Episode 10 (!!), we review Market Brewing in Newmarket, Ontario (https://marketbrewingco.com), a brewery that Chris is claiming as his home-town brewery.

We are joined by producer Stan to review 2 beers, the first is “Roam” a Hazy IPA, and the second is “Acey Said 10%” an Imperial Stout. We also discuss the brewery itself, Chris’ visit to the brewery, and their support local, community focused mentality. 

Finally, we discuss our most quotable movies and our favourite quotes from those movies.

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Welcome to the first edition to our biweekly Producer’s Special episodes released on the off weeks of our regularly scheduled podcast!

In the first Producer’s Special, we circle back to Cowbell Brewing in Blyth, ON (cowbellbrewing.com) and try their 2020 Almanac Series Belgian Quad. We give our reviews of the beer while discussing the unique Almanac and Reunion series line of beers at Cowbell Brewing.

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Episode 9, we review Cowbell Brewing in Blyth, ON (www.cowbellbrewing.com). Cowbell prides itself on 4 core values: Quality, Integrity, Community, and Social Responsibility with a heavy emphasis on sustainability. 

We are joined by producer Jaden to review 2 beers, the first is Absent Landlord, a Kolsch and the second is Double Exposure a New England- style Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA. We also discuss the brewery itself, award winning state-of-the-art brewing facility, restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, retail store, and entertainment spaces.

Finally, we discuss sustainability in terms of what that means for the brewery and us!

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Episode 8, we review Thornbury Brewery in Thornbury, Ontario (https://thornburycraft.com/). Thornbury started off creating delicious ciders but have recently begun to also brew delicious beers!

We are joined by producer Dexter to review 2 beers, the first is “Blue Mountain Light Lager,” and the second is “Clark Is In Session,” a session IPA. We also discuss the brewery itself, and some history related to the unique can-art for Clark Is In Session. 

Finally, we discuss our favourite things about Christmas along with some of our long-standing, or newer Christmas traditions.

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Episode 7, lots of twists and turns involved as we review Radical Road Brewing Co (https://www.radicalroadbrew.com/). A brewery inspired by old European pubs that prides itself on exciting ingredients but also having beers that stay close to their root.

We review 2 beers, the first is the Yuzu Pale Ale & the second is the 4 Track Lo-Cal, Keto Friendly IPA. We also discuss the brewery itself, partnerships they have and how they can bring beer to any event near you. 

Finally, we dive back into a conversation about sports, this one talking about and predicting the 2020-21 upcoming NBA season.

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Episode 6,  we put on our crowns with Imperial City Brew House  (https://www.imperialcitybrew.com/).  A brewery that focuses on brewing with premium ingredients and is owned/operated by a group of friends.

We discuss two beers, the first is the Goodbye Gravity made in honour of Commander Chris Hadfield and the second is a fan favourite: Milkshake IPA. Imperial started off with its fair share of struggles but has found success through instilling a sense of community into their pints.

Finally, the episode will finish with a discussion around how we became a podcast, where the idea came from and where we see this going. 

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In episode 5, we discuss The Collingwood Brewery located in beautiful Collingwood, Ontario (collingwoodbrewery.com)

Brett, Tyler and Chris are joined by producer Ricky as we discuss about the beautiful brewery along with reviewing 2 beers - Downhill Pale Ale and the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards Bronze Medalist in the NE IPA Category – Freestyle Edition Strawberry Milkshake IPA.

Then, we finish the episode by discussing technology and viewpoints on both Apple and Android/Google Products.

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In episode 4 we discuss Lot 10 Brewing Company in Amhertsburg (https://lot10brewery.ca/). A brewery which takes its name from the plot of land where its located.

Brett, Tyler and Chris are joined by producer Lawrence to try two of Lot 10’s beers. The first beer we open up is a NEIPA called “Nuclear Sunset”, and the second beer is a refreshing Raspberry Wheat called “Pinky Pledge”.

Then, with only a couple days until the scariest day of the year, we finish the episode with a discussion on Halloween, and share our favourite Halloween memories and traditions.

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Episode 3,  we pour the boar with Waterloo Brewing (https://waterloobrewing.com).  A brewery that lays claim, humbly (of course),  to the honour of being not only Ontario’s first craft brewer but also its largest!

We discuss  two beers, the first is the Waterloo Amber and the second is the Waterloo Salted Caramel Porter. As Autumn gets into full swing and the leaves begin to fall, it was time to review  our first Porter!

Finally, the episode will finish with a discussion around green energy...a little something Waterloo Brewing knows a bit about. 

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The 35th president of the U.S., JFK - nicknamed “Jack”, frequently used the phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats.” His vice-president was Lyndon B. “Landslide” Johnson and together they made a great duo. Which seems fitting for our special collaboration focused episode.

In this episode, we look at Canada’s oldest independently owned microbrewery, Wellington Brewery (https://www.wellingtonbrewery.ca/).

Brett, Tyler and Chris are joined by producer Grant as they highlight Wellington’s recently released Rising Tide Collaboration Mix Pack which includes four collaboration beers:

• A west coast pale ale (Wellington X Great-Lakes) (https://www.greatlakesbeer.com/) 

And we wrap up the episode by sharing our favourite musical collaborations of all-time.

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