Beer and Bullsh*t
Join award-winning beer writer Ben Johnson (”The Globe and Mail” ”The Growler” ”Toronto Life”) and his occasional co-host Chris Pellarin as we dive into the stories behind the beer in your glass. Crack open cold ones with brewmasters, industry pros, and some of Canada’s funniest personalities to talk brewery insights, beer industry deep dives, and unfiltered conversations that go way beyond the pint.
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Ben chats with Erin Broadfoot, owner and brewer at Little Beasts Brewing Company in Whitby, and Doug Appledoorn, owner and brewer at People's Pint Brewery in Toronto, about the realities of opening a brewery; including the red tape, the hidden costs, and the bullshit reviews on Untappd.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Bonus Episode!
Ben sits down with US distiller Buck Tucker to discuss the intricacies of liquor distribution, sourcing ingredients, and building a brand, featuring Josh Murray.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Ben and Chris talk about accusations of racism at Cowbell Brewery, public drinking, and eating wings at a strip club.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Ben sits down with Shehan De Silva, owner of Lost Craft Brewing Company, to talk about his business, contract brewing in Ontario, and diversity in the beer industry.
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Ben introduces part time co-host Chris to talk about Molson Canadian, the diseases you can get from a can of beer, and what your mom is up to on facebook.
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Ben sits down with Greg Taylor, the co-founder of Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewery, to talk about the state of craft beer in Ontario, beer at Jays games, his return to the company to act as CEO, and yes, the Purity Seal.