I'm unhappy with the service I received there. I had been give a fifty dollar gift card to…read moreBrothers Brewing Company and they only provided four cans of beer (or I could sit down and drink four pints by myself in the middle of the afternoon - that was the other option). For a retirement gift, my boss had bought $50 gift certificates to six micro breweries in Guelph, which has been great. We've had dinner at some, but at others, I have just bought cans of beer to go (usually I put in a bit more cash and get 18 cans). This place must not have had a proper gift certificate, because I just had a "pint card" (4 beers value - $34) and the balance was rung up as 2 X 473mL lagers, for about $50. I explained to the server that I was sure this was meant to represent a $50 gift card and she said it was just a pint card and my boss must have drank the two tall boys there (while touring around Guelph to get gift cards at 2pm). Anyway, I finally took the 4 cans, which were $34 plus tax, although for $30, you could get 6 cans. I'm probably going on too long about this, but I feel like I was ripped off and this is my only way to deal with it, emotionally. Anyway, I will never go back there again, and please, never buy a gift certificate from this establishment.

This was my first time visiting this place. They have a nice terrace set up so we were glad to have…read morea seat outside. This is exclusively a brewery so they do not seem to serve food themselves but have other restaurant pop ups and encourage to bring your own food! To know more about their pop ups follow their instagram. We were excited for the Oyster popup from Island Oysters paired with a laza kombucha and a baby thunder pale ale. The service was attentive although note you need to order at the bar.

Fixed Gear Brewing is my 315th brewery. I know I have two breweries listed as my 315th brewery, but…read moreI seem to have lost count somewhere. Give me a break, there was beer involved and 315 is WAY more fingers and toes than I have! FGB is built out in an old garage. Not a lot of seating inside and a woefully small bar but it does have a nice patio area out back. It was pretty much empty when I arrived with only two customers. No one was at the bar and I ended up standing around for about five minutes while the brewer and another guy were getting stuff done. I was just about to walk out when one realized the server had left to pick up food for the other customers. No hard feeling as these things happen but they should pay more attention. More than enough said. I ordered a flight of four, out of the six they had on tap. The cherry sour had a very nice cherry aroma and flavor but to overly sour. SWPFTD might disagree though as she doesn't care for sours. The Dutch blonde ale was up next. Very light with a hint of a bready flavor at the end. Breakaway IPA was a light aroma and bitterness IPA with a little haze to it. Easy drinking as far as I'm concerned. Last up was Stone Hammer dark ale, which had a malty flavor but a little harshness on the finish. This was not hops but I didn't love this one. FGB seems like a cool little local hangout. A few more folks came in but it was surprisingly empty for a Friday at 5:30. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Note: I cannot comment about the patio, bar, or atmosphere as taproom was CLOSED due to the…read morelockdown. Thank God, Fixed Gear was open for in-store purchase! I was in-town on a Monday and I know it's lockdown, but many good restaurants/bakeries were also closed. So aside from grocery stores + their breweries, there wasn't much to see in the City! Girl who was working was quite friendly and explained their 10 options they had for sale. I picked up a few cans. I was told that there are 3 different Fixed Gear locations: this one in the Junction has a taproom, the one on Alma does NOT have a taproom, and they recently opened up their "Canteen" which has a pizza oven. Apparently, they were hoppin' prior to the lockdown. I *may* update my review...after trying out my cans, so cheers!

So here I am at Royal City Brewing and brewery #316ish. I say "ish" because I seem to be one off…read moresomewhere along the line. Oh well! RCB is in a strip mall and parking is at a premium. It was a busy place when I walked in and fortunately has food as I needed some badly. They have a lot of beers and a few ciders on tap, I counted 17 today. I went with a flight of four, which felt very restrictive and not very inclusive. The Berserker raspberry lemon sour was up first. This had a very light color and good flavor to it. The flavors worked together very well. The Luminance DIPA was recommended by the charming young lady next to me at the bar. I hadn't chosen a fourth beer and told the beer tender I'd take his choice in the matter. He went with the luminance. And I'm glad he did. Nice flavor throughout. Solid beer here! The Absolute Elsewhere maibock was a good example of the style. Fairly light and easy to drink overall. Last, maybe, was the smoked honey brown ale. I ordered this since SWPFTD loves browns and reds. This was pretty tasty and I think SWPFTD would have enjoyed it. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced. I was hungry since I hadn't eaten since I as on the plane. The schnitzel sandwich with the duck fat fries was very good!

I've been here a couple of times and frankly unsure why I don't love it more! The fries were ok,…read morebut the beer is definitely pleasant. I guess I am not a fan of the vibes, as I do prefer more of a pub style brewery than one that gives hipster vibes. The service is fine as well. It's definitely a Guelph must visit but not one that I'm nuts about.

Wrinkly Bear Brewing is a cool name for a brewery. I'll just be honest, breweries with fun makes…read moreget more business from me than breweries with boring names. Thus was pretty hopping for a small brewery but it became clear why when I found out they were doing trivia. Yes, I'm a team of one and...I suck! The Scarlet Fox Amber was a smooth amber which SWPFTD would enjoy. Finn's Jig pale ale tasted a little...dank for lack of a better term. I'm curious what hops they used in this one. Certainly not bad but different. Ok, I'm really not sure which beer this was I just tasted. No, it is NOT because this is my third brewery this afternoon! It's because they only had three of their five regulars on tap along with three seasonals. No, they didn't mark the four beers on the tasting board. That's ok, it was either the Laddicus lager or the cream ale. I'm guessing the cream ale but can't be sure. Regardless, it was a very drinkable lager. The last one here was the Fire Side ale. I knew I could taste nutmeg in it and the young ladies behind the bar confirmed it was the amber ale spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. WBB was obviously a local hangout. The kind of place SWPFTD and I would hang out at if it were close to home. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced

Small, cute & unique brewery...and roastery!…read more Set in an industrial area, brewery is in a garage-like setting, but atmosphere was more like a neighbourhood type joint. Female bartender was very friendly. Place was quite lit on a Saturday afternoon. There was a long, communal picnic table outside, but no umbrellas in sight. Selection wasn't huge, there was a few beers on tap with 4 samples in a flight ($14). Glasses for the flights were quite BIG! Please see pic. The DDIPA/stout were standouts. There wasn't any food/snacks - maybe chips - on-site, but there was someone doing a BBQ outside, but I was unsure whether or not that was a Saturday special as I didn't see any signs.

I buy all my dark roast beans from Sparrow. It's the only brand I buy. When I travel I make sure to…read morepack it for a good start to my day.

I've always been a fan of Wellington beer, so l was stoked to finally visit the brewery. Cool store…read morewhen you first walk in. I left with a nice glass and some beer and the merch is really cool along with the discs they sell for disc golf! We went for lunch so there weren't many food options other than snacks, so we got some Grilled Brie Cheese Sandwiches which were fine, I mean, Brie is always amazing, but it was just missing something whether it was honey and nuts, cranberry sauce, ketchup etc. The beer was great as expected. We all got flights and enjoyed all of our drinks. Favourites included the Crispy Forever,, S.P.A., and Helles Lager. Fair prices here and a nice atmosphere. Our server was soooo nice too, she heard that I was skeptical on trying the County Brown Ale so she so kindly brought me a little sample to try during our tasting! I'm not big on porters/ stouts and can be picky with dark brown ales, but I very much enjoyed this one, so thank you for the taster! Will be back in the summer hopefully :)

Wellington Brewery is a nice tap room on the outside of town. We stopped in here after a rainy…read moretoday for a pint or two. They had a variety of beers. We tried a flight and I liked most of them, but there were a few that weren't my favorite. What's fun about this place is they sell cheese at the front of the shop and that lets them put together nice charcuterie boards. Those paired well with the cheese so you should try one out.

Great mini bar area. Fridge with take out available…read more Go upstairs to see the production area. I really liked the retail area, PBR gear!

I was very anxious to travel to Canada after receiving an invitation to visit and tour the Sleeman…read moreBrewery, based in Guelph, Ont. This company traces its roots back to 1834 so I knew there would certainly be a history lesson to be had along with more than a few tasty samplings of some of the finest beers brewed anywhere on the planet including one my my favorites Sapporo Premium. Having recently visited a few of Sapporo's facilities in Japan I couldn't wait to see how this brewery stacked up against the ultra modern facilities across the pond. This facility still brews its tradition brands from recipes passed down from generation to generation and and still maintains the quality associated with the Sleeman name although there have been a number of upgrades in technology since Sapporo Holdings acquired them in 2006 ensuring the quality and taste remains consistent throughout the process. The company has retained the Sleeman name and continues to promote the brand using it notorious past in ad campaigns. The Sleeman family has a long and rich history in this area, playing a role not just in the brewing business but in the very fabric of Guelph society. They were involved in early transportation, sports and community growth, and contributed to political and social life." Sleeman history highlights: * John H. Sleeman opened the Stamford Spring Brewery on the Niagara River. He relocated to Guelph, where he established Silver Creek Brewery in 1851. * After taking over in 1867, Sleeman's son, George, doubled production and established outlets in 15 cities. * George became the first mayor of the new City of Guelph, and helped introduce hydroelectric power and pay for streetcar service. * Debts incurred after George single-handedly funded construction of the Guelph Railway Co. prompted a bank takeover of Silver Creek Brewery in 1902. * George and his wife, Sarah, opened rival Spring Bank Beverages in the same year. In 1906, he bought back Silver Creek Brewery and merged both businesses under management of his son Henry. * During Prohibition, Henry and his brothers smuggled alcohol for more than a decade. They were charged with smuggling and tax evasion in 1933. The family's brewing licence was suspended and the family barred from brewing for 50 years. * Nearly 50 years later, John W. Sleeman's Aunt Florian shared his grandfather's recipe book and family history and encouraged him to start brewing. Sleeman Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. opened with the original recipes, bottles and trademarks in 1988. * The company has grown and acquired several firms over the years and became a national company with breweries and other facilities from coast to coast. * In 2006 Sapporo Brewery of Japan acquired Sleeman and continues to operate and promote the beers that started it all.

Very good service the waiter that served my family and I were super kind and funny the food was…read moregreat we all loved it and the food came out kind of fast so overall the restaurant is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who has not been there yet.

Staff were great, knew their brews. Had a great selection to add to your flights, before deciding…read moreon which beer you'd like to drink. I couldn't decide between the Chevchenko (Ukraine dark lager) and Things Done Changed (West Coast IPA with grapefruit) We had some app's that held us over, tikka hummus, pretzels and nachos ~ all hit the spot! There was a great outside patio - there was a wedding going on outback!

I love a microbrew, and this is my favourite…read more There are a bunch of brewers all creating all the time. Beers that are fruity, hoppy, Smokey, refreshing, warming, bitter, sweet. There's something for everybody. A great spot for an after work beer. Very low key with something unique on tap. The room looks great. Barn wood and led lights. Music docs playing on the TV screens. The staff are super helpful. Everyone I've met there is a brewer. "This is my beer" I'm told as I'm handed my pint. That's cool. That's cool as hell. They really want to make something special here and you can tell. They're off to a great start!