Golden Tap Awards Winners Announced
On Saturday night at a gala event at beerbistro in Toronto, the 2008 Golden Tap Awards winners were announced. The winners were as follows:
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Best microbrewery in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) - Mill Street, Toronto
- Best microbrewery in Ontario (outside of the GTA) - Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill
- Best beer brewed in the GTA - Steam Whistle Pilsner, Toronto
- Best beer brewed in Ontario (outside of the GTA) - Beau’s Lug-Tread Lagered Ale, Vankleek Hill
- Best bar in the GTA in terms of draught beer selection - C’est What, Toronto
- Best bar in the GTA in terms of bottled beer selection - beerbistro, Toronto
- Best bar in Ontario (outside of the GTA) - The Manx, Ottawa
- Best brewpub or tied house in Ontario (including the GTA) - Mill Street Brewpub, Toronto
- Best beer of the festival - Grand River Bumbleberry Wheat, Cambridge
Four Editor’s Circle awards were also handed out, recognizing significant achievements in the Ontario beer industry. The Editor’s Circle awards were determined by a panel of Bar Towel members and associates. They went to:
- St. Veronus, Belgian bistro in Peterborough
- Cameron’s Cask Nights, a series of tasting events hosted by Cameron’s Brewing
- Dogfish Head Dinner, an event hosted by beerbistro
- Steve Peters, speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Posted by Cass at August 25, 2008 11:41 PM