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Between Two Fermenters

Great Lakes Brewery

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

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01:13:19

Ralph Morana – Bar Volo

Between Two Fermenters ·

2025/02/11

The guest on this episode is nothing short of a legend. Some call him the Godfather of beer in Ontario, while others simply call him Ralph. Ralph Morana is the visionary behind Bar Volo, Cask Days, Birreria Volo, and so much more—a man who has shaped craft beer culture in Toronto, across Ontario, and beyond. From transforming an Italian café on a corner of Yonge Street into one of North America's most influential beer spots to pioneering cask ale in Ontario, launching the IPA Challenge, and building

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01:22:23

Natasha Fritzley – More Cowbell

Between Two Fermenters ·

2025/01/28

Welcome to Between Two Fermenters, the podcast where we dive deep into the stories shaping the craft beer industry. In this episode,Troy sits down with Natasha Fritzley, President of Cowbell Brewery, to explore her incredible journey through various leadership roles since joining the company before its doors opened in August 2017. We’ll discuss the story of Cowbell, often referred to as Canada’s Destination Brewery. Natasha shares insights into its massive facility in Blyth, Ontario, the

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01:14:06

Mike Lackey – Mr. GLB

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2025/01/14

"I loved brewing when I first started doing it in my early 20s" - In this episode, we sit down with Michael Lackey—better known as Lackey—a legendary figure at Great Lakes Brewery (GLB) and the brewery’s Brewing Operations Manager. You might recognize him from the very first episode of Between Two Fermenters: The Stories We Could Tell, where he joined Peter Bulut, GLB’s Owner and President, to celebrate 37 years of brewing excellence. This time, we’re dive deeper into Lackey’s 34-year journey at

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00:54:12

Christine Comeau - Canadian Craft Brewers Association

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2024/12/17

In this episode, we sit down with Christine Comeau, the Executive Director of the Canadian Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) - the voice of Canadian craft beer. Representing nearly 1,200 small and independent craft breweries, brewpubs, and supplier partners across the country, the CCBA plays a pivotal role behind the scenes here in the country. Join us as we delve into Christine's insights on some of the most pressing topics for Canadian craft brewers: the recent federal beer excise tax victory, the

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01:01:14

Nick Perry – From Pizza and Pics to Pilsners and Pints

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2024/12/03

Welcome to another episode of Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto’s Great Lakes Brewery, where we dive deep into the world of craft beer and the passionate people behind it. Today, it’s our pleasure to welcome one of our own, Nick Perry, to the show for the first time! Nick is the Production Supervisor at GLB and has been part of the team since 2016. Over the past eight years, Nick, who started with the company on the packaging line, has experienced a lot – from overseeing

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01:15:05

Luc ‘Bim’ Lafontaine – Made with Struggle and Love

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2024/11/19

"My beers are the portfolio of my life.” In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Luc ‘Bim’ Lafontaine, the mastermind behind Godspeed Brewery, a "neighbourhood brewpub with an international reputation”, located at 242 Coxwell Avenue in Toronto. Bim’s reputation as a world-renowned brewer precedes him, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with industry icons like Garrett Oliver, Yvan De Baets, Jan Van Roy, Sam Calagione, and others who define brewing excellence. From his humble beginnings as a teenage

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01:12:05

Michael Hancock – Der Bräuer

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2024/11/05

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Hancock himself, a legend in Canadian brewing with four decades of stories, innovations, and inspirations. Step back to 1976, when a young Hancock arrived in Canada for what he thought would be a brief engineering role at Molson’s. But a decade later, Michael’s passion for the craft of brewing sparked a new path. After studying at the prestigious Siebel Institute and an inspiring encounter with Bavarian royalty, Michael pivoted from engineering to

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01:00:11

Paul Dickey – Ontario's Iron Brewer

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2024/10/22

In this episode, we dive deep into the 38-year brewing journey of one of the provinces beer pioneers, Mr. Paul Dickey, Ontario’s Iron Brewer. Since starting in 1986, Paul has made an enduring mark on the craft beer scene, from co-founding the Canadian AmateurBrewers Association (CABA), serving as a Grand Master Level I Beer Judge, and creating the Iron Brewer competitions. From his apprenticeship at Denison’s Brewing in the '80s to brewing iconic beers at Pepperwood Bistro in Burlington, Black

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00:24:54

An Ontario Merger, Lake of Bays & Merit

Between Two Fermenters ·

2024/10/19

On October 15, news broke about two Ontario breweries joining forces. That information garnered a lot of attention, and the industry was a buzz with the news, so like a one-off beer, we had to record a special episode to get all the juicy details. Yes, Lake of Bays Brewing Co and Merit Brewing shared the news that they were merging their two breweries, eliciting a lot of congratulatory messages and questions like “what does this mean” - a brewery in Hamilton... and a brewery in Baysville (that’s up

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01:04:23

Aaron Prothro – Chill Master

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2024/10/15

Aaron Protho, the Founder and CEO of Mascot Brewery, joins the show for the first of what will likely be multiple appearances on the pod. He’s as passionate as they come in this industry, from both a brewing and entrepreneurial perspective, and he’s created something very special with his company. Through Aaron, Mascot was Canada’s first Black owned and operated brewery when he opened the doors back in 2015, something that he is extremely proud of and uses for good. Through his “Black Owned

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00:46:16

Jen Reinhardt – Leading with Kindness

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2024/10/02

In this episode, Troy sits down with Jen Reinhardt, the Senior Sales Manager with Great Lakes Brewery and one of the driving forces behind the brand, to discuss her journey in the craft beer industry. Jen has been with GLB for almost six years, but her journey with us started way back in 2014. After getting her feet wet in the beer industry while still working in publishing, Jen realized how thrilling this world was and moved on to Muskoka Brewery before returning to her true home at GLB in 2019

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00:57:26

Jeff Talmey - Town Mayor

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2024/09/17

Jeff Talmey, one of the founders of Town Brewery in Whitby, ON, made his way to Etobicoke to tell us about the history of the seven-year-old brewery, how he got into the beer industry, discusses social media and their recent rebrand, his work with the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference, and much more. Town was founded with a simple goal in mind; to make better beer and build a stronger community, something that Jeff and co have worked extremely hard one since opening their doors. A strong voice in

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01:01:21

Steve Hukari (SO Beer Boys) And A Can Of Canuck

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2024/09/10

Steve Hukari, one of the founders of Southern Ontario Beer Boys, a group of Beer lovin' buddies from, you guessed it, Southern Ontario, joins the pod for the first time. Steve, and the SO Beer Boys, as they are frequently referred to, are said to be “ready and willing to conquer all beers while doing their part to make the world a better place,” and indeed they do. What started out as an Instagram account, documenting what they were drinking and where they were drinking it, has morphed into

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00:57:10

Milos Kral - King of the Beer Emporium

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2024/08/27

Milos Kral joins the pod all the way from his perch above Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium. It would be hard to argue that no one person has done more for the London, ON beer scene, since the days of John Labatt himself, than Milos has. He’s created a place for beer lovers to enjoy from all parts of the province – a place people add to their “beer bucket list” to visit. Why? Because he curates a dynamic beer menu, supports local, and puts the customer first and foremost. He’s propped up and supported

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00:56:06

Mary-Beth Keefe – Granite Royalty

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2024/08/06

Mary-Beth Keefe, the Head Brewer of Toronto’s family-owned Granite Brewery joins the pod for her first time in the hot seat. The Alpha Female Mom and Lifter of heavy things, as she describes herself on her Instagram account, takes us through the history of the Granite, shares how she got her start in brewing and why she chose to pursue a career in the family business. She’ll also discuss what it’s like being one of only a handful of female brewmasters in Ontario and why she loves Ringwood

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00:53:50

Dan Grant – Running to Bossanova

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2024/07/30

Dan Grant, the co-founder/owner of Toronto’s Bossanova Wine and Beer Shop, joins the pod to discuss the wonderfully curated wine and beer shop, or boutique if you want to get fancy, at 103 Roncesvalles Ave in Toronto. But, Dan was in the beer industry long before he opened the doors to Bossanova in 2021, and Troy and Dan cover that in great detail. From his beer writing days with NOW Magazine, his own blog BrewScout, to the founding of the very popular RUNTOBEER run club, teaching Prud’homme,

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01:06:46

Cass Enright – Ontario’s Craft Beer Promoter

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2024/07/02

Cass Enright, the founder of bartowel.com, amongst many other things, joins the pod to discuss his longtime role as “Ontario’s Craft Beer Promoter”. Cass has made a significant impact on the beer scene here in Ontario over two decades, in many many ways. From his “Free Our Beer” campaign to the Golden Tap Awards, importing beer from other Canadian provinces to Toronto Beer Week, Bar Towel Radio, Brewers Backyard events, Ontario Beer Delivery Index, A Quick Beer, and the old Saloon League days, Cass

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00:27:48

Welcome to GLB, Rob Morra

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2024/06/21

This is a special one-off conversation with the newest member of the GLB team – Rob Morra. Morra, the new On-Premise Sales Manager with GLB, brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to the brewery, with more than 15 years of sales success in the beer biz. He joins the podcast to introduce himself to listeners and spills the beans on his first ever experience with a craft beer. We cover his history with GLB, his love of travel, talk about what makes a great beer rep, and drink a couple

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00:56:56

Jennifer Tamse, The Honorary Knight of Beertown

Between Two Fermenters ·

2024/06/18

Jennifer Tamse, the Director of Beer and Beverage with the Charcoal Group of Restaurants, which includes 10 Beertown locations across Ontario, joins Troy Burtch to discuss a variety of topics that span hospitality, Belgian beer, creating memorable experiences and more. During the lively conversation, we find out how Jenn discovered beer at an early age, what it really means to her, and how she became known as “The Beer Czar”. We discuss her leadership role with Beertown, hear about how Beertown

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01:02:26

Scott Simmons Mr OCB

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2024/06/04

Scott Simmons, the President of the Ontario Craft Brewers Association (OCB), joins Troy Burtch to dissect the recent news about the Ontario government expediting the sale of beer in convenience and big box stores across the province. The Premier of Ontario, alongside the Minister of Finance,made a stunning announcement on May 24th that beer was coming to convenience stores much earlier than first anticipated – September 5, 2024, not 2026 like first thought. Simmons, who has been steering the ship

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