The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

Producer Special S.4 E 8 – The Spark in a Friendship

Producer’s Special – S.4 E.8– The Spark in a Friendship 
The Connoisseurs are once again gifted some Ontario craft beer, this time from Spark Beer located in Ottawa. 
A huge thank you to Logan and Polly who graciously provided a 4 pack to split and share our thoughts.

Join the Club – Schooner Street Brewing

Season 4, Episode 8
In this episode, we review one of the newest breweries to open in Schooner St Brewing which is in Waterloo, Ontario
Joined by Producer Nate, we review 2 beers – Czech Yourself which is a Czech Pilsner & Motor Boat which is an oatmeal milk stout. Plus we discuss the tour taken during opening day by Brett & his wife
Then, we discuss different memberships that we have & future ones we would want to obtain.
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Producer Special S.4 E. 7 – Hop Oil

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss hop oils, including what they are, how they are used, and the advantages of using oils compared to the hops themselves.
They also dive a bit deeper into the types of hop oils and their individual characteristics.  
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On Purpose? – Black Donnellys Brewing Company

Season 4, Episode 7
In this episode, we go back to Perth County & review Black Donnelly’s Brewing located just outside of Mitchell
Joined by Producer Tim we review 2 beers – Biddulph’s Hazy IPA & Seven Sons which is an amber lager. We also discuss the backstory to how the brewery got its name.
Then we discuss our experiences with the paranormal…afterall it is spooky season right!
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Producer Special S.4 E 6 – Beer Knight

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss the article on Oct. 2nd/23 from CBC Kitchener-Waterloo which reported on the newly knighted Jody Palubiski, CEO of the Charcoal Group owns Beertown, Wildcraft and The Bauer Kitchen among other restaurants here in Ontario and Canada. The Charcoal Group is one of the largest importers of Belgian beers in Canada.
Knighthood, in the order of beer, is granted to people ‘who have rendered loyal service to the brewing profession.
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New Heights - Lovebird Brewing

Season 4, Episode 6
In this episode, we review Lovebird Brewing out of the Grey Highlands
Joined by Producer Austin we review 2 beers – Good Things which is a dry hopped rice lager & Lovely Day which is a New England style pale ale. We also discussed where to find them as there is no bricks/mortar brewery location yet.
Then we discuss our experiences with birds.
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Producer Special S.4 E 5– World Beer Awards 2023

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs recap the Canadian winners from the 2023 World Beer Awards.
They also highlight the accomplishments at these awards of some of the breweries previously featured on the podcast. 
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Shapes are Hard - Square Brew

Season 4, Episode 5
In this episode, we venture to Canada’s Prettiest Town in Goderich to review Square Brew
Joined by Producer Sam we review 2 beers - Ontario’s West Coast IPA & Celtic Fog which is a hazy pale ale. We also discuss Brett’s family ties to the brewery & being one of the first breweries to introduce a golf simulator.
Then we discuss virtual reality/simulators.
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Producer Special S.4 E 4 – Producer’s Bachelor Party

The Connoisseurs recap Producer Chad’s bachelor party experience from early August. This included a stop at New York Beer Exchange before arriving in Philadelphia.
Be sure to listen as they discuss the best of what Philadelphia and Baltimore’s craft beer scene has to offer, including everyone’s favourite brewery and beer. Also highlighted is Pickle’s Pub in Baltimore, as well as Monk’s Café, the soul of Belgium in the heart of Philadelphia!
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Gettin’ Forked - Forked River Brewing Company

Season 4, Episode 4
In this episode, we get forked by the beers of Forked River based in London Ontario.
Joined by Producer Chad we review 2 beers - Riptide which is an american pale ale & Flashback which is a wheat. We also discuss their expansion, feel of the taproom & all the previous beers we have had.
Then with Producer Chad getting married shortly, we wish him well.
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