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BEER QUOTES & TRIVIA According to historians, beer was purported to treat over 100 illnesses in Egypt around 1600 BC, and even more amazing is that next to tea, beer has been heralded as one of the most popular beverages enjoyed by the masses in all its forms. From world leaders to TV characters, many have had much to say on the subject of beer ... read more

SECRETS OF BEER This isn't an article harkening the delights of drinking beer, rather one to extol its various other inherent virtues, many of which may be unfamiliar to most. For example, can you imagine bathing in a bath of beer, or washing your hair with it? What about soaking those tired feet in a bowl after a busy day at work, or using a half empty can to buff up some tired looking furniture! ... read more

BEER 101 Beer. What is this thing we love? Quite simply, Beer is a beverage made with malted cereal grains (which could include barley, wheat, rye, corn or rice), hops and water that is fermented by adding yeast. Alcohol is created by yeast which consumes oxygen and sugar and produces alcohol, carbon dioxide and heat ... read more

POURING & STORING Beer, like any other perishable food, needs the right care to make sure its pure taste and texture are maintained. Beer's shelf life is about three months, and its quality is affected by both temperature and light. Store beer in a cool, dark place with a temperature of approximately 13°C ... read more

THE BREWING PROCESS Brewing is fundamentally a natural process. The art and science of brewing is in converting natural food materials into a pure, pleasing beverage. Although great strides have been made in the techniques for achieving high-quality production, beer today is still a beverage brewed from natural products ... read more

GLASSWARE The right glass for the right beer can really enhance the tasting experience. The types of glassware for beer are quite varied and intended to suit particular styles and serve specific functions. Here are some of the more popular styles. Choose a beer, choose a glass, and enjoy! ... read more

BEER & YOUR HEALTH A growing body of scientific research suggests that moderate consumption of beer, wine and spirits carry specific health benefits and can be part of a healthy lifestyle. In the Fall of 2000 a group of Canadian cardiologists and family practitioners gathered in Toronto to review the research ... read more

HISTORY OF BEER IN CANADA For more than three centuries, the image of Canadian beer has been one of cleanliness and freshness. We have the early settlers and traders to thank for the well-deserved reputation because they were the country's first brewers. After Jean Talon built Canada's first commercial brewery in 1668 in Quebec City ... read more

BEER SCHOOL The Beer School is the ultimate experience for any beer lover. You can sign up for one or more courses or a series of four. Classes are held in four different settings that will explore the world of beer. Participants will have the opportunity to sample different beers, learn about the history of beer, the art of brewing, the beer market and beer & food ... read more

BOOKS ON BEER We like beer in Canada. We really, really like it. And it's not just a fly-by-night, sordid little affair. We're in it long term. We spend something like $8 billion a year on beer. From barley growers to label designers, more than 170,000 Canadians owe their fulltime jobs directly or indirectly to beer. The rest of us just do what we can to help ... read more

TORONTO'S FESTIVAL OF BEER Toronto's Festival of Beer is a celebration of Canada's rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the world. Featuring more than 120 brands onsite, this is Canada's premier celebration of the golden beverage! This is a 19+ event, no children, no pets, no exceptions! ... read more

THE 'BIG 10 BRANDS' Ontario beer drinkers enjoy a wide selection of high quality beers; if you're not sure which one to choose, check out this list of the 10 most popular beer brands available at The Beer Store ... more

BRAND SELECTION It would be difficult to find a larger selection of beer anywhere in the world than at The Beer Store. Currently, The Beer Store offers more than 350 brands from around the world - and the selection continues to grow. Search our site to find your favourite brand or to try something new ... more

BREWERS AT THE BEER STORE The Beer Store offers more than 350 brands from over 90 brewers from around the world - and the selection continues to grow. Click on the brewer links to see the brands available on our beer wall blog. Did you know? In addition to more than 30 large and craft breweries from right here in Ontario ... more