The Ontario Craft Beer Guide The Podcast

Join beer experts and authors Robin LeBlanc and Jordan St. John as they share their experience, knowledge, and love of beer with a healthy mix of insight and humour.

Ep. 172: That Henry Winkler Hype

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 

01-11
34:31

Ep. 171: Whoa-oh, bye Betty’s, bam-a-lam

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 

12-14
37:37

Ep. 170: Back From the Store

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 

11-30
38:35

Please Hold

Thank you for calling. We appreciate your patience. Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

11-22
02:58

Ep. 169: Carnie-Grade Meth

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 

09-08
31:28

Ep. 168: Git Outta Here, G.K. Chesterton!

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 

08-25
42:57

Ep. 167: It’s in the Safe

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 

08-10
29:34

Ep. 166: IP Theft and Moose Estrogen

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 

08-03
33:27

Ep. 165: Hashtag Van Life

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 

07-27
28:05

Ep. 164: Mr. Sandman

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

07-19
31:59

Ep. 163: Sorry, Reginald VelJohnson

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 

07-07
27:11

Ep. 162: Smell a Flower

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 

06-28
34:40

Ep. 161: JAZZ Part II

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 

06-21
25:57

Ep. 160: Haberdasher & Morgenmuffel: Attorneys At Law

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 

06-15
36:35

Ep. 159: Running Up That Hill

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 

06-07
36:03

Ep. 158: DEMOCRACY! (Buffer)

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 

05-31
03:10

Ep. 157: Second Wedge

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 

05-24
01:54

Ep. 156: Winner Winner!

We talk about some new brewery openings including Newark and the highly anticipated GLB Brewpub and the Ontario winners of the Canadian Brewing Awards! Today's Sponsor Zone guest is Zencastr - http://zen.ai/theontariocraftbeerguidethepod 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 

05-17
40:47

Ep. 155: Buy The Dip

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 

05-11
33:07

Ep. 154: Dump Bucket

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 

05-04
34:31

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