Last year I had the privilege of speaking to seven inspiring individuals who are disrupting the norm in craft beer, working relentlessly to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry. As I said then, there are so many people in craft beer doing amazing work, work that is not easy, to make craft beer a more inclusive community with room for everyone at the table. We at BAOS strive to continue to amplify diverse voices in beer and shine a light on the hard work they are doing to make the community a better place for everyone.
Read MoreNow that we had a few weeks off from the interviews, we figured it was time to bring them back full force. You may remember our first podcast with Town Brewery back on episode #72 in January 2018 - as you would imagine, a lot has changed with the Whitby, ON brewery so we figured we were overdue for a catch-up.
Read MoreNow that we had a few weeks off from the interviews, we figured it was time to bring them back full force. You may remember our first podcast with Town Brewery back on episode #72 in January 2018 - as you would imagine, a lot has changed with the Whitby, ON brewery so we figured we were overdue for a catch-up.
Read MoreHenderson Brewing’s Ides Series is a monthly small-batch special release series experimenting with creative recipes. Ides of June 2020 is called The City Traditional Ale, and it celebrates the inspiring story of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn.
Read MoreBack in March, Montreal’s Microbrasserie Vox Populi broke through the provincial alcohol barrier to bring their Double Fruit Punch IPA to LCBO shelves. Now they’re adding to their Ontario available lineup their juicy, crushable Brunch Kettle Sour, a 3% Berliner Weisse with citrus juice.
Read MoreLast week we spoke about the tone-deaf Molson campaign to put together an all-Canadian 2-4 for Canada Day, featuring beers from craft breweries. Well, the photos came out about the participating breweries, so we named and shamed all those involved who chose to team up with a company that has essentially proclaimed an all-out war on craft beer. Either you're looking to sell your brewery so you're cosying up to the big guys, or you're craft for life. Pick a side, my Gs.
Read MoreIf you listened to or watched our last episode, you'll know that we tried to pod outside on the balcony to no avail, so for this episode, we headed back indoors. We grabbed two great beers - The City from Henderson, an English Pale Ale with a phenomenal story behind it, brewed to represent the beer that folks would have consumed a century ago; and Shubie, a raspberry sour IPA from Wellington, a fruity, tart, summer crusher.
Read MoreIt's summer, it's hot af and our portable air conditioner only does so much, so for this episode, Tiffany and Cee hung out on their balcony - also known as their courtyard in the sky. We took a break from guests this week and had a chat while finishing off the beers from the latest Nickel Brook event Wobbly Pops that went down right before the podcast kicked off.
Read MoreOne such brewery that opened about a month ago in Aylmer, Québec, a short 20-minute drive from downtown Ottawa is Cinquième Baron Microbrasserie. In the short time they’ve been open they’ve pumped out a wide range of styles and have been met with a surge of interest, frequently selling out releases in a matter of days. Their branding is on point with a clean logo and colourful can label artwork. I got to try a handful of their recent releases. Let’s see how they’re tasting!
Read MoreYou may have noticed that we took a break last week to observe #AmplifyMelanatedVoices, but this week we're back with a dear friend who also happens to be the leading voice in diversity and inclusion in the beverage industry in Canada - Renee Navarro.
Read MoreSince 2013, the Toronto based Craft Brand Company has been partnering with brewers from around the world to bring their beers to the Ontario market. The breweries they partner with “have unique and intriguing branding and are powered by good people that they enjoy drinking beer with.” They’ve brought such notable beers as Omnipollo’s Zodiac IPA and the opinion splitting Prodromus Imperial Stout to LCBO shelves.
Read MoreWe didn't anticipate that this week's guests would be so damn relevant and of the moment. You may be familiar with Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter of Crowns & Hops from episode #67 a few years back. Since the Dope & Dank days, the two entrepreneurs have come a long way, rebranding, winning grants, and executing successful crowdfunding efforts for their new brewery in Inglewood, CA, all while fighting for equality, inclusion, and diversity.
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