Sip Local. Support Local.

In Toronto we’re lucky to be surrounded by a thriving food and beverage industry. There are countless restaurants, breweries, and bars that can satisfy any food or drink craving we have. With the outbreak of COVID-19 many of these businesses have had to close entirely or provide take-out only. In the interest of supporting local businesses we would like to highlight the local breweries, wineries, and services we are using to enjoy our favourite tipples while maintaining a safe distance.
 

Burdock Brewery

Founded in 2015 Burdock Brewery occupies an understated corner on Bloor Street between Lansdowne and Dufferin stations. Any day of the week it’s typically filled with a mix of friends, young families and those from the neighbourhood looking to grab some delicious, simple eats paired with some decidedly delicious and un-simple beer. Their bottle shop is stocked with crisp pale ales and lagers, fruit forward sour beers, and incredible wine-beer blends.
 
During COVID-19 closures Burdock is offering same day and next day beverage delivery throughout Toronto. Free delivery on orders of one case or more, otherwise a flat $10 rate.

https://www.burdockbrewery.com/bottle-shop 

Our Picks:
 
Damglo
-This beer will have you day dreaming of warm summer days spent outside. We know we’re not doing that right now, but let’s pretend
-Lightly hopped ale aged on plums and crab apples.
-$19/ 750mL
 
Good Grapes Rose
-Dry-hopped beer infused with Fedonia grapes from Niagara
-A fresh, fruity easy drinking beer with a gorgeous raspberry colour.
-$10 x 2 355mL cans
 

Grape Witches

Grape Witches was founded by Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben with the goal of introducing natural wine to a wider audience in a fun, approachable, and delicious way. Each month they curate two unique collections of natural wine that are available for delivery through out Ontario. Each box comes with a variety of three wines, and six bottles in total. Grape Witches boxes are a great introduction to natural wines, and make a thoughtful treat for yourself or someone who loves unique wine.
 
In response to COVID-19 measures Grape Witches is offering contactless delivery across Ontario for a $10 flat rate. The newest spring boxes are available to order online NOW!

https://www.grapewitches.com/ 

Blood Brothers Brewery

Just off Dupont on your way towards the Junction is Blood Brothers Brewery. This eclectic brewery produces unique beers that run the gamut from dark stouts, to crisp, piney IPA’s, and tropical sour beers. With such a diverse selection you can always find something to satisfy even the pickiest of tastes.

Blood Brothers Go-Tos:
 
Blood Light
-A delicious twist on a light beer. Fruity, citrus flavours are balanced with a touch of bitterness
-$12.50 x 4 355mL cans
 
Paradise Lost – Guava
-A honey coloured sour ale infused with Guava nectar. Another beer to remind us that spring is here, and summer is around the corner.
-$8/ 500mL bottle
 
Blood Brothers offers $10 flat shipping rates throughout Ontario, and free shipping on orders over $100. If you’re outside Ontario you can send them an email at onlinesales@bloodbrothersbrewing.com to place your order.
 

Pearl Morissette

Located an hour and a half west of Toronto in the Niagara Region, Pearl Morissette is a small producing winery built on the principles of minimal-intervention. Their wine is usually not for sale, and instead is allocated to their partner restaurants and the export market. Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak Pearl Morissette has opted to make some of their wines available for direct delivery.
 
You can order their wines online at https://pearlmorissette.com/shop#/store

2027 Cellars

A go-to for a delicious selection of Niagara white wines, along with a strong Pinot Noir and Rose. Peruse their selection of wines on their website http://kevin0013.wixsite.com/mysite-1/wines. Orders of 12 bottles or more will be shipped for FREE. Due to the rapid closures related to COVID-19, 2027 Cellars is still in the process of setting up their online store, so for now you can email them directly at kevin@2027cellars.ca for all your wine needs!