Hamilton
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Hamilton punches well above its weight in Canadian craft beer, hosting one of the country's most-loved regional festivals — Because Beer at Pier 4 Park in July, with its winter sibling Because Brrr Craft Beer Sessions at Bridgeworks in late February. Local breweries cluster along Ottawa Street North, Locke Street, and through the industrial core along the waterfront.
Hamilton also participates fully in Ontario Craft Beer Week in June, and its beer scene benefits from spillover from the Toronto and Niagara Region markets — many Toronto beer travellers plan Hamilton overnight trips around Because Beer weekend.
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- Because Beer Craft Beer Festival
- Because Brrr Craft Beer Sessions
- Ontario Craft Beer Week
Brewery districts
- Ottawa Street North
- Locke Street
- Waterfront / Bayfront
Frequently asked
▸When is Because Beer in Hamilton?
Because Beer Craft Beer Festival is held in July at Pier 4 Park on the Hamilton waterfront. Because Brrr Craft Beer Sessions is the winter edition at Bridgeworks, held in late February. Both feature 40+ craft brewers, food trucks, and live entertainment.
▸How do I get to Because Beer without driving?
Because Beer offers a free shuttle from downtown Hamilton on festival days. Details are posted to the event's page and social channels in the weeks leading up to the festival.
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