Vancouver Island Brewing has announced the release of a new collaborative sampler pack to raise funds for the preservation of wild B.C. salmon stocks, a vital food source for the Southern Resident Killer Whales that live in the Salish Sea. Pod Pack 2021 – which follows a similar release in 2019 – features four beers created in collaboration with other island breweries, each of them named after one of the whales in the local pods studied by marine biologists. The beers and participating breweries...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this episode we try Smodcast ‘Have a Week’ Juicy Pale Ale and the Jay & Silent Bob ‘Beers! Beers! Beers! Both beers made in Vancouver by Main Street Brewing. Named after the eponymous weekly podcast that features Kevin and his long-time producing partner Scott Mosier aka @samosier — who met right here in Vancouver while both were attending film school back in the day — the ‘Have a Week’ Juicy Pale Ale has a balanced profile that complements the papaya and citrus notes of the highlighted M...
Apr 11, 2021•51 min
In this episode we sample two collaboration beers from Steel & Oak and Dageraad Brewing titled A Love Letter from Isolation “Steel & Oak Loves Dageraad” and “Dageraad Loves Steal & Oak” as well as some of our favourite love songs. We discover that more beers should come with a cookie. Other topics include beers they drank in Top Gun, re-watching the Star Wars prequels and cutting toxic Trump supports out of our lives. Mentioned in this episode INXS - Never Tear Us Apart - https://www...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this Smithmas Special, Shannon and I sample 4 Christmas themed craft beers from our local area, while discussing our favourite Smithmas memories and more. SPECTAACULOUS ‘SPICE COOKIE’ STOUT - (7.2% ABV | 25 IBU) Parkside Brewery, Port Moody GINGER SNAP BROWN ALE - (5.7% ABV) Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers, North Vancouver HOLIDAY JAM CRANBERRY SOUR - (5% ABV | 12 IBU*) Electric Bicycle Brewing, Vancouver AWKWARD FAMILY FRUITCAKE SOUR - (5% AVB | 14 IBU) Taylight Brewing Inc Port Coquitlam...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, the first video version of our podcast A Pint with Friends (Watch on YouTube ) , we highlight two beers that made the shortlist but did not make the final cut, which has a real shame because these two beers from Strange Fellows & House of Funk were both excellent. Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SzCSRavYtY&t=98s Craftbeers in this episode: Strange Fellows - Beldame House of Funk - Bootsy Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In this Halloween themed episode Wrey, Shannon and Scott each share a beer which reminds them of Halloween. Wrey's Pick Parallel49 - Schadenfreude Brewed as a traditional Oktoberfest Lager, this beer sets itself apart from other pumpkin ales by being light and refreshing. Pumpkin is used in the mash along with traditional pumpkin pie spicing in the brew kettle. A large portion of the grain used is Munich malt which gives a nice pie crust flavour to the beer. http://parallel49brewing.com/beers/18...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 29
What we Drank 33 Acres Brewing Wolf Landbier Wolf Landbier 4.8% ABV Rustic, Crisp, Dope Ale Landbier means “country beer”, a term Franconian breweries use for a lager that is unique to its location. While no two landbiers are the same, ours uses the 33 Brewing Experiment lager yeast, is conditioned in Foeder 1 and dryhopped with Slovenian Wolf. Stories SUPERFLUX OPENS IN EAST VANCOUVER THIS WEEKEND https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=f69c8e160f Brewery sending a...
Aug 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 28
Recorded on International Beer Day, Scott & Shannon discuss more beer news while sampling Peach Hefeweizen from Persephone Brewing NORTH ISLAND BREWERIES JOIN BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL INITIATIVE https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=ae9fe7b622 Canada brewery apologizes for beer named 'pubic hair' in Maori https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53706732 COVID-19 has exposed major flaws in Florida's beer laws; they need reboot https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/re...
Aug 08, 2020•43 min
Stories in this episode are from The Hopline - Whatsbrewing.ca Vancouver Proposes Drinking In 22 Parks… One Day! We’re Heading for a Beer Shortage… Again! CCBA Forms Anti-Discrimination Committee Scientists Say We Don’t like Bitter Beer Oskar Blues Makes a French’s Mustard Beer Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter Follow What's Brewing BC - Instagram | Twitter...
Aug 06, 2020•40 min
A new format, News from the Local Vancouver Craft Beer scene. LOCAL BREWERIES SUPPORT THE ALIBI ROOM https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=16cf3805c4 BC ENDS BAR & RESTAURANT DRAUGHT TO-GO PROGRAMME https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891 SAANICH SAYS NO TO ALCOHOL IN PARKS https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891 VERNON BREW PUB HONOURS DR. BONNIE HENRY https://us11.campaign-arch...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode we drink Dichotomy from Category 12, This is Hefeweizen from Moon Under Water & Origins from Crooked Stave Category 12 - Dichotomy 2019 Barrelholder Release 5.4% ABV Harnessing the best of disparate worlds, this meticulously blended beer creates a haven of flavour between an old world, foeder aged Belgian-style Single, and a bright tartness that brings it to life. Foeder-Aged for 5 months, we blended our inaugural foeder release with a barrel aged sour to produce a delicate d...
Jul 03, 2020•50 min•Ep. 24
Hello my name is Scott Smith and welcome to A Pint With Friends. In this podcast I share conversations I’ve had with craft beer nerds, musicians, artists, professionals, business owners & friends and other like-minded individuals that will share craft beer stories and experiences from their own craft. In my conversation with Dan Colyer Brewmaster & co-owner of Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks, he tells me how they embrace their deep roots in geekdom which is the foundation of their amazi...
Jun 14, 2020•2 min
Enjoy my pandemic check in with my friend Neil via Facetime. Neil and I discuss widening our bubbles to include a celebrity chef, a Musician, a Comedian and/or conversationalist and the reasons why we would want to spend a quarantine with them. Beers in this episode: Neil’s Pick- Sublime Pineapple Hefeweizen - http://www.moodyales.com/beers/sublime-pineapple-hefeweizen Scott’s Pick - Category 12 Juicy Data Hazy - https://beermebc.com/reviews/juicy-data-hazy-ipa-category-12-brewing/...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode Scott celebrates Everything Wine reopening with a quick beer run and grabs, Twin SailsBrewing - All Together & Phantom Brewing's - Year of the Unicorn Then we talk about inviting friends into our bubble and more importantly which celebrities are at the top of our list. Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter...
May 22, 2020•1 hr
Joining me via Zoom is Steamworks Brewing Company’s Head Brewer Julia Hanlon & Director of Sales & Marketing Matt Martin. In this episode Julia & Matt answer all of my questions about Refreshed, a series of 0 Sugar, 90 Calories & 3 Carb Light Beers. Listen to Episode 20 of A Pint With Friends for our full review of Refreshed and more importantly go buy some and try it for yourself. Julia & Matt also discuss another new Steamworks beer 7 O’Clock Cheer Pale Ale, a beer that hon...
May 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 21
We try Refresh, a sugar free and low calorie light beer from Steamworks Brewing from Vancouver. You can find Refresh at any your BC Liquor stores or order it directly from Steamworks’ online store Refresh features 3 Flavours: Raspberry Citrus, Cranberry Tangerine, Guava Lime, which contains no preservatives and brewed as a traditional beer, with real fruit. Follow Steamworks & Refresh on Instagram Mentioned in this Episode ZIMA What’s Brewing Hopline – Sign up for BC Craft Beer News All Toge...
May 02, 2020•55 min
We go on our first pandemic beer run, which includes beers from Victoria Moon Underwater & Category 12. Beers featured in this episode Moon Juice Raspberry Sour 5.5% ABV A raspberry sour in a can. A bright + lively sour ale bursting with fresh juicy raspberry. Balanced acidity with a jammy semi-sweet finish. Not overly sour, this ale is accessible to beer geeks and cider drinkers alike. Available in 473mL 4-pack cans and 30L kegs Excitation Stout Cacao Nib Espresso Stout ABV 6.4% Going aroun...
Apr 26, 2020•51 min
In this episode recorded back in September 2015, Wrey, Shannon and Scott try two fresh hopped beers from Driftwood Brewing Company ( Sartori Harvest Fresh Hop IPA ) and Honye Brewing Compan y ( Wolf Vine Wet Hop Pale Ale . While tasting these brews the trio gives birth to the wonder that is Baby Hands. Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Birthday Boy Wrey along with Shannon & Scott each share their recommendations for the perfect Isolation & comfort beer. Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 22 min
This was a big week in the Smith house; I landed a new job, and I received an invite from Steamworks Brewing to try a new beer they are launching, the Tropical Tart Ale. I sat down with Steamworks Marketing Manager Justin Van Mulligen to chat about the steps involved in bringing a new beer to the market. How the twenty-one-year-old Vancouver brewery still views itself as a startup by creating unique beers and staying ahead of the trends. And how much of a roll Gastown has played a part in their ...
Jul 01, 2016•53 min
This podcast was recorded before live functioning brewery. Jorden Foss Co-owner Steel & Oak Brewing Company sits down with Scott & Neil to discuss the challenges of starting up New West's only craft brewery, surviving beerpocalypse, and how Jorden's passion for making great beer is only equaled by his commitment to his local community. This episode is sponsored by Drinkwel and Original Retro Brand. Remember your favorite tee-shirt growing up? You know, the one you loved more than Linus l...
Jun 18, 2016•58 min
Dan "Fuggles" Colyer Brewmaster & co-owner of Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks chats with Scott about the challenges of starting the only craft brewery in Richmond BC and their deep roots in geekdom and his previous jobs in web & graphic design. As well as their mutual love of Star Wars.
May 31, 2016•1 hr
Claire Wilson (Brewmaster & CEO) & Camila (Marketing Associate) chat with Scott about the being Vancouver's only Organic Brewery & tasting room. Claire's passion and commitment to using local and organic ingredients and sustainable practices are reflected in her exceptional beers. Her dedication to sustainability extends beyond the beer, and also to the packaging, food served in the tasting room and organic cotton t-shirts.
May 13, 2016•56 min
This episode is sponsored by Drinkwel. Drinkwel is the first daily multivitamin for healthy people who drink alcohol. Use the code “smittysbrew” and get 15% off your order. In this episode, we return to the offices of Pico Brewing to meet with two of the founders, Bill & Jim Mitchell to discuss their 3rd Kickstarter project and latest product the “Pico”. Bill & Jim share thoughts on the different kinds of homebrewers and beer drinkers, as well as how the Brew Marketplace will be the worl...
Nov 08, 2015•1 hr 19 min
This episode is sponsored by HostGator. Use the code “smittysbrew” and get 25% off your order and started on your website right now. In this episode Wrey, Shannon & Josh in the background flow in and out of beer and board games, specifically Star Wars X-Wing from Fantasy Flight Games and the 3 Hobbit-themed beers from Central City Brewing. The Smaug Stout: Smaug Stout (9.5% alc./vol) is styled after a classic Russian Imperial Stout, but with a subtle hint of Habanero chilies to remind you of...
Sep 07, 2015•52 min
In this episode James Sutton, Music Director for 102.7 The PEAK, stops by to discuss beer, growing up in Richmond, who decides who listens to what on the radio, and his vast knowledge of Jimmy Buffet. James brought some of his favourite brews from Four Winds , Steamworks , Sapporo , and Mikkeller . While Shannon and I shared beers from Old Yale Brewing , Airways Brewing Company , Bridge Brewing Company and some two-year-old 60 Minute IPA homebrew, the later was a disappointment. You know who was...
Aug 15, 2015•1 hr 28 min
Drinkwel sponsors this episode. Drinkwel is the first daily multivitamin for healthy people who drink alcohol. Use the code “smittysbrew” and get 15% off your order. In this episode, Shannon and I chat about our time at Rose City Comic-Con and our awkward experience meeting Wil Wheaton. And we briefly talk about those sellouts a 10 Barrel Brewing. Reference materials in this episode Movember – mobro.co/scottsmith Photos from Rose City Comic-Con Grounds for Madness – a short film Scott made in 19...
Nov 16, 2014•1 hr 12 min
2013 AHA Homebrewer of the Year, Annie Johnson chats with Scott and Shannon about her start in home brewing, beer judging and how she came to be the brewmaster at picobrewing.com
Aug 16, 2014•1 hr 11 min
This episode is sponsored, yeah sponsored by HostGator.com use the coupon code “Smittysbrew” and 25% off hosting. In this episode Shannon comes up with an Amish version of StarWars, we discuss my latest homebrew “Smitty’s C.P.A.”, the board game “Brew Master” I verbally attack Canadian Iron Chef, Rob Feenie and recount my origin story of how he wronged me not once but twice.
Jun 22, 2014•1 hr 12 min
In this episode my lovely wife Shannon and I discuss the Emerald City Comicon , Vancouver’s Fan Expo , Ice-skating at Rogers Arena, Katie Cook ( Katie Can Draw ) and shed a little light where this podcast as been for the last year. Corrections, I said Yearly Smith but I meant Nancy Cartwright. The kid from Adventure time is Jeremy Shada and Cree Summer was an actress from A Different World. Here’s the full panel lineup. Nancy Cartwright, Bill Farmer, William Salyers, Andrea Libman, Jeremy Shada ...
Apr 27, 2014•1 hr 24 min
