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Barrel Heart Brewing

Where ancient techniques meet modern inspiration in a historic setting.

★ 4.8 (73 reviews)

104 King St W Unit 1, Dundas, ON L9H 0B4, Canada
barrelheart.com

Immerse yourself in Barrel Heart Brewing, where historic charm and contemporary craftsmanship converge. With a home in the iconic former Dundas post office, this isn't just a brewery—it's a cultural hub offering farmhouse-style ales, fresh from seasonal ingredients. Savor our aged saisons, each a symphony of flavor from local blackberries to raspberries, every sip a testament to traditional techniques. Pair your drink with our evolving menu of seasonal small plates, serving everything from confit duck to apple salad. Let Barrel Heart Brewing envelop you in its blend of oak-aged depth and vibrant, local fruit.

What's happening at Barrel Heart Brewing? Upcoming Brewery Events

New Year'S Eve Tasting Menu

Enjoy a five-course tasting menu for two guests for $140, tax and tip included. The menu includes Soy Pickled Deviled Egg, Grilled Baby Gem, Apple & Celery, Whole Cornish Hen for Two, and Vegemite Basque Cheesecake. Beverages are not included and due to the set menu, food allergies or dietary restrictions may not be accommodated.

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Barrel Heart Brewing Reviews What people like about this brewery

This craft brewery is highly praised for its exceptional beer selection, unique flavors, and friendly service. The taproom offers a welcoming atmosphere with natural light, making it an ideal spot to enjoy the brews, including oak barrel-aged beers that rival wine quality.


Craft Beer Menu
BeerABVIBU
Cherries Aged Like Grace 2023  
Farmhouse AleSaison
5.9%--
Nova Raspberry Saison Spritz  
Fruit Beer
1.4%--
Acres of the Mind  
Wheat BeerWitbier / Blanche
7.0%--
Darling Elderberries (2024)  
Farmhouse AleSaison
7.0%--
Black Currant  
Farmhouse AleSaison
1.8%--
Night And Day, Both Sweet Things  
Grape AleItalian
7.0%--
Washed Away By Sea II  
SourOther Gose
5.7%--
Westward Heart Cider  
CiderTraditional / Apfelwein
6.3%--
Plums Lovely As A Poem (2022)  
SourFruited
4.5%--
Oubliette of Staves II  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.7%--
Oubliette of Staves  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.6%--
A Farmhouse Near  
Farmhouse AleBière de Coupage
6.5%--
Blackcurrants For Bells  
Fruit Beer
6.6%--
Each Apricot Made Gold  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.5%--
Washed Away By Sea  
SourTraditional Gose
6.5%--
A Farmhouse Near III  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.4%--
Golden Plum Spritz  
Fruit Beer
0.7%--
Peaches High On Summertide (2024)  
Farmhouse AleSaison
5.9%--
Oubliette of Staves IV  
Farmhouse AleSaison
8.0%--
Two Songs In the Vineyard  
Grape AleItalian
6.2%--
Blackberries Shine Like Stars  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.3%--
Feral Heart  
Lager
5.2%--
Oubliette of Staves III  
Farmhouse AleSaison
6.8%--
Black Currant Spritz  
Farmhouse AleSaison
1.8%--
Dance Upon Plums  
SourFruited Gose
6.4%--

Brewery Services + Perks About Barrel Heart Brewing

Barrel Heart Brewing offers curbside pickup and pays for parking. The brewery is wheelchair accessible with features including entrance, restroom, seating areas. Additionally, they serve beer and accept various forms of payment like credit cards and debit cards, but no street parking is available.


When can I get craft beer? Typical hours at Barrel Heart Brewing

Day Hours
Mondayclosed
Tuesdayclosed
Wednesday4:00–9:00pm
Thursday4:00–9:00pm
Friday4:00–9:00pm
Saturday12:00–9:00pm
Sunday12:00–6:00pm

Discover a brewery where old-world methods and new flavors harmonize in intriguing beers aged in oak. Paired with a creative menu and a setting steeped in local history, Barrel Heart Brewing promises a deep and complex encounter in every sip. Its focus on seasonal ingredients and refined techniques makes each beer a standout.