The rise in craft brewers and makers in Hamilton is no accident. Hamilton is a city that takes its beer seriously and values quality and innovation. We’re also fortunate to have some of the country’s best brewers right here within our city limits! Here is a sampling
Nickel Brook Brewing Company
864 Drury Lane, Burlington
(905) 681-2739
nickelbrook.com
Named after his two children (Nicholas and Brook) and taking the lead from the motto ‘A Miracle of Science’, John Romano and his team of brewers combine premium ingredients, creativity and a wealth of technical expertise to create world-class beers. Their signature brands ‘Cause & Effect Blonde’, ‘Naughty Neighbour APA’ and ‘Head Stock IPA’ are among the most popular craft beers in Ontario.
Collective Arts
207 Burlington Street E., Hamilton
(289) 426-2374
collectiveartsbrewing.com
Matt Johnston and Bob Russell founded the Collective Arts Brewing on two simple beliefs: The first is that creativity fosters creativity; the second? That creativity yields delicious brews! On the inside, the team at Collective Arts brew some of the most well-crafted beers like ‘Rhyme and Reason Extra Pale Ale’, ‘Ransack The Universe India Pale Ale’ and ‘Stranger Than Fiction Porter’ under the supervision of award-winning Brew Master, Ryan Morrow.
Rust City Brewery
27 King William St. Hamilton
(289) 887-5826
rustcitybrewery.com
King William’s Rust City Brewery is a family run urban coffee house and craft beer pub – soon to be brewpub – combining their passion for coffee, beer and people. With fair trade and organic coffee roasted on-site and one of the best selections of craft beer from local independent breweries, Rust City Brewing company combines the pleasure of food and drink in a cozy, contemporary coffee house/pub.
Merit Brewing Company
107 James St. N. Hamilton
(905) 393-1024
meritbrewing.ca
Three partners with decades of experience in brewing and hospitality opened Merit Brewing on James Street North. Founded by music industry veteran Tej Jordan Sandhu, brewer Aaron Spinney (ex-Sawdust City), and chef Jesse Vallins (Maple Leaf Tavern),
their brewery/gastropub facility features an expansive taproom serving 14 rotating offerings brewed in-house by Aaron, a kitchen directed by Jesse that is focused on sausage and beer-friendly bites, a back patio and a retail store with beer available to-go in 500ml bottles and 2L growlers.
