9 episodes

Ever wondered what life is really like in the craft beer industry?

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a homebrewing enthusiast, into Ontario beer history, or just someone who enjoys some good ol' breezy beer banter, Between Two Fermenters is your go-to deep dive for all things beer from an insider perspective.

So, grab a #FreshGLB, kick back, and join us as we share stories, spill the beans on new releases and brewery updates, and chat with other industry folk about the world of making (and drinking) beer.

Between Two Fermenters, a podcast by Great Lakes Brewery GLB

    • Arts
    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

Ever wondered what life is really like in the craft beer industry?

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a homebrewing enthusiast, into Ontario beer history, or just someone who enjoys some good ol' breezy beer banter, Between Two Fermenters is your go-to deep dive for all things beer from an insider perspective.

So, grab a #FreshGLB, kick back, and join us as we share stories, spill the beans on new releases and brewery updates, and chat with other industry folk about the world of making (and drinking) beer.

    Golden Horseshoes and the Toronto Festival of Beer

    Golden Horseshoes and the Toronto Festival of Beer

    Les Murray, the Owner and President of Beerlicious, parent company of the Toronto Festival of Beer (TFOB), is our guest on the podcast this week. Murray spills the beans on the history of TFOB, tells us about all the changes that have taken place over the years, discusses the highs and lows of organizing one of Canada’s largest beer events, shares what’s on the line-up for this year's festival, and how golden horseshoes follow him around. PLUS, win some tickets to TFOB 2024!  

    Cole Raiskums is back with his "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, talks about how we harness natural processes to make our beer. 

    Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about the annual Ontario Craft Brewers Conference taking place this November in Hamilton. The names of the two keynote speakers are teased and registration info was shared. Burtch also shares information on the recent release of GLB’s OCTO Mix Pack and some Mexican lagers.  

    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.  

    • 54 min
    After the hangover with Dominion City

    After the hangover with Dominion City

    Josh McJannett, the Co-Founder/Owner of Dominion City Brewery is our guest on the podcast this week. Josh walks us through the history of Dominion, sheds some light on his past, discusses how the brewery and the industry has evolved over their 10 years, talks a little about the OCB, and tries to get Troy to pronounce “Gloucester” the proper way. Please note this episode was recorded after a long night of “sampling”. 

    Cole Raiskums is back with his "Coles Notes" segment. Raiskums, the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor with GLB, dives (not literally) into the science behind what the sunny weather does to your beer.  

    Burtch wraps up the episode with the "Around the Industry" segment of the pod, talking about the passing of an Ontario beer legend, Brian Morin, co-founder of the famed beerbistro.  

    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.  

    • 49 min
    Holy Mackinaw! What a beer

    Holy Mackinaw! What a beer

    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.    

    • 34 min
    Island Cafe, Rising From the Ashes

    Island Cafe, Rising From the Ashes

    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.

    • 55 min
    Five Dollar Pours!

    Five Dollar Pours!

    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.  

    • 1 hr
    Another, Round the Horn!

    Another, Round the Horn!

    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! 

    • 56 min

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