The Toronto beer scene has been enjoying explosive growth in recent years – but with all these options, it can be tough to know what to reach for next. We asked the city’s foremost beer experts – including writers, cicerones and consultants – to tell us where to go and what to drink.

Meet the judges

Stephen Beaumont: Beer expert; co-author of The World Atlas Of Beer (third edition out this October). beaumontdrinks.com
Greg Clow: Publisher and editor, Canadian Beer News. canadianbeernews.com
Ren Navarro: Owner and operator, Beer. Diversity (and former NOW Magazine cover model). beer-diversity.com
Robin LeBlanc: Beer writer and columnist; co-host of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide The Podcast. thethirstywench.com
Crystal & Tara Luxmore: Co-founders, Beer Sisters Inc.; Advanced and Certified Cicerones; Certified Beer Judges & Prud’homme Beer Sommeliers. beersisters.com
Lauren Richard: Advanced Cicerone specializing in beer education, on-site education at festivals, staff training, menu curation and food pairing. @BeerGirlCA
Jordan St. John: Creator of the beer specialist certificate, George Brown College; author; co-host of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide The Podcast. saintjohnswort.ca