Cascadian Beer Podcast | Stories Behind Craft Beer In The Pacific Northwest

I’m in Cariboo Regional District of British Columbia in Quesnel. Located in the center of the city along Highway 97 is a brewery with a brand connection back to the regions gold rush days, Barkerville Brewing. I sat down with their Brewmaster Erin Dale. Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Barkerville Brewing Co. - Quesnel, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m in British Columbia’s capital, Victoria. During my visit to Victoria Craft Beer Week I had a chance to visit many of the local breweries. One of them being Moon Under Water Brewery - Pub and Distillery. I sat down with their Brewmaster, Clay Potter, to talk about their creativity and their adventure into distilling. Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Moon Under Water - Victoria, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve traveled to Kamloops, BC. A town that isn’t new craft beer, but still is trying to find its place in the market. In this episode, I visit Red Collar Brewing. A family run brewery in the heart of downtown Kamloops. I spoke with Lara & David Beardsell. Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Red Collar Brewing - Kamloops, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the biggest weekend on the Craft Beer calendar, Great American Beer Festival! I was lucky to attend GABF for the second year in a row. It was great catching up with friends of the podcast, as well as meeting new breweries and people. In this episode you’ll hear from: Bart Watson (Chief Economist for the Brewers Association)Gary Glass (Director of American Homebrewers Association)Breakside BrewingDry Dock Brewing CompanyCircle Brewing CompanyPico BrewEastern Market BrewingHopstoriesCraft TouristPubcast WorldwideGarrett Oliver (Brooklyn Brewery)Wibby BrewingLaunch Pad BreweryHi Sign BrewingChuckanut BreweryChris Black (Falling Rock Tap House)Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head Brewery)54°40' Brewing CompanyGoodLife BrewingThe Referend Bier BlenderyRed Truck Brewery Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Great American Beer Fe

I’ve traveled all over Cascadia so far in this series, but this is the furthest north I’ve been so far. I’m in Smithers, BC, a community with a population around 6,000. I wanted to know the challenges of opening a brewery so far North and what the communities response has been. So I stopped into Smithers Brewing Company and spoke with brewmaster Cameron McKeigan. Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Smithers Brewing Company - Smithers, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Located in East Vancouver… Or in the brewing world commonly referred to as “Yeast Van” is a brewery unlike any other in Canada. Callister Brewing is home to multiple breweries sharing the space to test and grow their brands.  Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  In this episode you'll hear from:Chris Lay of Callister BrewingKevin Garneau, Ben Gradidge & Charles Lacarin of Sundown BrewingTim Rennie of Good Buddy Beer Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Callister Brewing - Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve traveled out to the Fraser Valley in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia to visit a brewery with an extremely local focus. Opening its doors in 2016, Field House Brewing tries to incorporate local ingredients not only in its beers, but also in the food served in its tasting room as well. I sat down with the brewery’s founder, Josh Vanderheide. Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  Field House Brewing Co.Website: https://fieldhousebrewing.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Field House Brewing Co. - Abbotsford, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m back on Vancouver Island visiting a brewery that truly stands out in the BC beer scene. Category 12 is located just north of downtown Victoria and focus on being a little more experimental in the beers they produce. I sat down with Michael & Karen Kuzyk. Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  Category 12 BrewingWebsite: https://category12beer.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Category 12 - Victoria, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Along the Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia is the community of Squamish. Known as the recreational capital of Canada, this small town is home to a brewery that embraces that spirit to heart. I sat down with two of the co-founders Ben Reeder & John Folinsbee of Backcountry Brewing. Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  Backcountry BrewingWebsite: http://www.backcountrybrewing.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Backcountry Brewing - Squamish, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria, British Columbia is a key center for craft beer in BC. Sean Hoyne started his career in at the iconic Swan’s Pub when it opened in 1989. From there he has been part of Victoria’s Craft Beer Scene ever since. In recent years, he finally had the opportunity to open his own brewery. Thanks to The BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible.  Hoyne Brewing Co.Website: http://hoynebrewing.ca/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Hoyne Brewing Co. - Victoria, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve traveled to Victoria, British Columbia to attend Victoria Beer Week. Now in its 5th year, this festival helps highlight not the history of craft beer in Victoria, but to Vancouver Island as well. The week featured a wide variety of events from themed beer nights, food pairings, homebrewing classes and much more.  In this episode I speak with...Joe Wiebe - Thirsty Writer & Organizer of Victoria Beer WeekChris Lukie - Swan's BreweryBob Hendle - Swan's Pub You'll also hear...The GrowlerCategory 12 BrewingFaculty BrewingMoody AlesSooke Oceanside BrewerySmall Block Brewing CoFuggles & Warlock Victoria Beer WeekWebsite: https://victoriabeerweek.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Victoria Beer Week - Victoria, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny

Community focus has been at the core of Ex Novo Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon since they opened their doors in July of 2014. While attending The Great American Beer Festival I had an opportunity to sit down with the Founder Joel Gregoryof this unique brewery. Ex Novo Brewing CompanyWebsite: http://www.exnovobrew.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Great American Beer Festival 2017 - Denver, COEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Along Clark Drive in Vancouver, BC is a brewery inspired by old world traditions while still staying true to the Pacific Northwest. Part of Vancouver “Yeast Van” neighborhood, Strange Fellows Brewing opened their doors in 2014. I spoke with Owner & Brewmaster Ian Hill. Strange Fellows BrewingWebsite: https://strangefellowsbrewing.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Strange Fellows Brewing - Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I’m speaking with Bandon Brewing Company, a brewery that recently opened its doors in, you guessed it, Bandon, OR. Although they had been working on perfecting their beer before opening some 250 miles away in Portland, OR with the help of some close friends. I sat down with them while at the Great American Beer Festival 2017. Bandon Brewing CompanyWebsite: https://www.bandonbrewingco.com Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Great American Beer Festival 2017 - Denver, COEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if all your favorite breweries were on the same street? Well, that's exactly what has happened in Port Moody, BC. The zoning of the municipality has created a unique situation where all the breweries are located on Murray Street. There are four breweries situated on this street, which has earned it the nickname of "Brewers Row." Today is Part 2 of our look at Brewers Row I speak with Cody Allmin of Twin Sails and Sam Payne of Parkside Brewery. Twin SailsWebsite: http://twinsailsbrewing.com/ Parkside BreweryWebsite: http://www.theparksidebrewery.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beerFacebook: http://facebook.com/cascadianbeerTwitter: http://twitter.com/cascadianbeer This episode was made possible by The BC Ale TrailArrive Thirsty, Leave Inspired - http://bcaletrail.ca Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Twin Sails & Parkside Brewery - Port Moody, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaro

Alongside the Mount Baker highway is a brewery you’ve probably passed many times without realizing it. The North Fork Beer Shrine opened their doors in 1997 and started with a focus on traditional British ales. In recent years they’ve become known for their sour beers as well. I sat down with their brewmaster Eric Jorgensen to learn about the styles he makes and the technical creativity in their brewery. The North Fork Beer ShrineWebsite: http://www.northforkbrewery.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beer/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at The North Fork - Deming, WAEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia at a local craft beer cult favorite, Brassneck Brewery. They opened their doors on October 2nd 2013 and is the creative project of some of Vancouver’s craft beer icons. I sat down and spoke with Brassneck Brewery’s brewmaster. Brassneck BreweryWebsite: http://brassneck.ca/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Brassneck Brewery - Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve traveled to Eugene, OR. Home of Ninkasi Brewing Company, who opened their doors in 2006. They have grown rapidly since then to become the 33rd largest brewery in the United States. I sat down with the founding brewmaster Jamie Floyd. Ninkasi Brewing CompanyWebsite: http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: http://cascadian.beer/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Ninkasi Brewing Company - Eugene, OREditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I’m in Surrey, British Columbia. Just south of the Fraser River is the production facility for the popular Central City Brewers and Distillers. They started out small, as a brewpub in 2003 but have rapidly expanded to the size they are today. I sat down with their brewmaster and part-owner Gary Lohin. Central City Brewers + DistillersWebsite: http://centralcitybrewing.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: https://cascadian.beer/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at Central City Brewers + Distillers - Surrey, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I’m speaking with Josh pFriem, owner and brewmaster of pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River, OR. They opened their doors in 2012 and have rapidly gained a reputation for crafting beautiful beers in the shadow of Mt. Hood. We sat down for a conversation during the Great American Beer Festival. pFriem Family BrewersWebsite: http://www.pfriembeer.com/ Cascadian Beer PodcastWebsite: https://cascadian.beer/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location at The Great American Beer Festival 2017 - Denver, COEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doubleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.