Best Nerds Amp Beer Podcasts (2024)

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VIB Pod Pack is Back 1:15:24

3y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

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 oth…

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SNOOTCHIE BREWTCHES! We tried Smodcast ‘Have a Week’ & The Jay & Silent Bob ‘Beers! Beers! Beers! 51:10

3y ago51:10

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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 …

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A Love Letter from Isolation 1:12:04

3y ago1:12:04

1:12:04

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…

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A Very Special Smithmas 1:04:59

3+ y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

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 S…

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Episode 30: Alternates from our Halloween Special 1:19:14

3+ y ago1:19:14

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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=7SzCS…

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Episode 29: Halloween Special 1:09:06

3+ y ago1:09:06

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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…

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Episode 28: CraftBeer News - Order Beer & Get 20 mins of Puppy Playtime 48:07

3+ y ago48:07

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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. Sto…

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Episode 27: International Beer Day & a Canadian Brewery Apologizes 42:43

3+ y ago42:43

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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/n…

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Episode 26: BC CraftBeer News - Mustard Beer? 40:19

3+ y ago40:19

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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 - Inst…

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Episode 25: BC Craftbeer News - Support the Alibi Room / Parallel 49 Misconduct 1:09:14

4y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

A new format, News from the Local Vancouver Craft Beer scene.LOCAL BREWERIES SUPPORT THE ALIBI ROOMhttps://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=16cf3805c4BC ENDS BAR & RESTAURANT DRAUGHT TO-GO PROGRAMMEhttps://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=d5601d5397924969b05b075aa&id=18a0088891SAANICH SAYS NO TO ALCOHOL IN PARKShttps://us11.cam…

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Episode 24: Dichotomy, Origins & This is Hefeweizen 49:43

4y ago49:43

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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 …

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Episode 00: Introducing A Pint With Friends 1:59

4y ago1:59

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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 &…

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Episode 23: A Pandemic Pint With Neil 1:13:46

4y ago1:13:46

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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…

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Episode 22: All Together from Twin Sails & Year of the Unicorn #alltogetherbeer 59:45

4y ago59:45

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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 --- Send in a voice mess…

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Episode 21: 7 O'Clock Cheer / Refresh Interview with Steamworks 53:24

4y ago53:24

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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…

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Episode 20: Refresh – Steamworks Mash-Up 54:54

4y ago54:54

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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 re…

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Episode 19: Pandemic Beer Run 51:22

4y ago51:22

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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 …

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Episode 18: Baby Hands 1:11:05

4y ago1:11:05

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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 Company (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 --- Send in…

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Episode 17: A Pint With Isolation & Comfort 1:22:25

4y ago1:22:25

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In this episode Birthday Boy Wrey along with Shannon & Scott each share their recommendations for the perfect Isolation & comfort beer. Follow SmittyBrew – Instagram | Twitter

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Episode 16: A Pint With Steamworks 53:12

8y ago53:12

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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 brewer…

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Episode 15: A Pint With Steel & Oak 58:10

8y ago58:10

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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…

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Episode 14: A Pint with Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks 59:47

8y ago59:47

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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.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Episode 13: A Pint with Dogwood Brewing 55:55

8y ago55:55

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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 t…

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Episode 12: A Pint With Pico Brew 1:19:11

8+ y ago1:19:11

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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 “…

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Episode 11: A Pint With X-Wing & Hobbit Beers 51:49

8+ y ago51:49

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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 Smau…

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Episode 10: A Pint With James Sutton 1:28:07

8+ y ago1:28:07

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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…

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Episode 09: A Pint With Rose City Comic-Con 1:12:07

9+ y ago1:12:07

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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. …

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Episode 08: A Pint With Annie Johnson – Pico Brewing 1:10:39

9+ y ago1:10:39

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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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apintwithfriends/messageBy Scott Smith

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Episode 07: A Pint With Anger 1:12:04

10y ago1:12:04

1:12:04

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 wro…

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Episode 06: A Pint With My Lady 1:23:41

10y ago1:23:41

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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…

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Episode 05: A Pint With Nieces 15:33

10y ago15:33

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It is a podcast from my in-law’s house in beautiful Fort Walton Beach, Florida on Christmas Eve 2012. This episode features three of our nieces, Cora (14), Kendrah (11) and Kariana (5). Now, I know what your thinking, you can’t serve craft beer to children! And see that’s where you and I differ. In ancient times Egyptian children, we’re given beer …

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Episode 04: A Pint With Mobro’s 1:14:46

11+ y ago1:14:46

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A Movember episode of “A Pint With Friends” featuring my very first homebrew, from the White House Honey Porter recipe. We chat about sampling craft beer from a frosted glass vs a glass at room temperature, our favourite moustaches, lip plating, and I tell a story about my new Untapped friend actor Wil Wheaton aka Wesley Crusher. What is Movember? …

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Episode 03: Chaos & Opera 43:07

12y ago43:07

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What do you title a podcast episode that contains a ton of profanity, a healthy amount of racism, then ends with live opera singing after midnight? “A letter from strata”? We call it Saturday night with the Smith’s. Opera is performed, the Meowsic is played, & we talk about craft beer Guests: Darryl, Danny, Mel, Erin & Shannon Brews tasted during t…

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Episode 02: A Pint With Twentysomething’s 1:08:05

12y ago1:08:05

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In this episode, I talk to two twentysomething college kids (Brandon Ritchie & Darren Findlay) about their love of cheap beer. Why they drink it? Do they actually like it? While they appreciate better, they choose to ignore it and drink the crap. Guests: Brandon Ritchie & Darren Findlay Brews tasted during the episode: Brandon: Miller Genuine Draft…

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Episode 01: At First Pint 55:17

12y ago55:17

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Here it is my first episode of “A Pint With Friends” my first guest was my buddy Josh. I can’t thank Josh enough for taking the time to sit down with me to discuss craft beer. In this first episode we sampled two beers, first one was Lighthouse Brewings Fisgard 150 & Tree Brewing’s Madcap Belgian White Ale. Guests: Josh Brews tasted during the epis…

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