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A politically incorrect weekly review of various craft beers world wide scored to the music of The Maadmen.

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  • Oct 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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The Hiatus Best

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 32:28


Hey Beer Aficionados! We have a big episode for you and a couple of announcements to make. This will be the last episode for a while as we ponder the nature of life, beer and the universe. Also, we have a brand spanking new album now out called "Die Hipster, Die!" for your listening pleasure (it scored the background of this episode!). This episode we revisited the best and one worst. Shindig Lager by Cowbell Brewing, Blyth, ON 4.2%alc. Boxing Bruin by Cowbell, 6.3%alc. Absent Landlord Helles by Cowbell, 5.3%alc. Westie Pale Ale by Parsons Brewing, Prince Edward County, ON 5.7%alc. Ransack the Universe IPA by Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton, ON, 6.8%alc. Downhill Pale Ale by Collingwood Brewing, Collingwood ON, 5.4%alc. Belgian Moon Blanche by Belgian Moon Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5.4%alc. Crispy Forever Double Dry Hopped Helles by Wellington Brewery, Guelph ON, 4.5%alc. KCBO, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S4E8 Battle of browns

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 24:21


Hey Beer Aficionados, In this episode we allowed the brown ales to slaughter each other for supremacy, or should we say, we slaughtered browns to find supremacy...Although there was a definite shortage of brown ales to choose from, so we went brown-ish on ya! We imbibed: 10W30 Brown Ale by Neustadt Brewing, Neustadt, ON, 5.5%alc. Nut Brown Ale by Black Oak Brewing, Toronto, ON, 5%alc. Dockside Red Ale by Bobcaygeon Brewing Co., Bobcaygeon, ON, 5%alc. Armchair Scotch Ale by Maclean's Brewing, Hannover, ON, 7.5%alc. Rye Lager by Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery, Niagra on the Lake, ON, 5%alc. Smoked Honey Ale by Royal City Brewing, Guelph, ON, 5.5%alc. KCBO Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S4E7 IPA night is out of sight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 31:48


IPA night is out of sight as we all got blind drunk! But before that happened, we tasted the following: Ponche IPA by Cerveza Bocanegra Brewing, Oaxaca, Mex, 6.2%alc. Double Drooling Dog IPA by Magnotta Brewing, Woodbridge, ON, 6.4%alc. Boundless IPA by Creemore Springs Brewing, Creemore, ON, 5.1%alc. IPA #11 by Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton, ON, 5.8%alc. Life in the clouds DDHIPA by Collective Arts. 6.1%alc. Trailer Park Boys Green Bastard IPA maybe by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON, 6.5%alc. Jurassic IPA by Cameron's Brewing, Oakville, ON, 6.8%alc. KCBO Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Better of red than dead (S4E6)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 21:01


Better off red than dead said Fred. The red ale episode is always one of our favorites. We tasted: Remembrance Red Ale by Royal City Brewing, Guelph, ON, 5%alc. Hockley Amber Ale by Hockley Valley Brewing, Hockley Valley, ON, 5%alc. Ladder Run Amber Lager by Thornbury Brewing, Thornbury, ON, 4.8%alc. Foliage Autumn Ale by Bobcaygeon Brewing Co., Bobcaygeon, ON, 5.4%alc. Harvest Ale by Muskoka Brewing, Muskoka, ON, 6.7%alc. KCBO, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S4E5 Ale night is all right

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 22:00


Ale night is all right by us! We came, we saw, we drank, we drunk. Here's why: Best Brown Ale by Bells Brewery, Michigan, USA 5.8%alc. Snooze you loose honey brown ale by All or Nothing Brewery, Oshawa, ON, 5%alc. Trooper Iron Maiden Ale by Robinson's Brewing, UK, 4.7%alc. Golden Ale by Herald Haus Brewing, Stratford, ON, 4.7%alc. Harvest Ale by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON, 5.5%alc. KCBO Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S4E4 Helles in a keg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 15:48


If you are going to go to Helles, don't go in a hand-basket, go in a keg. This episode we do Helles (lagers) beers: Hollinger Helles by Block 3 Brewing, St Jacobs, ON, 4.5%alc. Lost Cabin Vienna Lager by Northwinds Brewery, Collingwood, ON, 5.3%alc. Local Lager by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON, 4.5%alc. Little Norway Pale Lager by Sawdust City, Gravenhurst, ON, 4.5%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord.

S4E3 Feel my wicked awesome sweater IPA night

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 26:38


Feel my wicked awesome sweater IPA night folks! And if you are listening to Weezer it's twice as good! This episode we decided to dedicate to IPAs, and tasted: IPA by Hespeler Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 6%alc. Touch My Sweater Cashmere IPA by Killanan Brewing Co., Owen Sound, ON, ?%alc. Wicked Awesome IPA by Nickel Brook Brewing Co., Burlington, ON, 6.5%alc. Breakaway IPA by Fixed Gear Brewing Co., Guelph, ON, 5.5%alc. Juice Caboose Juicy IPA by Railway City Brewing Co., St. Thomas, ON, 6.8%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Mr Canoe head finished a cloudy hustle (S4E2)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 16:07


Mr Canoe always was a hustler with his head in the clouds said mother goose never.  But we did when it came to beer review, but you be the judge. This episode we taste: The Starter Session IPA by 4 Fathers Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 4.8%alc. Life in the clouds DDHIPA by Collective Arts Brewing Co., Hamilton, ON, 6.1%alc. Mr. Canoe Head Red Ale by Sleeping Giant Brewing Co., Thunder Bay, ON, 5.1%alc. Hustle Over Hype Pale Wheat Ale by All or Nothing Brewhouse, Oshawa, ON, 5.1%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S4E1 Chocolaty Milk Stouts go with Vintage Whiskies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 21:11


Chocolaty milk stouts go with vintage whiskies while grapefruit IPAs sweep the dust off gravel roads while listening to 8 tracks. Nothing but old school here when it comes to beer. Welcome to season 4! This episode we taste: Chocolate # 7 Chocolate milk stout by Shimane Beer Brewing Co., Shimane, Japan, 9%alc. 8 Track XPA by Sons of Kent brewing, Chatham, ON, 5.7%alc. Grapefruit IPA by Double Trouble Brewing Co., Guelph, ON, 5.9%alc. Gravel Run Session IPA by Cowbell Brewing Co., Blyth, ON, 4.5%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

S3E22 Season Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 10:57


This season has 22 episodes. We must be in Canada! Quite the season of tasty beverages.  For our final episode this season we try: Bush Pilot Pengo Pally Saison by Bush Pilot Brewing/ Nickelbrook Brewing, Burlington, ON 6.5%alc. Keep Calm & Saison by Block 3 Brewing, St. Jacobs, ON, 4.6%alc. Frankenstout Session Stout by Block 3 Brewing, 5%alc. See you in season 4! Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

North winds turn fixed gears into beers (S3E21)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 12:49


Great minds drink alike when north winds turn fixed gears into beers.  That's just how things roll in the beer multiverse.  This episode we drink: California Common by North Winds Brewing, Collingwood, ON, 5.3%alc. Dutch Classic Blonde Ale by Fixed Gear Brewing, Guelph, ON, 5.25%alc. Peloton German Pilsner by Fixed Gear Brewing, 5.4%alc. APA by Fixed Gear Brewing, 5.9%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Beer Cornucopia (S3E20)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 18:55


So many beers and not enough time! But that never stopped us! This episode we imbibe: Kolsch by Bellwoods Brewing, Toronto, ON, 5%alc. Naughty Otter Lager by Gananaque Brewing Co., Gananaque, ON, 5.2%alc. Harvest Gold Pale Ale by Barley Daze Brewery, Prince Edward County, ON, 4.8%alc. Westie Pale Ale by Parson's Brewing Co., Prince Edward County, ON, 5.7%alc. 1815 Hop Happy Haymaker IIPA by Strathroy Brewing Co., Strathroy, ON, 5.5%alc. Hic! Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

Halifax Beers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 18:17


Dr. Evil went on a trip to Halifax and low and behold, beer souvenirs are what he brought back. This episode we tried: California Common by Propeller Brewing, Halifax, NS, 5%alc. NE IPA by Salt Box Brewing Co., Halifax, NS, 5.8%alc. Perseid APA by North Brewing Co., Halifax, NS, 7%alc. Priority Pale Ale by North Brewing Co., 5%alc. Headline Milk Stout by North Brewing Co., 5.5%alc. Let's get right annihilated! Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

Pepper blondes open 9 gates for grumpy goats (S3E18)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 22:01


In beer fairy tales, somebody's gotta let grumpy goats out of their pens, and that's why pepper blonds need to open gates with nine locks.  That's the bedtime stories we read.  In this episode we sample the following beers: Pepper Blonde by Swan's Brewing, Victoria, BC, 3.8%alc. 1772 IPA by PEI Brewing, Gahan, PEI, 6.5%alc. 9 Locks IPA by 9 Locks Brewing Co., Halifax, NS, 6.9%alc. IPA by Propeller Brewing Co., Halifax, NS, 6.5%alc. Grumpy Goat IPA by Shakespeare Brewing Co., Shakespeare, ON, 6%alc.   Now all that's required is a Rumplestiltskin-like villain. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

Hey Margot, citrass down 4 a creamy new world IV (S3E17)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 25:14


Beer adventures in wonderland get stranger and stranger as Margot has replaced Alice in falling down the rabbit-hole of brewing bliss.  This episode we tasted: Creamish Cream Ale by 4 Fathers Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 4.5%alc. Citrass Down Jackass Brewery, Cambridge, ON, 7.6%alc. IV 004 Series IPA by 4 Fathers, 6%alc. New World Pilsner by 4 Fathers, 4.7%alc. I Don't Know Margot Heffe by 4 Fathers, 4.9%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Ireland and Hawaii on a collision course (S3E16)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 12:38


Irish reds and Hawaiian pale ales will eventually collide in the beer universe according to Heisenberg's uncertainty principal.  This is in fact what happened in this short episode. We tasted: Collision APA by Northworks Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 5.6%alc. Irish Red Ale by Innocente Brewing Co., Waterloo, ON, 5.2%alc. Hawaiian Style Pale Ale by Spearhead Brewing Co., Toronto, ON, 6%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

Nine toed sloth gets smashed upon 3 field mosaic (S3E15)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 22:50


Its not often that you come across nine toed sloths that are smashed upon a red mosaic of 3 fields in the art world, but in the beer world, it is a common occurrence.  This is what happened to us in this latest beer adventure.  This episode we feature: Mosaic Smash IPA by Northworks Brewing, Cambridge, ON, 6.2%alc. Nine Toed Sloth Stout by Northworks, 8%alc. Le Rousse Douce by The Alchemist Brewery, Joliette, PQ, 5.5%alc. Hoppy Red Ale IPA by The Alchemist Brewery, Joliette, PQ, 5.5%alc. 3 Fields Triple Grain Lager by Elora Brewing Co., Elora, ON, 4.5%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Luv fuzz with a wandering monk on a golden beach

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 22:55


Might sound weird, but we only mean beer! This episode we quaffed: Luv Fuzz Red Ale by Black Oak Brewing, Toronto, ON, 6.2%alc. Wandering Monk Belgian IPA by Elora Brewing Co., Elora, ON, 8%alc. Hefeweizen by Abe Erb Brewing, Kitchener, ON, 4.7%alc. Maclean's IPA by Maclean's Brewing, Grey County, ON, 6%alc. Golden Beach Pale Ale by Sawdust City Brewing Co., Gravenhurst, ON, 4.5% Let us chant beer sutras, Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

S3E13 A quart of ale is a meal for a king

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 28:07


Ales, lagers, pilsners and such, always too little, but never too much! This episode we cover beverages from: Cowbell Brewing, Blyth, Ontario:      Kelly's Contraption New World Hefeweizen 5%alc.      Shindig Huron County Lager 4.2%alc. Rhythm & Brews Brewery, Cambridge, Ontario:      Self Titled APA 5.5%alc.      Singles Pacific Jade SPA 4.5%alc. Blood Brothers Brewing, Toronto, Ontario:      Inner Eye 5.5%alc. Thornbury Village Brewery, Thornbury, Ontario:      Pickup #26 Pilsner 4.8%alc. Collingwood Brewery, Collingwood, Ontario:      White's Bay IPA 6.1%alc.   To Drink or not to Drink? Drink! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E12 The nutty porter forgot about Drei on doppelhirsch lot 9

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 14:52


Beer life is never dull when going from style to style and country to country. This episode our taste-buds visit Doppelbock, Porter, Belgian farmhouse and Pilsner styles from the following breweries: Doppelhirsch Brewing, Germany: Doppelbock 7.2%alc. Jackass Brewing, Cambridge, Ontario: Nutty Porter 5.5%alc. Rouge River Brewing, Markham, Ontario: Forgot about Drei farmhouse ale 6.3%alc. Creemore Springs Brewing, Creemore, Ontario: Lot 9 Pilsner 4.7%alc.   Cheers, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Japanese beer night S3E11

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 16:29


Japanese craft beer is approaching that critical mass and momentum of the global craft beer movement.  This episode we bring you reviews of the following up and coming breweries: Biagura Brewery Ise, Japan:      Yuzu & Dragon Ale 5%alc.      Pale Ale 5%alc.      Brown Ale 5%alc. Hida Takayama Brewery Gifu, Japan:      Pale Ale 5%alc.      Dark Ale 5%alc.   Nomimashoka? Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E10 Juicy-ass cake monsters C stars from Dundas Viaduct

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 23:44


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode brings: Cake Monster Chocolate Habanero Porter by Bandit Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6.6%alc. Juicy-Ass IPA by Flying Monkeys Brewing, Barrie, ON, 6.5%alc. Dundas West Coast IPA by Bandit Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6.5%alc. Viaduct IPA by Danforth Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6%alc. C-Star Pale Ale by Bellwoods Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5.2%alc. What a ripping yarn this will be... Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E9 The Ontario Circle Beer Run

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 22:28


Hey Beer Aficionados! We went on a 12hr and 48min beer run to sample all these bevies: Pakenham Bitter by Cartwright Springs Brewing, Carp, ON, 5.2%alc. Canadian Amber by Big Rig Brewing, Kanata, ON, 5.2%alc. Salty Caramel Truffle by Muskoka Brewing, Bracebridge, ON, 5%alc. Schwarzbier by Smith Haven Brewing, Peterborough, ON, 5.2%alc. Innukshuk IPA by Magnotta Brewery, Vaughan, ON, 6.5%alc.   Now that's thirsty work! Keep Calm & Beer On. Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E8 Kitchener Rib'n Beer Fest part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 32:31


Hey Beer Aficionados, Here is part 2 of the Kitchener Rib'n Beer Fest 2018 that we recorded in July. A great time with great beers and breweries that you need to know about. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E7 Kitchener Rib'n Beer Fest 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 24:26


Hey Beer Aficionados! This episode we do a live episode at the Kitchener Rib'n Beer Festival in Kitchener, Ontario! Many a good beer was had and many new breweries were discovered.  Join us for the revelations! Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E6 O'leary used a Galt Knife & Trogenator to steal Lunch Money from the Saranac

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 31:16


Hey Beer Lovers, This giant episode features reviews of: Galt Knife Old Style Lager by Grand River Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 4.4%alc Trogenator Double Bock Beer by Trogs Independent Brewing, New York, USA, 8.2%alc. O'leary Stout by The Publican House, Peterborough, ON, 4.6%alc. Saranac IPA by Saranac Brewing Co., New York, USA, 6.5%alc. Cliff Dive IPA by Grand River Brewing Co., 4.8%alc. Citra Hopped Live Pale Ale by Southern Tier Brewing Co., New York, USA, 5.5%alc. Lunch Money Ale by Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton, ON, 4.8%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord.

S3E5 Hoptical illusions got grand cru-ed by a reckless rooster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 14:48


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we wet our whistles with: Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale by Flying Monkeys Brewing Co., Barrie, ON, 5%alc. Rodenbach Grand-Cru Flemish Red-Brown Ale by Rodenbach, Roeselare, Belgium, 6%alc. Reckless Rooster Ontario Pale Ale by Shakespeare Brewing Co, Shakespeare, ON, 5%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

S3E4 Home sweet home with cows & horses on an amber starry night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 25:59


Hey Beer Aficionados, This week we tipple: Home Sweet Home by 5 Paddles Brewing Co., Whitby, ON, 5.5%alc. Starry Night Chocolate Stout by Bobcaygeon Brewing Co., Bobcaygeon, ON 6.3%alc. Classy Cow Milk Stout by Shakespeare Brewing Co., Shakespeare, ON, 5.5%alc. Detroit Hand Crafted Red Ale by Amber Brewery, Markham, ON 4.6%alc. Amber Lager by Amber Brewery, Markham, ON, 4.6%alc. Heavy Horse Farmhouse Ale by Shakespeare Brewing Co., Shakespeare, ON, 7%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord.

S3E3 The Wedding Beers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 6:16


Hey Beer Aficionados! In this special episode, we celebrate along with Constable and Mrs. Bones on their wedding day with 2 beers that are wedding worthy! They are: English Pale Ale by Black Swan Brewing, Stratford, ON 5%alc. India Pale Ale by Black Swan Brewing, Stratford, ON 6.6%alc.   Congratulations Mrs. & Mr. Constable Bones! Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E2 Old Sly was a Mad Quacker with a Vanta Black Velocipede

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 17:04


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we review: Mad Quacker Amber Lager by Lake Wilcox Brewing Co., Vaughn, ON 5%alc. Velocipede by Bicycle Craft Brewery, Ottawa, ON 6%alc. Vanta Black Lager by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON 4.8%alc. Old Sly's 69 IPA by 4 Degrees Brewing, Smith Falls, ON 6.9%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S3E1 Part 2 of Waterloo Brewing Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2018 25:13


Hey Beer Aficionados, Here is the long anticipated second part to our interview with one of the brewers at Waterloo Brewing, as well as a sampling of his wares. Keep Calm, Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord & The Brewer

S3E1 Interview with Waterloo Brewing Brewmeister P1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 23:09


Hey Beer Aficionados, For our kickoff to season 3 we thought we'd interview a titan from Waterloo Brewing! Here's our interview of one of their brewers. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E16 Redankulously Confused Yuzu?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 28:29


Hey Beer Aficionados, We're back with another music and mayhem filled episode of beverages for your sipping and pounding pleasure. This episode we feature: Redankulous Imperial Red IPA by Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI, 9.5%alc. Boreal Blonde Ale by Les Brasseurs du Nord, Montreal, PQ, 4.6%alc. Belgian Style Le Paysan Saison by Nickelbrook Brewing Co., Burlington, ON, 5.7%alc. Heller High Water Helles by Kichesippi Brewing Co., Ottawa, ON, 4.8%alc. Frost & Wood 55 Oak Infused Lager by 4 Degrees Brewing Co., Smith Falls, ON, 5.5%alc. Yuzu Pale Ale by Radical Road Brewing, Toronto, ON, 5%alc. In addition to the beviews, we've got music from the Insignificants and the Latenighters (both bands that we were a part of for the RPM Challenge) Enjoy, Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E15 Beer Truth is a Legendary Ale

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 29:26


Hey Beer Aficionados, Beer truth is a legendary ale! This episode we review: Absolute Truth IIPA by Rorschach Brewing Co., Toronto, ON, 8%alc. Legendary Ale (MacTavish in Memoriam) by Les Trou du Diable, Shawinigan, PQ, 5%alc. La Bitt a Tibi by Belgh Brasse, Montreal, PQ, 5.5%alc. Summer Ale by Trafalgar Brewing Co., Oakville, ON, 5%alc. Texas Tea Honey Stout by Neustadt Brewing Co., Neustadt, ON, 5.5%alc. Blonde Ale by Beer Runner Brewing, North Bay, ON, 4.5%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord  

S2E14 The Monster Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 32:10


Hey Beer Lovers, This episode is a monster! We brought you: Wackatoo IPA by Kilannan Brewing, Owen Sound, ON, 5%alc. Petit Bourgogne by Brasserie Bier Bier, Montreal, PQ, 5%alc. Charles Henri Session IPA by Les 2 Freres Brewing, Montreal, PQ, 4.2%alc. Upside IPA by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON, 6.8%alc. St. Bernardus Tripel Abbey Ale St. Bernard, Belgium, 8%alc. Wag the Wolf Hoppenweiss by Beau's Brewing Co., Van Kleek Hill, ON, 6.8%alc. Roostertail American Pale Wheat by Northwinds Brewing, Collingwood, ON, 4.9%alc. 1855 Amber Ale by Kichesippi Beer Co., Ottawa, ON, 5.2%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord  

S2E13 Blonde Amber and Pale points Nemo to Ale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 23:57


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we tried: Sand Lot Ale by Back Door Brewing, Guelph, ON, 6%alc. Point Nemo Dry Hopped Pilsner by Black Oak Brewing Co., Etobikoke, ON, 5%alc. Blonde American Lager by Guinness, Ireland (via Pennsylvania), 5%alc. Hockley Amber by Hockley Valley Brewing Co., Orangeville, ON, 5%alc. Dry Hopped Pale Ale by Royal City Brewing Co. Guelph, ON, 5.2%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On Luv, The Maadmen & Gord

A Bevy of Beers is Brewtiful

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 30:46


Hop to the east to beat the heat with a bevy of beers all tasty treats! Beer is brewtiful and this episode we bring you: Pinball Wizard APA by Clifford Brewing Co., Hamilton, ON 5.7%alc. New Scottish Ale by Garrison Brewing., Halifax, NS 5.5%alc. Hop to the East Hefeweizen by Quiddy Viddy Brewing, St. John's, NF 5.5%alc. Beat the Heat by Black Oak Brewing, Etobikoke, ON, 4.5%alc. Broken Axe APA by Lake of Bays Brewing, Baysville, ON, 4.8%alc. Bier D'ici Honey Ale by PEI Brewing, PEI, 6%alc. Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E11 Killing many birds with one stone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 28:35


Hey Beer Aficionados! This episode we did a monster amount of drinking, all for you! We reviewed: Sweet Thang Hoppy Wheat Ale by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON 5%alc. Shangrilah IPA by Wellington, 6%alc. Vengeance IPA by Brothers Brewing, Guelph, ON, 6.5%alc. North Country Kellerbier by Boshkung Brewing, Mindon Hills, ON, 5%alc. Triple Entente by Royal City Brewing, Guelph, ON, 7.2% alc. Rubarb Saison by Wellington, 5.1%alc. Coocoo for Cocoa Husks Porter by Wellington, 6%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E10 The Belgian Beer Adventure

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 25:00


Hey Beer Aficionados! This episode we did a road trip to none other than Belgium (aka Disneyland for Beer Aficionados) and sampled as many wares as we could reasonably get our hands on.  One of those wares being Westvleteren 12 (the holy grail of beer) direct from the St. Sixtus Trappist Abbey in West Flanders.  Join us for this beer adventure! Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv Dr. & Mrs. Evil, The Maadmen and Gord

S2E9 Mad & Noisy Moralite requires Equilibrium at Zero Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 18:06


Greetings Beer Aficionados, This episode we review: Moralite American IPA by Dieu de Ciel, St. Jerome, PQ, 6.9%alc. Equilibrium ESB by Nickelbrook Brewing, Burlington, ON, 5.5%alc. Mad & Noisy Lagered Ale by Creemore Springs Brewery, Creemore, ON, 4.7%alc. Zero Hour New England Style Pale Ale by Halo Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E8 Maibocks aren't all that hops from the Fountainhead to California Commons

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 11:42


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we pound: Pilsner Urquell by Pilsner Urquell, Pizen, Czech Republic, 4.4%alc. California Common by Slingshot Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5%alc. Hoppin Maibock by Big Rig Brewery, Barrie, ON, 5.8%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord-on-the-wagon

S2E7 A Pale Rider with Red Ale in hand rode dubbel time to Westmalle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 13:56


Hey Beer Aficionados, This week we taste: Red Ale by Upper Thames Brewing Co., Woodstock ON, 4.8%alc. Pale Rider El Dorado & Amarillo Dry Hopped Lager by Amsterdam Brewery, Toronto, ON, 4.2%alc. Westmalle Dubbel Trappist Ale by Westmalle Abbey, Belgium, 7%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E6 Blindly tasting a wee heavy we encountered systemic overload and released the hounds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 21:33


Hey Beer Aficionados! This episode we do a blind taste test of stouts in addition to: Wee Heavy Scotch Ale by Collingwood Brewery, Collingwood, ON, 8.5%alc. System Overload Imperial IPA by Halo Brewery, Toronto, ON, 8%alc. Release the Hounds Black IPA by Big Rig Brewery, Kanata, ON, 6.2%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E5 The Pride of London felt propelled to de-flower a ghost orchid with Alexander Keith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 15:26


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we review: Propeller IPA by Propeller Brewing Co., Halifax, NS, 6.5%alc. Fuller's London Pride by Fuller's Griffin Brewery, Chiswick, UK, 4.7%alc. Ghost Orchid Pale Ale by Bellwoods Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6%alc. Alexander Keith's IPA by Alexander Keith's brewing, Halifax, NS, 5%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E4: While enjoying the lake effect snow on the India express bound for the night farmhouse, Doc Perdue's bobcat hissed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2017 19:36


Hey Beer Aficionados, This episode we tackle: Doc Perdue's Bobcat West Coast Red Ale by Cowbell Brewing, Blyth, ON 5.5%alc. Lake Effect IPA by Great Lakes Brewing, Toronto, ON, 7%alc. Express India Session Lager by Railway City, St. Thomas, ON, 4.8%alc. Saison de Nuit Farmhouse Ale by Collingwood Brewing, Collingwood, ON, 4.5%alc   Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord.

S2E3 Henderson returned an Amber Magic Missile to Kirby covered in a Bridal Vale

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 21:26


Hey Beer Aficionados, This week we take on: Henderson's Best Ale by Henderson Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5.5%alc. Magic Missile Dry Hopped Pale Ale by Halo Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5.5%alc. Kirby's Kolsch by Muskoka Brewery, Bracebridge, ON, 4.6%alc. Bridal Vale Pale Ale by Manitoulin Brewing Co., Manitoulin Island, ON, 5%alc. Amber Ale by Hockley Valley Brewing Co., Orangeville, ON, 5.2%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E2 Calabogie Nights!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 16:56


Hey Beer Afficionados, This week we went to Calabogie, Ontario for a few of their beers. They were: Hopped Up on Pils Pilsner by Calabogie Brewing Co., Calabogie, ON, 4.7%alc. K&P 1883 British Session Ale 4.5%alc. West Coast American IPA 5.5%alc. Brown Cow Milk Stout 5.5%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On Luv The Maadmen & Gord

S2E1: Brett's Hero Henderson ate a Class V Peach on the Summer Solstice

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 23:10


Hey Beer Aficionados, Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Keep Calm and Beer On podcast! This episode, we review: Brett Peach by Burdock Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6.3%alc. Heroes Lager by South Paw Beverage Co., Toronto, ON, 5%alc. Class V India Pale Ale by Whitewater Brewing Co., Ottawa, ON, 5.5%alc. Summer Solstice Pale Ale by Calabogie Brewing Co., Calabogie, ON, 5%alc. Henderson's Best ESB by Henderson's Brewing Co., Toronto, ON, 5%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On! Luv The Maadmen & Gord

Episode 48: Riding on a Big Rig Across the Pond with Lucky Charms

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 10:26


Hey Beer Aficionados, Here's the last episode of the year! Have a Happy New Year, thanks for listening and join us again in the new year for some more beer, mayhem and music. This Week's Beers: Double Chocolate Milk Stout (Midnight Kissed my Cow) by Big Rig Brewing Co., Kanata, ON 5.6%alc. Across The Pond English Special Ale by High Park Brewing Co., Toronto, ON 5.5%alc. Lucky & Charm Oatmeal Stout by Maclean's Brewing, Hanover, ON 5.6%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Luv The Maadmen

Episode 47: Complete with Pokemon tears and cheers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 18:28


Hey beer Aficionados, We are back from hiatus and vacation. From that vacation, we brought back some beers: Flying IPA by Echigo Brewery, Nigatta, Japan, 5.5%alc. White Ale by Hitachino Nest, Kikuchi Brewery, Ibaraki-ken, Japan, 5.5%alc. IPA Special by Nagahama Brewery, Shiga, Japan, 5.5%alc. Aooni IPA by Yoho Brewing Co., Nagano, Japan, 7%alc. Sultana Gold Blonde Ale by Lake of the Woods Brewing Co., Kenora, ON, 5%alc.   Keep Calm & Beer On, Love, The Maadmen & Gord

Episode 46: Irish night ended in Rockwood craft

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 23:00


Hey Beer Aficionados, This week we go Irish, then Ontario with: Smithwicks Irish Ale by Guinness Breweries, Ireland, 4.5%alc. Kilkenney Irish Cream Ale by Guinness Breweries, Ireland, 4.3%alc. Guinness Draught by Guinness Breweries, Ireland, 4.2%alc. Starter Session IPA by Four Fathers Brewing, Rockwood, ON, 4.8%alc. Shevchenko #9 Ukrainian Dunkel by Four Fathers Brewing, Rockwood, ON, 5%alc. Also, join us in Guelph, ON at the Quebec St. Mall in downtown Guelph from 7:30pm- Midnight on Sat. Nov. 12th for the Art of the Brewhaha beer festival hosted by Ed Video Media Arts Co-op, where we'll be enjoying the brews from Royal City, Collective Arts, 2 Brothers, 4 Fathers, Shawn & Ed, Beau's, Wellington, Junction, Pommies and Revel Cider brewing companies.  It should be a great time! Keep Calm & Beer On, The Maadmen

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