Toronto Beer Podcast

Chris is drinking an amazing foeder-aged Czech-style Pilsner from his friends over at Indie Alehouse. Also talking reopening, staying safe, and of course: more rugby.

Chris is drinking (glugging if we're honest) this absolutely beautiful pilsner from Amsterdam Brewing, bigging up their 35th anniversary a bit, and talking rugby (and why you and your children should play!).

Chris is sipping a delightful IPA from Rorschach brewing, and talking about how you can observe Canada Day this year, without "celebrating" or "cancelling" (hint: it's not that hard).

Hanging out with my old buddy Jordan, we drink beers from Mascot, chat old times, get really deep in the weeds on taste profile, and generally have a ball hanging out. It's long but it's good!

Bit of a short one tonight, as Chris' brain was melting out of his face (again), but this little ep packs a massive punch with an absolutely gorgeous No Chance With Miranda barrel-aged Saison from Great Lakes. And, of course, the requisite discussion of patio reopening and how wonderful that is.

Tonight Chris is joined by a very reluctant co-host in the form of his dog, Ginger. Becuase tonight he's drinking a Summer Stout from Black Lab Brewing, and needed a canine perspective. Ginger bailed, but Chris LOVED this soft/velvety stout with lovely coffee and chocolate notes. There is also a (potentially semi-bro-y) PSA about the value of exercise. Enjoy!

Despite being extra sleepy and dumb-feeling, Chris is sipping an absolute CLASSIC West-Coast IPA from Radical Road Brewing. Big! Piney! Fruity! So good. Also reflecting on the news of the 215 children's bodies discovered on the former residential school in Kamloops, and what settlers should be doing with that news.

***Apologies for uplaoding last week's ep again this week*** Oh hot damn! Tonight is a day light, but an absolute BANGER sipping a Sawdust City Twin Oaks Belgian Golden Ale. This beer is full of layers and complexity and just generally awesomeness. So damn good. Also some reflections on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, and thoughts on how we can be better people.

Chris is sipping a MASSIVE imperial stout from Rorschach Brewing, doing some youthful story-telling, and (unfortunatley) reminding you all that racism/sexism/homophobia are still alive and well in craft brewing.

Tonight Chris is sipping on an absolute BANGER, Bord du Lac from Amsterdam Brewing Co. Also bigging up the lager tasting with Sawdust City and Brew Culture coming up on May 20.

Woah woah woah, this one is crazy! Kaede from Godspeed is a massive 10% still (not carbonated) beer bursting with big jammy dark dried fruits, and a huge helping of sweet maple syrup. Also, Chris tries the house hot sauce from Godspeed, and it's rock solid too! What a day!

In this total blast from the past, Chris is hanging out with Mandie, former co-host of the pod, catching up on all things Left Field Brewery, pandemic beer making, seltzer, and the usual amount of two friends just hanging out.

Back to basics with this beauty from Left Field, West Coast Swing IPA. A big assertively hoppy west coast IPA that just does all the things right. Also, I think you should have a zoom-based beer or wine tasting with friends. What is it, 2020?!

Flipping the script tonight, with a boi that is neither crispi nor hazi. It's Old Muddee from Muddy York, their version of a classic American Lager. Also the usual covid-based chatter, a new reverse advertisement or whatever it is I'm doing, and a report on our precious little doggy, Ginger.

Just like JC, Chris is back and sipping an absolute classic from Godspeed Brewery, thier Ochame IPA with green tea. Also the (now usual) covid-ranting. And new for season 6: this episode brought you Muddy York Brewing, the first in at least one reverse sponsorships.

Chris is briefly joined by the cutest, quietest co-host yet: his new adopted pup Ginger! Then it's time to sip a beauty NEIPA from Collective Arts, rant about Breed-specific (haha0 Legistlation, and sign off till after Easter.

Chris finally managed to grab a pair of the Godspeed Old-style Pilsner finsihed two ways (steel and wood), so tonight we're comparing them, then having a good old rant about St Patrick's day.

Chris is sipping a spicy beer, and eating spicy sauce. ALso talking International Woman's Day, and railing against the stupid racism of Silversmith Brewery, and their total non-apology.

Tonight Chris is joined by Justin and Paul from Storm Stayed Brewing in London. They talk about a few different brews, the brewery, life in London, and plenty of funny stories and banter.

Chris is sipping a delightful Fallow Year Ontario Lager from Avling Brewery, and talking home delivery, snofas, babies, and rugby. What more could you want?!