Evergreen’s first ever Craft Beer Fest will soon be taking place at Evergreen Brick Works, a public place in the heart of Toronto’s ravines where nature and community come together. A festival focused on highlighting sustainable brewing practices, guests can expect a diverse sampling of eco-friendly beers, a chance to talk with brewers about their eco-friendly methods, bites from local food purveyors and busker style music. It will take place this Sunday, July 14 from 12PM to 8PM at 550 Bayview Ave. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, the 2024 Craft Beer fest is perfect for all!
Craft Beer Fest’s beer purveyors
The craft beer purveyors that will be participating in Craft Beer Fest are: GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co., Blood Brothers Brewing, Longslice Brewery Inc., Red Tape Brewery, Miski Brewing Company, Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery, Libra Beverage Co., Royal City Brewing Co., Amsterdam Brewing Co., Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, Rally Beer Co., Karbon Brewing Co., Avling Kitchen and Brewery, Cowbell Brewing Co., Two Loons Brewing, Bellwoods Brewery, Thornbury Craft Co. and Mill Street!
Each beer purveyor at Craft Beer Fest are local and use sustainable brewing practices. Red Tape Brewery is an Indigenous owned and family run micro-brewery, priding itself on creating high quality and unique beers using the finest ingredients. Red Tape Brewery is also North America’s only bespoke brewery, working with clients to create one-off, custom beers for life’s special events.
Libra Beverage Co. is inspired by the need to find balance in the beverage industry! As a B Corp, it is committed to sustainability, ensuring its practices benefit both people and the planet with its non-alcoholic beer. Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery, located in Ayr ON, was founded by brothers in 2017. Willibald has now expanded to include a restaurant focused on local ingredients. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in several aspects, including a grid-tied solar panel to offset electrical use, geothermal heating to power the still, and exclusively using Ontario and Canadian grain in its spirits.
Craft Beer Fest’s food purveyors
The local food purveyors that will be participating in Craft Beer Fest are: WuBaEats, Midnight Cookie, Bashy Patties, Born2Eat and Liko’s Hawaiian BBQ. From Hawiian skewers to Taiwanese fusion baos, bites from each food purveyor are meant to complement each craft beer!
Seminars and tastings
To dive deeper into sustainable brewing practices, Craft Beer Fest will be offering guests the chance to experience two seminars followed by a tasting.
The first seminar at 2PM from GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co., Hop Harvest: Cultivating Sustainability and Terroir in Local Beer, will focus on the intricate dance between local hop growing, regenerative agriculture, and the pursuit of beer terroir in an ethical, eco-conscious manner. GoodLot Brewing will dive into the company’s embrace of innovative practices to cultivate exceptional hops, and enhance unique flavours. As guests delve into the world of sustainable brewing, they will sip on samples from GoodLot – a shining example of farm-to-glass excellence.
The second seminar at 3:30PM from Longslice Brewing, From Grain to Glass: New Technologies in Brewing, will focus on how brewery design isn’t just about functionality, but about shaping environmental impact and improving financial returns. Longslice will delve into its commitment to regenerative agriculture, turning waste into a valuable resource while reducing carbon footprint. Whether guests are a brewmaster, eco-entrepreneur, or passionate about sustainability, this seminar will provide a refreshing look into how green design leads to a brighter future in brewing.
Tickets to Craft Beer Fest
General access tickets for Craft Beer Fest at Evergreen Brick Works can be purchased HERE. Each ticket includes one branded tasting cup and two four ounce beer tokens. Additional sampling tokens will be available for purchase on site.
Entrance to both seminars can be added on to general access Craft Beer Fest tickets for $13.54 per seminar.
Tickets for designated drivers can be purchased at the door for $15.
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