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By Jamie Barrie N orth America loves its beer, and the craft and independent brewing sector of the industry continues to grow as new brew- eries are opening their doors every year. With hundreds of breweries across the both Canada and the United States offering new flavors, brands and styles, it is nearly impossible to try them all. So, this is where beer festivals come in, as they are your best option to sample as many craft beers as possible. We have researched and selected ten must hit fes- tivals that are all about beer from coast to coast to coast in North America for craft beer enthusiasts residing on both sides of the 49th Parallel. It may be impossible to catch all these shows in one year, but it makes for a pretty good bucket list.

will be deciding where to start. This amazing event allows you to explore the emerging craft spirit industry in Distillery District along with a wide range of ciders, meads, and other beverages to go with the beers and spirits – there really is something for everyone. For more information on this event: https:// albertabeerfestivals.com/festivals/calgary-in- ternational-beerfest/ Ticket Prices: $19.99 - $49.99 (CAD) Follow on Twitter: @ABBbeerfestivals Follow on Facebook: @ABBbeerfestivals Follow on Instagram: @abbeerfestivals

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST When: May 3rd – 4th, 2019 Where: BMO Centre - Stampede Park – Calgary, AB Canada Why we selected this festival: The Calgary Internation-

OTTAWA BEERFEST When: May 10th – 11th, 2019 Where: Aberdeen Pavilion - Lansdowne, Ottawa,

ON, Canada Why we selected this festival: The Ottawa Beerfest will be celebrating it’s 5th year and invites you once again to celebrate our growing brewing industry and taste more than 100 craft beers from across Ontario and Quebec in a bigger and better venue. The Ottawa Beerfest offers three days of craft breweries (most from Ontario) alongside Beer School and Beer University for those inclined to

al Beerfest brings the beer world together at Canada’s largest beer festival. Rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with 700+ beers from 200+ breweries, and so many innovative des- tinations within the festival, your biggest challenge

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