Podcast The Connoisseur

The Connoisseurs once again head to the national beer market thanks to friend of the podcast, Trevor Wilhelm. Trevor once again visited his old stomping grounds of Winnipeg, Manitoba and generously picked up some local beers and brought them back to Ontario for the Connoisseurs to enjoy. Today’s episode features a twist on an old favourite from Gra…

Season 3 - Episode 16 The Craft Beer Connoisseurs travel to the Muskoka region and review Sawdust City Brewing Company in Gravenhurst, Ontario. We’re joined by Producer Logan and 2 beers are reviewed: first, the newest release in the Tropical Storm Series: Cranberry Mule which is a Sour IPA & Mocha Crunch (based off a famous Canadian Chocolate Bar)…

The Connoisseurs discuss the Over the Tap Fest event hosted by Blood Brothers Brewing on January 27th, 2023. Unfortunately none of us were able to attend the event in person this year (hint, hint; nudge, nudge - Blood Brothers), but Producer Warren and Brett decided to put in an online order, as these special and collaborative beers were made avail…

Season 3 - Episode 15 The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Eastbound Brewing Co. out of Toronto, Ontario We’re joined by Producer Warren where we review 2 beers: A SMASH IPA called Revealed Constallions & an oatmeal coffee stout called Justacuppacawfee. We also talk about their beer & food pairing/ events within the brewpub Then, we discuss some of o…

It is with heavy hearts we reflect on another Ontario brewery who was forced to close their doors as a result of the rising costs of doing business and decreased sales. This closure hits closer to home as they were one of our featured breweries in our podcast’s inaugural season (Season 1 Episode 11). As the market correction continues to take shape…

Season 3 - Episode 14 The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Longslice Brewery out of Toronto, Ontario We’re joined by Producer Chance where we review 2 beers : Princess Clementine which is a kettle wheat sour & Metropolitan Pilsner, an Italian Pilsner which is a collaboration with Old Toronto Series. We also discuss some local historical ties to the C…

In our last main episode featuring Neustadt Springs Brewery, we were able to try their classic Schwarzbier, a German dark lager style beer. However, also available at the brewery is a barrel aged version of this beer which Brett had already stashed away amongst his vast selection of beers. Brett graciously allowed the other connoisseurs and Produce…

Season 3 - Episode 13, we take a look at Neustadt Springs Brewery out of Neustadt, Ontario Joined by Producer Brock, we review 2 beers - the 1st being Neustadt Weiss which is a Hefeweizen & the 2nd beer is a Schwarzbier. We also discuss the history of the brewing building itself dating all the way back to 1859 Then, we discuss our fears (don’t try …

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss “Dry January.” This includes the campaign's origin, some of the health benefits from joining the challenge, and ways you can still support your local brewery if you choose to participate. Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs Feel Free to throw us a comment, like and s…

Season 3 - Episode 12 The Craft Beer Connoisseurs review Block Three Brewing Company out of the Village of St. Jacobs, Ontario We’re joined by Producer Dwyane to review 2 beers. First is a core beer called King Street Saison and second is their Imperial Farmhouse IPA; Danger Zone. Along with the reviews, we discuss the feel of the brewery itself, p…

Brett surprises the Connoisseurs with a unique beer as we reflect on 2022. Listen along as we provide a synopsis of the past year including our 3 festival experiences. We also recap our first Craft Beer Connoisseurs collaboration Beer adventure! The connoisseurs provide our “Year in Beer” using the Untappd app and share some of Untappd’s statistics…

New Year, same great Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast!! Season 3 - Episode 11, we review Black Swan Brewing Company in Stratford, Ontario as Brett was able to take some time out of his busy schedule of being at the brewery itself. Joined by Producer Colby, we review 2 of their core beers, IPA and Porter and we discuss their stages of expansion into …

Producer Finn brings back a few Strawberry Biscuit Ales from Southern Grist Brewing Company in Nashville, TN for the Connoisseurs to try. This beer was brewed in collaboration with Hardee’s fast food restaurant chain and made with over 200 lbs of Hardee biscuits. Featured in People’s and Forbes magazines, tune in to hear our review and ratings! Ins…

Season 3 - Episode 10, we review The Exchange Brewery located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Finn to review 2 beers: Pamplemoose on the Loose which is a hazy IPA and Gluten Free Saison. We also discuss their history and the look of the brewery itself. We wrap up the episode with a conversation about the drinks we enjoy, …

In this episode the Craft Beer Connoisseurs debate whether or not Ontario has reached the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ for saturation of craft breweries in Ontario. They discuss some of the recent sales and takeovers while also highlighting some breweries that are currently up for sale. Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs F…

Season 3 - Episode 9, we review Brauwerk Hoffman residing right beside the Ottawa River in Rockland, Ontario We are joined by Producer Liam to review 2 beers; A Pilsener which is a you guessed it – German Pilsner & Helio which is a pale ale. We also look back at our conversation/ interview we had with co-owner Eric as Broken Stick’s Oktoberfest (wh…

The Connoisseurs welcome founder and owner of Prud’homme beer certification, Roger Mittag, for a Q&A session about the course. Be sure to listen to find out how Roger first got involved in the beer industry, why he created the program and a sneak peak at what’s to come as the program looks to continue to expand and diversify. Instagram: CraftBeerCo…

Season 3 - Episode 8, we dive into the Chatham-Kent area again to review Red Barn Brewing Company, just outside of Blenheim, Ontario We are joined by Producer Bruce where we do things a little differently because our producer made us. We taste 6 different beers, yes you read that right, split into two parts: traditional and flavoured beers. We revi…

It’s almost that time again to open up the door to your daily Advent calendar surprise! Last year around this time we discussed craft beer Advent calendars and how many craft breweries and local bottle shops have jumped on the craze. At the end of the episode we threw out the idea of creating our own craft beer Advent calendar and we decided to use…

Season 3 - Episode 7, we head up to the Ottawa Valley, specifically Petawawa as we review Dog House Brewing company. We are joined by Producer Troy to review 2 beers. Up first; War Dog which is a lagered ale, and then Breacher which is labelled as a Pale Ale. We also discuss the stories and meanings behind the names and labels of all Dog House beer…

The Connoisseurs take a road trip to Hammond, Ontario and keep the Oktoberfest celebrations rocking! Huge thanks goes out to all our friends at Broken Stick Brewing and Hammond Golf and Country Club for the invitation to this wonderful event! Listen as we provide real time recap of some of the events, interviews with some fantastic people and revie…

Season 3 - Episode 6, we take a look at All My Friends Beer Co. in Bloomfield, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Len and we review 2 beers; “Candy” which is a Hazy IPA and “Curiosity” which is a Double IPA. Then, we discuss fast food restaurants and apparently some people are not a fan of others choices! Instagram: CraftBeerConns - YouTube/Untappd…

A podcast and a brewery come together to make a beer that is a little bit of everything but a lotta bit of taste. The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast features 3 friends and a producer creating weekly content almost as good as Jobsite beers! Our collaboration beer will smash you with flavours of raspberry and vanilla! Make sure to enjoy the beer and…

Season 3 - Episode 5, we take a look at Dragan Brewing & Wine Company out of St.Catherines, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Dylan where we review 2 beers; “Garnet” which is a dry hopped pale ale and “Cherry Grisette” which is also the beer style. Also discussed is how the brewery got its name & the different ways they give back to the community …

The connoisseurs recap their experience completing their Prud’homme Level 1 - Beer Enthusiasts certification. Huge shout out to company founder, Roger Mittag, for helping us expand our beer education. Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs Feel Free to throw us a comment, like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Po…

Season 3 - Episode 4, we take a look at Slake Brewing in Picton, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Triston where we review 2 beers; “Mosey” which is a german pilsner and “Darren the One Eyed Cat” which is a hybrid blend grape ale. Also discussed is the brewery’s mission to reduce their carbon footprint and the fact that they have possibly the best…

And we are back at it again with a stop in Cambridge, Ontario for Octob...sorry Oaktoberfest! Live again, we had a wonderful opportunity to come out to the first Oaktoberfest put on by Reverence Barrel Works and Brolly Brew Co. We were fortunate to try some great food from Wooden Boat Food Co., enjoy some fantastic music (Bo Music, Truckermouth, an…

Season 3 - Episode 3 We take a look at Silversmith Brewing Company in Virgil, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Paul and we review 2 beers; “The Black Lager” which is a schwarzbier and “Breakfast Wheat” which is a hefeweizen. We also talk about the brewery’s historic building and its church-like atmosphere Then, we discuss our predictions for the …

The guys have more content from Paris...Ontario and our first live event! The first live event was held at the Paris Drinks Fest in Paris, Ontario. Keep up with the additional content that we had following our last main episode. We hope you enjoy the environment as live music plays in the background throughout the podcast. Sit back and close your e…

Season 3 - Episode 2 The guys take a tour to Paris...Ontario for their first live event! The first live event was held at the Paris Drinks Fest in Paris, Ontario. Going into the event we thought we would have content for one Producer Special but we were totally wrong! We have our first live interviews, our first fan of the podcast appearance and of…

While enjoying some Quebec craft beer the connoisseurs reflect on their brief time away from the mic. This includes Anderson’s Craft Ale 6th anniversary party as well as discussing some new and interesting beers sampled. They also hint at some future Producer Special episodes related to a collaboration project and some continuing education. Instagr…

Season 3 - Episode 1 Yes, that’s right – your favourite podcast about beer (could be a little biased) is back for Season 3. We start off the season by discussing Falcon Brewing in Ajax, Ontario. We're joined by producer Joel and we review 2 beers. The first is their Red Falcon Premium Ale which is an Irish red and the second is Corn Holsch which is…

The Connoisseurs venture far, far west to British Columbia as we sample 4 beers from Dead Frog Brewery in Langley, BC otherwise known as the Juice Box Sour Mixer Series & see how juicy or sour they really are. Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs Feel Free to throw us a comment, like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, …

Season 2, Episode 24, the last of our second season before we take a couple of well-deserved weeks off. We are joined by Producer Rex to discuss our favourite and most memorable parts of season as well as our favourite beers and breweries of the season. Finally, we reveal which brewery in season 2 had the best overall Untappd rating of the beers we…

Inspired by Untappd’s recent release of the Top 20 Highest-Rated Beers Halfway Through 2022, the connoisseurs provide their favourite beers so far this year. Stay tuned as this is not limited to Ontario breweries as a few vacations taken this year have provided some pretty highly rated beers on our personal Untappd accounts. Instagram: CraftBeerCon…

Season 2 - Episode 23, we review Prince Eddy’s Brewing Co. in Picton, ON. We are joined by Producer Frank to review 2 beers. The first is Brass Monkey, a hazy pale ale with orange zest. And the second is Sweet Talk, a double IPA with vanilla, lactose and honey. We also discuss their ultimate outdoor playground. Then, we discuss some beer destinatio…

The Connoisseurs recap Tyler’s bachelor party experience from back in April. This included a stop at Erie Brewing Company before arriving in Pittsburgh, rated the #6 Top City in the world for craft beer drinkers on Untappd. Be sure to listen as they discuss the best of what Pittsburgh’s craft beer scene has to offer, including everyone’s favourite …

Season 2 - Episode 22, we review Something In The Water Brewing out of Toronto. We are joined by Producer Rory to review 2 beers. The first is their local ingredient pilsner called Garrison Creek and the second is the Pancake Bay Sweet Brunch Stout which was 2nd place in the Sweet Stout Category in the 2021 World Brewing Awards. We also discuss how…

As many of our listeners are aware, a violent storm ripped through southern Ontario causing major damage and unfortunately one of our craft beer community members were significantly affected. As they await word from insurance and look to rebuild, we ask our listeners to do our part in lending a helping hand by purchasing their beers currently being…

Season 2 - Episode 21, we review Junction Craft Brewery out of Toronto. We are joined by Producer Bennett to review 2 beers. The first is their Craft Pilsner and the 2nd is the Krispy Lite Lager. We also dive into their new business model and portfolio which includes a recent purchase/merger of another Toronto brewery. Then, we discuss our plans fo…

Producer’s Special – S.2 E.20 – More Beer Education - Malts Producer Chuck is a big fan of malts so listen in as we explain the malting process that goes into the creation of each & every tasty beverage along with letting you know many known malt providers throughout Canada Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs Feel F…

Season 2 - Episode 20, we review Walkerville Brewery in Windsor, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Chuck to review 2 beers. The first is Pin High Pils which is a pilsner. The second is their Irish Red Ale. We also discuss the brewery’s storied history and the exciting things they have planned for the future. Then, we share some post-secondary scho…

In late February, a global fundraising initiative was created by Pravda Beer Theatre, a brewery located in Lviv, Ukraine where the proceeds from this collaborative beer recipe helped support the Ukrainian humanitarian efforts in the war against Russia. Producer Parker purchased some of Broken Rail Brewery’s version of this beer which was brewed in …

Season 2- Episode 19, we review Spearhead Brewing in Kingston, Ontario. We are joined by producer Parker and review 2 beers: Hawaiian Pale Ale and Lighter Lager. We also have a discussion about their beginnings in the contract brewing scene and how they got to where they are today. Then, we discuss Tyler’s favourite thing: Tyler (as this is the las…

Producer’s Special – S.2 E.18 – Let the Fun Be GIN Thanks to the staff at Brock Street Brewing who not only provided the beers on last week’s episode but also graciously sent some of their Raspberry Lemon Vodka soda and their Contemporary Gin for us to try. As a result, Producer Dakota decided this was the opportune time for the Connoisseurs to dab…

Season 2 - Episode 18, we review the most refreshing street in Canada, Brock St. Brewing in Whitby, Ontario We are joined by producer Dakota and review 2 beers. First off, Bourbon Barrel Aged Sour and then Light Lime Lager. We also have a discussion about their beginnings and their location; in an old fire hall in downtown Whitby. Then, we do some …

Producer’s Special – S.2 E.17 – Presents from Penguins Beer mail! Thanks to another avid listener of the podcast, Michelle Canning-Choi, the connoisseurs received another special beer to unwrap on air. *Spoiler alert! The generous delivery ended up being the 5th collaboration between Henderson Brewing Company and the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies…

Season 2 - Episode 17, we review The London Brewing Co-Op in London, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Ricardo to review 2 beers. The first is the London Organic Lager which is a helles lager. The second is the Organic Hazy IPA. We also discuss their mission and how they use local ingredients but still meet the tastes of the everyday drinker. Then…

Producer’s Special – S.2 E.16 – Sharing is Caring! The Connoisseurs are once again joined by friend of the podcast Trevor Wilhelm who’s voice you may recognize from Producer Special Season 1 Episode 7. This episode was a spin off of the Christmas game “Secret Six Pack.” An important lesson regarding keeping your beer cold and drinking fresh was als…

Season 2 - Episode 16, we review Refined Fool Brewing in Sarnia, Ontario. We are joined by Producer Pete and review 2 beers out of the 4th edition of their IPA Fun Box. The first is Party Sharks which is a “Foggy” IPA. The second is Catstronaut which is a session Hazy IPA (the can label is literally a cat astronaut). Plus we discuss their expansion…