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Welcome to our 20th Episode of the Podcast!

On this episode we  sit down with the absolutely wonderful Lori Harris from All Sauced Intoxicating Recipes to learn all about her amazing business, how it got started and some fantastic sounding recipes that get it all going! Lori also introduces us to her extensive family of smokers and we find out which is her favorite...or do we?

 

We learn about the November for Neskantaga fundraiser that Lori is helping to organize for the Neskantaga First Nations Community who are dealing with a state of emergency due to the 25 years they have been on a boil water advisory. We chat more about this and the impacts to our Indigenous communities across Canada. Check out https://trellis.org/november-for-neskantaga for more.

 

We also take Lori on a run through our new Hop Seat segment where we ask random questions, find out what Lori thinks is the worst style to ever come out of the 90's!

 

Oh, and we talk about the impacts of the choices by one selfish ass of a BBQ owner in the Etobicoke region.

 

Enjoy!

On this episode we take a step back in time to where it all started and take some time on this episode to review the new album from Busta Rhymes, Extinction Level Event 2: Wrath of God and give our thoughts on the album.

 

A topic that has been front of mind for awhile that we talk about on this episode is the dark side of beer and beer influencing and why it's important to check your relationship with beer and to ensure a positive healthy balance when it comes to beer intake.

 

We also chat about an explosive beer topic... Slushie beers! Listen in to see what we think about this new hype beer style and what Ontario brewery has taken the step into this new style. This discussion also leads into some more traditional style beers and why Ryan worries that the overhype of Haze and slushie beers could impact the evolution of the craft beer scene.

 

Thanks for listening!

Run for your lives....or Run to your local brewery cause Pumpkin beers are back, and whether you hate them, love them or haven't tried them, they are coming! Robin and Ryan talk about the different pumpkin beers available, what our favorites are and what styles we think pumpkin beers would be best suited for.

 

Not only are pumpkin beers coming, but so are all of the fantastic cool weather/fall styles and the guys chat all about their favorite seasonal styles and what beers we are most looking forward to!

 

Also on this episode:

 

- 90's movies

- Beer ratings on Instagram

- Virtual Beer fests and more!!!!!

On this episode of the 4 Elements Craft Beer podcast we get the chance to sit down and chat with the amazingly talented and hilarious Ren Navarro from Beer Diversity. (@beer_diversity on IG and Twitter, www.Beer-Diversity.com )

 

We talk about the important work that Ren has been doing with her company Beer Diversity and the impact in the craft beer industry, the amazing beer collabs that she has been involved in over the last couple months and the changes we are seeing in the craft beer community since the George Floyd murder. Ren also talks about her experience being a Black Bi woman in the craft beer industry and how her experiences have shaped her perspective.

 

On this episode Ryan and Roibn introduce a brand new segment called "The Hop Seat". In this segment we ask Ren a series of random questions in an attempt to get to know her better! Find out how Pound Puppies and Nine inch Nails enter the conversation!

 

Sit back and get ready to listen, laugh and reflect on this great conversation with Ren!

After a weird and long hiatus, Robin and Ryan are back behind the microphones to bring you a new episode of the podcast. 

 

On this episode we catch up on what the guys have been up to during this downtime, some beers they have enjoyed and some post COVID adventures.

 

Robin and Ryan chat some more about the silence in the beer community surrounding the Racist experience that took place at Cowbell as well as the silence from other breweries and some beer influencers.

 

Haze....Craze? The guys talk Haze, why Ryan is anti haze yet still enjoys the odd Haze Boi. We talk about other possible Haze Boi styles from years prior to the East Coast style stormed the scene.

 

Robin's Cellar of Dreams: Robin enlightens us on some cellaring techniques that he uses, some verticals he is looking forward to sharing and how those verticals are going to make Ryan go horizontal!

 

Listen in, give a like and follow!

 

Cheers

On this episode, Robin and Ryan sit down with the amazing Meoshi Nottage, as known on IG as @craftbeerphoenix to continue the dialogue on systemic racism, white privilege and why Black Lives Matter.

We talk about the action, or lack there of, from those in the craft beer industry and community and the impact that has had. What it takes to be an authentic ally and why it's important to recognize that this is not a sprint, but is a real marathon. 

Meoshi also opens up about being a black woman, wife and mother and the experiences that she has had to endure, and still face everyday. 

We also talk about the difference between awareness and action and why it's important act on the things we are learning and unlearning. 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this important message and remember to take action when you see racism and white privilege, call it out!

Alright guys, here at the Four Elements podcast we absolutely and wholeheartedly stand against Racism. We stand with our brothers and sisters of colour in their fight for the end of systemic racism, police brutality, white privilege and the end of centuries of oppression at the hands of white people. Racism is not okay.

 

On this episode we are joined by our friend and brother Ed Buhnai, @tdotdrinks , to talk about systemic racism, white privilege and why ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER. We learn about both Ed and Robin's experiences with racism and white privilege being black and brown men in Canada. We hear about Ed's truth, his heart and his experience being a black father, husband, son and brother in Canada. We talk about the history of systemic racism and how it is fully present today.

Please, take the time to listen to this episode and really, really reflect on what Ed has to say. Learn from it, grow from it, and say it loud and say it proud BLACK LIVES MATTER.

On this episode Ryan and Robin sit down with fellow IG Brew Crew member and friend Sheena, @knowledge.on.tap. This was a fun chat as Sheena has always been an avid supporter of the cast and has a wealth of beer knowledge that we tap into! She has a level 3 Prud'homme certification excellent home brewer and very active in the beer community.

 

Tune in as we talk about Adjuncts, yeasts, science, the perfect pour and Sheena's awesome initiative called #beerthatcares.

 

In the intro, Robin and Ryan chat about what they've been up to lately. Ryan talks about his visit to newly opened Quayle's Brewery in Coldwater, Ontario. Robin talks about what he's been watching lately, and they both talk about the Wounded Warriors Fundraiser!

 

Check it out!

On this episode of the FourElements Podcast, Robin and Ryan sit down for a killer chat with Craig Thorn, also known as Ceefor from the BAOS Podcast!

This is one that both guys were super excited about as Cee has laid the groundwork for our program with is podcast, but also that all 3 guys are HUGE hip hop fans and get to chat about music alongside beer. Kinda like the days when they first started!

They learn all about the formation of BAOS Podcast, #TeamLactose, Cee's hip hop influences and of course beer!

Ryan also drops his Eminem theory on Cee, listen in to find out what Ryan's theory is and what Cee thought!

 

Beers enjoyed on this episode:

Ryan: Halo Shapeshifter with Key lime and lactose + Sawdust City Every day Magic

Robin: Bellwoods Jutsu Pale Ale

Cee: Bellwoods Milkshark Bithday cake + Bellwoods Jutsu Pale Ale

In this episode we sit down and chat with Mark, owner and head brewer at Katalyst Brewing in Bracebridge Ontario. We learn all about Mark's brewing history, how Katalyst came to be and how they have been handling the COVID situation. Find out which famous person (alive or dead) Mark, Robin and Ryan would share a 6 pack of Katalyst beer with! 

Robin and Ryan also chat about this years 420, how we are handling the COVID experience and what breweries we have been supporting during these crazy times. Find out what we've been watching on Netflix and much more!