We (obviously) can’t get enough maple syrup around this time of year — nor should we! Canada is responsible for nearly 80% of all of the maple syrup produced worldwide.
We swear, once the thermometer starts to rise, we can just smell the sweet sap start to run. This time, we’re bragging a bit about Ontario’s infusion of the sweet stuff in our favourite brews – what better way to welcome Spring?
Spring Maple Belgian Blonde
Lake of Bays, ON
Made in partnership with the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association, we’re pretty sure you’ve never had a Belgian ale like it.
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BREW Maple Beer
Windsor, ON
BREW Maple Beer (5% abv) is described as “a malty smooth maple ale, spiced with fresh ginger root which finishes with subtle maple notes and a gentle hop bitterness.” As a bonus, you can order it online, with free delivery in the local area.
Maple Rush
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co.
Vankleek Hill, ON
Maple Rush is a dark and robust porter made with certified organic Ontario maple syrup, and wood-aged on Canadian maple. From spring’s running sap to fall’s changing colours, the maple tree bookends our short summers and is the perfect addition to this autumn-suited beer.
Maple Bock
St. Thomas, ON
They’ve tapped into tradition with this classic Bock style, a malty dark lager that features nature’s tastiest treat. A maple swirl and dark fruit notes combine for a taste straight from the local sugar shack!
Maple Porter
Oakville, ON
A dark fragrant Porter, brewed with a blend of five malts, toasted barley and pure Ontario maple syrup. It’s naturally carbonated for a smooth creamy finish like any classic porter. They call it a uniquely Canadian twist of an ancient classic. We call it delicious.
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O Canada Maple Ale
Lanark County, ON
This award-winning maple ale combines two of our favorites things in Lanark County: the splendid syrup harvested by Temple’s Sugar Bush and the malt forward red ale we love from Perth Brewery.
Maple Butter Tart Ale
Gravenhurst, ON
Maple Butter Tart Ale has a deep amber colour with a creamy head. Vivid aromas of maple, butter rum pudding, vanilla, and caramel candy lead the way for notes of pie crust, toffee, molasses and chocolate. This ale boasts a dry, medium bodied, creamy, well-balanced crisp-hoppy bitterness. It then gives way to flavours of maple, toffee and malt, along with subtle notes of fruit, amber rum and butter on a long, enjoyable finish.
For more delightfully unique seasonal brews, visit Ontario Craft Brewers.
