Toronto Beer Week

Complete Schedule

Forget watching reruns on the Discovery Channel and get out and discover the wonderful world of craft beer. Our line up for Toronto's 2nd Annual Beer Week includes seven daily beer taste challenges, two full blown tastings, a "talent" show, and a 24 hour beer festival over two days. If that isn't enough for you check out the Toronto Beer Week web site to see what else is happening in town. With around fifty venues on the list, sleep will be at a premium for beer lovers from September 16 to 24.

Taste Challenge

Friday September 16, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Pilsners featuring Steam Whistle Pilsner, King Pilsner, Pilsner Urquell.

Beer 101

Friday September 16, 6:00 PM. Advance tickets are available, $18 tax inc.

"Everything you wanted to know about beer but were afraid to ask." A wide variety of beer styles will be covered in eight samples with guidance from C’est What publican George Milbrandt.

Taste Challenge

Saturday September 17, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Weissbiers featuring Denison’s Weissbier, Muskoka Summer Weiss, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse.

Beer Idol

Saturday September 17, 10:00 PM, free admission.

Three beer-soaked expert judges, Stephen Beaumont, Josh Rubin, and Cass Enright, put contestants through a cross between a spelling bee, Jeopardy, and Idol to pick Toronto's Biggest Beer Geek. More info online.

Taste Challenge

Sunday September 18, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Belgian Style Ales featuring Unibroue Trois Pistoles, Les Trois Mousquetaires Doppelbock Grand Cuvée, Chimay Premiere.

200 Years Of Beer In Toronto

Sunday September 18, 1:30 PM, Free.

A walk and talk with drinking stops led by Wayne Reeves, author, beer lover, and Chief Curator for the City of Toronto Museum Services. Departing from C'est What, stopping at Mill St. Brewpub, and ending at the Dominion on Queen. Included are Toronto's oldest and best-preserved 19th-century brewing sites, along with present-day brewers.

Taste Challenge

Monday September 19, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Pale Ales featuring Spearhead Hawaiian Style Pale Ale, Muskoka Mad Tom IPA, Southern Tier IPA.

Taste Challenge

Tuesday September 20, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Lagers featuring Neustadt Lager, Cameron’s Lager, Lowenbrau.

Taste Challenge

Wednesday September 21, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Bitters featuring Arkell Best Bitter, Durham ESB, Abbot Ale.

Casks, Kegs, Bottles, and Cans

Wednesday September 21, 7:00 PM, Advance tickets are available, $20 tax inc.

What is the ideal beer container? Ten samples will be compared.

Taste Challenge

Thursday September 22, on demand, $6 tax inc.

Canada vs. The World – Stouts featuring Amsterdam Stout, St. Ambroise Stout, Guinness.

24 Hours Of Beer

Friday September 23, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, $1 for most samples.

Our 23rd Annual Festival Of Craft Breweries. 35 to 40 beers to sample, with a new beer tapped every hour. More info online.

24 Hours Of Beer

Saturday September 24, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, $1 for most samples.

Our 23rd Annual Festival Of Craft Breweries continues. 35 to 40 beers to sample, with a new beer tapped every hour. More info online.

Beer Tease

C'est What has a fresh supply of Toronto Beer Week shirts. $15 plus tax will outfit you in the fashion statement of the season.

For those of you living afar you can go to the TBW webstore and get one shipped to you.