Alberta Craft Beer Guidecast

Andrew flys solo today to bring you his 2019 year in review. Andrew goes through the province cronicling the year in beer that was 2019. Show Notes 1:43 - North and Central 12:02 - 2018 V 2019 12:32 - Edmonton 24:41 - 2018 V 2019 25:00 - Calgary 37:45 - 2018 V 2019 38:00 - South 47:43 - 2018 V 2019 48:34 - Contract breweries 59:26 - Closures Find the show on instagram and twitter @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by Patrick and Krysten from Outcast Brewing. Andrew joins them in their brand new space to talk about taking the jump from contract brewing, and trying to do brewing differently. Show Notes: 00:41 - What makes Outcast unique? 08:32 - Do you have a favorite of your own? 11:22 - Core Beers: A New approach 16:22 - The Space 26:45 - Patrick and Kristins craft beer journey 43:28 - Beer 5000 45:30 - Barley Wine 51:35 - What do you want to see happen in Ab beer? Find the Guide Book on Insta and Twitter @abbeerguide.

Today Andrew is joined by Austin, Asst Brewer at Undercurrent Brewing and host of the Beach House Brewing Podcast. Austin talks about some of the unique things on the go at Undercurrent, and his life long journey towards beer. Show Notes: 1:10 - Undercurrent - What makes it unique? 16:17 - Cody the Head Brewer 19:31 - How did you get into beer? 36:55 - What would you like to see happen in Ab beer? Find us on Insta and Twitter @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by Robert from Polar Park Brewing. Robert tells us about the history of Polar Park, from The Alberta Game Farm to a Brew Pub off Whyte Ave.

Show Notes:

01:01 - The History of Polar Park

14:02 - The Building

19:09 - The Brewhouse

27:29 - The Tanks

43:01 - What Would You Like to See in Ab Beer

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Today Andrew is joined by beer enthusiast and educator David Nuttall. David talks about his time in the liquor industry, and being a pioneer of consumer level beer education here in Alberta.

Today Andrew and producer Matt sit down and talk about the year thats coming in Alberta beer. 04:59 - Edmonton Predictions The Monolith Campio Brewing The Growlery Odd Company Brewing Polar Park Brewing Co. 22:23 - Calgary Predictions Freehold Brewing Heathens Brewing Outcast Brewing Rapid Ascent 2 House Brewing 39:32 - Northern Alberta Predictions Field and Forge Highland Beer House Red Heart Brewing Stony Brew Co. 45:20 - Southern Alberta Predictions Hubtown Brewing Balzac Craft Brew Co Bragg Creek Newell Brewing The Pass Brewing Sheepdog Brewing Valley Brewing Spectrum Aleworks

Today Andrew’s guest is Calder from Siding 14. Calder tells Andrew about growing up in the barley industry, jumping into the kitchen, and springboarding into beer with the little brewery that could. Show notes: 01:02 - What makes Siding 14 unique? 12:33 - Calder’s Beer Journey 28:33 - Rep Life 33:09 - Saison Du Belma 33:56 - What do you want to see in alberta beer? Find the show on Insta, Twitter and Facebook @abbeerguide

01:03 - Fondest Memories of 2018

04:00 - New Breweries Province Wide

05:57 - Central Alberta

17:55 - Edmonton Area

37:57 - Northern/Southern Alberta

43:18 - Calgary Area

62:42 - Andrew had better things to do

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Today Andrew is joined by Pam and Cody of Fitzsimmons Brewing, as they talk about the great support their community has given them in their year long (and beyond) brewery journey. Show Notes: 01:04 - What makes Fitzsimmons unique? 04:07 - The Fitzy IPL and Micheal the Production Manager 18:22 - Seasonal Program/the space 29:37 - Your beer journey 42:30 - What do you want to see in Alberta beer Find the guide on twitter and instagram @abbeerguide Find an archive of the show screamingdachsundstudios.com

Today Andrew is re-joined by Taylor to talk about his new project, Sea Change Brewing. Andrew and Taylor talk about the direction for the new venture, and tangent off into Show Notes: 01:10 - What makes Sea Change unique? 03:54 - The location 07:16 - The space 15:05 - The beers 21:25- Whats changed since your last time on the show? Find the guide on twitter and instagram @abbeerguide Find an archive of the show screamingdachsundstudios.com