Between Two Fermenters – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Milos Kral joins the pod all the way from his perch above Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium. It would be hard to argue that no one person has done more for the London, ON beer scene, since the days of John Labatt himself, than Milos has. He’s created a place for beer lovers to enjoy from all parts of the province – a place people add to their “beer bucket list” to visit. Why? Because he curates a dynamic beer menu, supports local, and puts the customer first and foremost. He’s propped up and supported start up breweries and has done so while continuing to work with the old guard of craft and does so with one goal in mind – to be the best at what he does day in and day out while having a fun time doing it. A colourful storyteller, Kral will have you captivated with his views on hospitality, craft beers, and how much he loves hearing chatter in his pub. Milos Kral - King of the Beer Emporium

Cole Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor at GLB is back with his Cole’s Notes, and he spills the beans on what really goes on in the lab, and why it is important for a brewery to have a lab. It’s riveting!  

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.  

Mary-Beth Keefe, the Head Brewer of Toronto’s family-owned Granite Brewery joins the pod for her first time in the hot seat. The Alpha Female Mom and Lifter of heavy things, as she describes herself on her Instagram account, takes us through the history of the Granite, shares how she got her start in brewing and why she chose to pursue a career in the family business. She’ll also discuss what it’s like being one of only a handful of female brewmasters in Ontario and why she loves Ringwood yeast. 

The Granite Brewery, and its Toronto founder, Ron Keefe (MB’s Father), hold a special place in the beer industry here in Ontario. Ron, a friend and mentor to many, has passed down his wisdom to Mary-Beth as she leads the second generation of Keefe’s in the operation of the brewhouse. A long-time friend, Mary-Beth and Troy tell some fun stories never told before.  

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

HOLY MACKINAW! Like a special one-off beer, we’re back today with a bonus episode to tell you all about an exciting project that we’ve been working on. Host Troy Burtch is joined by Sean Bowen, son of Joe Bowen who is famously known as “The Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs.” Sean shares the exciting details about HOLY MACKINAW First Line Lager! Yes, we’ve partnered with the Bowen’s on a beer just in time for the NHL Playoffs.  

Bowen, who spins a good yarn, shares information about the beer, provides details about the upcoming launch of said beer, and talks at length about his family’s relationship with Sick Kids Hospital, where $1 from each can sold will be donated to their foundation. You’ll also hear about where the infamous HOLY MACKINAW call originated from, why supporting local is so important to the Bowen’s, and why Sean watched a playoff game from the bathroom. You might even hear from Joe himself. 

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.    

On this episode, host Troy Burtch is joined by Zorah Freeman-McIntyre, co-owner and operator of the Island Cafe. Back on March 17th, a devastating fire broke out on the Toronto Islands, destroying the historic Wards Island Association’s Clubhouse, which housed the Island Cafe. Zorah paints a picture of the cafe in vivid detail throughout the show, talks about the importance of establishments like his for the greater community, discusses the fire, and shares what the future might hold. We also chat about Kale, gardens, and food bank donations. A longtime supporter of Great Lakes, Burtch and Zorah get into why supporting local craft beer just makes sense. Cole Raiskums is back with his "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, gives us the low down on “Old World” vs “New World” hops.   Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about Ontario beer, new beer releases at GLB and upcoming events.   Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.

On this episode, host Troy Burtch is joined by Nick Densmore, Experiences Manager with Great Lakes Brewery. Densmore, who is a jack of all trades at the brewery, manages the Retail Store and Taproom, Home Delivery, and both internal and external events, and he tells Troy all about it – the changes he’s witnessed throughout his seven years, what a home delivery really means to GLB, how community continues to be the focus of the taproom and Five Dollar Pours! 

Cole Raiskums is back with his "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, gives us the low down on “adjuncts”. Also, discover what's going on at the GLB Brewpub with Emma Worthy and hear the details about the new Chef, Krshna Algenio. "Brewpub Corners" belongs to Worthy, the General Manager of GLB's second location, where she'll spill the beans each episode on new specials, highlighting events, and telling stories about Toronto's Eastern Waterfront.  

Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about Ontario beer, new beer releases at GLB and upcoming events.  

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.  

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.    

On this episode, Troy is joined by Kristin McNeill (Owner) of Toronto’s unassuming Round The Horn sports bar on Roncesvalles. McNeill and Burtch talk at length about the impact local bars have in neighbourhoods, how RTH has an amazing patio, hot dogs, and selection of local beer. Plus, find out how the bar got its name. Troy also welcomes GLB’s Jeremy Boyd (Licensee Sales Representative) to the show to discuss bar and restaurant sales. Learn what a typical day looks like for a beer rep and more.  

Cole Raiskums is back with his "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, breaks down what our yeast is doing during fermentation and why it’s important to making our beer. Also, discover what's going on at the GLB Brewpub with Emma Worthy. "Brewpub Corners" belongs to Worthy, the General Manager of GLB's second location, where she'll spill the beans each episode on new specials, highlighting events, and telling stories about Toronto's Eastern Waterfront.  

Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about Ontario beer, new beer releases at GLB and upcoming events.  

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.    

On this episode, Troy is joined by Fabian Skidmore (Art Director) and Sharla Paino (Content Marketing Manager) to talk label creation, beer names, social media, and everything from a marketing perspective. Troy and Fabian also share the answer to one of the most asked questions – how did GLB come up with the name and look for Octopus Wants to Fight IPA.  

Learn about "pH" with Cole Raiskums during our "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, talks about what ph is and why it’s important to beer. Also, discover what's going down at the GLB Brewpub with Emma Worthy. "Brewpub Corners" belongs to Worthy, the General Manager of GLB's second location, where she'll spill the beans each episode on new specials, highlighting events, and telling stories about Toronto's Eastern Waterfront.  

Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about Ontario beer taxes, new beer releases at GLB and upcoming events.  

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels.

greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.   

On this inaugural episode, Troy is joined by Peter Bulut (Owner/President) and Mike Lackey (Brewing Operations Manager) to take a trip down memory lane as GLB turns 37 years young on February 12. The fellas share some stories they've never told before, talk about the struggles and challenges of owning a craft brewery, burning beer, chasing down a keg thief, give some predictions for beer in 2024, and lots more. Go behind the scenes with these two industry legends to learn more about the history of GLB. "Oh, the stories we could tell." 

Learn about "Hop Creep" with Cole Raiskums during our "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, talks about an interesting phenomenon in brewing science that was recently discovered called hop creep. Also, discover what's going down at the GLB Brewpub with Emma Worthy. "Brewpub Corners" belongs to Worthy, the General Manager of GLB's second location, where she'll spill the beans each episode on new specials, highlighting events, and telling stories about Toronto's Eastern Waterfront. 

Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about Ontario beer taxes... and how the government needs to modernize the tax structure to help the industry continue to grow. Did you know that Ontario breweries pay the highest beer tax in Canada? 

Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels.

greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good! 

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Dan Grant, the co-founder/owner of Toronto’s Bossanova Wine and Beer Shop, joins the pod to discuss the wonderfully curated wine and beer shop, or boutique if you want to get fancy, at 103 Roncesvalles Ave in Toronto.  

But, Dan was in the beer industry long before he opened the doors to Bossanova in 2021, and Troy and Dan cover that in great detail.  From his beer writing days with NOW Magazine, his own blog BrewScout, to the founding of the very popular RUNTOBEER run club, teaching Prud’homme, hosting Toronto Brewery Tours, and more, Dan has been a fixture in the Ontario beer scene since 2012 and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to discuss it all, and more - like the time he attempted to run a marathon dressed as Gordie Levesque (Lumberjack on Canuck Pale Ale can), or when he got his head shaved at GLB for charity, or all the collaboration beers we’ve done together to support local causes. Buckle up for some fun stories. 

Our Cole’s Notes segment has our man in the lab, Cole Raiskums, talk about seltzers and how they are different than beer, which is ironic as we just released a new Seltzer – Electric Spritz with Hibiscus & Lime Seltzer  
Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow GreatLakesBeer on all social channels. greatlakesbeer.com. Supporting local never tasted soooo good!  Hosted by Troy Burtch, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's Great Lakes Brewery, is your go-to deep dive for all things craft beer from an insider perspective.