Alberta Craft Beer Guidecast

Today Andrew is re-joined by Jacob. Jacob tells the guidecast al about his new adventures in Medicine Hat, using Untappd to its fullest, and what he thinks the future of Ab Beer is. Show Notes: 01:26 What makes Med Hat unique? 07:28 - The Brewery 16:13 - The beers 21:19 Eggnog and....beer? 23:18 - Samis Sessional 25:50 - Untappd 31:30 - The Brewpub 42:13 - The future of Medicine Hat 45:21 - what would you like to see happen in Alberta Beer Find us on twitter and instagram @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by legendary Edmontonian Greg Zeschuk; Doctor, video game developer, and now, brewery owner. Greg talks with Andrew about his most recent endeavour Blind Enthusiasm, and Beira, a restaurant brewery combo that is re-thinking the way both are done. 00:57 - What makes Blind Enthusiasm unique? 2:35 - The Brewers - Rob & Doug 04:47 - The Chef/Resto - Christine 08:50 - The Beers 11:50 -Why Ritchie? 14:20 - The Monolith 18:37 - Sours Timeline 20:10 - Greg's Beer Journey 26:45 - ASBA and Going Pro 32:14 - What are you wanting from Alberta Beer? Find The Alberta Craft Beer Guide on Twitter and Instagram @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined bySherbrooke's beer guru Stephan Bezan. Stephen shares his long and storried beer journey with Andrew, as well as some insights into the Alberta scene, where its been and where we are headed. Show Notes: 01:21 - What Makes Sherbrooke Unique? 13:10 - Your beer journey 20:52 - The Alberta Section 38:37 - What do you like, and what do you want to see in the Alberta Scene? Find the Guide on twitter and Instagram: @abbeerguide

Today we are joined by new friend of the show Brandon Schatz, owner proprietor of Variant Edition Comics for our first Paul written docket, and another in our ongoing series about story telling and pop-culture narratives. We dive into our favourite shows, what kind of story telling we want to see, and how different mediums play off each and influence each other.

Today Andrew is joined by prolific brewer both profesional and at home, Adam. Adam talks about his craft beer journey that has lead him from Nova Scotia all the way to Alberta to make a mark on our growing beer scene and culture. Show Notes: 01:03 - What are we drinking - Saison Blend 01:56 - Beer Aha moment 04:03 - Propeller Brewing 05:31 - The Test Batch System 07:20 - Grizzly Paw - Welcome to beautiful Canmore 10:37 - THE stout 12:56 - Alley Kat 15:01 - Blindman 17:21 - Dumping beer 21:37 - Beer consulting 26:04 -Unity Brew 29:21 - what next...? 41:04 - What do you want to see happen in Alberta beer? Find The Guide Book on Twitter and Instagram: @abbeerguide

Today we are joined by Simon, representing Hell's Basement Brewing from Medicine Hat. Simon shares the incredible story of a town that drank a brewery dry, and shares some stories from his own beer journey. Show Notes: 01:06 - What makes Hell's Basement unique? 09:06 - Andrew's shameless plug/ the HB line up 17:50 - The city of the Hat 21:44 - Simon's beer journey 41:26 - What do you want to see happen in AB beer? You can find the guide on twitter and instagram: @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by Graeme of Troubled Monk Brewery. Graeme talks with Anderw about the family spirit that powers the the brewery (and soon to be distillery). They also chat about the homebrewers guild, and Graeme's own beer journey. Find the Guidebook on Twitter and Instagram @abbeerguide 01:01 - What makes Troubled Monk unique 03:25 - The beer Graeme brought - Mothers Milk Stout aged in bourbon barrels 07:14 - The test batch system 09:11 - Craft Soda 10:25 - Graeme's beer journey 20:28 - The Distillery 24:05 - Home brewers Guild 27:14 - Distance Running 30:42 - What do you want to see happen in Alberta beer

Today Andrew is joined by Chris Connely of Craft Beer Importers. They discuss a robust beer culture, #importerprolems, and a special all Alberta announcement. Also producer Matt yells his shameless plug. Show Notes: 01:20 - A robust beer scene NEEDS imports/ What are the challenges unique to importers? 08:22 - Craft Beer Advent Calendar 12:20 - Chris' beer journey 19:25 - Learning, rating, and understanding context 23:40 - Weird beers 33:30 - A very special Alberta announcement Find the Guidebook on Twitter and Instagram: @abbeerguide

Today Andrew is joined by two of the fine gentlemen who make up the Dandy Brewing Co., Ben and Derek. They join Andrew to talk about the origins of Calgary's only nano brewery and brewing beer that they wanted to see produced. They also discuss the great community of breweries,and about the bright future of Alberta Beer. Check them out at their Website. Find the Guidebook on Twitter and Instagram @abbeerguide Show Notes: 01:06 - What makes Dandy unique? 04:02 - Podcast Beer - Summertime (and the Living is easy) 06:00 - Musical influences 07:25 - Artist in Residence Program 11:05 - where the Dandys came from 17:30 - Starting the Brewery 25:07 - The Brewhouse 35:13 - Expansion 37:53 - What do you want to see in Alberta beer?

Today Andrew is joined by Shane, founder of the Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous for an acronym heavy episode. Shane has been beating the drum of craft beer since before your grandfather was in diapers, and hetells Andrewabout the basis for founding the EBGA and the events they use to help grow interest and participation in the craft beer scene. sign up for their newsletter Show Notes 01:03 - Who are the EBGA and what makes you unique? 03:27 - Current Events 13:30 - The Real Ale Festival 20:16 - when did you first enjoy beer? 29:38 - Breaking News! 30:50 - What do you want to see in Alberta Beer? 33:23 - How Big can things get? Find the Alberta Craft Beer Guide Book on Instagram and Twitter: @abbeerguide