The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

Down the Steps: Block Three Brewing Company

Season 3 - Episode 12
The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Block Three Brewing Company out of the Village of St. Jacobs, Ontario
We’re joined by Producer Dwyane to review 2 beers. First is a core beer called King Street Saison and second is their Imperial Farmhouse IPA; Danger Zone. Along with the reviews, we discuss the feel of the brewery itself, previous Block 3 beers we have had and a little history on where the Block 3 name came from.
Then, inspired by one of their beers the Jaromir Lager – named after Jaromir Jagr – we discuss our favourite sports athletes past and present.
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Producer Special S.3 E 11 – Reflecting on 2022

Brett surprises the Connoisseurs with a unique beer as we reflect on 2022. 
Listen along as we provide a synopsis of the past year including our 3 festival experiences. We also recap our first Craft Beer Connoisseurs collaboration Beer adventure! 
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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A Playground of Beer: Black Swan Brewing Company

New Year, same great Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast!!
Season 3 - Episode 11, we review Black Swan Brewing Company in Stratford, Ontario as Brett was able to take some time out of his busy schedule of being at the brewery itself.
Joined by Producer Colby, we review 2 of their core beers, IPA and Porter and we discuss their stages of expansion into one of the best Stratford beer destinations.
We wrap up the episode with some of our childhood school memories.
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Producer Special S.3 E 10 – A Strawberry Surprise!

Producer Finn brings back a few Strawberry Biscuit Ales from Southern Grist Brewing Company in Nashville, TN for the Connoisseurs to try.
This beer was brewed in collaboration with Hardee’s fast food restaurant chain and made with over 200 lbs of Hardee biscuits.
Featured in People’s and Forbes magazines, tune in to hear our review and ratings! 
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Call for Beer: The Exchange Brewery

Season 3 - Episode 10, we review The Exchange Brewery located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
We are joined by Producer Finn to review 2 beers: Pamplemoose on the Loose which is a hazy IPA and Gluten Free Saison. We also discuss their history and the look of the brewery itself.
We wrap up the episode with a conversation about the drinks we enjoy, other than beer.
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Producer Special S.3 E.9 – Tip of the Iceberg?

In this episode the Craft Beer Connoisseurs debate whether or not Ontario has reached the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ for saturation of craft breweries in Ontario. 
They discuss some of the recent sales and takeovers while also highlighting some breweries that are currently up for sale. 
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Brau Means Beer: Brauwerk Hoffman

Season 3 - Episode 9, we review Brauwerk Hoffman residing right beside the Ottawa River in Rockland, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Liam to review 2 beers; A Pilsener which is a you guessed it – German Pilsner & Helio which is a pale ale. We also look back at our conversation/ interview we had with co-owner Eric as Broken Stick’s Oktoberfest (which you can listen to in that Producer Special
We wrap up the episode with some fun German Beer History & Facts.
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Producer Special S.3 E 8 – Getting Certified

The Connoisseurs welcome founder and owner of Prud’homme beer certification, Roger Mittag, for a Q&A session about the course. 
Be sure to listen to find out how Roger first got involved in the beer industry, why he created the program and a sneak peak at what’s to come as the program looks to continue to expand and diversify. 
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A Barn of Beer: Red Barn Brewing Company

Season 3 - Episode 8, we dive into the Chatham-Kent area again to review Red Barn Brewing Company, just outside of Blenheim, Ontario
We are joined by Producer Bruce where we do things a little differently because our producer made us. We taste 6 different beers, yes you read that right, split into two parts: traditional and flavoured beers. We review everything from a Session IPA and a Blonde to a Strawberry Rhubarb Sour.
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Producer Special S.3 E.7– Connoisseur Advent Calendar

It’s almost that time again to open up the door to your daily Advent calendar surprise! Last year around this time we discussed craft beer Advent calendars and how many craft breweries and local bottle shops have jumped on the craze.
At the end of the episode we threw out the idea of creating our own craft beer Advent calendar and we decided to use the breweries we have featured on the podcast. Now we have had more breweries than the 24 allotted slots, so we decided to start with our debut episode featuring Left Field and work back from there.
However, we wanted to make the beers as easily accessible as possible, so you could purchase and follow along with us! Therefore, we have compiled a list of every beer offered in the LCBO by each brewery and for those with more than 1 skew, we will randomly select a beer from that brewery.
Listen along as we select 24 beers that we would be thrilled to have you purchase and keep in your fridge as we unveil each day the beer of choice leading up to Christmas!
Who’s up for the challenge?! 
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Purchase List:
Left Field Brewery - Ice Cold Beer (Ontario Pale Ale)
Wellington Brewery - Special Pale Ale
Waterloo - Craft Lager
Collingwood - Freestyle Festbier
Imperial City - Goodbye Gravity (Cream Ale)
Thornbury - Rad Pale Ale
Cowbell - Hazy Days (Hazy IPA)
Market - Bear Hug (IPA)
People’s Pint - Helles Island Unfiltered American Lager
Blood Brothers - Cherry Cola (Sour)
Redline Brewhouse - Clutch (APA)
Trestle - 30 000 Islands (IPA)
Town - Square Wheels (Hazy IPA)
Flying Monkeys - Chocolate Manifesto (Stout)
Anderson Craft Ale - Cream Ale
Upper Thames - Take a Hike (Double Dry Hopped Ale)
Sleeping Giant - Skull Rock Stout
Royal City Brewing - Exhibition (Session IPA)
Clifford Brewing - Fruition Blood Orange & Pink Guava Sour
Great Lakes Brewery - Pompous Ass (English Ale) 
GoodLot - Farmstead Ale
Sons of Kent - Zephyr (Dry Hopped Sour)
Farm League - Hauler Lager
Refined Fool - Cabin Jeans (Cream Ale)