The Craft Beer Connoisseurs Podcast

Season 4, Episode 13

In this episode, for the first time in a while, we travel back to Toronto & review Rorschach Brewing.

Joined by Producer Todd, we review 2 beers: Truth Serum - Double Dry Hopped …

The Ontario government recently passed legislation to expand alcoholic drink sales in Ontario, a promise made by Premier Ford during his 2018 election. This legislation is set to take effect in 2026 …

Season 4, Episode 12

In this episode, we review Four Fathers Brewing out of Cambridge, Ontario. 

Joined by Producer Henrick, we review 2 beers: “The Starter” which is a Session IPA and “Von Doom” a c…

The fellas have grabbed a pint from one their top breweries of the year and sit down to reflect on 2023. 

Listen along as we provide a synopsis of the past year.

Once again, the Connoisseurs provide …

Season 4, Episode 11

In this episode, we review Fogorig Brewing located just outside of Campbellford.

Joined by Producer Joe, we review 2 beers - One of them ‘Naughty’ & One of them ‘Nice’ - they are…

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss growler & crowler freshness. With a beer 100 Resolutions from Twas Now in Kitchener - brewed a month before it hit the crowler & then consumed 6 days…

Season 4, Episode 10

In this episode, we have a guest host for a full episode as fan of the podcast Trevor joins us for a full episode while we review Wave Maker Brewing in Cambridge

Joined by Produc…

Back again, making his 4th guest appearance on the podcast, by far the most by any guest, the Connoisseurs once again welcome Trevor Wilhelm to the microphone. 

Trevor recently traveled to New Brunsw…

Season 4, Episode 9

In this episode, Chris makes his long awaited return and we go up to the Ottawa Valley to review Cold Bear Brewing located in Arnprior.

Joined by Producer Zac, we review 2 beers: …

Producer’s Special – S.4 E.8– The Spark in a Friendship 

The Connoisseurs are once again gifted some Ontario craft beer, this time from Spark Beer located in Ottawa. 

A huge thank you to Logan and Po…

Season 4, Episode 8

In this episode, we review one of the newest breweries to open in Schooner St Brewing which is in Waterloo, Ontario

Joined by Producer Nate, we review 2 beers – Czech Yourself whi…

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss hop oils, including what they are, how they are used, and the advantages of using oils compared to the hops themselves.

They also dive a bit deeper i…

Season 4, Episode 7

In this episode, we go back to Perth County & review Black Donnelly’s Brewing located just outside of Mitchell

Joined by Producer Tim we review 2 beers – Biddulph’s Hazy IPA & Sev…

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs discuss the article on Oct. 2nd/23 from CBC Kitchener-Waterloo which reported on the newly knighted Jody Palubiski, CEO of the Charcoal Group owns Beertown, …

Season 4, Episode 6

In this episode, we review Lovebird Brewing out of the Grey Highlands

Joined by Producer Austin we review 2 beers – Good Things which is a dry hopped rice lager & Lovely Day which…

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs recap the Canadian winners from the 2023 World Beer Awards.

They also highlight the accomplishments at these awards of some of the breweries previously featu…

Season 4, Episode 5

In this episode, we venture to Canada’s Prettiest Town in Goderich to review Square Brew

Joined by Producer Sam we review 2 beers - Ontario’s West Coast IPA & Celtic Fog which is …

The Connoisseurs recap Producer Chad’s bachelor party experience from early August. This included a stop at New York Beer Exchange before arriving in Philadelphia.

Be sure to listen as they discuss t…

Season 4, Episode 4

In this episode, we get forked by the beers of Forked River based in London Ontario.

Joined by Producer Chad we review 2 beers - Riptide which is an american pale ale & Flashback …

In this Producer Special the Connoisseurs (well minus Chris) were treated with some Tree House Brewing Company beers from Charlton, Massachusetts thanks to Brett’s brother.

Listen along as we each ta…