-quality products Ontarians can enjoy all year round to help grow the industry. After all, craft beer is a [...]

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Filed under: beer, Brewery Life, brewing, craft beer, lcbo, OCB, ontario, ontario craft beer week