Ontario Craft Beer Week 2016 details announced

Via Ontario Craft Brewers

Ontario’s seventh annual Ontario Craft Beer Week will run from Friday, June 10 until Sunday, June 19, 2016 (Father’s Day). Hosted by 70+ Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), the festival features hundreds of craft beer-themed, grassroots events held in cities and towns throughout the province.

“Ontario Craft Beer Week is a great way for Ontarians to taste craft beer, connect with the passionate people making the beer and support Ontario’s proud and thriving industry,” says Darren Smith, vice chair, Ontario Craft Brewers and president of Lake of Bays Brewing.

REAL PEOPLE, REAL CRAFT BEER

The goal of Ontario Craft Brewers’ week-long, province-wide festival is to celebrate the local craft beer scene and expose consumers to the premium quality and culture of Ontario craft beer. OCB breweries host events on-site at their breweries, in pubs, restaurants, and event venues throughout the entire province.

It’s the best time of the year to get out, meet and enjoy the proud products produced by Ontario Craft Brewers. The festival includes major PR and social media push encouraging craft beer lovers to support their locals and “bring a friend” or “introduce a newbie” to the fresh taste and variety of Ontario craft beer.

Since its launch in 2009, OCB Week has grown in size and scope, with more breweries, pubs and people participating in craft beer events and tastings. Last year, Ontario Craft Beer Week 2015 consisted of over 300+ beer experiences in 50+ towns and cities across the province.

The first round of OCB Week event listings will be posted on May 1st, 2016 at www.ocbweek.ca or visitwww.ontariocraftbrewers.com

This year’s craft beer week promises more craft beer experiences, including: