Brewing Culture & Community

No, Canada Dry is not beer. It’s a ginger ale, a sweet, carbonated soft drink that’s been around since 1904. The “Dry” in its name refers to the crisp, less sweet flavor profile compared to other sodas of that era, not to any brewing process or alcoholic content.
The confusion is understandable. The word “dry” carries weight in brewing circles, describing everything from dry-hopped IPAs to crisp lagers, and the Canadian connection might lead some to assume a link to our country’s rich beer heritage. …

Canadian Beer Day arrives on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, landing as always on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This moveable celebration, organized by Beer Canada since 2019, shifts each year alongside the holiday calendar, which means your planning window changes annually but the spirit remains constant: raise a glass to the brewers, malters, hop growers, and craft pioneers who’ve shaped one of the world’s most distinctive beer cultures.
The timing couldn’t be more intentional. Wedged between harvest season and the long Thanksgiving weekend, …

In Quebec, the legal drinking age is 18, making it one of three Canadian provinces where you can legally purchase and consume alcohol before turning 19. This lower threshold has positioned Quebec as a destination for craft beer enthusiasts across the country, particularly those from Ontario and the western provinces who arrive eager to explore Montreal’s thriving taproom scene and Quebec City’s historic brewing traditions.
The age requirement applies uniformly across all settings: bars, restaurants, breweries, retailers, and …