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GETTING AN INSIDE LOOK AT ROYAL CITY BREW’S BEERHALL

PREAMBLE BY CAI SEPULIS; PHOTOS BY CHRIS TIESSEN

IF YOU HAPPEN TO THINK THAT ROYAL CITY BREWING’S BRICKS AND MORTAR LOCATION IN GUELPH IS STILL JUST A SMALL TAPROOM SPRINKLED WITH A HANDFUL OF TABLES AND A FEW SEATS BY THE BAR, YOU’VE GOT ANOTHER THING COMING. THE RECENTLY-EXPANDED BREWERY IS NOW OVER TWICE ITS ORIGINAL SIZE AND FEATURES AN IMPRESSIVE HUNDRED-AND-FIFTY-SEAT BEERHALL, A SECONDARY EVENT SPACE (THAT CAN BE RENTED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS), AND A BRAND-SPANKING-NEW OUTDOOR PATIO THAT SEATS AN ADDITIONAL EIGHTY BEER LOVERS. AND WHAT’S MORE, THE BREWERY NOW OPERATES A FULL KITCHEN – FEATURING EVERYTHING FROM BRISKET TACOS TO DUCK FAT FRIES, PORK SCHNITZEL TO PAN-SEARED TROUT, CHORIZO MUSSELS TO SAUSAGES ON A BUN. AND, OF COURSE, THERE’S ALSO ROYAL CITY’S LINE-UP OF AWARD-WINNING BEERS – ALWAYS COLD, ALWAYS DELICIOUS.

AS ROYAL CITY’S DESIGNER AND BEER LABEL ILLUSTRATOR, I’M NO STRANGER TO THE EVOLUTION OF THIS FAVOURITE BREWERY. AND YOU SHOULDN’T BE EITHER. EARLIER THIS SUMMER I POPPED BY THE BREWERY WITH MY TOQUE PARTNER CHRIS TO DIG INTO THE MENU AND GET THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM STAFF ABOUT WHAT’S UP. 138

Kyle, Beer Hall Manager

Our Brisket Tacos are a fan favourite, for sure. But don’t sleep on our daily specials.

We’ve got something going on in our event space, The Ward Room, almost every night. Check our socials for up-to-date info. And the space is also available for private events like working lunches, holiday parties, and even small weddings.

Two Rivers Blonde Ale is my sleeper pick for beer of the summer here at the brewery. Its recipe has evolved so much over the years. Try it on draught in the Beer Hall or grab a six-pack of shorties to-go from the fridge.