Canadian Beer Brands
It might surprise you to learn that Canada ranks 20th in the world
for per capita beer consumption, finishing behind such seemingly
puritanical nations as The Netherlands and New Zealand. It’s a
statistical fact that flies in the face of our beer-swilling,
igloo-dwelling Canadian stereotype.A closer look in our local beer stores, however, shows that we are a
country that values quality over quantity. We’re privy to a veritable
cornucopia of brewed delights, any of which are toque and shoulders
above the bitter swill those nasty Kiwis drink.What makes a
great Canadian brew? Sure, taste is important, as is availability
nationwide, but intangible factors like the beer’s connection to our
national identity (or in one case, lack of an identity) and its
historical lineage might elevate some beers from great to classic. We
ignored the pleas of our loved ones and doctors and set out to find the
top 10 Canadian beers.