The world of craft beer expanding in Eastern Ontario
FRANCIS RACINE francis.racine@eap.on.ca
Although hundreds upon hundreds of brands flood the market each year, only a small fraction of them, a whole 5%, are craft beers.These aremade by small local brewe- ries that pride themselves on the care and work they put into creating flavourful beers. “The strength of Ontario Craft Brewers is based on a passion to rekindle and keep alive the spirit of traditional brewing,” ex- plains the Ontario Craft Brewers website. “Throughout history, breweries have been an integral part of their local communities and
the beer produced has reflected the pride, passion, and personality of the brewer and the community.” Eastern Ontario is home to several small breweries, including Cassel Brewery in Casselman and Beau’s in Vankleek Hill. In addition, two new breweries will soon be opening in Embrun. Closer to home, Rurban Brewery will soon join the region’s brewery family. One step into the microbrewery, who has yet to offi- cially open its Cumberland Street location,
and it’s easy to see just how busy owner Andy Rorabeck truly is. “It’s half science half black art,” he admit- ted jokingly, managing a smile. “I can spend 10 to 12 hours a day here.” As he checks a big tub containing a liquid he calls wheat sugar, he turns some knobs in one direction. “My background in science has really helpedme,” the retired science teacher said. “It has to do a lot with microbiology.” The many big, stainless steel containers
It’s adored by some, loathed by others. Yet beer plays quite an important factor in the Eastern Ontario economy. Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, and the third-most po- pular drink overall, after water and tea. It is thought by some to be the oldest fermented beverage. It is sold in bottles and cans and in pubs and bars and is available on draught.
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Le mercredi 9 décembre 2015
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