The top 5 beer events in Toronto this winter

The top winter beer events in Toronto will let you forget about the cold, snowy weather for a little while as you sit back, relax and sip on some locally brewed suds - well, except for one festival that's happening outside, but you can always bundle up.

Here are my picks for the top beer events in Toronto this winter.

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Date

About the Event

Location
- NYE Carnival at the Amsterdam BrewHouse
  
  December 31
  
  NYE Carnival at the Amsterdam BrewHouse
  
  Say buh-bye to 2016 at this circus-themed celebration at one of our city's most well-known brewhouses. This party will feature all sorts of performers and easy access to craft beer all night long.
  
  Amsterdam BrewHouse
- Robbie Burns Brewmaster's Dinner
  
  January 25
  
  Robbie Burns Brewmaster's Dinner
  
  Mill St's annual Robbie Burns Brewmaster Dinner gives you access to a five-course meal that'll make want to get up and recite the Address to the Haggis.
  
  Mill Street Brew Pub
- Bevy 0031
  
  January 27
  
  Bevy 0031
  
  The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies turns three this year and they're celebrating with a Bevy, or a mini beer festival featuring lots of local brews and a one-offs made specially for this event.
  
  TBA 48 hours before the event
- Winter Brew Fest
  
  March 24-25
  
  Winter Brew Fest
  
  Winter Brew Fest is back. This indoor festival returns for its second year and hopefully it'll have all of its kinks ironed out so more people can enjoy more beer and have more fun.
  
  Enercare Centre
- Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Fest
  
  February 11
  
  Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Fest
  
  Tickets are on sale now for this outdoor beer festival in the dead of winter. The theme is retro ski, so you're encouraged to dress up in warm and wacky parkas and snow pants to keep warm.
  
  Steam Whistle Pilsner
Lead photo by
Jesse Milns