Brew Donkey

12/23/2024

You could be done all your shopping right now!

Head to www.brewdonkey.ca and finish up the last of your shopping without having to leave your house.

You're welcome.

12/23/2024

Keeping to your resolution of a Dry January this year?
We have you covered. New in 2025, we will bring you and your pals to breweries that are making Alcohol-Free beverages.
These trips will help guests learn about how local breweries are making A.F. beer so that you can stay focused.
FYI, those who are joining but are not going to try dry January can also get the full-strength stuff on tour.

First Trip is January 11th - https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/brew-donkey-a-f-01-11-2025 (Link in Bio for Instagram)
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12/22/2024

Realizing you got the wrong gifts feels worse than a VULCAN NERVE PINCH...

No need to ENGAGE in disappointment - Make it your PRIME DIRECTIVE to give the gift of Brew Donkey Tours this holiday season. BOLDLY GO to www.brewdonkey.ca at WARP SPEED to MAKE IT SO.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/gift-ideas
Link for Gift Ideas in Bio

12/22/2024

Our first Ski with the Brewers event is on January 5th.

We will be heading up to - Mont Ste Marie Ski to explore the hills, valleys and berms while skiing or snowboarding. Mont Ste. Marie has some pretty serious verticals that make the 1 hr trip worthwhile.
We ensure you are well-fed with Sherwood Deli, Mavericks and Sconewitch food.

On our way home after a day on the snow we will stop in at Chelsea & Co microbrasserie - .microbrasserie to explore their beverages and share stories from the hill.

Gather your crew and grab tickets for this inaugural adventure.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/ski-with-the-brewers-tours/?view=full

12/20/2024

🍻✨ Sip, Sip, Hooray! Unwrap the gift of beer joy with Brew Donkey this holiday season! 🎁 From December 27th to 29th, join us for tours that sparkle with merriment.
🌟 4 hour Express tours for $88 - a light snack and transportation included

Escape the holiday hustle, create unforgettable moments, and savor the season's cheers with us. 🎄🍺 Hurry, spots are disappearing faster than snowflakes in spring! ❄️🏃‍♂️

Please find the link to all tours in our profile.

12/18/2024

🚌🚌 Holiday Weekend Tours 🎄 🌟

During the holidays, we have 4 trips running to help you remember what day of the week it is.

December 27th-29th, we will be visiting 11 different breweries on 4 trips.

Express tours are 4 hours and spend about 1 hour at each location with samples and tours at each. A fresh scone from - The SconeWitch will keep you going and satisfy the hunger!

Rideau Rally is almost 6 hours of visiting 5 breweries around the city. Scones are accompanied by - Maverick's Donut Company and a hearty sandwich from , an Ottawa sandwich institution. As always, samples and behind-the-scenes tours will be offered!

Both trips will leave you wanting only to explore more. Be sure to stock up on trips for those New Year's Beers! 🍾🎉🍻

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/browse-tours
(Links in Bio - Instagram)

12/16/2024

😌 GET YOUR SHOPPING DONE NOW 🚌

Let the stress go and finish that last-minute shopping.

💳Brew Donkey Gift Cards and Tour Passes are delivered instantly by email 📩 to prepare you for your holiday gift-giving. It is a unique and genuinely exciting experience.

See all of our gift-giving options HERE.
https://www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/gift-ideas

Take a look at a 2019 post we made about our Gift Cards, the law and how we do better.

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/blogs/beer-news-by-brew-donkey/gift-cards-for-experiences-ontario-rules-and-how-brew-donkey-does-better

Link to website in Bio for Instagram!

12/13/2024

Another rush of air leaves the hot air balloon that is the craft beer industry.

The loss of The Growler Magazine - Ontario leaves a space that's pretty significant in the craft beer industry for our province.

There's lots to be said about and in this article. It's writer doesn't hold back from giving a snapshot of the current state of the craft beer industry before waving good bye.

Link in BIO for articles - Instagram News

co/ The Growler Ontario - and

12/11/2024

🚌🚌Holiday Weekend Tours 🎄🌟

During the holidays, we have 4 trips running to help you remember what day of the week it is.

December 27th-29th, we will be visiting 11 different breweries on 4 trips.

Express tours are 4 hours and spend about 1 hour at each location with samples and tours at each. A fresh scone from - The SconeWitch will keep you going and satisfy the hunger!

Rideau Rally is almost 6 hours of visiting 5 breweries around the city. Scones are accompanied by - Maverick's Donut Company and a hearty sandwich from , an Ottawa sandwich institution. As always, samples and behind-the-scenes tours will be offered!

Both trips will leave you wanting only to explore more. Be sure to stock up on trips for those New Year's Beers! 🍾🎉🍻

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/browse-tours
(Links in Bio - Instagram)

12/09/2024

This opinion piece from CBC boldly echoes what the craft brewing industry has been saying for many years. Brewers, drinkers, event organizers, and now retailers have been dreaming of lowering the barriers that prevent us from easy East and West Coast darling drafts!
The writer uses the word easy to describe the fix. If it truly is easy, then let's get it done.

Thoughts?

c/o - CBC - One easy way to offset the damage of Trump's tariffs - Trade barriers between the provinces and territories hinder economic growth

📸 - via - CBC News -

(Link in bio for Instagram (Facebook) News Stories)

12/08/2024

There is a new episode of "Between Two Fermentors" with a legend in the Canadian Craft Brewing Industry. Luc Lafontaine of Godspeed and previously of Dieu Du Ciel. It is a great listen, and it provides many insights into his history and the industry.

Luc has previously collaborated with - Tooth and Nail Brewing Company on the Abbaye des Sept Minutes series.

Link in Bio for Instagram News Stories
co/ - Great Lakes Brewery - https://www.greatlakesbeer.com/between-two-fermenters-podcast-2/

12/08/2024

💯 Guaranteed Departure 🚌

Next Weekend, we will hit up 1 newbie and 2 seasoned breweries on our City Beers Express. This trip will give you insights into how they make the beer as why they do it.

It will visit Vimy Brewing, Beyond the Pale and Original Local Brewing and is guaranteed to depart at 1:15 pm on Saturday, the 14th of December!

https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/city-beers-express-tour-12-14-2024
(Instagram Link to all tours in bio)
lager - .and.local.beer & - Beyond the Pale Brewing Company & - Vimy Brewing Company

12/06/2024

🗓 Starting SOON - Ski with the Brewers ⛷

After years of planning, we finally have our Ski Hill day trip up for bookings in 2025.
Morning departure will allow for early and lengthy access to the hills, and our booking options have something for everyone.

Spend a day exploring the berms and 'sous boire,' and maybe you'll find a few beer whales on the way home. This trip will also take you to one of the stunning Quebec breweries that make award-winning beers.

🚠🎿All ticket options include a meal, tours, and samples, as well as a hell of a good time.

✨Instagram Links in Bio✨

All Tours with Skiing: https://www.brewdonkey.ca/collections/ski-with-the-brewers-tours/?view=full
6 Pack of Ski Tickets: https://www.brewdonkey.ca/products/ski-with-the-brewers-6-pack

12/05/2024

This year is the 7th year of the locally organized and curated Beer Calendar by Nita Beer. This year, the first 5 days have included Whiprsnapr, Broadhead, Vimy, Grain and Grit and Nita Beer.
It has been a seasonal staple since 2018, has helped local beer lovers celebrate for 24 days (or more), and has supported local breweries all over the province.

This year, in their Welcome Message, they warned that this may be the last year for the calendar, noting the logistical challenges and financial risk for them as the sole organizer.

Do you want to see this December product continue?
Would you pre-order early to guarantee its future?
Do you have ideas or compliments for them?

https://nitabeer.com/blogs/2024-beer-calendar/welcome-to-the-2024-beer-calendar
(Link for Instagram News in Bio)

- Nita Beer Company - - Whiprsnapr brewing co. - - - Broadhead Brewery - -Vimy Brewing Company

12/04/2024

🤙This January, we have a full slate of tours for your gift-giving needs!. 🗓

Ski Trips with Quebec brewery darlings, Alcohol-Free Tours, a 5-Stop Rally and every regional trip in between. You can choose from over 20 different beverage makers visited in January alone.

Giving "Things to Do" instead of "Things" this year just got way easier. Gift Cards and Tour passes are available at brewdonkey.ca/pages/gift-ideas

Find the calendar at brewdonkey.ca/pages/browse-tours

12/02/2024

Gift Cards and Tour Passes are available! 🍻✨ Sip, Sip, Hooray! Unwrap the gift of beer joy with Brew Donkey this holiday season! 🎁
🌟4hr Express Tours for $90, 5 Stop Rideau Rally for $120 (lunch included!), or Gatineau QC exploration from $98. (plus taxes)

Escape the holiday hustle, create unforgettable moments, and savor the season's with us. 🎄🍺 Hurry, spots are disappearing faster than snowflakes in spring! ❄️🏃‍♂️

Find link to all tours in our profile.

11/30/2024

🗓 BLACK FRIDAY Deals 💴

Get ready to ban the "blahs" of winter with our "Buy 4 Get 1 Free" deal on brewery tour tickets!

🌟 From now till Monday, December 2nd - Use Code B4G1F-BF24 and book your adventure now!

📺But wait, THERE'S MORE - See our last post for a contest!!📺

Let's toast to moments we hope you'll remember with friends this winter! 🎉

11/29/2024

Tired of the same old sock and briefs routine? Fear not, we've discovered the ultimate gift-giving secret: Brew Donkey Beer Tours!
Say goodbye to uninspired presents and hello to a taste bud-tantalizing adventure that beats socks and poorly sized briefs any day!

Why settle for foot warmers and underwear struggles when you can gift the joy of hopping on a Brew Donkey bus, exploring local breweries, and sipping on the finest craft beers in town?

Upcoming tours, gift cards, and everything you need to make this gift-giving season a success can be found at www.brewdonkey.ca... because life's too short for boring gifts and poorly fitting un**es!

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