Tapping into Ottawa

Ottawa's craft brewing scene is young, vibrant, and getting noticed.

Learn about the breweries and distilleries using local ingredients, community events and fresh perspectives to tell Ottawa's story.

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Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
For Beau's, quality beer is defined by the ingredients and brew master's craft. But while they focus on making great beer, their purpose is to elevate the community through events and supporting other breweries.
Dominion City Brewing Co.
Dominion City Brewing Co.
Dominion City makes imaginative beers featuring hyper-local ingredients that tell the story of where they come from. And with the growing scene in Ottawa, there are a lot of stories to tell.
Kichesippi Beer Co.
Kichesippi Beer Co.
Kichesippi tells stories about Ottawa that need to be told with its fresh, clean beer. They strive to find a perfect balance, kind of like Ottawa.
Dairy Distillery
Dairy Distillery
Made from unused milk sugar, you won't find another vodka like the one crafted by Dairy Distillery. They're rethinking how things are done and helping reinvent Ottawa's distillery scene.
Brew Donkey Tours
Brew Donkey Tours
Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
Brew Donkey, Dominion City Brewing Co. tour
Ottawa’s hopping craft beer scene
Love the local flavours of craft beer? Visit over four dozen breweries within the city, order their brews in restaurants, pubs or or at events, and take fun bus tours.

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Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
Enjoy a dozen or more craft beers on tap in the expansive tasting room of this family-and-friends-run brewery in Vankleek Hill, about 100 kilometres from Ottawa.
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Brewing beers for locals in the heart of Ottawa since 2012. This is a taproom and patio serving craft beer, wine, cider and BBQ.
Bicycle Craft Brewery
Bicycle Craft Brewery
Local brewery and tap room producing a range of beer styles including a wide selection of IPAs.
Brew Donkey Tours
Brew Donkey Tours
Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
CRAFT Beer Market
CRAFT Beer Market
Ottawa loves beer, and we love our national capital. With over 100 beers on tap, our newest location, on historic Bank Street, brings people together under one roof to share fresh local food and great craft beer.
Whisky
Dunrobin Distilleries
Award-winning distillery of fine spirits including whisky, rum, gin, vodka and a wide range of ready-to-drink cocktails.

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