Join beer experts and authors Robin LeBlanc and Jordan St. John as they talk about beer, the world, and whatever else they feel like, damn it.
Robin LeBlanc & Jordan St. John
The end of 2022 brought about some pretty extreme changes to some breweries, so we talk about it! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast
Sad news for Toronto as city favourite Betty's is closing down to make way for another condo, Bench wins an award! And Railway City gets purchased, featuring an interview with the new owners. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast
Hey folks, we're back! We catch up on the news of Ontario beer and announce our new schedule: new episodes of the podcast will land every other Wednesday. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast
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Jordan takes in the Carnie life. A brewery has sadly closed, but in its place many have opened! Labatt has released the BEEEEEEEES Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
We deal with an infestation of early twentieth century moralist impersonators, talk about some fun brewery openings and expansions, and discuss a list of beer trends that brewers think should die. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
We talk events and how jealous we are of Stephen Beaumont. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
Jordan has his name put forward to be the latest online weirdo. Beer Canada stats are discussed as well as some troubling IP theft for some breweries. But also a new brewery has launched their first beers and Anderson has an anniversary coming up! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
We got boosted! Also Stone City Ales is up for sale and two breweries have opened! Also Jordan got pretty stuck on some van life videos he saw on YouTube. I don't get it, personally. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
Jordan's voice is a bit rocky, we have a new collab beer out, and some interesting developments over at Amsterdam and Steam Whistle! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast To learn more about Story Planet and how to donate, visit here: storyplanet.ca
We apologize to famed actor Reginald VelJohnson. Also breweries have opened, Lauren Richard is writing a book, and we've created a little something special with Rorschach Brewing Co. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Some new developments from Stone, Canadian Brewers Choice Awards are open for nominations, and there's some interesting developments with two breweries. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Jordan's back with the Jazz DJ thing for some reason, festivals are back, and there's a very touching tribute to Canada's Craft Beer Trailblazer. Today's Sponsor Zone guest is Zencastr - visit http://zen.ai/theontariocraftbeerguidethepod to get 30% off the first three months of premium! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Jazz Music: William Ross Chernoff's Nomads - Four-Way Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about some Pride releases, new hops, the Great Lakes Brewpub, and how many NFT apes we can get with a can of slurp juice. Today's Sponsor Zone guest is Zencastr - visit http://zen.ai/theontariocraftbeerguidethepod to get 30% off the first three months of premium! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Jordan's back! We talk about Kate Bush, Second Wedge, Junction purchasing Woodhouse, and more! Today's Sponsor Zone guest is Zencastr - visit http://zen.ai/theontariocraftbeerguidethepod to get 30% off the first three months of premium! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Jordan is working for the province again this week, so no new episode. See you next week! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Unfortunately we don't have a full episode for you this week, but the folks over at Second Wedge brewing in Uxbridge have had the brewery go through some major damage from last week's storm. If you want to help them out, look for where to buy their beer over at thesecondwedge.ca Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about some new brewery openings including Newark and the highly anticipated GLB Brewpub and the Ontario winners of the Canadian Brewing Awards! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
The World Beer Cup and the "Crunchies" get some Canadian representation and we have some great new beer releases and a new brewery! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about some upcoming releases from breweries as well as the Spring/Summer LCBO import list along with some upcoming events and the upcoming opening of the Muskoka BeerSpa! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Robin gives a cautionary tale, Steam Whistle owes Oast some apology beer, Banter & Co. opens in Brooklin, and we talk about the state of the industry. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Steam Whistle stepped in it, Beau's gear is up for sale, and the Beer Store isn't doing too hot! Auction site available here This week's Sponsor Zone guests is Janus Craft Beverages! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We spend too much time talking about Robin's hatred for the Leonard Cohen hit song Hallelujah. We also talk about beer writing and reviewing, some fun Beer Canada updates, and tasting some rare beers! This week's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages and CanCraft! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca, bsgcanada.com/cancraft --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
It's election season and that means wild promises. Also lots of news including a special mix pack curated by us! This week's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages, BSG Canada, and CanCraft! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca, bsgcanada.com, & bsgcanada.com/cancraft --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Robin and Jordan talk about the dangers of jaywalking while giving the news. This week's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages, BSG Canada, and CanCraft! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca, bsgcanada.com, & bsgcanada.com/cancraft --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Robin realizes something about Batman, Molson workers are angry, the Stone/Keystone lawsuit continues to be silly, and a rare tasting is up for auction in support of Ukraine! Today's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages, BSG Canada, and CanCraft! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca, bsgcanada.com, & bsgcanada.com/cancraft --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
St. Patrick's Day is upon us and so is some news that includes a brewery opening, events, and new beer releases! Today's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages and BSG Canada! Check them out at januscraftbeverages.ca & bsgcanada.com --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about the Queen of Craft event announcement from Wellington Brewery, Drinkers for Ukraine, the ongoing Stone/Keystone lawsuit, and the possible education barrier to people entering the beer world! Today's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages! Check them out at www.januscraftbeverages.ca Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
In this episode we talk about the announced Steam Whistle/Beau's merger, Signal is up for sale, and Jordan has a fun beer release out now! Today's Sponsor Zone guests are Janus Craft Beverages! Check them out at www.januscraftbeverages.ca Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Sponsor Zone Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Jordan is GRUMPY. But also we talk about a beer connection to the so-called Freedom Convoy, some new releases, and we touch on the subject of beer that is both good AND cheap. What a concept! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Jordan sits down with Master Cicerone, author, and beer educator Mirella Amato Beerology: https://beerology.ca Mastering Beer & Food Pairing: https://beerology.thinkific.com Photo credit: Andrew Budziak --- Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Robin gets lobstered, Jordan is busy, Volo launches their beers, Royal City gets purchased, and Miller Lite has entered the Metaverse! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3522-cold-funk License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Disco Sting by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3653-disco-sting License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Thanks to TikTok user @amarks12 for lobstering Robin Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
In this episode we talk about Little Beast's Erin Broadfoot leading a Canadian beer industry reckoning, massive problems for BrewDog as the BBC investigative documentary on them is released, Mirella Amato has a brilliant beer and food pairing course, and more! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com "Psycho on the Organ" by Darren Curtis Music Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
In this episode Jordan talks with Eastbound Brewing's Chef Tara Lee! eastboundbeer.com Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We get real with a cold open, talk about the Craft Brewery Workers' Alliance of Canada, a weird move by Kings & Convicts, and more! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're going into 2022 with some positive energy and a list of news including the current Ontario lockdown and what that might mean for breweries as well as talk about some current releases and what you should do to keep the vibes good for the year. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
In which we wish you a happy new year! Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
With only a few days left until Christmas, we talk with famed beer writer Stephen Beaumont about the third edition of THE WORLD ATLAS OF BEER and why Canada is an international beer destination Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about the results of the Ontario Brewing Awards and the Canadian Brewers Choice Awards! Also we give an update on the Signal Brewing situation along with providing some info on a few fun releases! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Signal Brewery is closed due to COVID exposure, the Beer Canada statistics are out, we have plenty of imperial stout and seasonal releases, and we're thrilled to announce we're hosting the Ontario Brewing Awards again! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Gift packs! Holiday releases! A book on the history of beer in Windsor! And a brief discussion on what makes a "Canadian Style Beer"! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Peanut Butter Whiskey. What? Also we talk about some upcoming releases along with developments in the Beaus/Steam Whistle partnership and what's happening with Junction. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Some breaking news in the OCBGTP offices as Steam Whistle and Beau's announce a partnership. What does this mean? Well, let's talk about that! The Beau's Announcement: https://beaus.ca/steam-whistle-beaus/ Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
A new brewery has opened up and we talk about the Canada Beer Cup and Junction Craft's money issues. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
A new brewery is launched, beers have been released, the Beer Canada stats are in, and Sawdust City celebrates ten years! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Jazz Music: William Ross Chernoff's Nomads - Four-Way Breuss Arrizabalaga Quintet - Pensamiento Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about beer releases, revisiting breweries, and a whole lotta Dune. Okay, not much Dune. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We issue a correction from last week along with talking about the return of Because Beer, a smaller Cask Days, and more news that includes a closure and some fun beer names. Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Ad Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
The folks at Half Hours on Earth are leaving the beer game, breweries are leaving Mikkeller's beer fest, and Toronto is being graced with another Rush beer from Henderson! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
Robin talks with Jordan about his experience in being an editor of the Growler, both talk about a new brewery, some releases, Beer Canada stats for August, and we issue a correction from last week's post! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about the LCBO Fall releases, some particular beer releases we're excited about, Nickel Brook's rebranding, and the June Beer Canada stats! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
We talk about the results of the Canadian Brewing Awards this past weekend and discuss an exciting collab project by Godspeed and Tooth and Nail! Theme: Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast Don't forget to donate to these amazing organizations! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate