How pioneers brewed beer in 1860s Toronto

Food & Drink · Published 11 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Step inside a brewery nestled within Toronto's Black Creek Pioneer Village to discover the traditional methods used by settlers during the 1860s.

This video explores the historical brewing processes used at Black Creek Pioneer Village. It focuses on recreating the techniques employed by pioneers in the 1860s era to produce beer.

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