MERIT Brewing Company

MERIT Brewing Company Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton at 107 James Street North, MERIT Brewing is a brewery, kitchen, and bottle shop.
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Guided by a team of ambitious friends, MERIT strives to represent the heart, art, and soul of Hamilton in every beer, every bite, and every experience. OUR BEER

We are inspired by tradition but like breaking the rules. Through brewing and culinary techniques, we push flavours and aromas to the forefront of the “why” we brew. From simple to complex flavours that can be layered or singular, we want

our beer to speak a lot, but also very little depending on situation. We’re considered 5th ingredient brewers who add to every batch – whether that’s fruits, herbs, spices, teas, or just a good story. OUR FOOD

We want to make great sausage. Not just for Hamilton, not just for Ontario, but we want to make sausages as good as you’ll find them anywhere. Like our beer, we think first and foremost about the flavours we experience when eating and creating. OUR TEAM

We’re a group of ambitious people that consider each other family. We’re lucky enough to play off each other’s strengths and support each other’s shortcomings, while collectively working to improve each day. We believe in growth, not just personally, but in our community. We love learning and take every opportunity we get to speak to farmers, winemakers, chefs, musicians, carpenters, metalworkers, etc… about their art. We believe in Hamilton, a city driven by innovation in industry and art.

At Merit, our team’s creativity shines through everything we make, from the beer and handcrafted sausages to our house-m...
08/20/2026

At Merit, our team’s creativity shines through everything we make, from the beer and handcrafted sausages to our house-made pickles, sauces, and smoked meats. It’s a level of care you can taste in every bite and every sip.

Beer. Sausage. Smoke. Homemade Hospitality. 💛

Dirty Drag Bingo – A wild 19+ night of drag, laughs, and bingo with cheeky prizes, glam wins, and high-energy performanc...
08/17/2026

Dirty Drag Bingo – A wild 19+ night of drag, laughs, and bingo with cheeky prizes, glam wins, and high-energy performances!

🎉 Dirty Drag Bingo – with Crystal Quartz 🎉
🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM | 🎭 Show Starts: 8:00 PM
🔞 19+ Event
🎟️ Tickets (link in bio)

Get ready for the wildest night — Dirty Drag Bingo with Crystal Quartz! This is a high-energy, laugh-until-you-cry kind of night packed with outrageous humor, dazzling drag, and nonstop entertainment.
This isn’t your average bingo night… it’s louder, bolder, and just a little bit cheeky. Expect hilarious banter, interactive moments, and electrifying drag performances that keep the energy sky-high from the first number to the final call.

✨ What Makes This Night So Iconic:
Crystal Quartz is known across Ontario for hosting unforgettable, sold-out drag bingo events that blend quick wit, glamorous performances, and an inclusive, anything-goes party atmosphere. This Pride Tour edition turns it all the way up for a night you won’t forget.

🎁 Prizes:
Every round features multiple chances to win, with a mix of:
• Signature Glitz & Glam prizes
• Playful novelty items
• Cheeky adult-themed prizes
There’s something for everyone — you can always choose what you’re comfortable taking home!

💃 Expect:
• Multiple rounds of bingo
• Side-splitting comedy
• High-energy drag performances
• A vibrant, celebratory Pride atmosphere
🍻 Bingo, brews, glamour, and outrageous fun — all wrapped into one unforgettable night.

📌 Important Notes:
• This is a 19+ event — valid ID required
• Seating is first come, first served — please arrive early if you’d like to sit with your group
• Drag is a tipping industry — if you’d like to tip, please bring cash 💖
• Please bring your own bingo dabbers or markers
• Dabbers will not be available for purchase

🎟️ Seating is limited — grab your tickets early and experience the most fun you can have yelling “BINGO!”

Say hello to our latest kitchen feature.The Cubano Sausage takes everything you love about the classic sandwich and pack...
08/07/2026

Say hello to our latest kitchen feature.

The Cubano Sausage takes everything you love about the classic sandwich and packs it into one bite. A smoked pork sausage stuffed with Gruyère cheese and orange zest, topped with grilled ham, diced sweet pickles, and mustard mayo.

Smoky, melty, tangy, and unapologetically satisfying.

Available now for a limited time.

Not a beer drinker? We’ve got you covered 🍷✨Did you know we also carry a selection of wines at Merit? Whether you’re joi...
07/24/2026

Not a beer drinker? We’ve got you covered 🍷✨

Did you know we also carry a selection of wines at Merit? Whether you’re joining us for dinner, catching up with friends, or stopping by our retail store, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Pair a glass with your meal, or take a bottle home for your next night in. Cheers! 🥂

Planning your next celebration? 🍻✨At Merit we’ve got the space, the food, and the beer to make your event one to remembe...
07/13/2026

Planning your next celebration? 🍻✨

At Merit we’ve got the space, the food, and the beer to make your event one to remember. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, birthday celebration, wedding event, or just an excuse to get your favourite people together, our team is ready to help bring your vision to life.

From carefully crafted dishes to fresh beer flowing from the taps, every detail is designed to create an unforgettable experience.

Ready to start planning? Find our full event package through the link in our bio👆

Some things are worth bringing back.“Can’t Spell Love Without It” is back on tap and back in the bottle shop.Brewed at 4...
07/10/2026

Some things are worth bringing back.
“Can’t Spell Love Without It” is back on tap and back in the bottle shop.
Brewed at 4.8%, this Old Vienna lager is all about balance. Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts build a soft, bready malt profile, while Spalter Select and Saaz hops keep things crisp with a delicate floral finish. Fermented with our Biergarten lager yeast, it’s clean, refreshing, and dangerously easy to order “just one more.”

Now pouring at Merit Brewing and available to take home from our bottle shop and online.
Turns out, you still can’t spell love without OV.

Islanders… this sunday, you’re invited to the only villa where getting mugged off means someone drank the last pint.For ...
07/08/2026

Islanders… this sunday, you’re invited to the only villa where getting mugged off means someone drank the last pint.

For one night only, Merit Brewing is staying open late for the Love Island Finale Watch Party, and we’ve got a few bombshells entering the villa: Villa-themed beers, Live screening of the Love Island finale, and recorded confessionals if you’ve got opinions to share (and let’s be honest… everyone does)

Sunday, July 12 8:00–11:00PM

Whether you’ve been loyal from day one or only showed up for Casa Amor, pull up a seat, a pint, and prepare for one final night of grafting, gasps, and “I’ve got a text”’s

See you in the villa.

🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎟️ We’re sending one lucky winner and a friend (2 tickets) to Because Beer Festival on Saturday, July ...
07/02/2026

🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎟️ We’re sending one lucky winner and a friend (2 tickets) to Because Beer Festival on Saturday, July 11th featuring:

🔥 Big Wreck
🔥 Death From Above 1979
🔥 The Flatliners
🔥 Superstar Crush
🔥 The Jailbirds

To enter:
🍻 Follow Us MERIT Brewing
🍻 Like this post
🍻 Tag the friend you’d bring in the comments (1 comment = 1 entry)
🍻 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag us!

Winner will be announced on Monday, July 6th.

Good luck! 🍀

New menu alert! Adding some new stars to the show First up: for those who like things a little messy (the good kind), we...
06/02/2026

New menu alert! Adding some new stars to the show

First up: for those who like things a little messy (the good kind), we’re bringing back the Sticky Rib: a BBQ-spiced pork sausage loaded with brewer’s BBQ sauce, corn salsa, cotija, tajín, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

AND A House Smoked Pulled Pork Sando, piled high with our Steel Town BBQ sauce and fresh coleslaw.

Cold beer. New Menu. Same Merit.

Available now.

Address

107 James Street North
Hamilton, ON
L8R2K6

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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