McAuslan is one of Canada's finest and most respected breweries, located in Montreal, Quebec. McAuslan has been
slowly entering the Ontario market,
having a presence in the LCBOs for a few years now, and more recently supplying their beers on draught to the province's
good pubs.
McAuslan is probably best known for their wonderful St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout, a world-class brew. This was one
of the first McAuslan products available in Ontario, and is available in 6-packs in LCBOs and draught at pubs.
Other McAuslan products regularly available in Ontario are: St. Ambroise Pale Ale (6-packs and draught), and
Griffon Extra Pale Ale (6-packs and draught). Also, Griffon Brown Ale and Cream Ale are available on draught
only in a number of pubs in Toronto (see below).
The LCBO has also in the past released a number of McAuslan's other beers, including their Apricot Wheat Ale
(3-packs) and Spiced Pumpkin Ale (3-packs).
The LCBO has also released the wonderful Vintage Ale each of the last two winters.
This strong (9.4%) ale was first brewed in January of 1999 and released in the winter in honour of
McAuslan's tenth anniversary. There were only a limited number of cases
brewed, and each bottle was individually numbered and boxed. This is an extremely flavourful brew, suitable for
aging. The Vintage Ale was first released in November of 2000. McAuslan has brewed a second
Vintage Ale, which debuted in Quebec in September of 2001, and again was released in Ontario in winter.
One product that was briefly released in Ontario was McAuslan Scotch Ale. This strong ale, new to Ontario, was part of
the McAuslan Taste Pack, a six bottle
sample-pack including two each of the Scotch Ale, Griffon Extra Pale Ale and St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout. Hopefully
this will come back to the province at some point.
Other McAuslan products not currently available in Ontario are: Frontenac Extra Pale Ale, Mystique Cider,
Cream Ale, Raspberry Ale (seasonal), and Strong Ale (seasonal).
Where can I find McAuslan on draught in Toronto? - Updated June 2002
Pub Name |
Address |
Phone (416) |
Beers Available |
The Abbot |
3367 Yonge St. |
|
Cream Ale |
Auberge du Pommier |
4150 Yonge St. |
|
Pale Ale |
Allen's |
143 Danforth Ave. |
463-3086 |
Pale Ale |
Bow & Arrow |
1954 Yonge St. |
487-2036 |
Apricot Wheat, Brown Ale, Pale Ale, Cream Ale |
Butler's Pantry Café |
484 Queen St. West |
504-3414 |
Apricot Wheat |
C'est What |
67 Front St. East |
867-9499 |
Oatmeal Stout, Apricot Wheat, Pale Ale |
Citron |
813 Queen St. West |
504-2647 |
Oatmeal Stout, Pale Ale |
Esplanade Bier Markt |
58 The Esplanade |
862-7575 |
Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout |
Feathers |
962 Kingston Rd. |
|
Pale Ale |
Gorilla Monsoon |
372 Queen St. West |
|
Oatmeal Stout |
Hugh's Room |
2261 Dundas St. West |
|
Oatmeal Stout, Cream Ale |
L'arte Foods & Drink Fun |
2060 Dundas St. West |
535-3181 |
Oatmeal Stout, Apricot Wheat |
La Palette |
256 Augusta Ave. |
|
Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout |
Marlowe |
558 College St. |
|
Pale Ale, Extra Pale Ale, Cream Ale |
Mitzi's Sister |
1600 Queen St. West |
|
Brown Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Pale Ale |
Oasis Restaurant |
294 College St. |
|
Pale Ale |
The Paddock |
178 Bathurst St. |
|
Oatmeal Stout |
Rebel House |
1068 Yonge St. |
|
Cream Ale |
Sarah's Café |
1426 Danforth Ave. |
406-3121 |
Apricot Wheat, Pale Ale |
Le Select Bistro |
328 Queen St. W |
596-6405 |
Oatmeal Stout |
Summit House Grill |
40 Eglington Ave. East |
440-0030 |
Pale Ale |
309 Pub & Wine Bar |
309 King St. West |
|
Brown Ale |
McAuslan's website:
www.mcauslan.com