LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2025

BEER

Beer enthusiasts unite. The world is your oyster when it comes to stellar beer experiences, whether you’re sampling an iconic ale, sipping in a historic beer hall or attending a world-famous event. In big cities or small, there are ample opportunities to whet your whistle and satisfy your appetite with local pubs and beercentric things to do scattered around the globe. Consider these notable highlights as you plan your beercation. Hop Culture If your philosophy is “Will travel for great beer,” you’re in luck. This global pub crawl highlights the world’s best places to sample a pint. BY MICHELE SPONAGLE

Old Port District

Portland, Maine With the highest density of craft breweries in the United States—the small New England town boasts about two dozen—Portland is known for its takes on classic brews, and excels in innovative triple IPAs, sour ales and barrel-aged styles. A slew of beer-focused activities make it ideal for eating, drinking and being merry.

TASTE

Superflux Colour & Shape IPA LCBO 33519, 473 mL, $4.95

This Ontario-made ale delivers everything you’d expect from a New England–style IPA: smoothness, hoppy aromas, fruit notes and light bitterness.

EXPERIENCE IPA fans will appreciate the offerings at the award-winning Allagash Brewing . Visit the taproom for Belgian-inspired ales and follow with a fresh Maine lobster roll from an on-site food truck. Or book a Maine Brews Cruise , which takes guests to up to three local spots. When hunger hits, check out Novare Res Bier Café , known for its smartly curated beer menu. Another top choice is James Beard– nominated Woodford Food & Beverage for limited-release beers coupled with brasserie classics like steak tartare.

Whitewater Brewing Co. Farmer’s Daughter Blonde Ale LCBO 450239, 473 mL, $3.65

Vermont launched the first blonde ale in the 1980s. Ontario’s own spin delivers on crispness with apple and citrus notes, and a mildly bitter finish.

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