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Sequels typically don’t reach the heights of an original, bar a few exceptions. Sleeman Brewery is one of them. When John W. Sleeman channeled his family’s rich history to reopen the great brewery in 1988, it marked a seismic shift in the Canadian beer industry. Delicious old recipes were showcased in trademark clear bottles, revealing the inviting colours of the brews, while adding an element of purity to those who consumed them.  Born in Toronto in 1953, Sleeman was in his early 20s when he returned to Canada after a stint in England. He arrived back on Canadian soil with...

Canadians have a love affair with beer. It’s no surprise, really. Early European settlers perfected making the delicious beverage and continued that tradition in the new country. So the roots run deep. By 2020, there were over 1,200 breweries across Canada and the average Canuck consumed approximately 70 liters of beer each year. Now imagine expressing that passion in a memorable tour of your local brewers, with a chauffeur who safely ships you to each stop. That dream exists in one place – Guelph, Ontario. “We are the only community in Canada that offers a Beer Bus,” Damien Smith, the...