Growler bars for beer not angry dogs open in Manitoba

Growler bars, the thirsty craze for buying craft beer, are now in Manitoba.

Commonly found at breweries and brewpubs across North America, growlers are refillable two-litrejugs that can be filled up from a drafttap at special filling stations.

On Friday, five of those stations werelaunched at Liquor Mart locations in Winnipeg, as well as a beer vendor in Winnipeg and another in Brandon.

"It's no secret that Manitobans are beer enthusiasts," said Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux, who is also the minister responsible for Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.

"Our government is a strong supporter of our local brewers and the introduction of growler bars to the marketplace provides Manitobans with a new way to enjoy some fantastic craft beers."

The bars will offer both core and seasonal listings from local brewers Fort Garry and Half Pints.

Currently on tap are Fort Garry's Das Munchen Oktoberfest and Fort Gibraltar and Half Pints' Punk'n'Fest (Winnipeg), Bull Dog Amber Ale (Brandon) and Little Scrapper IPA.

Growler bars can be found at the following locations:

• KenastonCrossing Liquor Mart
• St. Vital Square Liquor Mart
• NorthdaleShopping Centre Liquor Mart
• Spring Meadow Square Liquor Mart
• Brandon10th& Victoria Liquor Mart
• AssiniboineGordon Inn, Winnipeg
• Keystone Motor Inn, Brandon

People can check the liquor marts website tosee what's currently on tap at thelocal growler bar.