Episode 22

Interview Mirella Amato from Beerology

01:05 â 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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Episode 21

Interview Troy Burtch of Great Canadian Pubs and Beer Blog

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

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Episode 20

Interview â Speaker of the House, Steve Peters

01:05 â 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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Episode 19

Interview Jason Ellsmere from Cameronâs Brewing

01:05 â  In this episode Jason takes a few minutes to talk about the Cameronâs Brewing blog http://www.cameronsbrewing.com/blog/

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Episode 18

Interview Peter Romano from Nickel Brook Beers

01:05 â  In this episode I talk with Peter about Nickel Brookâs unique Apple Pilsner, Organic Larger and Organic White

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Episode 17

Interview Steve Abrams from the

01:05 â  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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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 â  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.  Cameronâs, 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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Episode 16

Interview Troy Burtch of Great Canadian Pubs and Beer Blog

01:05 â 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, Câest What, Granite Brewery, Rebel House, Rhino, Volo and Feathers Pub.  Finally he makes a number of great OCB recommendations.

Thereâs more to come in the conservation with Troy, so stay tuned!

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Episode 15

Interview John Bowden of Great Lakes Brewery

01:05 â 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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Episode 14

Interview Doug Pengelly of Saint Andre and Barley Days Brewery

01:05 â 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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Episode 7

Interview Doug Pengelly of Saint Andre and Barley Days Brewery

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

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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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Episode 11

Interview The Beauchesne Family of Beauâs All Natural Brewing in Vankleek Hill

01:25 â 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

Cameronâs Dark 266

Great Lakes Brewery Winter Ale

Wellington County Dark Ale

Old Credit Holiday Honey

Trafalgar Brewing Company Abbey Belgian Spice Ale

Heritage Brewing Blackcurrant Rye

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Episode 10

Interview - Val Stimpson of Neustadt Springs Brewery.

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

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The OCB worked with talented interior architect Dvira Ovadia to showcase this season's hottest decorating trends and colours. Dvira also showed different ways to serve beer in fancy glassware and create conversation peices with shapes, sizes, decanters and more. This holiday season, take a tip from Dvira and bring a level of sophistication to serving suds. Decorating tips can be found on the OCB website at www.ontariocraftbrewer.com. 

Episode 9

Interview Mike Laba and Jason Ellesmere of Cameronâs Brewing Co.

01:05 â After some brief introductions Julia Stein, Jason Ellesmere and Mike Laba share a few bottles of Cameronâs and have a conversation about, Cameronâs history, its unique nine pack, where itâs available and how it can be paired with a variety of different foods. 

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Episode 8

Interview Karen Behune Plunkett of Walkerville Brewing Company

01:05 â Karen Behune Plunkett discusses the roots of Walkerville Brewing Company, its various brands and how she went from restaurant owner and caterer to brewery owner.

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Episode 7

Interview John Bowden of Great Lakes Brewery

01:05 â John Bowden talks about Great Lakes seasonal brews, his history at Great Lakes Brewery and who he admires.

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Episode 6

Interview Doug Pengally of Saint Andre

01:05 â Doug Pengally talks about the birth of Saint Andre and its successes along the way. 

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Episode 5

Interview

Noreen Lista of Old Credit Brewing Co. Ltd.

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

Tasting Notes

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

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

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

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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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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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