Formerly Great Canadian Beer Thread

[Wigs]

I hate to admit this on the Canadian beer thread but lately I've been drinking Miller High Life as my standard beer at home. As I only drink 1 or 2 (and rarely 3) bottles at a time these days, it lasts a while.
It's 42.50/24-pk bottles in Ontario at The Beer Store. I learned recently that the cans are brewed in Canada, but the bottles come from the OG Milwaukee brewery.

120 years of (relatively) inexpensive American beers


The Miller Brewery tour is on my bucket list. You can visit the old beer cave, see the stables, and a sweet looking pub. They apparently give you 5 cups of beer on the tour.
Lots of historic buildings for SSP geeks haha

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

[Wigs]

Originally Posted by niwell

I still love a good IPA but can only drink 1 or 2 nowadays. After that it’s lagers only.

Also I remember you saying you were coming to Toronto at some point - if it hasn’t happened yet happy to recommend some good beer (and other drink type) spots!

I still love New England style IPAs, but agreed on only 1 or 2 pints. Is this what being in your late 30s or 40s is? returning to Lager

I'll have to buy some Moosehead to regain my Canadian status in this thread. Or better yet support my local craft brewery.

[niwell]

IIRC Moosehead is still independent, even if it’s not craft. I actually had a bottle in Costa Rica which was a weird find. High life is a solid drinking beer for sure.

Originally Posted by giallo

We still are planning on it. This last year has been one of transition, so we put traveling out east on the back burner until we were all set up.

I'll definitely hit you up for some recommendations, and if possible, I'm always down for meeting up for a drink too.

Awesome! Yeah let me know when you are headed for sure - always down for meeting up for a drink if I’m around.

[isaidso]

It may shock Canadians to know that a Canadian beer brand is the #1 beer in the UK and has been for decades. If you go to the UK, you will see Carling everywhere.

Carling O'Keefe was one of Canada's Big 3 Breweries, the other 2 being Molson and Labatt's. These 3 companies controlled 90% of the Canadian beer market well into the 1990s. Carling O'Keefe introduced Carling to the UK, South Africa, and elsewhere in the 1970s. The company was later bought by Molson which, in turn, merged with Coors to become Molson-Coors. You can still buy Carling in Canada but few Canadians under 40 seem to know this brand; Brits and South Africans absolutely do. Btw, 6 cans are only $11.95 at the Beer Store. $2/can is great deal.



Arguably the most famous Canadian beer brand around the world


https://www.joe.co.uk/life/carling-i...uk-pubs-269123

[Kevin_foster]

Originally Posted by Wigs

I still love New England style IPAs, but agreed on only 1 or 2 pints. Is this what being in your late 30s or 40s is? returning to Lager

I'll have to buy some Moosehead to regain my Canadian status in this thread. Or better yet support my local craft brewery.

If you like Moosehead, try an icy cold Alpine! You won't be dissapointed. Solid Lager made by Moosehead.


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My go to Pilsner/Lager is Fahr Pils, cold as ice. Or HARP

My 100% absolute favorite beer is Super Saturation by Cabin Brewing in Calgary. It's like a NEIPA, but with lots of body.

[esquire]

^ I had a few Alpines when I was in the Maritimes last summer, very enjoyable.

I do recall Carling still being common in Manitoba back in the 80s but somewhere along the way in the 90s it practically disappeared. I usually buy my beer at the MLCC Liquor Marts which admittedly don't have the largest selection, but I don't remember seeing Carling there in a very long time. But then again, I have never really looked for it either. I would buy some next time I see it. Maybe the Beer Store in Kenora has some, I'll pick up a case next time I'm there!

These are really the only three essential beers to me... everything else is just window dressing

For hot days, after vigorous activity, any sort of yard work or sitting outside watching sports in the summer:



To accompany grilled food, sushi or other tasty meals:



Hanging out with the guys in a pub or in the backyard:

[Proof Sheet]

Originally Posted by Wigs

I still love New England style IPAs, but agreed on only 1 or 2 pints. Is this what being in your late 30s or 40s is? returning to Lager

I'll have to buy some Moosehead to regain my Canadian status in this thread. Or better yet support my local craft brewery.

My Untappd profile is heavily skewed towards IPA's (and not the Keith's IPA variety). The hoppier the better. I tend to be a one pint guy and especially when the driver. I don't think I've willingly had a lager when given a choice since I was about 20.

https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-du-b...-hotel/3123821 I can highly recommend this beer from deepest Gatineau.

[niwell]

Brasserie-du-bas has some of the best hazy IPAs in Canada. Up there with Bellwoods, Superflux, Barncat, Messorem, etc.

I still love them, but I also like to be able to crush a decent number of beers on a night out!

[ScreamingViking]

I never appreciated the IPAs. If I want that kind of taste, I'll chug a grapefruit juice.

What I have come to appreciate more over time are wheat beers. Side Launch (brewed in Collingwood, ON) has an excellent one, as does Muskoka Brewery. There are many others.

In Ontario the LCBO outlets sometimes carry weissbier from Europe (Erdinger and Paulaner are two that come to mind).

I have family whose staple is Miller Genuine Draft. I don't complain if that is offered, but when I bring a nicer 6-pack I much prefer cracking open one of those.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by isaidso

It may shock Canadians to know that a Canadian beer brand is the #1 beer in the UK and has been for decades. If you go to the UK, you will see Carling everywhere.

Carling O'Keefe was one of Canada's Big 3 Breweries, the other 2 being Molson and Labatt's. These 3 companies controlled 90% of the Canadian beer market well into the 1990s. Carling O'Keefe introduced Carling to the UK, South Africa, and elsewhere in the 1970s. The company was later bought by Molson which, in turn, merged with Coors to become Molson-Coors. You can still buy Carling in Canada but few Canadians under 40 seem to know this brand; Brits and South Africans absolutely do. Btw, 6 cans are only $11.95 at the Beer Store. $2/can is great deal.



Arguably the most famous Canadian beer brand around the world


https://www.joe.co.uk/life/carling-i...uk-pubs-269123

Carling is still a pretty big seller in Ontario but it was in the top 10 best sellers until about a decade ago when beer prices rose and there really weren't any discount brands left. Today it costs $42.50 (tax and deposit included) in Ontario for 24 bottles and there are many other brands at the same price.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

If you like Moosehead, try an icy cold Alpine! You won't be dissapointed. Solid Lager made by Moosehead.


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My go to Pilsner/Lager is Fahr Pils, cold as ice. Or HARP

My 100% absolute favorite beer is Super Saturation by Cabin Brewing in Calgary. It's like a NEIPA, but with lots of body.

I like Alpine. It has been available in Ontario for around a decade.

[Loco101]

Originally Posted by esquire

^ I had a few Alpines when I was in the Maritimes last summer, very enjoyable.

I do recall Carling still being common in Manitoba back in the 80s but somewhere along the way in the 90s it practically disappeared. I usually buy my beer at the MLCC Liquor Marts which admittedly don't have the largest selection, but I don't remember seeing Carling there in a very long time. But then again, I have never really looked for it either. I would buy some next time I see it. Maybe the Beer Store in Kenora has some, I'll pick up a case next time I'm there!

These are really the only three essential beers to me... everything else is just window dressing

For hot days, after vigorous activity, any sort of yard work or sitting outside watching sports in the summer:



To accompany grilled food, sushi or other tasty meals:



Hanging out with the guys in a pub or in the backyard:

The 710 ml cans of Molson Dry are $3.00 at the Beer Store in Ontario (tax and deposit included) so it ends up being $1.50 per standard 355 ml drink.

[sunsetmountainland]

Joe Rogan JOINS THE BOYCOTT!!! It's game over for BUDLIGHT & TARGET.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCHYERLwIEs

[jonny24]

^seems to be neither Canadian, nor particularly about beer

[esquire]

I wish there was a stronger boycott happening in Canada so I too could buy a crap-ton of dirt-cheap Bud Light

[Wigs]

Originally Posted by Kevin_foster

If you like Moosehead, try an icy cold Alpine! You won't be dissapointed. Solid Lager made by Moosehead.


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Originally Posted by Loco101

I like Alpine. It has been available in Ontario for around a decade.

Thanks for the recommendation
Treated myself to a 12pk of Alpine tallboys. The verdict was 4/5 people enjoyed it. My cousin no longer has tastebuds since dating her bf that buys trash like Busch

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

What do american beer and having sex in a canoe have in common? They're both fucking close to water. lol. An oldie but a goodie!

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by jonny24

^seems to be neither Canadian, nor particularly about beer

Certainly not about good beer.

[rousseau]

Originally Posted by esquire

I wish there was a stronger boycott happening in Canada so I too could buy a crap-ton of dirt-cheap Bud Light

This has absolutely been the most hilarious thing I've seen in a long time, though. Talk about a miscalculation blowing up in your face!

[harls]

Originally Posted by esquire

I wish there was a stronger boycott happening in Canada so I too could buy a crap-ton of dirt-cheap Bud Light

This man knows how to host a bbq.