The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

Producer Special S.4 E 13 – 2024 Predictions

With the New Year comes new beginnings. Listen along as the Connoisseurs give their thoughts and predictions on the year ahead. 
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Do you see what I see? - Rorschach Brewing

Season 4, Episode 13
In this episode, for the first time in a while, we travel back to Toronto & review Rorschach Brewing.
Joined by Producer Todd, we review 2 beers: Truth Serum - Double Dry Hopped IPA & the Watermelon Candy Sour out of their Jolly Beans series. We also discuss their unique take on beers & what we have had in the past.
Then, we have a conversation about Rorschach the man himself and what he was known best for!
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Producer Special S.4 E 12 – Changes to Liquor Laws in Ontario

The Ontario government recently passed legislation to expand alcoholic drink sales in Ontario, a promise made by Premier Ford during his 2018 election. This legislation is set to take effect in 2026 and will allow the ability to buy beer, wine, cider and seltzers at convenience stores, big box outlets, some gas stations and more supermarkets.
Here, the Connoisseurs discuss how this will affect the Ontario craft beer and local bottle shop market, some of the potential consequences of the new laws, and whether we believe this is the beginning of the end for The Beer Store and LCBO monopolies. 
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‘New Year, Same Connoisseurs’ – Four Fathers Brewing Co.

Season 4, Episode 12
In this episode, we review Four Fathers Brewing out of Cambridge, Ontario. 
Joined by Producer Henrick, we review 2 beers: “The Starter” which is a Session IPA and “Von Doom” a chocolate caramel wafer imperial stout. We also discuss their beginnings and previous beers we have indulged in.
Then, we have a conversation about some of the fastest growing sports, like pickleball.
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Producer Special S.4 E 11 – Reflecting on 2023

The fellas have grabbed a pint from one their top breweries of the year and sit down to reflect on 2023. 
Listen along as we provide a synopsis of the past year.
Once again, the Connoisseurs provide our “Year in Beer” using the Untappd app and share some of Untappd’s statistics regarding the top rated beer, breweries, and cities (among others). 
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Naughty or Nice – Fogorig Brewery

Season 4, Episode 11
In this episode, we review Fogorig Brewing located just outside of Campbellford.
Joined by Producer Joe, we review 2 beers - One of them ‘Naughty’ & One of them ‘Nice’ - they are both bourbon barrel aged based on their Scottish Ale ‘Highland Ground’ with different blends mixed in. In order to find out, you must unwrap this episode, give it a listen & find out
Then, we discuss our Christmas traditions.
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Producer Special S.4 E 10 – Still Fresh?

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss growler & crowler freshness. With a beer 100 Resolutions from Twas Now in Kitchener - brewed a month before it hit the crowler & then consumed 6 days after, we walk through the science of it & also if the beer holds up. 
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Who’s Talking? – Wave Maker Brewing Company

Season 4, Episode 10
In this episode, we have a guest host for a full episode as fan of the podcast Trevor joins us for a full episode while we review Wave Maker Brewing in Cambridge
Joined by Producer Ed, we review 2 beers – Anomalous which is  Dry Hopped Saison & Eternal which is a Double IPA. We also refer back to our interview w/ Scott from Wave Maker back from Paris Drinks Fest last year.
Then, we discuss who we would like to have as a guest host from a couple of different categories!
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Producer Special S.4 E 9 – Trevor Treats 2.0

Back again, making his 4th guest appearance on the podcast, by far the most by any guest, the Connoisseurs once again welcome Trevor Wilhelm to the microphone. 
Trevor recently traveled to New Brunswick and graciously picked up a few beers to share with the Connoisseurs to expand their Producer Special Provincial Series into another province.
Hopefully these beers were properly transported and no on-air explosion occurs this time!
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2 Beers, 1 Cave – Cold Bear Brewing Company

Season 4, Episode 9
In this episode, Chris makes his long awaited return and we go up to the Ottawa Valley to review Cold Bear Brewing located in Arnprior.
Joined by Producer Zac, we review 2 beers: Madawaska which is bohemian pilsner and Shift Change which is an ordinary bitter. We also discuss their recent win at the Canada Beer Cup.
Then, Chris enlightens us on where he has been and his future on the pod.  
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