Carlington Booch Brewery & Tasting Room (Craft Beer & Brewery in Ottawa ON)

Carlington Booch Brewery & Tasting Room in Ottawa, Ontario, takes the notion of a “craft beverage” and turns it into something that actually matters. They produce small‑batch kombuchas that are as bold as a brass band in a library, with each batch inspired by the changing seasons. The monthly line‑up—think Ginger Peach, a splash of colour and zing that could wake the dead—doesn’t just tantalise your palate, it funds addiction‑recovery programmes, so every sip is a tiny act of philanthropy.

The operation is built on high‑quality ingredients and a genuine curiosity for herbs and botanicals, yielding flavour profiles that feel more like a well‑written novel than a trendy health fad. The staff in the tasting room are friendly and know their stuff (they could recite the fermentation timeline in their sleep), and the sheer variety of options—permanent staples plus ever‑changing seasonal releases—keeps regulars coming back for more.

What truly sets Carlington Booch apart is its unabashed commitment to a cause while still delivering a product that can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the best fermented drinks on the market. Cheers to boldness with a conscience.

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Reviewers praise Carlington Booch Brewery & Tasting Room for its high-quality kombucha, with many noting the variety of flavors and attention to detail in production. Friendly customer service and staff are also consistently mentioned as highlights.