Because Beer Craft Beer Festival announces the return of Because Brrr in a virtual edition for 2021, when we'll gather to celebrate great local craft beer and cider!

Join us for industry talks from the good folks at Clifford Brewing Co., Collective Arts Brewing, Fairweather Brewing Co., Merit Brewing Co., Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. and West Avenue Cider House. Their tasty wares will also be featured in a special beverage pack featuring limited edition beverages from each, along with exclusive glassware and apparel. Capping off the virtual Because Brrr festivities, ticket buyers will also enjoy a streaming concert from retro ragers Born in the Eighties!

You'll enjoy a warm glow thanks to featured beverages including Clifford's Imperial Porter (9.4% ABV), Collective Arts' Stranger Than Coffee & Oat Milk Porter (5.6% ABV), Fairweather's Grace APA (5.5% ABV), Merit's bottle-conditioned By and By Meritage Tripel (9.5% ABV), Shawn & Ed's Got Your Bock (7.2% ABV), and West Avenue's Genevieve Gin Barrel and Lactose Cider (8.9% ABV). Each pack will also be randomly bundled with a can of Black Fly Vodka or Gin Soda Fizz (6.0% ABV). Buyers must be 19+ years of age.

Because Brrr 2021 offers two ticket-buying options:

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Craft Beer Bundle: Available to purchase until noon on Thu Feb 11. Six craft beverages from great local brewers (randomly bundled with a can of Black Fly Vodka or Gin Soda Fizz), plus exclusive Because Brrr swag, brewers' talks and a streaming concert with Born in Eighties! (Package will be available for collection in-person 12pm-6pm on Feb 9-12, 2021 at Merit Brewing in Hamilton; access through street front bottle shop.) Brewers' Talks: 7pm-8pm; Born in the Eighties: 8pm-9pm

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Livestream Bundle: Streaming craft brewer talks plus a streaming concert with Born in the Eighties! Brewers' Talks: 7pm-8pm; Born in the Eighties: 8pm-9pm