The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

Keep on Turning: Steel Wheel Brewery

Season 3 - Episode 17
The Craft Beer Connoisseurs for the first time travel to the outskirts of Brantford to review Steel Wheel Brewery.
We’re joined by Producer Bo where 2 beers are reviewed: Station which is an American Pale Ale and Norwegian which is an Oat Pale Ale. We also discuss some of the education courses they offer on beer, hops and just about anything else.
Then, we talk about hops…we like beer and beer has them!

Producer Special S.3 E 16 – Trevor Treats

The Connoisseurs once again head to the national beer market thanks to friend of the podcast, Trevor Wilhelm.
Trevor once again visited his old stomping grounds of Winnipeg, Manitoba and generously picked up some local beers and brought them back to Ontario for the Connoisseurs to enjoy.
Today’s episode features a twist on an old favourite from Grain To Glass Brewing, a contract brewery located in Winnipeg, MB. 
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Sitting on the Dock: Sawdust City Brewing Company

Season 3 - Episode 16
The Craft Beer Connoisseurs travel to the Muskoka region and review Sawdust City Brewing Company in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
We’re joined by Producer Logan and 2 beers are reviewed: first, the newest release in the Tropical Storm Series: Cranberry Mule which is a Sour IPA & Mocha Crunch (based off a famous Canadian Chocolate Bar) which is a Milk Stout. We also discuss how you can’t miss Sawdust City from afar and the different beers we have tried previously - hint: there are a few.
Then, we wrap everything up by talking about cottages…do we have them? Do we want them?
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Producer Special S.3 E 15 – Over the Tap

The Connoisseurs discuss the Over the Tap Fest event hosted by Blood Brothers Brewing on January 27th, 2023.
Unfortunately none of us were able to attend the event in person this year (hint, hint; nudge, nudge - Blood Brothers), but Producer Warren and Brett decided to put in an online order, as these special and collaborative beers were made available for purchase the day prior to the event.
The event was designed to showcase Blood Brothers’ new space with 11 one-off collab beers, 15 guest taps, a carnival food fest by Beast, a DJ in each space and commemorative glasses for all. They partnered up with 11 of their favourite breweries to make some “truly crazy beers for this momentous occasion.”
Tune in to see which of these beers the Connoisseurs tried on air!
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Eastbound & Down the Hatch: Eastbound Brewing Co.

Season 3 - Episode 15
The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Eastbound Brewing Co. out of Toronto, Ontario
We’re joined by Producer Warren where we review 2 beers: A SMASH IPA called Revealed Constallions & an oatmeal coffee stout called Justacuppacawfee. We also talk about their beer & food pairing/ events within the brewpub
Then, we discuss some of our thoughts on the upcoming World Baseball Classic
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Producer Special S.3 E 14 – A Bid Farewell

It is with heavy hearts we reflect on another Ontario brewery who was forced to close their doors as a result of the rising costs of doing business and decreased sales.
This closure hits closer to home as they were one of our featured breweries in our podcast’s inaugural season (Season 1 Episode 11).
As the market correction continues to take shape across the Ontario craft beer landscape, unfortunately this will not be the last brewery who will have to cease operations. Therefore, we once again urge you to continue to support your local craft breweries through these tough times.
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Rad Cool Dude: Longslice Brewery

Season 3 - Episode 14
The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Longslice Brewery out of Toronto, Ontario
We’re joined by Producer Chance where we review 2 beers : Princess Clementine which is a kettle wheat sour & Metropolitan Pilsner, an Italian Pilsner which is a collaboration with Old Toronto Series. We also discuss some local historical ties to the Connoisseur local home areas & the creatively funny marketing videos
Then, we discuss some of our favourite retro video games/consoles growing up!
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Producer Special S.3 E 13 – Everything Gets Better with Age

In our last main episode featuring Neustadt Springs Brewery, we were able to try their classic Schwarzbier, a German dark lager style beer. However, also available at the brewery is a barrel aged version of this beer which Brett had already stashed away amongst his vast selection of beers. 
Brett graciously allowed the other connoisseurs and Producer Brock to sample the barrel-aged version to compare this to the original. 
Listen to hear our thoughts, and see whether the saying “everything gets better with age” holds true! 
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Made with Pure Spring Water: Neustadt Springs Brewery

Season 3 - Episode 13, we take a look at Neustadt Springs Brewery  out of Neustadt, Ontario 
Joined by Producer Brock, we review 2 beers - the 1st  being Neustadt Weiss which is a Hefeweizen & the 2nd beer is a Schwarzbier. We also discuss the history of the brewing building itself dating all the way back to 1859
Then, we discuss our fears (don’t try to use these against us).
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Producer Special S.3 E 12 – Dry January

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss “Dry January.”
This includes the campaign's origin, some of the health benefits from joining the challenge, and ways you can still support your local brewery if you choose to participate. 
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