Between Two Fermenters, a podcast by Great Lakes Brewery

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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.

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Golden Horseshoes and the Toronto Festival of Beer

May 07 2024 54 mins

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

After the hangover with Dominion City

Apr 23 2024 49 mins

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 rec

Holy Mackinaw! What a beer

Apr 16 2024 34 mins

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 t

Island Cafe, Rising From the Ashes

Apr 09 2024 55 mins

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 es

Five Dollar Pours!

Mar 26 2024 60 mins

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 G

Another, Round the Horn!

Mar 13 2024 56 mins

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

Labels, Names, and an Angry Octopus

Feb 27 2024 50 mins

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 market

The Stories We Could Tell

Feb 12 2024 44 mins

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 Februa

Introducing Between Two Fermenters, a podcast by Great Lakes Brewery

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