Episodes
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode 14Taps & Tips - Stephen Andrade, SuperScript Safety
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Stephen Andrade, Super Script Safety, joins us to discuss OHS and safety priorities in a brewery.
Join Stephen at the 2023 Alberta Craft Brewers Convention, along with other great speakers. Not just for breweries, but for all small manufacturers, the 2023 ACBC has more than 18 speakers, up to 70 exhibitors, the Alberta Beer Awards and more!
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Taps & Tips: Engaging with the Election
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Blair Berdusco, ASBA Executive Director, Brad Goddard, Vice President of Business Development, Innovation, &
Government Relations and Stavros Carlos, ACDA Executive Director discuss how breweries and distilleries can engage with candidates in the 2023 Alberta provincial election.
We also discuss the key policy points ASBA and ACDA have been, and will continue to, advocate on during and after the election.
Any questions, please reach out to your association.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Episode 12 - Bart Watson - Chief Economist Brewers Association
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Guest host Mark Kondrat (Let's Meet For a Beer Podcast) chats with Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson.
Following up on Barts presentation at the Alberta Craft Brewing Convention, Mark and Bart get into the statistics of beer. How are the markets affecting beer? What impact does inflation have? How do we address the declining beer market?
Listen to learn more.
For the entire, unedited interview, head to the Let's Meet For a Beer Podcast website.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Episode 11 - 2022 Unity Brew and Brad Goddard, Director GR at Big Rock Brewery
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
2022 Unity Brew brewed at Medicine Hat Brew Co, a Dry Hopped Lager using Krispy yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Available October 14 at the start of Alberta Beer Week.
Thank you to our other sponsors:
Brad Goddard, Director of Government Relations at Big Rock Brewery discusses some significant changes AGLC made to handbooks in July 2022.
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
On this episode we chat with Shanleigh Thomson, Regional Sales Manager with Yakima Chief Hops.
We discuss Yakima Chief Hops' vision in sustainability, effects of smoke on crops, use of fresh hops and much more.
You can reach Shanleigh with any questions about our conversation, or your hops needs with the information below.
Shanleigh Thomson (she/her)
Regional Sales Manager- Western Canada
D: 604-363-3447 Shanleigh.Thomson@yakimachief.com
May 2022 in Alberta is exciting.
May 6/7 - Calgary International Beer Fest
May 11 - Industry Social hosted by ASBA and Big Rock Brewery (open to the public)
May 14 - Canadian Brewing Awards
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
On this episode Blair chats with Blaire Gaalaas, President of the Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) about how our recycling system in Alberta works and the scope of their efforts.
https://www.bcmb.ab.ca/selling-distributing-beverages/
We also welcome Natasha Peiskar, President of Pink Boots Canada in a discussion around women in brewing, Women's History Month, DEI efforts and how you can support all of it.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Episode 8 - Welcome to the Taproom and Make a Better Effort in Black History Month
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
On this episode we chat with Mike Foniok, Head Brewer and Co-Founder at The Establishment Brewing Company, Ryan Hampton, Head brewer, Production operations manager at The O.T. Brewing Company, and Lisa Watts, Co-founder and CEO of Hub Town Brewing, Brewmaster and "Jill of everything that needs doing around here". Mike, Ryan and Lisa discuss some basics to understanding craft beer and the taproom. No need to feel intimidated or unsure when you go to an Alberta Craft Brewery, we've got you covered.
Blair provides some ideas for you as an individual, or a business, to take more education from Black History Month. By inviting individuals from the Black and BIPOC communities to participate, work and become involved in the craft beer industry, collectively we can take steps forward to diversify the industry. Ultimately, we want to ensure everyone feels welcome in brewing and in breweries, not only through what we say, but demonstrating our commitment to efforts aimed at living our intentions.
Members can ask ASBA for referral to resources or refer to the Canadian Craft Brewers Association website for resources and education to promote your intentions and efforts.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Episode 7 - 2022 Barley Outlook and a Retrospective of 2021
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
On this episode we spoke with Kyran Flett, National Sales Manager with Canada Malting and Matt Hammill, Maltster, and Morgan Rattray, Sales Manager, with Red Shed Malting about the 2022 barley market.
Learn about what you can expect from your barley and malt products this year and how you can mitigate some uncertainties.
Brewers Association - White Paper-Malting Barley Characteristics for Craft Brewers
Preliminary Quality of Western Canadian Barley report 2021-2022
We also take a look back to 2021 and the things we as an Association, and as breweries, worked on and went through.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Episode 6 - Brewers Association Bart Watson and ATB Todd Hirsch
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
On this episode we chat with Brewers Association, Chief Economist Bart Watson and ATB, Vice President and Chief Economist Todd Hirsch.
https://www.brewersassociation.org/author/bart-watson/
We also talk Freshtival with Alberta Hops Producers Association Chair Denise Warner, also with Underground Hops.
https://albertahopproducers.com/Events
https://craftbeercommonwealth.com/
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
In this episode we discuss diversity and inclusivity in Alberta's beer industry with several committee members of the Alberta Small Brewers Association Diversity and Inclusivity Committee.
Pride is currently happening in Calgary and Southern Alberta, but it is not only a week long celebration for many, it is year-round and every day. Businesses, owners and managers need to live the values they portray during Pride celebrations beyond the June to September timeline.
Being visible in your support of the LGBTQ2+ staff and guests in breweries is important and necessary all of the time. The committee members on this episode share their wisdom, experience and guidance for doing a better job.
ASBA members also have access to resources provided through the Canadian Craft Brewers Association.
We also speak with Mammoth AR about the development of the Alberta Beer: All The Best app. Your passport to Alberta craft breweries.
Download it in the App Store and Google Play.