Lake Wilcox Brewing Co
1033 Edgeley Blvd #3, Vaughan, ON
Named after a Lake Wilcox in the community of Oak Ridges, that has long been a spot to enjoy a day relaxing by the lake, where time with friends and family are as important as slowing down in this busy world. Co-owners Dave and Ray wanted to recreate that feeling while enjoying a good beer so they brought Lake WIlcox Brewery to life and, though it is near the city, you feel miles away from the busy streets.
Since opening the doors in the heart of Vaughan in the fall of 2016 they have been a welcoming community, with people from all backgrounds attending and enjoying their events. Being next to Vaughn Mills it’s a great place to have a beer break while shopping in the area. Their line up of beer is fairly extensive, with up to twelve beers on tap at one time, so there's quite a selection to enjoy. They have four regular taps, Mad Quacker Vienna Amber Lager, Black Hops Black IPA Belgian Style, Lake House Craft Lager, and Bandit APA, so there is plenty of room for seasonals and one-off creations.
The Black Hops Belgian Black IPA recently won silver at the Ontario Brewing Awards and is my favourite beer of theirs so far. Black IPA’s are not easy to come by but hold a special place in my heart, itpours as indicated, black with a tan head and lures you in with a chocolatey aroma with citrus and pine undertones To taste you get pronounced cocoa flavour which disappears and turn into a nice hoppy bite in the slightly dry finish.
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