Alberta Craft Beer Guidecast

Today Andrew is joined by Christina from Railyard Brewing. Christina chats about her story that brought her all the way from Australia to play a great role in Alberta's craft beer scene. Show Notes: 02:30 - What makes Railyard unique? 10:05 - The Beer and The Taproom 15:30 - Aggressive expansion 21:36 - Christina's craft beer journey 28:17 - The Beer Mile 34:00 - Aussie Beer Scene 38:11 - Whats Alberta doing well?

Today Andrew goes on location (without producer Matt, I would like to add) to Analog Brewing Co. The guys talk to Andrew about building a brand outside of a location, and how they came from all over western Canada to brew beer together. 01:13 - What makes Analog unique? 12:29 - The Brewhouse 16:42 - How did you get into beer? 22:10 - Adam joins in 26:25 - Alberta scene Vs. BC Scene 30:49 - life before beer bleeds into life with beer 34:27 - beers of the future 38:40 - What do you want out of Alberta Beer

Today Andrew and producer Matt dive in to the sooner-ies and Rumour-ies section to talk about soon to be breweries in rural Ab. Show Notes: 00:46 - Co-Host Matt 02:33 - OT Brewing 05:18 - North and South S&R 06:45 - Battle River Brewing 08:44 - Hamell Bros. 11:07 - Darkwoods Brewing 14:23 - Hawktail Brewing 17:21 - Heilan Beer House 20:46 - Piston Broke Brewing 24:21 - Sawback Brewery 34:10 - Strong Hold Brewing 40:34 - Travois Brewing

Today Andrew is joined by Socrates of the Bear Hill Brewing Group. Soc tells Andrew about being a true pioneer in Alberta brewing. He takes Andrew through the journey of starting with one brew pub in Jasper national park, and expanding it to a brew pub empire that traverses the province. Show Notes: 01:06 - The original Brewpub Jasper Brewing 11:19 - Banff Avenue Brewing 15:04 - Wood Buffalo Brewing 26:16 - Last Best Brewing 31:21 - Beer Journey 37:29 - The Future 41:31 - What do you want to see happen in AB beer

Today Andrew is joined by Mason from Ale Architect. Mason describes his journey from engineer to brewer, and the great community that exists in Alberta. Show Notes: 01:05 - What makes Ale Architect unique? 01:55 - The Super Saison 07:48 - Mason's Beer industry Journey 15:50 - Traveling 19:53 - always learning 26:36 - Beer Fantasy League 29:09 - Scotch Scotch Scotch 30:49 - The Ab beer community 36:52 - What do you think AB is doing well? 39:25 - what do you want from Ab beers? Find the guidebook on instagram and twitter @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by beer writer Jason Van Rassel. Jason is an accomplished beer writer and appreciator who talks with Andrew about bringing his passion for writing and his passion for beer together in original levity. Find Jason @jasonvanrassel and at Original Levity FInd the Beer Guide on Instagram and Twitter @abbeerguide Show Notes: 01:02 - Our guest today 01:13 - Original Levity 04:08 - Hops and Hockey Cards 04:38 - Covering a Beat 08:55 - Jason's Beer Journey 10:10 - Brew on Premise 13:45 - Cowtown Vs. E-Town 19:29 - Central AB 21:26 - The Fest of Ales 28:32 - Whats going well in Alberta? 40:56 - WHat do you want to see in Alberta?

Today Andrew shares his predictions for breweries opening this year in Calgary. Part 2 of 2. Show Notes: 02:26 - the rules 11:38 - Calgary Predictions 12:50 - Brewery #1: Dandy 2.0 14:10 - Brewery #2: Elite Brewery and Cidery 16:42 - Brewery #3: Establishment Brewing 17:53 - Brewery #4: Freehold Brewing 21:17 - Brewery #5: Marda Loop Brewing 23:45 - Brewery#6: Ol' Beautiful 26:02 - Brewery #7: Prairie Dog Brewing 30:48 - Brewery #8: Revival Brewcade 33:17 - Brewery #9 Born Colorado Brewing 35:20 - Brewery #10 Legend 7 Brewing 38:17 - Brewery #11: New Level Brewing Find The Guidebook on Twitter and Instagram @abbeerguide

Today Andrew shares his predictions for breweries opening this year in Edmonton. Part 1 of 2 Show Notes: 00:21 - Intro 01:35 - Guest Comentator 03:05 - Edmonton Predictions 06:35 - The Existing 7 11:56 - Brewery #1: Analog Brewery 17:40 - Brewery #2: The Growlery 22:22 - Brewery #3: The Monolith 26:40 - Brewery #4: Sea Change 29:07 -Brewery #5: Omen Brewing 30:07 - Brewery #6: Polar Park Find us on Twitter and Instagram @abbeerguide

Today andrew is joined by Cole of Ribstone Creek Brewing. Cole talks about the little rural brewery that could, as well as his own beer journey that has taken him to every edge of this province. Find the show on Insta and Twitter @abbeerguide Show Notes: 1:01 - What makes Ribstone unique 13:04 - The Abbey Lane 17:17 - brewers breakfast/ community space 25:07 - Cole's Beer Journey 33:21 - What is going well in AB beer? 37:21 - What could be better? 41:00 otto cask

Brewing Today Andrew is joined by Kyle and Josh of Origin Malting and Brewing. They tell Andrew about working with local producers to create theyre truly grain to glass story. Show Notes: 01:05 - What Makes Origin Unique 14:50 - beer journeys 26:40 - The Beers 39:00 - what would you like to see in Ab beer?