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In this era of unsettled international politics, we recommend following the British example of calm in the face of adversity. May we suggest our ESB to help get you in the right state of mind? C’est What Durham ESB (Extra Special Bitter) is a balanced English-style ale that is nitrogen-infused for a creamy, smooth aid...

Cup of Coffee – A Collaboration Left Field Brew Day Several months ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Left Field brewer Alex and sales rep Barry to discuss a Left Field and C’est What collaboration brew. After weighing a number of options, we decided that a dark, malty brew would be a...

C’est What Durham ESB (Extra Special Bitter). A balanced English-style ale that is nitrogen-infused for a creamy, smooth reminder of your favourite local. 5.2% ABV, 36 IBU. Now available as an autumn seasonal listing at select LCBO stores September 14 through December 6. Retail $3.95, SKU: 47447.

Dortmunder Export Lager The city of Dortmund is located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. Its rich brewing history dates back to at least 1266, with the first written mention of local brewers producing a gruit ale. Prior to the mid 1800s, beers were generally dark, murky, top-fermented ales, which often contained wheat. The...

A Sweet Secret Deal – 2000 Framework Agreement (The third and final instalment of the history of The Beer Store – to date) In 2014, Martin Regg Cohn, a political columnist for the Toronto Star, revealed the secret sweetheart deal reached between privately-owned The Beer Store (TBS) and the crown-operated LCBO. The once-clandestine deal signed...

Rise of the “Big Three” (Part two of the history of The Beer Store) Brewers Retail’s three largest shareholders (Canadian Brewers Ltd, Labatt, and Molson), were not only able to gain a stronghold on the Ontario’s beer industry, but came to dominate the national market as well. There were several key factors at play that...