Award-winning craft beer in the heart of Ontario cottage country.

In this episode of Boats, Beers & Backroads, Jamie Allison sits down with Rama Sriharsha, brewmaster at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia.

What started as a local effort to bring even more energy to the downtown core has grown into one of cottage country’s most respected small-batch breweries — known for unfiltered, handcrafted beers and bold seasonal creativity.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How Couchiching Brewing was built to fill a community gap
• Rama’s background in chemistry and how science shapes great beer
• The challenge of maintaining quality while keeping prices competitive
• Brewing for the rhythms of cottage country seasons
• The story behind their unique Szechuan peppercorn lager
• Why community connection matters more than ever

If you love discovering great Ontario breweries, supporting local business, or just hearing how passion turns into pints — this one’s for you.

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