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The Dregs, Aaron (Cascadian Beer Podcast) and Luke (VANPOURS) vow to send Chris to Cicerone school after listening to his not-so-crisp tasting notes. They also talk Rewind Beer Co., film screening fumbles, deepfake tech, and how a dentist made Pacific Crest Trail history.

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After a brief break, the boys are back! In episode 20 of The Dregs Podcast, Aaron (Cascadian Beer Podcast), Chris and Luke (VANPOURS) detail where to drink craft beer in Spain and Portugal, smash burger trial and error, the obscure rules of Banana Ball, and how 16K is cool but also slightly terrifying.

Joe Wiebe’s recap: https://bc.thegrowler.ca/news/bc-breweries-win-big-at-the-2023-canadian-brewing-awards/

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Aaron (Cascadian Beer Podcast) along with Chris & Luke (Vanpours) venture out to The Barley Merchant in Langley to chat with the The Craft Beer Tourist himself, Tim Lahay. Tim shares the origin story of his BC beer focused restaurant, including the ups and downs of searching for the right space, opening during uncertain times, and much more.

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The guys catch up on an eventful fall season, including fresh hops, the BC Beer Awards, Chris’ adventure to Mexico City, Luke’s recent Seattle trip and more. They also reminisce on 2022 highlights and share holiday traditions, New Year’s mantras, and why our second will never be forgotten.

You'll hear from:
Erin Dale of Barkerville Brewing
Thomas Batty of Smugglers Trail Caskworks
Tim Lahay of The Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen

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Aaron, Luke and Chris catch-up on what has been a busy last couple of months. They also discuss the upcoming BC Beer Awards, fresh hop festivities, personal milestones, and why it’s (sometimes) ok to speak with the manager.

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The guys recap the Vancouver Craft Beer Week craziness, including some on location hits from the festival. Topics include our top beer pick and honorable mentions, the token-free tragedy, cigarette surveys, and more.

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The guys break down Vancouver Craft Beer Week and provide some tips for festival goers. They also chat about the upcoming beer events in New West. Luke recaps his epic five week Euro-trip, including notes on Slovakia’s beer culture, driving through the interior of Sicily, and what word you should apparently learn in every language.

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The guys sit down with Fiona Hepher of Sansorium to dive into the world of alcohol-free beverages. Fiona shares her path to an alcohol-free lifestyle and what led her to start Sansorium. We also sample a delicious lineup of alcohol-free beers from UK’s Nirvana Brewery and chat about drinking culture, the stigmas around NA beverages, wine moms, and more.

UPDATE: Since this episode was released, Sansorium now ship to Canada and USA. 

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Aaron (Cascadian Beer Podcast) along with Chris and Luke (VANPOURS) sit down with Jorden Foss to learn how Steel & Oak Brewing has navigated the challenges brought on by the pandemic. They also get the lowdown on Jorden’s Victoria venture, Herald Street Brew Works, and his newly published children’s book, Dinosaur Dance Off.

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