Eatdrink #81 January_February 2020

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30eatdrinkProfiles of ExcellenceWinning TogetherCowbell Brewing Co.Craft Beer that Rings TrueThe Cowbell ExperienceCowbell Kitchen, the restaurant at the brewery, specializes in trulylocal farm-to-table fare, with over 75% of the food served sourced inHuron County, paired beautifully with Cowbell beers and Farm Exclusivedraught offerings. The Cowbell team curates a fresh, seasonal menuwith daily features, deliciousappetizers, farm-madeburgers, wood-fired pizzasand vegan, vegetarian,dairy-free and gluten-freeselections. Guest favouritesinclude the ‘Royale Pizza’and ‘The Wagyu’ burger,featuring locally grownWagyu beef from Grazing Meadows Wagyu located 20 kilometers fromThe Farm. Cowbell beers are highlighted throughout the menu, alongwith an impressive list of farm-made cocktails and Huron County wines.“We would like everyone to feel welcome at Cowbell,” said GrantSparling, Chief Development Officer. “Enjoy a pint of craft beer andexperience a taste of what Huron County has to offer.”With 26,000 square feet to explore, guests may take a guided or selfguidedtour and enjoy unobstructed catwalk views of almost everything,including the state-of-the-art brewhouse. Thresher’s Hall and The Loftprovide one-of-a-kind settingsfor private events and intimateweddings. Whether you’restopping in for a pint, shoppingat the Cowbell GeneralStore or celebrating a specialoccasion, Cowbell offers somethingfor everyone.Cowbell Brewing Co. is Canada’s DestinationBrewery. Family-friendly and accessible, thisaward-winning brewery is committed tomaking world-class craft beer. And makinga difference. Taking generations of businessexpertise into craft brewing, Steven andthe third generation, Grant Sparling II, leadan ambitious team that is committed tooutstanding beer, local food and memorableexperiences at the Cowbell Farm.Community-Inspired BrewsCowbell’s skilled brewing team createsexceptional recipes using the highestquality ingredients. The Founders’Series beers are available year-round,representing Cowbell’s creativeinterpretations of six classic beer styles.Each beer is named for remarkable, truecharacters of Blyth’s past and the storyon every can shares a piece of Blyth’shistory with the world.For more adventurous beer fans,the Renegade Series and theAnniversary Series, featuringAlmanac and Reunion, a solera-stylebeer, explore courageous flavours whileshowcasing the talent of the brewingteam. Act fast! These specialty beers areonly available in limited quantities.
Commitment to the EnvironmentCowbell is committed to being a good steward of the land, just as generationsof farmers have before. Whether through the brewery building or design andoperation, Cowbell is sincere in its efforts to maintain highly sustainable practices.Beyond the beautiful wood-frame structure, Cowbell has incorporatedbuilding design, materials, and best of class operations to improve efficiencyand to reduce the impact on the local environment. Cowbell also participatesin a carbon sequestration program, achieved through an onsite reforestationproject consisting of 17,000 trees and pollinators.In Your CommunityCowbell gives back with the sale of each and every pint or canof beer. From the very first pint sold in May 2016, Cowbell hasdonated five-cents to their Greener Pastures CommunityFund. This fund supports life-enhancing programs to improvechildren’s health and well-being at Ontario’s four children’shospitals: Children’s Hospital in London, SickKids inToronto, McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton and theChildren’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. The fundalso provides support for programming at the Canadian Centrefor Rural Creativity in Blyth. By the end of November 2019,$360,000 has been donated to Cowbell’s community partners.“For every pint or can of Cowbell sold in your community,the donation is to your local children’s hospital,” says Sparling.“Thanks to friends of Cowbell, we have accomplished amazingthings — and we arejust getting started.A nickel can make ameaningful impact inthe life of a child facinghealth complications,and we are gratefulfor the support of thecommunities around us.”Winning TogetherCowbell is designed to be about more than great beer.To the Sparlings, Cowbell is about family, economicdevelopment and community success. It is about workinghard to craft a winning recipe for their success and thesuccess of people and communities. It’s a commitmentto working together and winning together.Cowbell Brewing Co.40035 Blyth Rd, Blyth844-523-4724cowbellbrewing.comProfiles of Excellence eatdrink 31Cowbell General StoreThe Cowbell experience does not end whenyou leave. The Cowbell General Store featuresCowbell gear — most of it made in Canada— and Cowbell beer. Take home something toremember your trip to The Farm. Cowbell beer isavailable in cans and growlers, and small-batchbeers are available in 750mL and 1.5L bottles. TheGeneral Store also features a selection of “guestfavourite” Cowbell Kitchen products that have beendeveloped with local businesses, including a lineof rubs and sauces with Garlic Box from Hensall,custom roasted coffee with ShopBike Coffee inBayfield, and custom chocolate treats with RhèoThompson in Stratford. Most merchandise is alsoavailable at the Cowbell Online Store.
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