A Pint With Friends

Vancouver Island Brewing has announced the release of a new collaborative sampler pack to raise funds for the preservation of wild B.C. salmon stocks, a vital food source for the Southern Resident Killer Whales that live in the Salish Sea. Pod Pack 2021 – which follows a similar release in 2019 – features four beers created in collaboration with other island breweries, each of them named after one of the whales in the local pods studied by marine biologists. The beers and participating breweries include: Mike Rosé Pale Ale (5.2% abv) – Whistle Buoy Brewing, Victoria Solstice Plum & Rosemary Saison (4.2% abv) – Ace Brewing, Courtenay Tahlequah Pacific Gose (4.8% abv) – Mayne Island Brewing, Mayne Island Wave Walker Helles Bock (6.8% abv) – Ucluelet Brewing, Ucluelet https://www.psf.ca/support/donate-online Details of the 2021 Pod Pack compiled by Joe Wiebe - https://bcaletrail.ca/vancouver-island-brewing-pod-pack/ Mike Rosé Pale Ale (5.2% ABV) BREWED WITH WHISTLE BUOY BREWING – VICTORIA, BC The namesake of scientist Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as “the father of killer whale research,” Mike (J-26) is a 30-year old male member of the J-Pod who has two living siblings, Alki (J-36) and Echo (J-42), and one younger sibling who passed away before the age of four, Scarlet (J-50). Tahlequah Pacific Gose (4.8% ABV) BREWED WITH MAYNE ISLAND BREWING – MAYNE ISLAND, BC Tahlequah (J-35) became known worldwide in 2018 when she carried her deceased calf (Ti-Tahlequah) for 17 days while researchers monitored her activity. Then, in September 2020, she made headlines again for successfully giving birth to a healthy calf, Phoenix (J-57). She is 24 years old. Wave Walker Helles Bock (6.8% ABV) BREWED WITH UCLUELET BREWING – UCLUELET, BC Wave Walker (L-88) got his name because when he was first spotted riding the wave from his mother’s slipstream. The 28-year-old orca is now the only living member of the L2 family group. Solstice Plum & Rosemary Saison (4.2% ABV) BREWED WITH ACE BREWING – COURTENAY, BC Solstice (L-89) is a 28-year old male who can most likely be found travelling with his mother since the passing of Granny (J-2), one of the best-known orcas in the world who was believed to have lived for more than 100 years. Solstice is the offspring of Spirit (L-22).

In this episode we try Smodcast ‘Have a Week’ Juicy Pale Ale and the Jay & Silent Bob ‘Beers! Beers! Beers! Both beers made in Vancouver by Main Street Brewing.  Named after the eponymous weekly podcast that features Kevin and his long-time producing partner Scott Mosier aka @samosier — who met right here in Vancouver while both were attending film school back in the day — the ‘Have a Week’ Juicy Pale Ale has a balanced profile that complements the papaya and citrus notes of the highlighted Mosaic hops and punches in at 5.5% ABV / 30 IBUs.  The Jay & Silent Bob ‘Beers! Beers! Beers!’ Lager celebrates the dynamic cinematic duo (and Silent Bob’s longtime — ahem — Mewes) in a perfectly crisp, clean and easy drinking 4.5% ABV lager for all occasions. Or, y’know, hanging out in front of the neighbourhood Quick Stop. It’s inspired by Jay’s rap from the iconic Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back entry in the View Askewniverse. Raison D-Etre recipe https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/716588/dogfish-head-raison-d-etre-cone Subscribe for more from Smitty - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SmittysBrewReview  Follow Smitty on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SmittysBrew  Follow Smitty on Instagram - https://twitter.com/SmittysBrew  Like Smitty on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SmittysBrewReview

In this episode we sample two collaboration beers from Steel & Oak and Dageraad Brewing titled A Love Letter from Isolation “Steel & Oak Loves Dageraad” and “Dageraad Loves Steal & Oak” as well as some of our favourite love songs.  We discover that more beers should come with a cookie. Other topics include beers they drank in Top Gun, re-watching the Star Wars prequels and cutting toxic Trump supports out of our lives. Mentioned in this episode INXS - Never Tear Us Apart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIBv2GEnXlc INXS - Suicide Blonde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma4TOv2f_WY

What we Drank
33 Acres Brewing Wolf Landbier

Wolf Landbier

4.8% ABV

Rustic, Crisp, Dope

Ale

Landbier means “country beer”, a term Franconian breweries use for a lager that is unique to its location. While no two landbiers are the same, ours uses the 33 Brewing Experiment lager yeast, is conditioned in Foeder 1 and dryhopped with Slovenian Wolf. 

Stories

SUPERFLUX OPENS IN EAST VANCOUVER THIS WEEKEND
https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=f69c8e160f

Brewery sending adoptable dogs to deliver beer to customers on National Dog Day
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/beer-brand-adoptable-dog-deliver-national-dog-day

Why Fat Tire beer costs $100 per six-pack on International Beer Day
https://fortune.com/2020/08/07/international-beer-day-fat-tire-six-pack-cost-100-price-new-belgium-brewing-climate-change/

Beer unsold during Australia's coronavirus lockdown has been turned into renewable energy
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/11/australia/coronavirus-australia-beer-energy-intl-hnk-scli/index.html

Seattle brewer puts anti-police markings on cans
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-brewer-puts-anti-police-markings-cans/ZDT5RVH7FJANXKLZEECEEYVMFE/

Shannon shares some upcoming events

A new format, News from the Local Vancouver Craft Beer scene. LOCAL BREWERIES SUPPORT THE ALIBI ROOM https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=16cf3805c4 BC ENDS BAR & RESTAURANT DRAUGHT TO-GO PROGRAMME https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891 SAANICH SAYS NO TO ALCOHOL IN PARKS https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891 VERNON BREW PUB HONOURS DR. BONNIE HENRY https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891 PARALLEL 49 RESPONDS TO MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=376238f0f7 DAN COLYER LEAVES FUGGLES & WARLOCK https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=76261a83e6 Beer Mentioned in this episode DuClar Brewing Co - Sour Me Unicorn Farts - https://duclaw.com/beers/sour-me-unicorn-farts/ RedRacer Beer - Central City Brewing - https://centralcitybrewing.com/products/red-racer/ What We Drank Alibi Room - Four Winds in collaboration with Dageraad, Steel & Oak, Superflux, and Brassneck. https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=16cf3805c4 Tango Tango Tango Dry Hopped Sour - Steamworks Brewing- https://untappd.com/b/steamworks-brewing-company-tango-tango-tango-dry-hopped-sour/3756201

In this episode we drink Dichotomy from Category 12, This is Hefeweizen from Moon Under Water & Origins from Crooked Stave

Category 12 - Dichotomy
2019 Barrelholder Release

5.4% ABV

Harnessing the best of disparate worlds, this meticulously blended beer creates a haven of flavour between an old world, foeder aged Belgian-style Single, and a bright tartness that brings it to life.

Foeder-Aged for 5 months, we blended our inaugural foeder release with a barrel aged sour to produce a delicate dance of nuanced flavour: the genesis of our foeder ageing program has begun!

Moon Under Water - This Is Hefeweizen 

Notes of bubblegum, banana, and clove. A multiple award winner at the BC and Canadian Brewing Awards

  

Crooked Stave - Origins
Burgundy Sour Ale Aged in Oak Barrels

Origins is our homage to the history of barrel aging and those who have influenced us along the way. Traditionally regarded as the most complex of beers, Flemish Reds and Oud Bruins from the Flanders region of Belgium were known for their tart and vinous characteristics; these attributes eventually gave rise to their designation as the “Burgundies of Belgium.” Before we carefully select each blend from our barrel cellar, our burgundy sour gracefully ages in large oak foeders, and finally, smaller wine casks. Origins’ dominant characteristics come from the use of aromatic malts to create dark vinous notes with an acidic tart cherry finish, derived from our mixed culture of wild yeast and bacteria. 

Hello my name is Scott Smith and welcome to A Pint With Friends. In this podcast I share conversations I’ve had with craft beer nerds, musicians, artists, professionals, business owners & friends and other like-minded individuals that will share craft beer stories and experiences from their own craft.

In my conversation with Dan Colyer Brewmaster & co-owner of Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks, he tells me how they embrace their deep roots in geekdom which is the foundation of their amazing beer.

While a conversation with Steel & Oak’s Co-Owner Jordan Foss showed his passion for making great beer is only equaled by his commitment to his local community.

The goal of this podcast is not only my journey into learning more about the craft beer scene here in Vancouver Canada, but also connect with people, meet new friends and share positive stories meant to inspire and motivate you to follow your passions.

One time I also hosted a Beer tasting with my nieces, a Root Beer tasting.  It was only then that I realized that sugar might be the most powerful drug on the planet.

Come along with me on this podcast and hopefully try out new things and have a few laughs and inspire you to Share A Pint With Friends.

This was a big week in the Smith house; I landed a new job, and I received an invite from Steamworks Brewing to try a new beer they are launching, the Tropical Tart Ale. I sat down with Steamworks Marketing Manager Justin Van Mulligen to chat about the steps involved in bringing a new beer to the market. How the twenty-one-year-old Vancouver brewery still views itself as a startup by creating unique beers and staying ahead of the trends. And how much of a roll Gastown has played a part in their branding and beers.

Head over to the Steamworks taproom in Burnaby to fill your growler with the Tropical Tart Ale.

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This podcast was recorded before live functioning brewery. Jorden Foss Co-owner Steel & Oak Brewing Company sits down with Scott & Neil to discuss the challenges of starting up New West's only craft brewery, surviving beerpocalypse, and how Jorden's passion for making great beer is only equaled by his commitment to his local community.

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Dan "Fuggles" Colyer Brewmaster & co-owner of Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks chats with Scott about the challenges of starting the only craft brewery in Richmond BC and their deep roots in geekdom and his previous jobs in web & graphic design. As well as their mutual love of Star Wars.

Claire Wilson (Brewmaster & CEO) & Camila (Marketing Associate) chat with Scott about the being Vancouver's only Organic Brewery & tasting room. Claire's passion and commitment to using local and organic ingredients and sustainable practices are reflected in her exceptional beers. Her dedication to sustainability extends beyond the beer, and also to the packaging, food served in the tasting room and organic cotton t-shirts.

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In this episode, we return to the offices of Pico Brewing to meet with two of the founders, Bill & Jim Mitchell to discuss their 3rd Kickstarter project and latest product the “Pico”. Bill & Jim share thoughts on the different kinds of homebrewers and beer drinkers, as well as how the Brew Marketplace will be the world's best pub crawl.

Bill is a former Microsoft VP with several decades of innovation leadership in PDA’s and smartphones: while Jim is a food scientist and physicist with over 15 years experience in the field of food processing technology.