On Saturday, July 8th, Steele Hill Resort welcomed beer enthusiasts from near and far for the much-anticipated “A Brew with a View” beerfest. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 200 attendees coming together to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, lively music, fun games, and, of course, the diverse selection of brews.

The beerfest was a veritable playground for craft beer aficionados. With over 90 varieties from more than 30 breweries and vendors, attendees were spoilt for choice. Whether a seasoned beer lover or a curious newcomer, everyone found a brew to enjoy. Festival attendees had the chance to vote for their favorite vendors and the results are in! The top voted breweries and distilleries were 603 Brewery and Tamworth Distillery tied for third place, Canteen Spirits for second place and the best brewery was Carlson Orchards!

The festivities were further amplified by the talented musicians Matt the Sax and Evan Foisy, who provided a perfect soundtrack to the event. The weather also played its part, holding off for most of the day with just a brief, refreshing rain shower throughout the event. The festival was not just about beer, as attendees enjoyed a variety of games like cornhole and a giant connect four game while taking in the beautiful vistas.

The brewfest also had a charitable angle, with the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction raising a total of $937. One of the main attractions of the day was the charity keg toss competition, with champions Justin Cutillo throwing the men’s keg 18 feet and Terry Pacheco impressing everyone by hurling the women’s keg an astonishing 30 feet! Attendees could also participate in a 50/50 raffle knowing that their contributions were going to a good cause.

There was prize giveaway where attendees had the opportunity to win some incredible prizes, including a vacation gift card and Steele Hill Adventure certificate. Catering to the hungry crowd, there was an array of food options available, with hot dogs, burgers, tacos, and large pretzels being some of the staples. Our VIP guests enjoyed an extra hour at the start of the event, special swag bags, and delightful hors d’oeuvres that complemented their beer tasting experience.

This year’s Brew with a View was a testament to the vibrant community surrounding Steele Hill Resort. A massive thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the day with us! The success of this year’s Brew with a View has set the bar high, and we are already excitedly preparing for next year’s event. Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Brew with a View, set to take place on Saturday, July 13th. We can’t wait to welcome back old friends and make new ones at what promises to be another fantastic celebration of craft beer, music, food, and community.

On Saturday, July 9^th, the popular A Brew With A View beerfest was held on the grounds of Steele Hill Resort under a blanket of sunshine providing perfect weather for the event with temperatures in the high seventies. This was a sellout year for the 7^th annual brewfest, with many attendees either staying overnight with the A Brew With A View Getaway promotional package or purchasing their tickets weeks to months in advance, counting down the days until the big event. Once the clock hit 4pm on the big day, VIP guests began their tastings sporting their new drawstring sport packs, rainbow lensed sunglasses and the beer tasting essential, pretzel necklaces from the exclusive SWAG bag. There were delicious hors d’oeuvres to enjoy for the first hour of the event as well as tasty brews unique to the VIP hour. General Admission guests entered right at 5pm joining in alongside the VIP ticket holders, taking delight in the multiple varieties of local craft brews.   

Matt the Sax provided an excellent melodic mix matching the vibe perfectly for this year’s event. Incorporating his saxophone, guitar and excellent vocals into his musical performance, Matt got the crowd up and dancing with brews in hand. The Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction also joined in on the fun this year by hosting a 50/50 raffle and our first annual Keg Toss competition, raising a total of nearly $1,200 to be donated to local families in need!  Event goers got to test their strength by seeing how far they could hurl a keg with all proceeds benefiting the children and families of the Lakes Region. There was a men’s and women’s division where the furthest throw in each category was awarded a $150 Path Resorts gift Card. The women’s winner was Nicole Carr who was able to launch the keg a distance of 36.5 feet. In the men’s division, Mike Kent was able to take the gold with a throw of 28 feet exactly. Congrats to both of our Keg Toss winners and all competitors who went out to show their strength while donating to a great cause. 

Our annual people’s choice Brew with a View awards were also a big hit this year. Event attendees enjoyed using their voting stones to vote for their favorite breweries and the top three vendors this year were:

• First Place: Kettlehead Brewing Company
• Second Place: ‘Merican Mule
• Third Place: Two Roads Brewing Company

The success of this incredible annual brewfest would not be possible without the help from our staff, distributors, vendors and of course the enthusiastic beerfest attendees! We would like to send out a huge “Thank You” to all involved! We cannot wait until the 2023 A Brew With A View event, taking place on Saturday, July 8^th.