Beer Life

In the 28th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk from Small Gods in Sidney BC and Isaiah Archer and Matt West-Patrick from Whistle Buoy in Victoria. They talk about Island Life, the Chicago Chubs, brewery theft, and lagering tanks in an underground parking garage.

In the 27th episode of Beer Life, guest host Daniel Johnston talks to Jorden and his business partner Jamie Garbutt about S&O leading up to their 8th Anniversary Party. Jorden misremembers facts, Jamie talks about puking in a trench drain, and they both reminisce about the past 8 years of Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

In the 26th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Tristan Stewart from Temporal Artisan Ales. They talk about the challenges of being a true one person operation and only making and selling barrel-aged beer. Tristan also nerds out on Amburana barrels.

In the 25th episode of Beer Life, Jorden kicks off 2022 with Iain Hill and Aaron Jonckheere from Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver. They talk about how Iain and Aaron met, how covid has changed how they do business, and why Jorden's dad helps pump up his bike tires.

In the 24th Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Samantha Lindeman of Wildeye. They chat about COVID, almost losing a brewhouse, and the fact that Sam is much younger and has more energy than Jorden.

In the 23rd Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Clete Hanson and Alex Jopson of Another Beer Co. in New Westminster. They chat about growlers and flights, intellectual property, and what it's like to be the second best brewery in New West.

In the twenty second episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Bruce And Beer from Diversity In Brewing. Jorden and Bruce chat about making Tasting Room's inclusive and the first steps you can make, the KPU scholarship for BIPOC applicants, Slacktivism, and Jorden rambles a lot.

In the twenty first episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Ken Beattie from the BC Craft Brewers Guild. They chat about patios during COVID, hospitality markup, working for Molson Canadian, how the Guild started, and dealing with government information during the COVID pandemic.

In the twentieth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Tessa G from Land & Sea. Jorden & Tessa talk about all of her brewing gigs, living in small communities, and her experience brewing in the UK!

In the nineteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Nigel and Conrad from Brassneck. Jorden & Brassneck talk about the highs and lows of beer life, how Brassneck started, and Vancouver Back Alley Scenes.

In the eighteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Darren Hollett from House of Funk. Darren and Jorden talk about funk juice, exploding cans, home delivery, and North Point being attractive.

In the first episode of season 2 Jorden talks with past guests from Season 1, Ben Coli and Adam Henderson about COVID-19 and how it has affected the BC beer industry and other small businesses within our community. We cry, we laugh, we drink Marzen.

In the sixteenth and final episode of Beer Life season 1 Jorden talks with Brent Mills from Four Winds Brewing. Jorden and Brent actually recorded episode 2 together but it was subsequently deleted. On this episode they talk about why.

In the fifteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Cody and Clay Allmin from Twin Sails Brewing Co. We talk about Roggen Weizen, which twin is the most popular, throwing up at Moody Ales, and why people get a King sized bed.

In the fourteenth episode of Beer Life we talk with the our own brewer and the most interesting man in BC beer, Eric Moutal. We talk about all the odd jobs he's had from operating a tannery in Zambia, working at Persian rug store in Melbourne, and now the oddest of them all, being the Head Brewer at S&O.

In the thirteenth episode of Beer Life we talk with the tallest man in BC Beer, Matt Leslie from Vessel Packaging. Jorden and Matt talk about his rebrand from West Coast Canning to Vessel, long drive competitions, and his Top 30 Under 30 nomination.

In the twelfth episode of Beer Life we talk with Ben Love from Gigantic Brewing Co. Jorden and Ben talk about what makes Portland different from Vancouver, discuss the exciting world of distrobution, and the pros and cons of Oyster Stout.

In the eleventh episode of Beer Life we talk with Amanda Barry Butchart from BC Beer Awards. Jorden and Amanda talk about the best way to combat a hangover, the challenges of running an awards based event, and how many entries made it into this years competition.

In the tenth episode of Beer Life we talk with Adam Henderson of Superflux Beer Company. Jorden and Adam talk about his start with Machine Ales and how it morphed into Superflux along with his partner Matt. They will also discuss the not so new anymore Instagram account @bcbeermemes and Adam shares his thoughts on contract brewing and how it's perceived.

In the ninth episode of Beer Life we talk with Leah Heneghan from Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Jorden and Leah discuss VCBW and everything that goes into organizing such a massive event. They'll talk about how VCBW has evolved over the years and how it all got started 10 years ago. Also, Jorden asks how come some breweries continue to get kicked out.

In the eighth episode of Beer Life we talk with Julia Hanlon from Steamworks Brewery. Jorden and Julia discuss her days working at Molson and why she went from big beer to craft. We also talk to Julia about her training process and how she keeps churning out brewers who always seem to get poached by other breweries.

In the seventh episode of Beer Life we talk with Chris Bjerrisgaard from Vancouver Island Brewery and Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Jorden and Chris talk about his involvement in Vancouver Craft Beer Week and the missteps with the first rebrand of Vancouver Island Brewery and how they fixed it. They also discuss how doing business on Vancouver Island is very different than in Metro Vancouver and why mainland based breweries often struggle selling beer on the island.

In the sixth episode of Beer Life we chat with Chloe Smith from Townsite Brewing in Powell River, BC. Jorden and Chloe talk about her start in Montreal where she met her husband and Townsite Brewmaster Cedric, their desicion to move to Powell River and open a craft brewery in a small community. We also discuss her work with the BC Craft Brewers Guild as well as the Canadian Guild and the current challenges the industry is facing.

In the fifth episode of Beer Life we chat with Adam Crandall from Moody Ales in Port Moody. Jorden and Adam talk about his ever changing beer line up and all the different formats they come in. We also discuss his new brewery project The Bakery on Brewer's Row in Port Moody.

In the fourth episode of Beer Life we chat with Jamie Garbutt, co-owner of Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Jorden and Jamie talk about S&O's upcoming 5th anniversary and all the disasters Jamie caused in the weeks leading up to opening the brewery. They also discuss what the future holds for Steel & Oak!

In the third episode of Beer Life we chat with Mike Coghill from Yellow Dog Brewing on Brewers Row in Port Moody. Jorden and Mike talk about why Mike stopped selling marked up Monster cables at Best Buy and why Jorden stopped selling phone books to both open up craft breweries in BC.

In the second episode of Beer Life we chat with Josh Vanderheide from Field House Brewing. Jorden and Josh talk a little about craft beer and a lot about Josh's unique approach to running his business the way he does.

In the very first episode of Beer Life we chat with Ben Coli from Dageraad Brewing. Ben tells us what being named 2018 Canadian Brewery Of The Year did for Dageraad over the last year and about how much his brewery friends made fun of him for it.