All About Beer

Beer is one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages and is closely linked to the beginnings of civilization.

It's development was closely linked to the cultivation of grain, in particular barley and wheat. The making of beer soon became and intergral part of Egyptian society and was a staple of their diet. The flavours that first attracted the peoples of antiquity are still common in today's styles.

The key elements to tasting beer

Appearance: Colours will range from straw to golden brown to black depending mainly on the degree to which the barley is roasted. Beers may also appear clear or cloudy or opaque.

Aroma: Sweetness comes with the malted barley while flowering or bitter smells depend upon the amount and type of hops.

Taste: This is a very subjective experience, common terms to describe taste are crisp, fresh, sweet, malty, nutty, fruity, bitter, roasty, flowery, hoppy and on and on…

Body: This relates to the ‘mouth feel' or density of a beer. Some people like a light tasting product while other gravitate towards a full-bodied, heavier taste.

In the last analysis it's all about balance and personal preferences.

Draught beer and freshness

Beer is different than wine because it is not usually meant to age. Only additives, excessive filtering, preservatives or refrigeration can extend its life. In other words, beer is best when it is fresh.

This is the reason The Neighbourhood Group was the first chain in Ontario to fully embrace Ontario Microbrewed draught beers. It's the freshest and most natural beer available for our guests.

Most of these beers are made from four simple ingredients: malted barley, hops, yeast and water. The beer then undergoes very little processing – you can taste the fresh and natural quality!!

All About Beer

Beer is one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages and is closely linked to the beginnings of civilization.

It's development was closely linked to the cultivation of grain, in particular barley and wheat. The making of beer soon became and intergral part of Egyptian society and was a staple of their diet. The flavours that first attracted the peoples of antiquity are still common in today's styles.

The Key Elements To Tasting Beer

Appearance: Colours will range from straw to golden brown to black depending mainly on the degree to which the barley is roasted. Beers may also appear clear or cloudy or opaque.

Aroma: Sweetness comes with the malted barley while flowering or bitter smells depend upon the amount and type of hops.

Taste: This is a very subjective experience, common terms to describe taste are crisp, fresh, sweet, malty, nutty, fruity, bitter, roasty, flowery, hoppy and on and on…

Body: This relates to the ‘mouth feel' or density of a beer. Some people like a light tasting product while other gravitate towards a full-bodied, heavier taste.

In the last analysis it's all about balance and personal preferences.

Draught Beer & Freshness

Beer is different than wine because it is not usually meant to age. Only additives, excessive filtering, preservatives or refrigeration can extend its life. In other words, beer is best when it is fresh.

This is the reason The Neighbourhood Group was the first chain in Ontario to fully embrace Ontario Microbrewed draught beers. It's the freshest and most natural beer available for our guests.

Most of these beers are made from four simple ingredients: malted barley, hops, yeast and water. The beer then undergoes very little processing – you can taste the fresh and natural quality!!

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You'll find us nestled on the corner of Yarmouth and Woolwich Street at:
176 Woolwich Street,
Guelph ON N1H 3V5

 Call us at 519.836.2875

Speed River Clean Up

The Woolwich Arrow is a proud sponsor of the annual Speed River Cleanup, coordinated by OPIRG-Guelph for 28 years.

A city-wide event!

Each year, this fun, city-wide event coordinates 200 plus community volunteers in an effort to remove visible waste from the Speed River's waters and shoreline. This special event champions the spirit of community environmental stewardship and links daily decisions and actions to the health of local waterways.

The Speed River Project grew out of OPIRG-Guelph's Annual Speed River Cleanup. Its first phase occurred between 1988 and 1997 and involved large-scale naturalization initiatives, ecological monitoring, education and outreach, all supported by OPIRG-Guelph's staff and volunteers.

We have raised over $50,0000 and counting

The goal of this newest phase of the Speed River Project is essentially the same: to provide meaningful opportunities for students and the broader community to engage in action-oriented projects intended to enhance the ecological health of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers.

Major portions of the funding for this fundraising phase of the project are provided through the amazing Creemore Springs River Restoration Dinners held at the Woolwich Arrow each summer. We have raised over $50,000 since 1994! For us it is all about a "By Neighbours, For Neighbours" philosophy.