Today Andrew is re-joined by Jacob. Jacob tells the guidecast al about his new adventures in Medicine Hat, using Untappd to its fullest, and what he thinks the future of Ab Beer is.

Show Notes:

01:26 What makes Med Hat unique?

07:28 - The Brewery

16:13 - The beers 

21:19 Eggnog and....beer?

23:18 - Samis Sessional

25:50 - Untappd

31:30 - The Brewpub

42:13 - The future of Medicine Hat

45:21 - what would you like to see happen in Alberta Beer

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Today Andrew is joined by legendary Edmontonian Greg Zeschuk; Doctor, video game developer, and now, brewery owner. Greg talks with Andrew about his most recent endeavour Blind Enthusiasm, and Beira, a restaurant brewery combo that is re-thinking the way both are done. 

00:57 - What makes Blind Enthusiasm unique?

2:35 - The Brewers - Rob & Doug

04:47 - The Chef/Resto - Christine

08:50 - The Beers

11:50 - Why Ritchie?

14:20 - The Monolith

18:37 - Sours Timeline

20:10 - Greg's Beer Journey

26:45 - ASBA and Going Pro

32:14 - What are you wanting from Alberta Beer?

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Today Andrew is joined by Sherbrooke's beer guru Stephan Bezan. Stephen shares his long and storried beer journey with Andrew, as well as some insights into the Alberta scene, where its been and where we are headed.

Show Notes:

01:21 - What Makes Sherbrooke Unique?

13:10 - Your beer journey

20:52 - The Alberta Section

38:37 - What do you like, and what do you want to see in the Alberta Scene?

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Today we are joined by new friend of the show Brandon Schatz, owner proprietor of Variant Edition Comics for our first Paul written docket, and another in our ongoing series about story telling and pop-culture narratives. We dive into our favourite shows, what kind of story telling we want to see, and how different mediums play off each and influence each other.

Today Andrew is joined by prolific brewer both profesional and at home, Adam. Adam talks about his craft beer journey that has lead him from Nova Scotia all the way to Alberta to make a mark on our growing beer scene and culture.

Show Notes:

01:03 - What are we drinking - Saison Blend

01:56 - Beer Aha moment

04:03 - Propeller Brewing

05:31 - The Test Batch System

07:20 - Grizzly Paw - Welcome to beautiful Canmore

10:37 - THE stout

12:56 - Alley Kat

15:01 - Blindman

17:21 - Dumping beer

21:37 - Beer consulting

26:04 -Unity Brew

29:21 - what next...?

41:04 - What do you want to see happen in Alberta beer?

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Today we are joined by Simon, representing Hell's Basement Brewing from Medicine Hat. Simon shares the incredible story of a town that drank a brewery dry, and shares some stories from his own beer journey.

Show Notes:

01:06 - What makes Hell's Basement unique?

09:06 - Andrew's shameless plug/ the HB line up

17:50 - The city of the Hat

21:44 - Simon's beer journey

41:26 - What do you want to see happen in AB beer?

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Today Andrew is joined by Graeme of Troubled Monk Brewery. Graeme talks with Anderw about the family spirit that powers the the brewery (and soon to be distillery). They also chat about the homebrewers guild, and Graeme's own beer journey.

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01:01 - What makes Troubled Monk unique

03:25 - The beer Graeme brought - Mothers Milk Stout aged in bourbon barrels 

07:14 - The test batch system

09:11 - Craft Soda

10:25 - Graeme's beer journey

20:28 - The Distillery 

24:05 - Home brewers Guild

27:14 - Distance Running

30:42 - What do you want to see happen in Alberta beer

Today Andrew is joined by Chris Connely of Craft Beer Importers. They discuss a robust beer culture, #importerprolems, and a special all Alberta announcement. Also producer Matt yells his shameless plug.

Show Notes:

01:20 - A robust beer scene NEEDS imports/ What are the challenges unique to importers?

08:22 - Craft Beer Advent Calendar

12:20 - Chris' beer journey

19:25 - Learning, rating, and understanding context

23:40 - Weird beers

33:30 - A very special Alberta announcement 

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Today Andrew is joined by two of the fine gentlemen who make up the Dandy Brewing Co., Ben and Derek. They join Andrew to talk about the origins of Calgary's only nano brewery and brewing beer that they wanted to see produced. They also discuss the great community of breweries, and about the bright future of Alberta Beer. Check them out at their Website.

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Show Notes:

01:06 - What makes Dandy unique?

04:02 - Podcast Beer - Summertime (and the Living is easy)

06:00 - Musical influences

07:25 - Artist in Residence Program

11:05 - where the Dandys came from

17:30 - Starting the Brewery

25:07 - The Brewhouse

35:13 - Expansion

37:53 - What do you want to see in Alberta beer?

Today Andrew is joined by Shane, founder of the Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous for an acronym heavy episode. Shane has been beating the drum of craft beer since before your grandfather was in diapers, and he tells Andrew about the basis for founding the EBGA and the events they use to help grow interest and participation in the craft beer scene. sign up for their newsletter

Show Notes

01:03 - Who are the EBGA and what makes you unique?

03:27 - Current Events

13:30 - The Real Ale Festival

20:16 - when did you first enjoy beer?

29:38 - Breaking News!

30:50 - What do you want to see in Alberta Beer?

33:23 - How Big can things get?

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