Rural Ontario towns are building vibrant craft beer scenes through local brewing, community events, and unique seasonal brews.

Rural Ontario towns like Leamington, Neustadt, and Petrolia are gaining recognition for thriving craft beer scenes. Cured Craft Brewing in Leamington, operating since the pandemic, has become a community staple with locally inspired beers and food featuring stout-infused dishes. Other towns highlight regional identity through backyard-harvested hops, anniversary beer releases, and seasonal brews like holiday-themed stouts and barrel-aged meads, showcasing a growing trend of rural innovation and community-driven brewing.