Craft Beer Talk Show

On this episode Matt takes us through his favourite beer thus far on the show! He also tackles the differences and debate of New England IPA vs West Coast IPA, what its all about and why people have certain opinions. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @northbrewing Craft Beer Talk Show Website Patreon Page

Matt is back... again. Feels like that is said far too often as of late. But nonetheless hs is back discussing the big news he has promised for several episodes. Matt tries out New Scotland Brewing Company's Kilted IPA as well as shares some information on upcoming media. Check out History Canadiana, a podcast combining Canadas history with its history of literature. Follow the link here to check it out. https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qg0gZWj2pKVhL8pEybNqQ?si=ChmHW3BoS5u47ryP8vIY4A&dl_branch=1 Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @newscotlandbrewing Check out my new TIkTok: @craftbeertalkshow As well as new Patreon page and website; links below https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-my-54007944?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare https://craftbeertalkshow.wordpress.com

A long overdue guest finally visits Matt on the show. Noah Gould, a felow co-host of the podcast Three Guys in a Pool Shed joins Matt to talk about a brewery located in his current residency of Vancouver, British Columbia. Noah acts as one of Matts correspondents and scouts out the brewery, reporting back to The Craft Beer Talk Show everything that he has learned. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @noahwaste @Russell_beer

Matt tries out a beer he predicts he will dislike very much. He also explains why lactose is added to beer and the history of where it all came from. Rhythm and Brews Brewing Company is the featured brewery on todays episode. Located in Cambridge, Matt talks about how they got started and what happened when he visited the brewery. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @rhythmbrewsbeer

Matt is BACK! After taking a long hiatus, Matt has returned to dive into what basically is a blindfolded beer taste test, brought to you by Nickelbrook in Burlington, Ontario. Four IPAs with no other facts other than ABV are provided and must be reviewed. Join Matt as he explains his recent hiatus and dives into these four beers. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @nickelbrookbrewing

Matt takes to a style that he surprisingly hasn't tried yet.... or has he? Matt breaks down the difference between stout and porter and how stout came to be. Matt tastes Henderson Brewing's Export Stout. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @hendersonbrewing

The moment is here... the winner will be crowned... but first Matt talks about his time at Royal Botanical Gardens' Winter Wonders and their craft beer feature of the week. Matt tries Big Rock Brewery's Traditional Ale. The finally Matt announces the winner of the prestigious Craft Beer Talk Show Introductory to Craft Beer Choice of the Year Award. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @bigrockbrewery

Matt tries to answer the question, what is the different between the Canadian craft beer scene and other craft beer scenes around the world. This results in a very confusing answer so bare with it. Matt also revisits a brewery that took home the prize in The Battle of the Pumpkin Ales. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @greatlakesbeer

The third instalment of the Canadian beer story is here on episode 21. Matt talks how craft beer in Canada came to be and how it affected all parts of the market. Matt also announces the finalists for the Craft Beer Talk Show Introductory to Craft Beer Choice to the Year Award. He also tries out a beer, maybe the smallest brewery on the show to date. Stay tuned during the week to vote on who you think should win the prestigious CBTSITCBCOTY award. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @ix_poets_brewing If you want to read more about craft beer in Canada copy and paste this link; https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/craft-brewing-in-canada

Matt dives into the second part Canada's beer story... finally. After about a month off, this long awaited episode features a completely black lager, and one of the best in the world in its class. Silversmith Brewing Company, a brewery in Virgil, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario brews in a converted old church and serves up some very tasty pints. Matts dishes the details about the upcoming Craft Beer Talk Show Introductory to Craft Beer Choice of the Year Award. Accounts to follow; @silversmithbrewing @craftbeertalkshow @vino_velo

Coming up to the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, Matt talks about what the first settlers of Canada or New France as they called it, did to brew beer. He also mentions Canadian Beer Day which took place on October 7th. The brewery feature this week is Sqaurebrew from Goderich, Ontario. Matt reviews their Oktoberfest Marzen Lager. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @sqaurebrewco

As October rolls in, Matt thought what would be more fitting than to do a little battle, and what beer goes best with the month of October? That of course is pumpkin ale. Before, the winner is chosen, Matt breaks down the beginnings of pumpkin ale and how its turned into a must have fall beer beer. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @greatlakesbeer @lb_brewing

Matt fills us in all about American Pale Ale, every style has its story and APA is very short but always worth knowing. Matt says farewell to a local brewpub but also chats about a brewery he doesn't know why he hasn't brought up yet. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @nickelbrookbrewing @nickelbrooktaproom

This episode is all about the greatest beer festival in the history of beer. What was supposed to start September 18th is now cancelled due to coronavirus, so to celebrate in it honour Matt breaks down the what, when, where, why, of Oktoberfest and tries out one of Ontarios, best replications of the notorious Munich style. accounts to follow; @4fathersbrewing @craftbeertalkshow

Matt tries out a pale ale from a very cool brewery from Corbyville, Ontario. A brewery in a building with lots of history. Matt also shares ten interesting facts about beer and its history. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @signalbrewingcompany

On episode 14 Matt reflects on his previous weekend of visiting the beer scene in Kingston and Ottawa. This leads him to featuring an amazing representative for the craft beer scene in Ontario, Mackinnon Brothers Brewing. Matt dives into their history and tastes three beer from their amazing lineup, including a beer that is 100% made on their farm with no outside ingredients. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @mackinnonbrewing @napaneebeer @kichesippibeer @stonecityales @princeeddysbrewing @dominioncity @calabogiebrewingco also checkout out mackinnonbrewing,com for more info on this amazing brewery!

Matt dives into Storyteller Lager, a new top contender for The Craft Beer Talk Show Introductory to Craft Beer Choice of the Year Award. Matt also talks the differences between where you buy your beer and why it matters. He also gets a surprise review tag on Untappd.  Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @storytellerbeverages Untappd accounts; craftbeertalkshow bondfire

Two beers, two sours, one victor. Matt tries out two dry hopped sours and picks one to be the winner. Matt tells the history of where sour beers originated as well as some interesting insight on Matts experience with sour flavours in general. Accounts to follow @leftfieldbrewery @sidelaunch @craftbeertalkshow

After some time off Matt returns with episode 11. In this episode, he touches on small Ontario towns, custom made cookies, and failed attempts at home brewing. Also, an interview with founder and CEO of Dragan Brewing and Wine, Michael Nazareth. The two chat on Dragan's growth and future. Finally, Matt tries out for the first time in show history, a porter. The porter is Clifford Brewing Porter and it does not disappoint. Accounts to follow; @cratbeertalkshow @draganbrewingandwine @cliffordbrewingcompany - Porter @stoneybrooktrail - Cookies @send_doodz_ - Logo for CBTS

On this delayed episode 10, Matt tries out another Niagara region brewery, The Exchange Brewery. He also dives into what they used in beer before hops came about. He also mentions some upcoming info about the Craft Beer Talk Show Social Media; @theexchangebrewery @craftbeertalkshow

Matt dives into the relationship between golf and beer. Where did it all start? What impact does the craft beer industry bring to the game that so many love? These questions are partially answered in this episode! Matt tries out Triple Bogey Brewing Company's Blonde Lager and talks about how he first discovered the beer. Social Media @craftbeertalkshow @triplebogeybrewing

On the eighth episode Matt dives into 5 different beers generously provided by Rod Monkman, part owner of Furnace Room Brewery. Matt explores their entire lineup which offers a broad variety and some unique names and history. Accounts to follow; @craftbeertalkshow @furnace_room_brewery

So you might notice that there isn't an episode 6.. well that's because its a lost episode and maybe to be never heard ever. We'll see... so we are moving forward as scheduled. So episode 7 features a debriefing of pale ale styles to help you know exactly what your are shopping for or tasting. We try out Dragan Brewing and Wine Company's City Azacca Pale Ale. Instagrams; @draganbrewingandwine @craftbeertalkshow

This episode features a beer by the name of Naughty Otter, Matt discusses a Pilsner and their flagship Lager, but is a bit confused on who is really the maker. Matt also introduces a brand new award called The Craft Beer Talk Show's Introductory to Craft Beer Choice of the Year, tune in to find out what it's all about and what makes one of these beers a contender. Social media; @craftbeertalkhow on Instagram, @thenaughtyotter @ganbrewing

On episode 4, Matt dives into the history and product lineup of one of his favourite breweries. Although, already mentioned and tasted in episode 2, conveniently Steamwhistle released a brand new beer, just in time for the launch of Craft Beer Talk Show. Follow Matt and the Craft Beer Talk Show journey on Instagram @craftbeertlkshow, as well as add him as a friend on Untappd. Other accounts to follow; @steamwhistlebrewing

Matt is joined by one of his dearest friends and fellow co-host on Three Guys in a Pool Shed. Firstly, Matt gives a history lesson about IPA's and how they came about. Then they dive into one of Ryan's favourite styles of beer.... Hazy IPAs. The beer of choice is Life in the Clouds Double Dry Hopped IPA by Collective Arts Brewing. Enjoy! Follow @craftbeertalkshow on Instagram or add us as a friend on Untappd under CraftBeerTalkShow More accounts to follow; @threeguysinapoolshed @collectivebrew

On episode number 2, Matt discusses his favourite style and some history about the origin of it. This style is of course Pilsner! Later, he reviews two beers in a head to head pilsner-off. Who wins? Find out on episode 2. Don't for get to follow on Instagram @craftbeertalkshow As well as add me on a friend on Untappd, search CraftBeerTalkShow. Cheers

Welcome to the very first episode of the Craft Beer Talk Show. On the very first episode were going to dive into the basics, who am I?, what is this?, why should I listen? etc. We will also be reviewing our very first beer! Boshkung Brewing Company's Campfire Rye Ale. For all results and reviews you can follow me on instagram at @craftbeertalkshow as well as on UnTappd at CraftBeerTalkShow! hope you enjoy!