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Made in Ontario Beer Festival

  • Grain & Grit Beer Co. 11 Ewen Road Hamilton, ON, L8S 3C3 Canada (map)

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, for Made in Ontario, an intimate craft beer festival at Grain & Grit, featuring a lineup of small, independent breweries from across the province.

This event is a celebration of Ontario-made beers and the passionate people behind them, right here in Hamilton. It’s all about showcasing small regional breweries from across Ontario — many with a story similar to ours, starting as home brewers and growing into the successful craft breweries and community staples they are today.

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Date: Saturday, May 9th
📍 Location: Grain & Grit Beer Co.
🍻 Two Sessions: 2-5pm & 6-9pm
🎟 Tickets: $35.40 + HST (includes a custom 6oz sampling glass & 5 beer tokens)
🍔 Food: Smash burgers from Galaxy Burger & fresh oysters from Maisy’s Pearl

We’re bringing together 8-10 small, independent breweries that you won’t typically find in Hamilton. here’s who we have confirmed so far:

  • Counterpart Brewing

  • Nita Beer Company

  • Blood Brothers

  • Sonnen Hill Brewing

  • Anderson Craft Ales

  • Sparrow Brewing & Roasting

  • Wishbone Brewing Co.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • A curated lineup of small, independent Ontario breweries.

  • Exclusive beers you won’t find anywhere else in Hamilton.

  • Take-home beer sales from all participating breweries.

  • Laid-back vibes, great food, and an intimate setting where you can sip and discover new craft beers while supporting small breweries from across Ontario.

Each session is capped at 120 people, so be sure to grab your tickets early!

Earlier Event: May 4
May the Fourth Trivia Night
Later Event: May 16
Red Door Pizza Pop-up