. . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "After 2 week of rest after Toronto Beerfest, we are back for the 2nd annual Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival (#RHCraftFest) bought to you by Steam Whistle (@SteamWhistle). \n\nThe festival took place on August Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. We went on the 2nd day and was glad since I heard it was very packed on the 1st day.\n\nThe festival showcases beers from the association of Ontario Craft Brewers, who have a passion to re-kindle and keep alive the spirit of traditional brewing. Independent ownership, smaller batches, artisanal styles, quality ingredients, all-natural and undiluted beers are hallmarks of their Brewing Philosophy & Standards.\n\nParticipating Brewers : \nSteam Whistle, King, Wellington, Nickel Brook, Mill St., Grand River, Black Oak , Great Lakes, Left Field, Hogsback, Amsterdam, Beau's All Natural, Flying Monkeys & Lake of Bays.\n\n Sampling Glasses can be purchased in advance for $10 or for $15 at the door. Beer will only be served in the official glasses with beer sampling tokens costing at $1 (glasses can be re-used on the 2nd day of the festival). Food can be purchased with cash.\n\nThe funny thing is that the glass was exactly the same as last year (see my post here), I bet people can easily use last year glass then just go in and get tokens... save you the $10?!\n\nAnd I love how tokens are sold in batched of 5 and the event organizers will buy back any unused tokens so no one will need to chug down beer at the end of the day. It's about appreciating and enjoying local beer rather than getting drunk... \n\n This year there was way more food trucks than last year which was great cause I definitely need to munch on something after a few beer.\n\nLove the relax atmosphere where people sat on the grass and relax while enjoying great beer and food... no lining up here (^_^)\n\n The 2nd year of Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival is already bigger and better than last year, just can't wait until next year.\n \nAnd once again thanks to the people at Steam Whistle (@SteamWhistle) for providing passes for both me and for my reader (contest post here)"^^ . "1"^^ . . "2013-08-27T00:00:00"^^ .