Ontario Craft Brewers' Podcast

Old Credit Brewing and Food (Part 1)

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:48:28 +0000

For this month’s edition of the Ontario Brewer Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology gets the inside scoop on Old Credit Brewery from brewery president Aldo Lista and assistant brewmaster, Ralph Senuto.

The pair discusses the history of the brewery and the unique brewing process introduced by the original Old Credit brewmaster Orrin Besco. Aldo Lista shares the story of the Old Credit logo and the seven-year legal battle that was fought to keep it. Aldo and Ralph then share some info about the Old Credit Amber Ale and Old Credit Holiday Honey, which are the two featured beers this month. Finally, the two discuss which of the three Old Credit brands is their favourite and why.

Niagara College Teaching Brewery & Food (Part 2)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:54:12 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, Mirella and brewing student Austin Roach are joined by Chef Matt Kantor, who is the chef behind the Secret Pickle Supper Club, Little Kitchen and Ghost Chef. Chef Matt has brought in two dishes that he’s designed to pair with the First Draft Campus Ale and the First Draft Campus Lager. Taste along and discover the flavours of these two OCB beers and how they pair with food! Recipes are available on the recipes section of the OCB Website (link)

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Chef Matt Kantor

Chef Matt Kantor is a graduate of the culinary institute of America in New York and has worked in many well regarded Restaurants. Matt has been pairing food and beer forever and a day, going back to his beer-making and cooking days at College in Albany, New York. Now living in Toronto, Matt is currently the chef behind the Secret Pickle Supper Club, Little Kitchen and Ghost Chef. Find out more at: www.mattkantor.ca

Niagara College Teaching Brewery & Food (Part 1)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:45:03 +0000

In this first Ontario Brewer Podcast about the First Draft brands of the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, Mirella Amato, of Beerology, chats with the General Manager of the Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College: Steve Gill, as well as one of the students enrolled in the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program: Austin Roach.

Steve Gill tells the story of how the teaching brewery came about and the idea behind the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management Program. Austin then shares his perspective on the program and his experience brewing beer so far. He also describes the First Draft Campus Lager and First Draft Campus Ale, which are highlighted in the podcast, as well as some of the other beers that Niagara College students have brewed, providing some detail on how he developed his graduation project beer. The pair then explains the many facets of the collaboration between the Niagara College Teaching Brewery and the Ontario Craft Brewer’s Association.

Mill Street Brewery & Chocolate (Part 2)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:06:15 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on Mill Street Brewery, Mirella and brewer Andrew Yonick sample the Mill Street Frambozen and Mill Street Coffee Porter along with Sharon Shoot, who is the owner of Chocolate by Wickerhead. Sharon shares proper chocolate tasting technique as well as two chocolates that she’s brought in to pair with the Mill Street brews:

Dark Truffle with vintage port
Passionfruit with wildflower honey

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Chocolate by Wickerhead.

Now in its second year in the Beach area of Toronto, Chocolate by Wickerhead retails delectable hand-crafted Belgian chocolate creations and gifts, made on the premise daily using the freshest ingredients. Since Shoot conceived her now famous, signature, hand-dipped Belgian chocolate popcorn in 1988, the name Wickerhead Co. has become synonymous with taste, creativity and craftsmanship. Find out more at: www.wickerhead.com

Mill Street Brewery & Chocolate (Part 1)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:03:53 +0000

In this first of two Mill Street Brewery Ontario Brewer Podcasts, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Mill Street co-founder Steve Abrams as well as Andrew Yonick, who is the head brewer at the distillery district location, in Toronto. Steve shares the inside scoop on how the idea came about to open Mill Street Brewery and talks about the brewery’s early success introducing beers that stood out from what was available on the market at the time. Andrew tells us about when he joined the brewery and lists his favourite beers among the ones that he brews exclusively for the brewpub. The two Mill Street guys then focus in on the featured beers for this podcast: Mill Street Coffee Porter & Mill Street Frambozen and tell how the origin of one of these two beers can be traced back to the knights templar. They then share some of their favourite food pairings for these beers.

Black Oak Brewing Co. & Food (Part 2)

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:49:59 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on Black Oak Brewing Co, Chef Howard Dubrovsky from Live and Breathe Restaurant, in Toronto, has prepared two appetizers to pair with the Black Oak Pale Ale and the Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout. He joins Mirella and Black Oak Brewery president Ken Woods for a tasting of these two beers alongside his appetizers. Chef Howard takes some time to explain why beer pairs well with food, and points out traits to look for in beer when pairing it with food. Ken also shares new sexy technique that brewmaster Simon daCosta devised this year, to brew the Double Chocolate Cherry Stout.

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Chef Howard Dubrovsky from Live and Breathe Restaurant. Recipes for Chef Howard’s appetizers are available on the Recipes section of the OCB Website.

Located in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy, Live and Breathe (also known as LAB) provides a unique dining experience, bridging the best of classic Italian cooking techniques and modern molecular gastronomy. Texture and flavours are inventively and playfully manipulated to create a menu unlike anything else on the strip. Find out more at: www.labrestaurant.com/

Black Oak Brewing Co. & Food (Part 1)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:14:14 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Black Oak Brewing Co. founder and president, Ken Woods as well as brewmaster Simon daCosta. Ken shares the history of the brewery and the struggles involved in starting and running a craft brewery. Simon recounts how a happy co-incidence led him to join the team six years ago. He also describes some of the fun beers he’s brewed at Black Oak in his current role as brewmaster. Ken then shares his thoughts on how the beer industry has changed since he founded Black Oak Brewing Co. in 1999. Ken & Simon also talk about their latest discovery: “a different way to enjoy beer.”

King Brewery & Cheese (Part 2)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:54 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on King Brewery, Mirella and brewmaster Phil DiFonzo are joined by Michael Simpson, who is the owner of Leslieville Cheese Market. Together, they sample the King Vienna Lager and King Pilsner, pairing them with two cheeses that Michael has brought from his shop:

Abbot’s Gold. Yorkshire Dales Cheese Co.: England

A Dutch Masterpiece – Franz Hals Goat Cheese. FrieslandCampina: Holland

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Leslieville Cheese Market

With two stores in Toronto and one in Flesherton, Leslieville Cheese Market endeavours to provide a wide selection of cheeses from across the world and find foods to accompany cheese. The Leslieville Cheese team regularly runs a Beer School for Cheese Fans. Find out more at: www.leslievillecheese.com

King Brewery & Cheese (Part 1)

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:29:10 +0000

In this first Podcast of the New Year, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Phil DiFonzo, founder and brewmaster at King Brewery. Phil shares his story, talking about his transition from homebrewing to commercial brewing. He addresses the brewery’s decision to focus on European lagers, detailing some of the challenges and uncommon techniques used at the brewery. Phil then discusses the two beers that are the focus of the podcast, King Pilsner and King Vienna Lager, providing a lot of detail on the ingredients in these beers and why they were chosen. Finally, Phil share his favourite food pairings for these two beers.

Grand River Brewing & Chocolate (Part 2)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:35:00 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on Grand River Brewing, Mirella and brewer Rob Creighton are joined by Sharon Shoot, who is the owner of Chocolate by Wickerhead. Together, they sample the Grand River Mill Race Mild and Grand River Russian Gun Imperial Stout, pairing them with four chocolates that Sharon has brought from her shop:

Milk Chocolate Nut Cluster
Milk Chocolate Earl Grey
Dark Chocolate Popcorn
Milk Chocolate Pumpkin

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Chocolate by Wickerhead

Grand River Brewing & Chocolate (Part 1)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:21:07 +0000

In this first Podcast about Grand River Brewing, Mirella Amato of Beerology hears from Grand River Brewing’s owner, Bob Hannenberg, as well as brewer Rob Creighton. Bob describes how he made the decision to open a craft brewery. He shares some of the challenges involved in the process, as well as how Rob became involved with the project. The Grand River folk then discuss some of the history and crazy stories behind the names of their various brands. Bob and Rob introduce the Grand River Russian Gun Imperial Stout and Mill Race Mild, describing why these two beers are ideal for pairing with chocolate. They also share some of their favourite food pairings for their various Grand River Brands.

Great Lakes Brewery & Food (Part 2)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:27:11 +0000

or part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on Great Lakes Brewing Co., Mirella and brewmaster Adrian Popowycz are joined by Chef Matt Kantor, who is the chef behind the Secret Pickle Supper Club, Little Kitchen and Ghost Chef. Together, they sample the Great Lakes Red Leaf Lager and Winter Ale, pairing them with three dishes specially created by chef Kantor for the OCB Podcasts. Recipes are available on the Recipes section of the OCB Website.

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Chef Matt Kantor

Great Lakes Brewery & Food (Part 1)

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:53:06 +0000

In this first Podcast feature on Great Lakes Brewery, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with brewery co-owner, Peter Bulut Jr, and brewmaster Adrian Popowycz. Peter shares the story of Great Lakes Brewery and how it has evolved since his father purchased the company in 1991. Adrian, who joined Great Lakes this year, talks about his experience taking over brewing duties at a brewery that makes such a wide range of experimental beers. He also describes the cookiest beer he’s brewed at Great Lakes so far …

Peter and Adrian then introduce the two beers that are featured in this month’s podcast: Great Lakes Red Leaf Lager and Winter Ale, telling us which food pairings they enjoy with these beers, in anticipation for the upcoming food pairing podcast with Chef Kantor.

Nickel Brook Beer & Cheese (Part 2)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:15:05 +0000

For part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast feature on Nickel Brook Beer, Mirella and brewmaster Ryan Morrow are joined by Michael Simpson, who is the owner of Leslieville Cheese Market. Together, they sample the Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner and Headstock Ale, pairing them with two cheeses that Michael has brought from his shop:

Applewood smoked cheddar. Ilchester Cheese Company: Somerset, England

Le Mont-Jacob. Fromagerie Blackburn: Quebec, Canada

A special thanks to our partner for this podcast: Leslieville Cheese Market

Nickel Brook Beer & Cheese (Part 1)

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:56:00 +0000

In this first Podcast of the new season, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Peter Romano and Ryan Morrow from Nickel Brook Beer. Peter and Ryan share the story of Nickel Brook beer and how three home brewers have come together to bring us a great selection of fresh local beers.

Ryan and Peter then introduce the two Nickel Brook brands featured in this month’s podcast: the Apple Pilsner, which was first brewed in Germany and the Headstock IPA: Ryan’s latest creation. They also share some food pairing tips for these two beers in preparation for part two of the podcast …

Amber Ales: Fill Your Cup With Autumn Beauty (Part 2)

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:07:41 +0000

In part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on amber ales, Ryan Demler from Cameron’s Brewing in Oakville and Ralph Senuto from Old Credit Brewing in Port Credit share their tasting notes on the Cameron’s Auburn and the Old Credit Amber Ale. Together with Mirella, the brewers explore the difference in flavour between these two amber ales. They also share their thoughts on the ideal glassware to use for these ales as well as the ideal temperature at which to serve them.

Amber Ales: Fill Your Cup With Autumn Beauty (Part 1)

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:44:00 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Ralph Senuto from Old Credit Brewing and Ryan Demler from Cameron’s Brewing. These brewers tell Mirella about the amber ales that they brew as well as the malts they use to give these ales their characteristic colour and flavour. The brewers then address the current popularity of amber ales in Ontario. Finally, Ralph and Ryan share detailed descriptions of the foods that they like to pair with the Old Credit Amber Ale and the Cameron’s Auburn … including a very surprising combination!

Pale Ale: A Lighter Shade of Ale (Part 2)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:13:55 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Peter Chiodo from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery and Charles MacLean of MacLean’s Ales. Along with these two brewers, Mirella examines the pale ale style. The brewers explain why they both have a pale ale as their brewery’s flagship brand. They also describe the difference between American and English inspired pale ales, using the MacLean’s Pale Ale and the Flying Monkeys Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale as examples. Peter and Charles then share a few serving suggestions.

Pale Ale: A Lighter Shade of Ale (Part 1)

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:18:59 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Peter Chiodo from Flying Monkey’s Craft Brewery and Charles MacLean of MacLean’s Ales. Along with these two brewers, Mirella examines the pale ale style. The brewers explain why they both have a pale ale as their brewery’s flagship brand. They also describe the difference between American and English inspired pale ales, using the MacLean’s Pale Ale and the Flying Monkeys Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale as examples. Peter and Charles then share a few serving suggestions.

Sipping Sensational Summer Seasonals (Part 2)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:12:00 +0000

In part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on seasonal beers, Mirella, Matthew O’Hara and Adrian Popowycz explore the flavours of the Great Lakes Brewery Co. and Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. summer seasonals. The brewers sample eachother’s seasonals and share their first impressions on aroma and flavour. Matthew and Adrian then provide serving suggestions for the Beau’s Festivale Altbier and the Great Lakes Green Tea Ale. Matthew also brings in a little food pairing treat!

Sipping Sensational Summer Seasonals (Part 1)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:20:25 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology explores the topic of seasonal beers with two Ontario Craft Brewers: Adrian Popowycz from Great Lakes Brewery and Matthew O’Hara from Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. The two brewers explain why it is that they make seasonal beers and tell us all about their summer seasonals: the Great Lakes Green Tea Ale and the Beau’s Festivale Altbier. Adrian and Matthew also take the time to share some of their favourite foods to pair with these sensational summer seasonals.

Light Beers: Losing Calories not Taste! (Part 2)

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:22:00 +0000

In part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on light beers, Mirella asks Peter Chiodo from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery and George Eagelson from F&M Brewery why their light beers are packaged in brown bottles. The brewers also describe their favourite glassware for light beers. Mirella then sits down with each of the two brewers for separate tastings. She samples the Antigravity Light Ale along with Peter Chiodo and then the Stone Hammer Light Lager with George Eagelson.

Light Beers: Losing Calories not Taste! (Part 1)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:05:50 +0000

In this Podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology sits down with George Eagelson from F&M Brewery and Peter Chiodo from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery. Together, they explore the topic of light beer. George and Peter share their experience brewing light beer, which can be a bit of a challenge. They also share the ingredients that are in the light beers that they brew: the Stone Hammer Light Lager and the Antigravity Light Ale. Finally, the brewers talk about when they like to enjoy light beers.

Fruit Beers: Sweet Spring Has Sprung (Part 2)

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:44:18 +0000

In part two of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on fruit beers, Mirella, Joel Manning and Ryan Morrow explore the aroma and flavours in the Mill Street Frambozen and Lemon Tea Beer as well as the Nickel Brook Uniek and Green Apple Pilsner. These two brewmasters then share their impressions of beer cocktails that were made using their beers as an ingredient. You will find the recipes for these cocktails on the OCB Website.

The cocktails were designed by cocktail researcher Christine Sismondo. Christine has a new book coming out in June called America Walks Into a Bar: A Spirited History of Taverns and Saloons, Speakeasies and Grog-Shops. It is the first-ever history of the American bar and the role in played in History. The book is available at both Amazon.ca and Chapters Indigo.

Fruit Beers: Sweet spring has sprung (Part 1)

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:27:35 +0000

To celebrate the arrival of spring, Mirella Amato of Beerology explores the topic of fruit beers with Joel Manning, from Mill Street Brewery and Ryan Morrow from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. These two brewmasters talk about the different ways that fruit beer are made, and some of the challenge associated with brewing fruit beer. They then share their personal experience. Ryan talks about making the Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner and Uniek, and Joel discusses the Mill Street Lemon Tea Beer and Frambozen. Joel and Ryan also provide some ideas for foods to enjoy alongside these warm weather classics.

Dark Lagers: Eastern Europe in a Bottle (Part 2)

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:16:00 +0000

This month, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Matt Tweedy, who brews for King Brewery in Nobleton Ontario, and Jason Britton, the brewmaster at Cameron’s Brewing Co. in Oakville. Together, they explore the topic of dark lagers. In this first part of the podcast, Jason and Matt provide some insight into the historic styles that inspired the King Brewery Dark Lager and the Cameron’s Dark 266. They then discuss the grains that they use to achieve the complex flavours in these two malt-focused beer. The two Ontario Craft Brewers also share some tips on serving temperature and proper glassware.

Dark Lagers: Eastern Europe in a Bottle (Part 1)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:48:15 +0000

Stouts: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Full Stout Style! (Part 2)

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:45:00 +0000

In this second part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on stouts, join Mirella, Alex Nichols from Barley Days Brewery and Ken Woods from Black Oak Brewing Co. in sampling the Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout, followed by the Barley Days Working Man.

Stouts: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Full Stout Style! (Part 1)

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:16:39 +0000

This month, Mirella Amato of Beerology sits down with Ken Woods from Black Oak Brewing Co. and Alex Nichols from Barley Days Brewery, to chat about Ontario brewed stouts. In the first part of this Ontario Brewer Podcast, Alex and Ken discuss the various kinds of grain that go into their Barley Days Working Man’s Stout and Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout and detail how each of these grains affect the appearance, aroma, flavour and mouthfeel of their beers. Whether brewed in the traditional Irish style or with a bit of a twist, Ontario-brewed stouts are the perfect beer with which to celebrate St. Paddy’s day this year!

Imperial Stouts: A Royal Winter Treat (Part 2)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:53:00 +0000

In this second part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on imperial stouts, Rob Creighton, from Grand River Brewing and Ancil Hartman, from Kichesippi Beer, the Ottawa brewery that brews the Scotch Irish brands, talk us through a tasting of the Russian Gun Imperial Stout and the John By Imperial Stout, commenting on how some of the ingredients come through in the aroma and flavour. Ancil and Rob also tell us about the glassware that they like to use when tasting these beers and share some ideas for food pairing.

Imperial Stouts: A Royal Winter Treat (Part 1)

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:25:41 +0000

This month, Mirella Amato of Beerology sits down with Rob Creighton from the Grand River Brewing in Cambridge and Ancil Hartman from Kichesippi Beer, the Ottawa brewery that brews the Scotch Irish brands, to find out more about their imperial stouts. In the first part of this Ontario Brewer Podcast, Rob and Ancil share the ingredients and techniques involved in making the Grand River Russian Gun and the Scotch Irish John By. Both these beers have names that reflect the local heritage. Listen in as Rob tells the story of the Russian Gun and how it came to be in the city of Galt (part of Cambridge). Ancil explains how important Lieutenant-Colonel John By was in the development of the city of Ottawa.

Barley Wines: Cold Weather Classic with a Kick (Part 2 – Tasting)

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:59:31 +0000

This second part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on barley wines features a beer tasting with Joel Manning and Ron Keefe. Taste along as these two Ontario Craft Brewers explore the appearance, aromas and flavours of their barley wine ales: Mill Street Barley Wine and Granite Brewery Gin Lane Ale.

Ron and Joel also share some ideas for pairing food with their beers

Barley Wines: Cold Weather Classic with a Kick

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:11:19 +0000

Part 10 of a series
In this first part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on barley wine style ales, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Ron Keefe from the Granite Brewery in Toronto, and Joel Manning from Mill Street Brewery, about the barley wines that they make. Joel and Ron share their experience brewing these winter seasonals, provide some tips on cellaring, and explain how the flavours of these beers will evolve over time. Ron also shares the story behind the name of Granite Brewery

Hey Porter! Can you give me some beer? Part 2 (Tasting)

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:14:00 +0000

This second part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on Porters features a beer tasting with Ed Koren, who brews at Black Creek Historic Brewery as well as Darren Smith, president and brewer at Lake of Bays Brewing Company. Taste along as these two Ontario Craft Brewers explore the flavours of the Black Creek Historic Brewery Porter and the Lake Of Bays Brewing Mocha Porter, and hear their tips on serving temperature, food pairing and cooking with Porter style beer.

Hey Porter! Can you give me some beer? Part 1

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:16:00 +0000

9th in a series
In this first part of the Ontario Brewer podcast on Porter style beer, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with the two newest members of the OCB: Darren Smith from Lake of Bays Brewing Company and Ed Koren, who brews at Black Creek Historic Brewery. These two brewers make very different porters. Find out about the special ingredient in each of these porters and hear about the challenges associated with brewing in a historic brewery as well as the challenges of brewing in a small town! Join us again in two weeks and taste along as Ed, Darren and Mirella explore the aromas and flavours of the Black Creek Historic Brewery Porter and the Lake Of Bays Brewing Mocha Porter.

British Brown Ale Invasion: Part 2

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Re-Inventing a Classic Style

This second part of the Ontario Brewer Podcast on Brown Ales features a beer tasting with Adrian Popowycz, the brewmaster at Black Oak Brewing Co. as well as Val Stimpson, owner at Neustadt Springs Brewery. Taste along as these two Ontario Craft Brewers explore the flavours of the Black Oak Nut Brown Ale and the Neustadt 10W30, and suggest food pairing and cooking ideas for these two award-winning beers.

British Brown Ale Invasion: Part 1

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:09:00 +0000

We are excited to announce that Ontario Brewer podcasts will now be released twice a month! This way we can linger a bit more with the brewers, as we go behind the scenes and explore Ontario Craft Beer. We have split our podcasts in two parts. Part 1 is an in-depth chat with two Ontario Craft Brewers and in Part 2 we join these brewers for a beer tasting.

This first two-parter explores the delicious malty flavours of English Style Brown Ales. Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Val Stimpson from Neustadt Spring Brewery and Adrian Popowycz from Black Oak Brewing Co. about the ingredients, styles and flavours of Brown Ales as well as what sets these beers apart from Porters and Stouts. Join us again in two weeks, and taste along with the brewers as they sample the Neustadt 10W30 and Black Oak Nut Brown Ale!

Pumpkin Beers: Spooktacular Seasonal Treats

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:17:15 +0000

Hallowe’en is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than by sampling some Ontario Craft Brewed pumpkin beer? In this podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology explores pumpkin beers, how they are made and which spices they contain. Joining her are Rob Creighton, who brews at the Grand River Brewing, in Cambridge, as well as John Bowden from Great Lakes Brewery.

In the second half of the podcast, John, Rob and Mirella taste the Great Lakes Pumpkin Ale and Grand River Highballer Pumpkin Ale. Taste along, as they then attempt to pair these pumpkin ales with various Hallowe’en candy. Will it work? Is there a Hallowe’en candy for every pumpkin beer?...

Entering the Dark Ages: Cool Weather Craft Beer Favourites

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:02:00 +0000

Part 6 of a series.

Fall is a great time for dark ales, a cool weather favourite! In Ontario, there over thirty-five contrasting and delicious Ontario Craft Brewed dark ales to explore. In this podcast, Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with Ron Keefe, brewer and owner at the Granite Brewery, as well as Alex Nichols, brewmaster at Barley Days Brewery, about the dark ales that they produce. Listen in as Ron and Alex share their favourite pairings for dark ales and provide some tips on how to cook with them.

In the second half of the podcast, taste along with Ron and Alex as they sample the Granite

Lovin' those Lagers

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:47:00 +0000

From the dark into light; there is something for every taste

OCB breweries produce a wide range of Lagers. Having explored crisp golden Pilsners in the last podcast, this month we turn out attention to amber and dark Lagers. Find out what distinguishes Lagers from Ales, and which aromas and flavours are generally found in darker Lagers. Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with two OCB Lager brewers: Ryan Morrow, brewmaster for Nickel Brook Beer and Ryan Demler, brewer for Cameron's Brewing Co. about their brands.

In the second half of the podcast, taste along with the two Ryans as they sample the Nickel Brook Organic Lager and the Cameron‚s Dark 266, exploring the complex aromas and flavours in these two darker lagers. Stay tuned until the end to witness a new OCB collaboration!

Bitter Pils to Swallow: Savour Tradition With the Crisp, Earthy, Grassy Flavour of a Pilsner

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Summertime is the perfect time to explore Pilsner beer and the Ontario Craft Brewers currently brew ten different delicious ones for us to choose from. In this Podcast, find out why the Pilsner is considered to be the most influential beer style ever brewed and what sets the Pilsner apart from all of the other golden lagers on the market.

Joining Mirella Amato of Beerology are two OCB Pilsner brewers: Rob Creighton, the brewer for Grand River Brewing and Aldo Lista, owner of Old Credit Brewing Co. In the second half of the podcast, taste along with Aldo and Rob as they sample the Old Credit Brewing Co. Pale Pilsner and the Grand River Brewing Hannenberg Pils, exploring the similarities and differences between these two Pilsner beers. Will they be able to guess which beer is which?

Wheat’s Up With One of Summer’s Most Refreshing Brews?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Wheat beers are very popular these days. This year alone, the OCB listing for wheat beers has shot up from one brand to five! Why are they so popular? Why are they so refreshing? Why are they cloudy?

Listen in as Mirella Amato of Beerology asks Joel Manning, brewmaster for Mill Street Brewery, and Jonathan Graham, a representative for Muskoka Cottage Brewery wheat’s up with these refreshing brews?

In the second half of the podcast, taste along with Joel and Jonathan as they sample the Mill Street Belgian-Style Wit Beer and Muskoka Cottage Hefe-Weissbier and explore the similarities and differences between the two styles.

The Third Annual Brewers Plate - A Sustainable Feast

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:37:00 +0000

The Third Annual Brewer’s Plate took place recently at the University of Toronto’s Hart House. Bigger and better than ever, this unique "sustainable feast" celebrates Ontario’s bountiful produce, matching specially-selected dishes with featured beers from Ontario’s craft brewers.

Guests at the memorable evening saw brewery personalities and virtuoso chefs getting together to practice the goLocal philosophy, and to discourse on the defining elements that make choosing Ontario Craft Beer so easy for today's beer drinker.

We were able to catch up with many of the participants and compile this special podcast of interviews.

The Straight Dope On Hops, A Craft Brewer’s Favourite Flavourizer

Mon, 17 May 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Are beers with “no aftertaste” really best? If so, what is it that all of these hop heads are raving about?

In this podcast, we will explore a craft brewer’s favourite flavourizer: hops. Hops do provide a bitter finish to beer, but they also contribute various flavours and aromas.

Follow along as Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with two OCB brewers to get the straight dope on hops. Ron Keefe, from the Granite Brewery in Toronto, and Ancil Hartman, from Scotch Irish Brewing in Ottawa, share their experience brewing with hops.

In the second half of the podcast, taste along with Ron and Ancil as they sample the Granite Best Bitter Special and Scotch Irish Sgt Major IPA blind. Will they be able to guess which beer is which?

Mirella Amato: The Real Scoop On Malt – Craft Beer’s Crucial Building Block

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:14:00 +0000

Ever wonder why some beers are darker than others? Or if a beer’s colour is related to its flavour? Find out how these attributes are influenced by beer’s magical ingredient: malt.

Malt is indeed craft beer’s crucial building block. Learn why as Mirella Amato of Beerology chats with two OCB brewers to get the real scoop on malt. Hear Marvin Dyck from Wellington Brewery and Ian Watson from Niagara’s Best Beer talk about which malts they like to use in their craft brews, and why.

Get ready to taste right along with Marvin and Ian in the second half of the podcast, as they sample Niagara’s Best Blonde and Wellington County Dark. Can they guess which malts were used in each other’s beer based solely on colour and flavour?

This is Episode 1 of a 6-part series. Future installments will look at hops, wheat beer, special ingredients, lagers, and dark beers.

Ontario Brewer Podcast: Beer and Cheese!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

In this last instalment of the OCB’s three-part beer tasting podcast series, Lisa and Mirella are joined by Canada’s Cheese Guru, Gurth Pretty.

In this podcast, listeners will learn about how the production of locally made cheese and locally brewed beer complement each other. Gurth and Mirella have some fun and share their enthusiasm and passion for matching beer with cheese. Locally made cheese paired with locally brewed beer…. proof that FRESH IS BETTER!

To join Lisa, Mirella and Gurth on their beer and cheese adventure, you will need: Wellington Dark, King Pilsner, Horseradish and Elderberry Cheese.

In this podcast, we put the challenge out to you… to discover the wonderful world of Ontario Craft beer and locally made foods for yourself. Visit www.ontariocraftbrewers.com to find a complete listing of OCB brands and all things OCB. To find out more about Gurth Pretty, his books, and Cheese of Canada, please visit http://cheeseofcanada.ca.

Look for unique cheeses in your grocery store’s deli counter and check Gurth out in the following venues:

Nathan Phillips Square – Toronto 100 Queen Street West Toronto City Hall, Bay Street at Queen Street West Wednesday mornings, June 3 to October 14 8 to 2 pm

Metro Hall – Toronto Simcoe Street at King Street West (west of Roy Thompson Hall) Thursday mornings, May 28 to October 15 8 am to 2 pm

North Toronto Apple Tree Market – Toronto 200 Eglinton Avenue West, west of Yonge Street. North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, by the tennis courts/ice rink, Thursday afternoons, grand opening April 23 outdoors until late fall, then indoors until the following spring. 3 to 7 pm

Sherway Gardens – Mississauga 25 The West Mall Etobicoke, North parking lot of the mall Friday mornings, May 1 to October 30 8 to 2 pm

Port Credit – Mississauga 200 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga East of Hurontario Road, West of the LCBO Saturday mornings, June 6 to October 3 7 am to 1 pm

Square One – Mississauga 199 Rathburn Rd., Mississauga Rathburn Road at Duke of York Boulevard, North parking lot of the mall, across from SportCheck Sunday mornings, June 7 to November 1 8 am to 2 pm

Say cheese…and beer!

Ontario Brewer Podcast: Beer and Food Matching!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the second podcast in the Ontario Craft Brewers’ three part beer tasting series! This podcast is all about beer and food!

Lisa Dunbar and Mirella Amato are joined by Chef Howard Dubrovsky of Food Cult as they talk about the fine art of matching food with beer. Chef Howard brings two mouth-watering dishes: a unique guacamole (with a little ‘kick’) and a spinach & cheese dip. In this episode, listeners will enjoy a candid conversation about beer and food matching as Howards recipes are matched with two Ontario Craft Brewers beers: Stratford’s Pilsner and Mill Street’s Wit Bier.

We encourage listeners to assemble this tasting at home and follow along as we discover how these great brews interact with these two great recipes!

To find OCB products at the LCBO near you, please visit www.ontariocraftbrewers.com/LCBO_brands.php. You will also find Howard’s guacamole and Spinach & Cheese dip recipes, on the OCB website www.ontariocraftbrewers.com and for more information on Chef Howard Dubrovsky please visit www.howard-dubrovsky.com Bon Appetite!

Ontario Brewer Podcast: Ales vs. Lager!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

This is the first podcast in a three part beer tasting series hosted by the Ontario Craft Brewers. Lisa Dunbar, Director of Marketing for the OCB and Mirella Amato of Beerlogy.ca take listeners through a candid sampling of four Ontario Craft Beers and a comparison of beer styles: Ales vs. Lagers.

The beers sampled in this podcast are: Muskoka Cream Ale, Great Lakes Horseshoe Lager, Neustadt 10w30 Brown Ale, and Steelback Tiverton Dark Lager, so feel free to taste along with Lisa and Mirella, as Mirella explains the subtleties and brewing processes for two ‘North American’ styles of beer… and how the complexity of a beer can distinguish style and impact your taste experience when tasting a range of brews at the same time. Taste the difference as these Ontario Craft Beers will make your mouth water!

For our full listing of brands and everything OCB, please visit www.ontariocraftbrewers.com . Mirella Amato has partnered with the OCB for this series of podcasts… to learn more about her company Beerology, please visit www.beerology.ca.

Ontario Brewer Podcast #22 - Beerology, Mirella Amato

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:49:00 +0000

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Episode 22

Interview Mirella Amato from Beerology

01:05 – In this episode Mirella discusses her role in the craft brewing industry, how to get started in picking out the perfect craft beer and some exciting events she is involved in. For more information visit www.beerology.ca

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #21 - Great Canadian Pubs and Beer, Troy Burtch

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:51:00 +0000

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Episode 21

Interview Troy Burtch of Great Canadian Pubs and Beer Blog

01:05 – In the second part of Troy Burtch’s interview he discusses some special food and beer pairings and makes some predictions about the future of craft beer.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #20 - The Speaker of the House, Steve Peters

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:35:00 +0000

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Episode 20

Interview – Speaker of the House, Steve Peters

01:05 – A new initiative has been implemented at the House, to help support and draw attention to the wonderful craft beer being brewed throughout the province. Moving forward, Ontario Craft Beer will be the highlighted beer within the House, it will be the only beer served in the dinning room and will be the first beer offered at all events.

In this episode the Speaker takes a couple minutes to discuss this initiative, how it came about, the beers that were chosen and what it means for the Ontario Craft Brewers.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #19 - Cameron's Brewing, Jason Ellsmere

Thu, 29 May 2008 02:15:00 +0000

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Episode 19

Interview Jason Ellsmere from Cameron’s Brewing

01:05 – In this episode Jason takes a few minutes to talk about the Cameron’s Brewing blog http://www.cameronsbrewing.com/blog/

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #19 - Nickel Brook, Peter Romano

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:26:00 +0000

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Episode 18

Interview Peter Romano from Nickel Brook Beers

01:05 – In this episode I talk with Peter about Nickel Brook’s unique Apple Pilsner, Organic Larger and Organic White

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #17 - Mill Street Brewery, Steve Abrams

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:15:00 +0000

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Episode 17

Interview Steve Abrams from the

Mill Street

Brewery

01:05 – In this episode Steve talks about the Mill Street Pub, some of the fabulous beers available on tap and a special award of recognition they received last year.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #16 - The Brewers Plate

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:04:00 +0000

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Episode 16

Interview Chris Lowry, Network Director, Green Enterprise Toronto. Paul de Campo, Chair of Slow Food Toronto, Jamie Kennedy, Jamie Kennedy Kitchens

01:05 – This episode was taped at the first annual Brewers Plate in Toronto, an event that paired OCB beers with gourmet dishes all made from local ingredients. The event was a collaborative effort between Green Enterprise Toronto, Slow Food Toronto and Local Food Plus. Cameron’s, Mill St, Black Oak and Wellington were all in attendance.

In this episode Chris Lowry from Green Enterprise Toronto discusses the event, how the idea came about and why supporting locally produced food is so important. Paul de Campo from Slow Food Toronto discusses what Slow Food is and the roll local brewers play in supporting the Slow Food movement. Finally Jamie Kennedy from Jamie Kennedy Kitchens talks about why he is supporting the event and what he does at his restaurants to support the local food movement.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #16 - Great Canadian Pubs and Beer, Troy Burtch

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:06:00 +0000

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Episode 16

Interview Troy Burtch of Great Canadian Pubs and Beer Blog

01:05 – Troy fills us in on his background and how he has become such an accomplished beer blogger and TAPS magazine contributor. He shares some of his favourite pubs including, C’est What, Granite Brewery, Rebel House, Rhino, Volo and Feathers Pub. Finally he makes a number of great OCB recommendations.

There’s more to come in the conservation with Troy, so stay tuned!

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #15 - John Bowden, Great Lakes Brewery

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:10:00 +0000

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Episode 15

Interview John Bowden of Great Lakes Brewery

01:05 – John talks about the Orange Peel Ale, available at the Great Lakes Brewery beginning April 21^st and at select LCBO stores this summer. He discusses the brewing process, how the brewery keeps it local and what makes the Orange Peel Ale so unique.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #14 - Barley Days Brewery, Doug Pengelly Part 2

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:50:00 +0000

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Episode 14

Interview Doug Pengelly of Saint Andre and Barley Days Brewery

01:05 – Doug talks about his expectations for the Sugar Shack Ale, where it can be found and the Tournament of Pints. For more information about the tournament, taking place March 21 at the High Park Curling Club, email Doug at beerme@sympatico.ca

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #13 - Barley Days Brewery, Doug Pengelly

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:02:00 +0000

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Episode 7

Interview Doug Pengelly of Saint Andre and Barley Days Brewery

01:05 – Doug talks about his role at Barely Days and introduces the new Sugar Shack Ale

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #12 - Cameron's Brewing Company

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:20:00 +0000

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Episode 12

Interview with Make Laba, Jason Britton and Adam Ramanauskas from Cameron's Brewing Co. in Oakville Ontario.

On the last Thursday of every month the brewers from Cameron's Brewing Company put their creative brewing skills to the test trying to develop a new and exciting beer. In this episode of Ontario Brewer we join the Cask Night party and speak with Jason Britton, Adam Ramanauskas and Mike Laba about this month's cask - the "Pom-Bomb".

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #11 - Beau's All Natural Brewing, The Beau Family

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:03:00 +0000

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Episode 11

Interview The Beauchesne Family of Beau’s All Natural Brewing in Vankleek Hill

01:25 – The wonderful Beauchesne family invites us into their home in the picturesque town of Vankleek Hill to help celebrate the holidays and share stories from 2007. They sample a variety of their favourite OCB winter seasonal beers and unveil a special Bog Water surprise.

Winter Seasonals

The Ontario Craft Brewers have released a number of delicious Winter Seasonal beers to keep you warm through the cold winter months. These seasonal offering include:

King Brewery Dark Lager

Cameron’s Dark 266

Great Lakes Brewery Winter Ale

Mill Street

Barley Wine

Wellington County Dark Ale

Old Credit Holiday Honey

Trafalgar Brewing Company Abbey Belgian Spice Ale

Heritage Brewing Blackcurrant Rye

Black Oak Nutcracker Porter

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #10 - Neustadt Springs Brewery, Val Stimpson

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:35:00 +0000

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Episode 10

Interview - Val Stimpson of Neustadt Springs Brewery.

01:05 – Val Stimpson discusses the unique building, the long history and small town charm of the Neustadt Springs Brewery.

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Ontario Brewer Podcast #11 - Special Video Edition - Decorating with Ontario Craft Beer

Interview

Noreen Lista of Old Credit Brewing Co. Ltd.

01:03 – Noreen Lista talks about the long and interesting history of the Old Credit Brewing Co. Ltd.

Tasting Notes

11:43 – On Saturday July 28^th, you are invited to Cameron’s Brewing Company as they mark their 10^th anniversary as an Ontario Craft Brewer.

12:01 – Black Oak Brewing Company Ltd. has released their summer seasonal beer, Black Oak Summer Saison.

12:18 – The OCB have become official supporters of A Good Beer Blog.

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#4 - July 4, 2007 - Beau's All Natural Brewing

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:39:00 +0000

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Episode 4

Interview

Steve Beauschane of Beau's All Natural Brewing, VanKleek Hill.

01:09 - Steve Beauschane shares the rewards and challenges of being part of the family owned and operated Beau's All Natural Brewing, VanKleek Hill

Tasting Notes

12:09 - Toronto's media and local bloggers toured through Trafalgar Brewing Company, Oakville, Black Oak Brewing Company, Oakville, Cameron's Brewing Company, Oakville, Great Lakes Brewery, Toronto and Mill Street Brewery, Toronto as one of the annual brewery road trips.

12:24 Cast your vote in the fifth annual Golden Tap Awards

12:42 - Trafalgar Brewing Company, Oakville, has launched two new meads for the summer, a fruit blush mead and an unflavoured mead.

12:52 - Mill Street Brewery, Toronto helped our troops in Kandhar celebrate Canada Day by sending them 72 cases each of Tank House Ale and Stock Ale.

13:14 - Brewmaster Joel Manning of Mill Street Brewery, Toronto tasted tap water as part of the American Water Works Association's annual Water Works convention and exposition held in Toronto last month.

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# 3 - June 11, 2007 - Great Lakes

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:22:00 +0000

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Episode 3

Interview

Peter Bullut of Great Lakes, Toronto, Ont.

01:03 - Peter Bullut gives us some insight into the history of Great Lakes, their uniques Orange Peel Ale and special hand crafted packaging.

Tasting Notes

11:14 - Hamilton's CH Morning Live featured Burlington's Nickel Brook Beers on June 4.

11:29 - The Ontario Craft Brewers website is featuring an assortment of sauces and recipes made with a variety of craft beers.

11:45 - There is an impromptu photo contest occurring on the Ontario Brewers blog. Readers are being encouraged to post photos of their fridges with OCB beers inside. A prize will be awarded to the best photo once 100 photos have been posted.

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#2 - May 28, 2007 - Heritage Brewing

Mon, 28 May 2007 04:46:00 +0000

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Episode 2

Interview

00:50 -- An interview with Donna Warner of Heritage Brewing, Carleton Place, Ontario. Helen gives us some insight into the history, their unique seasonal brews, their stubby bottles and brewery tours.

Tasting Notes

13:38 -- Globe and Mail coverage of craft beers infused with fruit. OCB members featured included: Great Lakes Orange Peel Ale, Trafalgar's Strawberry Anti-Social, Heritage Brewing's Passion Brew and Black Currant Rye Lager as well as the Granite Brewery's Ringberry Ale and Nickle Brooks Green Apple Pilsener.

14:07-- Brick's Red Cap Ale was featured on Entertainment Tonight for its Bob & Doug McKenzie promotion.

14:23-- The Ontario Craft Brewers website is sporting some new features, including a new promotion where you could become a Brewer for a Day at one of 21 breweries in the province.

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#1 - May 14, 2007 - Wellington Brewery - May 14, 2007

Sat, 12 May 2007 04:18:00 +0000

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Episode 1

Interview

00:50 -- We kick off the first Ontario Brewer podcast with an interview with Helen Sheedy of Wellington Brewery of Guelph, Ontario. Helen gives us some insight into the history of the brewery and the evolving tastes of Ontario beer drinkers.

Tasting Notes

Two news items this week:

13:00 -- Beau's All Natural Brewing of Vankleek Hill had its grand opening on May 18-20

13:30 -- Great Lakes Brewing of Toronto has released its spring seasonal beer called Orange Peel Ale

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