Ben welcomes back Shehan Da Silva of Lost Craft Brewery to talk about the evolution of his brewery from a contract operation to one with two tap rooms, RTDs, spirits, and more. They dive into the LCBO system, fostering a sense of community around your business, and trying to ignore Reddit.

Ben chats with Steve Hukari, co-founder of the Southern Ontario Beer Boys, about his work turning a beer-enthusiast social media presence into a charitable enterprise that has raised $100K. Plus "desert island beers," the logistics of returning thousands of empties, softball, learning to love IPAs, Jurassic Park, and Dave Coulier.

Ben welcomes back Matt Tweedy of Tooth and Nail Brewery to talk about Ottawa's beer scene, why chasing hype is a fool’s game, and the stubborn joy of making classic styles well. They dig into Ontario’s latest distribution shake-ups, what it means for small breweries trying to stay afloat, and why Matt would rather perfect a pilsner than cram another gimmick into a fermenter.

Ben welcomes Mare Keefe back to the show to talk about her extensive involvement in female-centred brewing initiatives, Ales for ALS, and the sad fate of The Granite as Toronto desperately searches for somewhere to put some condos. Plus, sour beer, open fermentation, and Oasis.

Scott Simmons, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers, returns to the show to talk to Ben about the evolution of the industry, taxation, codes of conduct, convenience store beer and where it's gone wrong, and the upcoming OCB conference. And why he still wants you to call him to snitch.

Ben rants about the Canadian Brewing Awards, April fools, and the closure of Shacklands Brewing in Toronto. Plus Katy Perry, boner metrics, and curly fries.

Ben chats with filmmaker, actor, and comedian Rob Baker about his CBC documentary series, Locals Welcome, his short film, The Light Before The Sun, and why he fights someone every day. Plus they share hilarious riffs on suffering through terrible comedy, disease, and dead dads.

Ben offers up a quick round-up of local beer news, including a look at how terrible things are and a not-unrelated look at the Premier of Ontario's latest efforts to get 'er done.