Producer Special S.2 E 9 – Spicy Pickled Pints

It looks like jolly ol’ Saint Nick left the connoisseurs an extra special craft beer treat in their stocking! 
As the boys emerge from their respective Christmas breaks - it looks like things are about to get spicy… and sour?? Everything's coming up pickles for this producer special. 
Tune in to this episode to hear how the Craftheads x Halo Heats Spicy Pickle Beer collab went over with the Craft Beer Connoisseurs crew. 
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A Christmas Wish: Wishbone Brewing Company

Season 2 - Episode 9, we take a look at one of the newest Ontario breweries to open, Wishbone Brewing Company out of Waterford!
We are joined by Producer Santa where we review 2 beers – “Jam Band” – a blackberry sour (2021 Ontario Brewing Awards – Bronze – Catharina Sour) and “Whatever Floats Your Goat” which is a Bock (our first Bock on the podcast!). We also discuss our tour at Wishbone and how in 5 months they have laid the trench drain to a successful future.
Then, to ‘wrap’ up the episode we discuss some of our first jobs growing up and a couple other 2021 stocking stuffers.
Happy Holidays from your Craft Beer Connoisseurs!
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Producer Special S.2 Ep.8 – Hop Along with Us

Hop Along with Us!
The Connoisseurs taste 4 beers (taster size) from the Smashed Nail Series  from Jobsite Brewing in Stratford, Ontario. With each beer, we will provide you with a little education of the hop itself along with the aroma & taste profiles. Will the beers live up to the descriptions? Give it a listen to find out!
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Not the Big Red Dog: Clifford Brewing Company

Season 2, Episode 8 - we take a look at Clifford Brewing Company out of Hamilton, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Scott where we review 2 beers – “Porter” their award winning flagship beer  and “ Spider Palace” – a white stout with Almonds, Coffee, Lactose & Cocoa Nibs. 
We also discuss their owner Brad’s transition from his start at a friends Nano Brewery into where Clifford is today.
Then, we discuss our favourite children’s books.
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Producer Special S.2 E.7 – Beer Advent

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What better way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas than with a daily surprise beer?
Listen as we discuss what a beer advent calendar entails, our experiences with them, and where you can purchase one for yourself.
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Science Rules!: Halo Brewing Company

Season 2, Episode 7 - we take a look at Halo Brewing Company out of Toronto, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Carlos where we review 2 beers – “Magic Missile ”which is a dry hopped pale ale and “Fallen Empire” – an imperial stout with chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, chilli peppers and lactose. We also discuss their recipes including how they have all of them online to give back to the brewing community.
Then, we discuss some unique scientific facts.
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Producer Special S.2 E.6 – Leaving a Legacy

Thanks to dear friend of the Podcast, Trevor Wilhem, whom you might be familiar with from Producer’s Special Season 1 Episode 7 as Trevor provided the podcast another special beer. Last time Trevor generously shared a 4 pack of Bluebeary Ale from Trans Canada Brewing Company in Manitoba he received for working as an essential worker during the Pandemic. This time, Trevor purchased the 2021 Snoopys Legacy from Black Lab Brewing, a beer he rated a perfect 5/5 on Untappd! Tune in to see whether we enjoyed this beer as much as he did. 
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Lest We Forget: Royal City Brewing Company

Season 2- Episode 6, we take a look at Royal City Brewing Company out of Guelph, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Mario where we review 2 beers – “Bootleg” which is a Cream Ale  and “Goldie” – a hazy dry hopped pale ale . We also discuss their community connector series including collaborating with Wounded Warriors Canada with the Remembrance Red Ale.
Then, we discuss our personal connections to Remembrance Day and our memories surrounding the day.
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Producer Special S.2 E.5 – Deal or No Deal

Have you ever travelled and found it advantageous to buy alcohol 🍺 at the nearest local gas station or convenience store? Have you been enjoying the changes to the AGCO that allows for the sale of alcohol at select grocery stores and the rise of bottle shop retail outlets (see Producer Special S.1 Ep.8)?
Tune in to this episode as we discuss the proposal by the Convenience Industry Council of Canada to allow for made-in-Ontario beverage alcohol sales to align closer with the laws of the cigarette and lottery industry.
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We’re Going North: Sleeping Giant Brewing Company

Season 2- Episode 5, we take a look at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company out of Thunder Bay, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Wayne where we review 2 beers – “White Out” which is a New England Pale Ale, and their newest release called Cranberry Saison which is a Saison. We also discuss the brewery’s origins, their Northern Winter Survival kit, and their community involvement. 
Then, we discuss what our backyard oasis might look like.
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