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Breweries can be a strong focal point for any community. Many of them align their name with the characteristics or features of their surroundings. Today I find myself mid-island on Vancouver Island in the town of Courtenay, British Columbia. Located on the traditional, unceded territories of the K’ómoks First Nation.  Ace Brewing opened its doors in 2019, and is proud of their Vintage Aviation theme reflecting the history of the Comox Valley and Canadian Air Force. I sat down with their head brewer Dan Lake. Big Thanks to the BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's always a great feeling escaping the city and visiting the communities around the province. I've traveled to Vancouver Island to visit Alberni Brewing Company, a new brewery that recently opened up in Port Alberni, Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Hupačasath and c̓išaaʔatḥ. I sat down with co-owner Heather Welsh.  Big Thanks to the BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a spot in the lower mainland that has seen a major shift to an entertainment district in recent years, and that spot is located in North Vancouver. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. The brewery House of Funk opened their doors a little over two years ago after seeing a gap in the British Columbia market. They have seen major growth and have even developed a sister brand to them. I sat down with owner Darren Hollett. Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I met up with a craft beer industry friend in a Vancouver park for a chat. Xander Szymanski is the Head Brewer of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueum. We talk about how Xander got into brewing craft beer, some previous places he's worked and a brewery project of his own he started. Monkey 9 Brewing open their doors in 2017. Born in the year of the Monkey, this brewery has a massive restaurant and bar area to enjoy their beers, while also having a connected bowling ally.  This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded in a park in Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I find myself in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. This area has seen a major boom of breweries opening in recent years, but there is one brewery that is a bit of an outlier on the map compared to the cluster of others. Wildeye Brewing is a quiet gem on the north shore, with a large tasting room and patio in the shadow of the surrounding mountains and trails. I sat down with the founder Samantha Lindeman. This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in North Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2016 a new brewery opened up with something a bit different to offer. I’m in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum. In the neighborhood of East Van, also known in the craft beer community as “Yeast Van” is Luppolo Brewing. They opened and have stuck to offering Italian style beers, while expanding their styles and food as well. I sat down with Brewer and Co-Owner Ryan Parfitt.  This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm in Vancouver, British Columbia. Located on the traditional unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueum.  The neighbourhood of Mt. Pleasent has seen a major transformation in recent years, and a key establishment that has played a major role is Main Street Brewing. Situated inside a Vancouver City Heritage Building, which originally was a brewery when first built apart of the historic Brewery Creek district. I sat down with co-owners Nigel Pike & Cameron Forsyth.  This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of breweries opening in British Columbia over the last couple of years, and North Vancouver has been one of those hot spots. North Point Brewing is a cozy cabin themed brewery on a quiet street in North Van. I sat down with co-owner Liam Jeffries and brewer Paul Kovamees. This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in North Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Normally when I’m traveling to the Okanagan, I typically stop at a halfway point for a break to stretch my legs, maybe gas up the car and grab a quick snack and continue on my journey. But now knowing there is a brewery, I may have to reconsider my stopover. I’m in the town of Merritt, British Columbia. Typically a three hour drive from Vancouver, this town is now home to The Empty Keg Brew House. I sat down with Co-owner and Brewer, Kyle Hall. This episode was made possible by the BC Ale Trail Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Merritt, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've travelled to a top vacation destination in British Columbia. Whistler is known for its skiing, but it is also home to a lot of fantastic Summer activities, and of course, not to mention, great craft beer. In this episode speak with Brewer Derrick Franche at High Mountain Brewing and Owner/Brewer Kevin Winter at Coast Mountain Brewing. Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Whistler, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've travelled to Kelowna to visit a brewery in a 100-year-old building. BNA Brewing opened their doors in 2015 and have been gradually expanding ever since. Not just a brewery, this building also houses a great eatery of theirs as well as an upstairs bowling alley. I sat down with one of the owners Kyle Nixon. Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Kelwona, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm back in the Okanagan Valley visiting Penticton. In recent years, this region has seen a major boom in new craft breweries opening, but there are a couple who have been around for a few decades. I visit Tin Whistle Brewing and The Barley Mill Brewpub. Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Penticton, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time of year there is so much going on in the beer world. Notably, fresh hop season! I connected with friends of the podcast, CLS Farms and Yakima Valley Hops to talk about their hop programs and importantly their One in Eight Fresh Hop Campaign, which is raising money and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I spoke with Shelley Desmarais of CLS Farms and Jeff Perkins of Yakima Valley Hops. To learn more and order this year's 1 in 8 Fresh Hops, head to: https://1in8.co/ CLS Farms: http://www.clsfarms.com/ Yakima Valley Hops: http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on the interwebsEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've traveled to the municipality of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, visiting a brewery that has been around since 2013. With two locals, one being their production brewery and the other their brewpub, Longwood focus heavily on local ingredients and supporting the local community. I sat down with Owner/Brewmaster Harley Smith. Longwood Breweryhttp://longwoodbeer.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Longwood Brewery - Nanaimo, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my first revisit episode, I catch up with friends of the podcast Bridge Brewing. I first spoke with them on episode 23 of the podcast, and a lot has changed since then. Located in North Vancouver along Lonsdale Avenue is their new second location, The Bridgedeck. I sat down with Co-Owner and  Director of Consumption, Leigh Stratton. Bridge Brewinghttps://www.bridgebrewing.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Lonsdale Bridgedeck - North Vancouver, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, I started a series of live stream interviews reaching out to brewers and others in the beer industry. I thought I would share these interview as bonus content for this podcast. In this first episode my guests are beer and real life brothers... Clete Hanson of Another Beer Co. in New Westminster, BC and Matthew Hanson of Whistle Punk Brewing in Spokane, WA. The audio is from the original live stream that happened on Apr 13, 2020 Cascadian Beer Podcasthttps://cascadian.beer Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm in the Cowichan Valley visiting a brewery who has been around since 2018. Small Block Brewing is located in the township of Duncan on Vancouver Island. I sat down with co-owner Aaron Scally. Small Block Breweryhttps://smallblockbrewery.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Small Block Brewing - Duncan, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've traveled to Kamloops, British Columbia. I had the opportunity to visit a new brewery just before launch while attending Brewloops 2019. Bright Eye Brewing is a brewery dreamt up by two friends who became inspired after visiting a Vancouver based brewery. I sat down with Bryan Craig. Bright Eye Brewinghttps://www.brighteyebrewing.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Bright Eye Brewing - Kamloops, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on a single community on Vancouver Island. Mid-Island you'll find the communities of Qualicum Beach and Parkville. Located here are two very different types of breweries. I spoke with Dave Paul of LoveShack Libations and Dave Woodward of Mount Arrowsmith Brewing. Big thank to the BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible! LoveShack Libationshttp://www.loveshacklibations.com/ Mount Arrowsmith Brewinghttps://arrowsmithbrewing.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location on Vancouver Island, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on a single community on Vancouver Island. The city of Port Alberni is located pretty much in the center of Vancouver Island, with the drive being just over an hour from Nanaimo. I'll be speaking with both of the breweries who've open here, Twin City Brewing & Dog Mountain Brewing. Big thank to the BC Ale Trail for making this episode possible! Twin City Brewinghttp://www.twincitybrewing.ca/ Dog Mountain Brewinghttps://dogmountainbrew.com/ Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron JohnsonRecorded on location in Port Alberni, BCEditing & mixing by: Aaron JohnsonTheme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat) Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doublea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.