One-Tank Trip
for Aug. 3/19
(c) By Jim Fox
What do Fat Tire,
Big Rock, Von Bugle, All or Nothing, Common Good, Left Field and Shawn & Ed
have in common?
They’re among the
craft brews being featured at a Toronto festival Aug. 9 and 10.
The Roundhouse
Craft Beer Festival showcases beer “brewed in small batches using artisanal
styles and all-natural, undiluted quality ingredients.”
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| A tasty sampling of various craft beers is offered at beer fests. (Jim Fox photo) |
Hosted by Steam
Whistle Brewing, one of Canada’s leading independent craft breweries, the fest
happens in its Roundhouse Park (255 Bremner Blvd.).
“The festival gives
beer lovers a chance to enjoy some of the finest craft brews in this province,”
said Tim McLaughlin of Steam Whistle.
The festival has
become more than just a chance to drink beer, he said, noting there will be
live music, a movie night, backyard games and food trucks for a “great party,
in a great park setting.”
While some of Ontario’s
best craft beers remain in the spotlight, the festival is building an all-new
program around these independents.
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| Another craft beer coming up at the Toronto fest. |
This year will
feature 40 craft beer vendors, food trucks, a music lineup curated from the
NXNE festival and lawn games.
There’s the Brew
and View movie on the Friday to showing the 1986 Tom Cruise classic Top Gun, in
partnership with the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show.
“The simple truth
about locally made craft beer is that when people get to try it, they love
it," says Scott Simmons, president, Ontario
Craft Brewers.
Tickets include a
weekend pass and early entry on the Saturday. Details: craftbeerfest.ca
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| German- Oktoberfest rock-style band Dorfrocker will perform at Bingemans. |
Rolling out the barrel
They know a thing
of two about quaffing Germanic suds as Bingemans (425 Bingemans Centre Drive)
in Kitchener will roll out the fun for its 51st season of Oktoberfest.
The rallying cry is Ein Prosit, a Bavarian
drinking song preceded by the chant “zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi.”
Loosely translated,
it means “down the hatch,” as revellers finish off with a round of polkas and into
another rousing chorus.
Everything is
“Wunderbar” at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest from Oct.11 to 19 as craft
beers are making their way into the offerings for Bingemans’ celebrations.
“Anyone wanting to
get in the Oktoberfest spirit early can vote for the craft beer they’d like to
see served by going online,” said Beverly Brenneman, marketing coordinator.
The entertainment
complex will include the return of the second festhall, Paulaner Haus, as well
as Prosit Platz, a large outdoor licensed patio area.
Festbier, specially
brewed for the Bingemans’ Kool Haus festhall by sponsor Waterloo Brewing, will
be available at the events and LCBO stores.
There will also be Paulaner
and Hacker-Pschorr, brews directly from Munich.
Entertainment is
headlined by Germany’s biggest oom-pah/rock band Dorfrocker on Oct. 11 and 12. bingemans.com; (519)
744-1555
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| Prime Minster Justin Trudeau taps a keg of beer to launch an earlier K-W Oktoberfest. (Sylvia Pond Photo) |
Brewfest season
A Summer Brewfest
will be held at Waterloo Brewing (400 Bingemans Centre Drive) in Kitchener on Aug. 17
from noon to 10 p.m.
Tickets
include five beer samples, “limited-edition swag,” a ticket to Kool Haus, tour
of the new taproom, live music, food trucks, ciders, cocktails and slushies. waterloobrewing.com
Brews and cruises
Hornblower Niagara has
new VIP Brews and Cruise events combining “an unforgettable experience under
the starry skies and falls fireworks.”
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| Hornblower offers VIP Brews cruises with Niagara Falls fireworks |
Available on select
dates though Thanksgiving weekend, there’s a ride on the Hornblower Niagara
Funicular and two-hour pre-cruise party in the private VIP event tent.
It includes gourmet
appetizers, private bar service, a DJ and priority boarding for the 40-minute
cruise under the nightly fireworks. niagaracruises.com
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Jim Fox can be reached at onetanktrips@hotmail.com
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