11 episodes
East Van Beer Wife Keshia Cleaver
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- Society & Culture
A podcast celebrating women in beer; always with your host Keshia! Keshia is a beer wife (and mom) living in East Vancouver, BC. She was the previous Brewhouse Manager of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, BC where her partner was also the Head Brewer. Every other Friday we will spend some time getting to know all the amazing women in craft beer!
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“Beer is a tool to bring people together” (Jesse from North American Craft Maltsters Guild)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in December virtually chatting with Jesse Bussard! Besides being my first international guest Jesse is also an incredible badass. Jesse is the Executive Director of the North American Craft Maltsters Guild. Additionally, she is Co-Founder of Fermentana, a Montana-based events promotions company focused on using fermented craft beverages to create positive change in communities through unique and educational experiences. She started the first Craft Beer we...
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“Seethe on the outside” (Andi from Tool Shed Brewing Co.)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in December virtually chatting with Andi Kowalski from Tool Shed Brewing Co! From the corporate world in banking to the brewing world at Fernie Brewing Company then Tool Shed Brewing Co. - Andi did a complete career change almost 6 years ago. With Andi being the operations manager for Tool Shed, we had a lot to talk about in regards to being a woman behind the scenes keeping the lights on and beer flowing in a male-dominated industry. We discussed life be...
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“Being different is provocative” (Christina from XhAle Brew Co.)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon of the winter solstice virtually chatting with Christina Owczarek from XhAle Brew Co. Christina decided to turn the garbage year 2020 was into something good and start a contract brewing company! Christina has put out 2 beers since October 2020 and both are meant to turn heads and start a conversation - “Impeachable”; a beautifully hopped peach wheat ale with Trump’s ugly face plastered on the side of the can and “See Ya Next Tuesday”; an Aussie Style C-...
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“I am not collateral damage” (Fadwa and an honest conversation about racism in beer)
On this episode, I welcome the very brave and amazing Fadwa Bouziane! Originally from Quebec, Fadwa moved to BC to attend Emily Carr University. While studying to complete her Masters of Fine Arts, Fadwa moved up to Squamish to live and play and eventually work for Backcountry Brewing. While with Backcountry, Fadwa was met with racism both from fellow staff and customers. When she decided to disclose the acts of racism to the owners and management nothing was done and Fadwa was forced to quit...
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“Strong, powerful, badass women out there” (Amanda from Central City/BC Beer Awards)
On this episode, I had a virtual nightcap right before Christmas with Amanda Barry-Butchart from Central City Brewers & Distillers AND from BC Beer Awards! We covered a lot of topics in quite a short period of time and I enjoyed every second of it. We spoke about Amanda’s early days getting into craft beer, some of the OG greats in the brewing community, and how women should be building each other up instead of tearing each other down. I found out more about Red Racer’s dealcoholized beer...
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“Good, nerdy beer conversations” (Tanya from Coast Mountain Brewing)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in November chatting virtually with Tanya Crocker from Coast Mountain Brewing! From Vet Nurse to Production Manager, Tanya did a complete 180 in her career and I am so glad she did because she is an amazing asset to the brewing community. Tanya and I talk all things beer on the Sea-to-Sky including Whistler during COVID-19, what beers are a must-have on the mountain, and Coast Mountains’ POW Pilsner which raises money for Protect Our Winters. Follow ...