Today I’m speaking with Josh pFriem, owner and brewmaster of pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River, OR. They opened their doors in 2012 and have rapidly gained a reputation for crafting beautiful beers in the shadow of Mt. Hood. We sat down for a

The Great American Beer Festival 2017

1 Oct 10th, 2017 1h 22m

I've left Cascadia and ventured to Denver, Colorado where I was fortunate enough to attend The Great American Beer Festival 2017. This is my first time at the festival and had such a great experience that I've documented in this episode. I'v

Ace Brewing Company - Courtenay, British Columbia

Aug 20th, 2021 19m 48s

Breweries can be a strong focal point for any community. Many of them align their name with the characteristics or features of their surroundings. Today I find myself mid-island on Vancouver Island in the town of Courtenay, British Columbia. Lo

Alberni Brewing Company - Port Alberni, British Columbia

Jul 16th, 2021 14m 48s

It's always a great feeling escaping the city and visiting the communities around the province. I've traveled to Vancouver Island to visit Alberni Brewing Company, a new brewery that recently opened up in Port Alberni, Located on the traditiona

House of Funk - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Jun 25th, 2021 16m 9s

There is a spot in the lower mainland that has seen a major shift to an entertainment district in recent years, and that spot is located in North Vancouver. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. The

Xander Szymanski, Head Brewer at Monkey 9 Brewing - Richmond, British Columbia

Jun 4th, 2021 21m 8s

I met up with a craft beer industry friend in a Vancouver park for a chat. Xander Szymanski is the Head Brewer of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueum. We

Wildeye Brewing - North Vancouver, British Columbia

May 20th, 2021 12m 22s

In this episode, I find myself in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. This area has seen a major boom of breweries opening in recent years, but there is

Luppolo Brewing Company - Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 24th, 2021 22m 54s

Back in 2016 a new brewery opened up with something a bit different to offer. I’m in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. In the neighborhood of East Van, also

Main Street Brewing - Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 19th, 2021 16m 33s

I'm in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. The neighbourhood of Mt. Pleasent has seen a major transformation in recent years, and a key establishment that ha

North Point Brewing - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 12th, 2021 13m 26s

There has been a lot of breweries opening in British Columbia over the last couple of years, and North Vancouver has been one of those hot spots. North Point Brewing is a cozy cabin themed brewery on a quiet street in North Van. I sat down with

The Empty Keg Brew House - Merritt, British Columbia

Jan 8th, 2021 18m 11s

Normally when I’m traveling to the Okanagan, I typically stop at a halfway point for a break to stretch my legs, maybe gas up the car and grab a quick snack and continue on my journey. But now knowing there is a brewery, I may have to reconside

Whistler, British Columbia (High Mountain Brewing & Coast Mountain Brewing)

Dec 11th, 2020 45m 54s

I've travelled to a top vacation destination in British Columbia. Whistler is known for its skiing, but it is also home to a lot of fantastic Summer activities, and of course, not to mention, great craft beer. In this episode speak with Brewer

BNA Brewing - Kelowna, BC

Nov 20th, 2020 18m 53s

I've travelled to Kelowna to visit a brewery in a 100-year-old building. BNA Brewing opened their doors in 2015 and have been gradually expanding ever since. Not just a brewery, this building also houses a great eatery of theirs as well as an u

Tin Whistle Brewing & The Barley Mill Brewpub - Penticton, BC

Oct 14th, 2020 21m 52s

I'm back in the Okanagan Valley visiting Penticton. In recent years, this region has seen a major boom in new craft breweries opening, but there are a couple who have been around for a few decades. I visit Tin Whistle Brewing and The Barley Mil

One in Eight Fresh Hops Campaign with CLS Farms & Yakima Valley Hops

Oct 8th, 2020 31m 4s

This time of year there is so much going on in the beer world. Notably, fresh hop season! I connected with friends of the podcast, CLS Farms and Yakima Valley Hops to talk about their hop programs and importantly their One in Eight Fresh Hop Ca

Longwood Brewery - Nanaimo, BC

Sep 15th, 2020 18m 16s

I've traveled to the municipality of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, visiting a brewery that has been around since 2013. With two locals, one being their production brewery and the other their brewpub, Longwood focus heavily on local ingredients a

Lonsdale Bridgedeck from Bridge Brewing - North Vancouver, BC

Aug 14th, 2020 16m 45s

In my first revisit episode, I catch up with friends of the podcast Bridge Brewing. I first spoke with them on episode 23 of the podcast, and a lot has changed since then. Located in North Vancouver along Lonsdale Avenue is their new second loc

Bonus

The Virtual Beer Show: Another Beer Co. & Whistle Punk Brewing

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 9s

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I started a series of live stream interviews reaching out to brewers and others in the beer industry. I thought I would share these interview as bonus content for this podcast.In this first episode my guests are b

Small Block Brewery - Duncan, BC

Jul 17th, 2020 12m 1s

I'm in the Cowichan Valley visiting a brewery who has been around since 2018. Small Block Brewing is located in the township of Duncan on Vancouver Island. I sat down with co-owner Aaron Scally.Small Block Breweryhttps://smallblockbrewery.com/

Bright Eye Brewing - Kamloops, British Columbia

Jun 12th, 2020 13m 1s

I've traveled to Kamloops, British Columbia. I had the opportunity to visit a new brewery just before launch while attending Brewloops 2019. Bright Eye Brewing is a brewery dreamt up by two friends who became inspired after visiting a Vancouver

Mid-Island, British Columbia

May 20th, 2020 30m 1s

In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on a single community on Vancouver Island. Mid-Island you'll find the communities of Qualicum Beach and Parkville. Located here are two very different types of breweries. I spoke with Dave Paul of Lo

Port Alberni, British Columbia

Apr 22nd, 2020 42m 1s

In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on a single community on Vancouver Island. The city of Port Alberni is located pretty much in the center of Vancouver Island, with the drive being just over an hour from Nanaimo. I'll be speaking wit

Cannery Brewing & Bad Tattoo Brewing - Penticton, BC

Mar 20th, 2020 30m 8s

In the Okanagan Valley is the small British Columbia town of Penticton. In recent years, this town has seen a boom in local breweries opening their doors. So much so that Lonely Planet named Penticton Canada’s “craft beer capital" for the year

Kettle River Brewing Co. - Kelowna, British Columbia

Feb 21st, 2020 14m 37s

Last Summer I was enjoying... and slightly melting, in the heat of the Okanagan while visiting Kelowna, BC. Kettle River Brewing Company is a small batch neighborhood brewery that has seen great support from the community as well as the local i

Canoe Brewpub - Victoria, British Columbia

Jan 22nd, 2020 10m 54s

In the provincial capital of Victoria, not too far away from friends of the podcast Swan's Brewpub and Spinnakers is another historic brewery. Open in 1996, Canoe Brewpub is located in a historic 100-year-old building close to the Victoria Wate