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Beer and Bullsh*t

Beer and Bullsh*t

By: Ben Johnson
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 Join award-winning beer writer Ben Johnson (”The Globe and Mail” ”The Growler” ”Toronto Life”) and his occasional co-host Chris Pellarin as we dive into the stories behind the beer in your glass. Crack open cold ones with brewmasters, industry pros, and some of Canada’s funniest personalities to talk brewery insights, beer industry deep dives, and unfiltered conversations that go way beyond the pint.Copyright 2023 by Ben Johnson
Episodes
  • #109 - My car smells like ass

    #109 - My car smells like ass
    Dec 5 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • #108 - Blow your brains out

    #108 - Blow your brains out
    Nov 28 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #107 - Your butt's broken

    #107 - Your butt's broken
    Nov 25 2025

    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.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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