Cascadian Beer Podcast

During Bellingham Beer Week, I attended a talk by prominent beer writer, Joe Wiebe, better known as the 'Thirsty Writer'. The talk was about the history of craft beer in BC and key moments that ignited the revolution. If after listening to this you want to know more, you can check out Joe’s book ‘Craft Beer Revolution’...

I’m profiling a festival that showcases Farmhouse style craft beers to Vancouver, BC. In other areas of Cascadia these styles are pretty well known, but in British Columbia that isn’t always the case. Farmhouse Fest is a relatively new beer festival, held at a unique location which focuses on these more traditional styles of craft beer...

Traditionally craft beer has been in glass bottles, but in recent years there has been an increase in the number of craft beer canned products. When starting a brewery, a major cost can be the bottling or canning line. West Coast Canning in Vancouver, BC provide the solution with their mobile canning lines. I spoke with co-owner Matt Leslie about how they started, and if cans are better for craft beer...

Just over the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge in Vancouver, BC is Bridge Brewing Company, Vancouver's first nano-brewery. There are two interviews in this episode, first, with Co-Owner Leigh Stratton and then Brewmaster Kerry Dyson.

Bridge Brewing Company
Website: https://www.bridgebrewing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeBrewingCompany/
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Situated in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Mayne Island Brewing Company opened it's doors in December 2016. I spoke with owners Michael Garratt & Annette Witteman, who specialize in small batch, bottle conditioned beers.

Check out some photos of the brewery at: http://cascadian.beer/podcast/cbp022

Mayne Island Brewing Company
Website: https://www.mayneislandbrewingco...

I spoke with Will Kemper, Co-owner and Brewmaster for Chuckanut Brewery in Bellingham, WA. This operation has seen such growth, they have recently opened another production facility to meet demand.

Chuckanut Brewery
Website: http://chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckanut.beer/
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In this episode, I’m in Vancouver, BC just off Marine Drive, at a cozy tasting room that features organic beers and other organic treats. Dogwood Brewing opened its doors as Vancouver’s first organic brewery in March of 2015.

Dogwood Brewing
Website: http://www.dogwoodbrew.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogwoodBrew/
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I’ve traveled down I-5 in Washington State to the city of Everett. Home to the Boeing Assembly plant, this area has seen growth in recent years, including  the craft beer scene. Starting in the back shed in 2009, Justice Brewing is a one man project which is seeing some major expansion later this year.

Justice Brewing
Website: http://www.justicebrewing.com/
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I’m in the historic neighbourhood of Fairhaven in Bellingham, WA. Opened in April 2016, Stones Throw Brewing Company is a relaxing space to enjoy a beer with friends, or the down-to-earth locals. I spoke with brewmaster Tony Luciano...