The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

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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Producer Special S.2 E.4 – Prost! (Cheers!)

Prost!
It’s the perfect time of the year to talk (and partake in) some Oktoberfest celebrations! 🍻 
We bet you’ve heard of it - that  special beer drinking festival that’s known for its unique traditions, music, snacks, and of course beer (served in a big ol’ stein!). 
But… where and why did this unique celebration originate? What beers remind us of Oktoberfest? And, what are the best Oktoberfest themed food pairings? 
We talk about it all in this week’s producer special episode! Join us to celebrate and feel free to pour one into a frosty stein and snack on a soft pretzel 🥨🍻 while you do so!)

Oxford’s Only: Upper Thames Brewing Company

Season 2- Episode 4, we take a look at Upper Thames Brewing Company out of Woodstock, Ontario.
We are joined by Producer Randy where we review 2 beers – “Dark Side” which is an award winning Chocolate Stout and a new release: “2021 Harvest Ale” which is a collaboration with the Tavistock Hop Company, and is a Pale Ale. We also discussed our experiences at both Upper Thames and their other establishment, Brickhouse Brewpub.
Then, we discuss our favourite TV shows both from the past and the present.
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Producer Special S.2 E.3 – Screamsicle: What’s the Scoop on it?

Inspired by the only 5 that Brett, Tyler & Producer Alex have all had ( yes, they agreed once on something) we review this year’s version of Jackass Brewing’s  Orange Creamsicle Sour - this one being called Screamsicle.
Will it live up to the hype & still be a 5 like last year's version? Give it a listen & find out!
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All in the Family: Anderson Craft Ales

We are joined by producer Alex where we review 2 beers – “IPA” which is an IPA  & “Autumn”  which is our first Marzen reviewed on the podcast. We also have look down memory lane in terms of which beers we have had previously from Anderson (hint: it’s a few) and touch on their single hop series
Then, we discuss a bit about some of our memories of live music and what we believed to be lesser known artists who may have been larger than originally thought.
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Producer Special S.2 E.2 – Can Art

Inspired by Flying Monkeys’ crazy can art, we thought it was the appropriate time to discuss the influence of can artistry on the consumer. Does the label design sway your decision when purchasing beer? 
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There’s No Place Like: Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery

As always, we review 2 beers. First up is “Fireworks & Karate” a Margarita IPA. And then one that always gets people talking in the Craft Beer world “Sparklepuff” which is a triple IPA. We also have a conversation on their philosophy & just how much beer they make on a yearly basis … bet it is more than you think? 
Then, we get serious and have a discussion about combining animals. 
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Producer Special S.2 E.1 – Relax, Recharge and Reflect

The Connoisseurs discuss their beer related adventures explored during the brief time off since the conclusion of Season 1. Be sure to tune in as we chat about interesting beers tasted, new craft beer venues stumbled upon, and a beer tour around Prince Edward County! 
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