Raise a pint to today's side deal: for $25, you get admission to Toronto's Festival of Beer (up to a $59.14 value, including taxes). Tickets purchased through this deal include a sampling cup and a pocket guide to the festival; tokens for food and drink may be purchased for $1 each. Purchase one of the following Groupons:

• Thursday, August 5, 4:00–10:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 6, 4:00–10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 8, 1:00–7:00 p.m.

The 16th-annual festival celebrates Canada's rich brewing history and features more than 60 brewers from around the globe pouring 120+ brands of the barley-pop onsite for your tasting enjoyment. All manner of brews will be displayed, with everything from pale ales, stouts, fruit-based beers, and gluten-free gulps. Foods such as oysters, poutine, and burgers will be available for purchase to soak up the belly-dwelling brews. You can find a full list of exhibitors here.

A lineup of live music will float through the fairgrounds as patrons sample and sip the effervescent offerings. The festival blazes forth rain or shine, so bring sunblock and a poncho in preparation for the fickle weather.

Must be 19 or older. No children or pets.

Reviews

Last year's festival earned a fun write-up from blogTO:

• …if you're bored with what you're drinking and looking for something new, the Toronto Beer Festival may be just the place for you… – Jen Brailsford, blogTO