Windsor-Essex: Breweries and Distillers

Windsor-Essex: Brewers and Distillers

Beer and Spirits lovers do not worry. We featured the EPIC Wineries previously but that is not all the region is gaining recognition for. The region is receiving more and more notoriety for the Brewers and Distillers of the region. 14 Breweries and 2 Distilleries call the region home and are putting Windsor-Essex on the map.

Starting off in Windsor in the Sandwich neighbourhood, right on Sandwich St. is the aptly named Sandwich Brewing Company. Located in a restored building with many original features, Sandwich Brewing Company is one of the newer breweries but their creative craft beers have already made them a big name in the region. Heading into the downtown core of Windsor we’ll find our next two breweries. Located on University Avenue, Craft Heads Brewing Company. This brewery was started by two home brewers who turned their passion into a business now featuring a 30 beer tap all serving their own small batch craft beers. Head east and stay on University Avenue and you will find the next brewery. BREW Microbrewery, is a true microbrewery with Brew Proper Lager being their main product. A cool feature of BREW is they encourage all who try their beers to rate their “drinkability” and keep a running score for their beers. Staying in Windsor and heading east to Walkerville you’ll find the next two stops. First up is one of the best known breweries in the region, Walkerville Brewery. Located in an 18,000 square foot facility, Walkerville Brewery offers an amazing tap room to try one of their small batch microbrews. With a handful of full time beers, some seasonal, and even some one-offs, Walkerville Brewery has something for everyone. Just south and situated on Walker Road is the last Windsor brewery, Chapter Two Brewing Company. With a highly skilled brewmaster leading the way, Chapter Two offers traditional beer styles perfected and then adds their own creative twists to create truly unique beers. A fun and inviting tap room and outdoor beer garden make Chapter Two a truly unique brewery in the area.

We’ll continue to head east for our final brewery before taking off into the county. Located in Tecumseh right along Tecumseh Road is Frank Brewing Company. Another one of the newer players in the game, Frank Brewing Company offers a variety of craft beers appealing to all. From traditional beers that are easy drinking like lagers to craft beers with flavours like Honey Habanero, they provide a beer for anyone and you can enjoy it in an awesome tap room with wood fired pizza.

We’re going to take a bit of a drive and head south to the southernmost part of Canada to the shores of Lake Erie for our next breweries. Starting in Leamington, right in the heart of the town and located just off Talbot Street is Cured Craft Brewing Company. One of the newest breweries, Cured Craft Brewing makes it home in an historic building that was home to different curing industries, hence the name. Today, Cured Craft Brewing has taken that history to create craft beers and foods using that curing history for a truly unique take on the industry.

Heading west now we will find 3, yes, 3 different breweries all in the city centre of Kingsville and practically across the street from each other. Located all along Main Street in Kingsville are the breweries. Banded Goose Brewing Company is the brewing wing of the Jacks Group which operates Jack’s Gastropub which is wildly popular in Kingsville. They create unique and flavourful beers you can enjoy with the amazing food menu. Head across the street and you’ll find The Grove Brew House. This brewery is also a local hotel attracting not only visitors but also locals. They pride themselves on using local and fresh ingredients in their beer. They also have a “one-hit wonders” series that are brewed once and then gone forever. Last but not least in Kingsville is the Kingsville Brewing Company. They strive to make unique and bold flavours that create a unique drinking experience that still resembles a traditional drinking experience.

Head west and we’ll be in Amherstburg for our final two stops. First up is GL Heritage Brewing Co. At the intersection of County Road 20 and County Road 9 is GL Heritage Brewing Company. A family brewery they strive to create craft beers that you can share with your neighbours, friends, and family that are of the highest quality. Our final stop is right in the heart of Amherstburg. Located on Dalhousie St. right along Lake Erie in the bustling district of downtown Amherstburg is Lot 10 Brewing Company. This microbrewery offers traditional and seasonal beers along with beer-inspired cocktails that are a must try.

It’s not all beer and wine in the region. We are also home to distillers. Hiram Walker’s has called the waterfront home for 160 years and continues to operate today. The region’s new craft distiller is quickly gaining notoriety as well. Located in Amherstburg on Howard Avenue is Wolfhead Distillery. Producing whiskey, vodka, flavored vodka, coffee liqueur, and a new small-batch gin, Wolfhead is the region's only craft distiller. An onsite restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with their products and exclusive cocktails has made this a must visit place for locals and tourists alike.

If you are a beer and spirit lover, the Windsor-Essex region is an amazing place to call home. With so many brewers and distilelrs tucked into our local communities city and county alike, you’re never far from supporting local. If you love a certain brewery or area of the city or county and are looking to find a home in the area, Jump Realty would love to help. Our agents are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and would love to give you a hand. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, our agents are here to provide the highest level of service. Feel free to contact us if you need any real estate help and we’d love to give you a better real estate experience!

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