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Between Two Fermenters, a podcast by Great Lakes Brewery

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Ever wondered what life is really like in the craft beer industry? Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a homebrewing enthusiast, into Ontario beer history, or just someone who enjoys some good ol' breezy beer banter, Between Two Fermenters is your go-to deep dive for all things beer from an insider perspective. So, grab a #FreshGLB, kick back, and join us as we share stories, spill the beans on new releases and brewery updates, and chat with other industry folk about the world of making (and drinking) beer.

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Recent Episodes

July 14, 2026

Carl Pratt – Riding the Waves, Beaches Brewing

Not every brewery closure is a eulogy. Sometimes it's just a brief intermission... but rarely. Troy sits down with Carl Pratt, Co-Founder and brewer behind Beaches Brewing Co, the brewery that spent over a decade as a fixture on Queen Street East in Toronto's Beach neighbourhood. Carl's an accidental brewer - a self-described map nerd who traded a GIS career for weekend homebrew batches, then talked himself into opening a brick-and-mortar brewery just months before COVID hit. For years, he ran nearly every role himself: brewer, GM, and everything in between. In December 2025, after watching the numbers for over a year, Carl made the call to close the doors for good and wrote a heartfelt, unfiltered public letter to the community explaining why - one that got the craft beer world talking. But the story didn't end there: months later, Beaches Brewing reopened under a new ownership group with a new menu, a new look, and Carl still behind the kettle, brewing every batch. What's in this episode:<ul><li>Carl's path from a Mississauga map nerd to a homebrewer building Beaches Brewing from scratch</li><li>Contract brewing, chasing the LCBO, and the reality of running every role solo for years</li><li>Opening weeks before COVID, a landlord lockout, and the toll of doing every job at once</li><li>The December 2025 closure and the “Peace Out Homies” letter that had the industry talking</li><li>What the letter really meant to those that read it</li><li>Beaches Brewing's rebirth: new ownership, a French-Indian-Southeast Asian menu, and a whole new look</li></ul>Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow <a href="http://instagram.com/greatlakesbeer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GreatLakesBeer</a> on all social channels. <a href="http://greatlakesbeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">greatlakesbeer.com.</a> Supporting local never tasted soooo good!Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-burtch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Troy Burtch</a>, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's <a href="http://greatlakesbeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Lakes Brewery</a> where craft beer and conversation collide - straight from the tanks to your ears.

June 30, 2026

Erica McOustra, Perfecting Pilsner

In a province obsessed with what's new, Erica McOustra has spent her career perfecting what already exists - and that's a much harder job than it sounds.Troy sits down with Erica McOustra, Brewmaster at Steam Whistle Brewing - the first woman to hold that title in the brewery's history. A Danforth kid who left university after first year, fell into homebrewing to save money, and never looked back. From a brew-on-premise shop to Magnotta Brewery, VLB Berlin, Amsterdam Brewing, and finally Steam Whistle in 2010 - where she worked her way from shift brewer to Brewmaster over a decade. In 2022, when Steam Whistle acquired Beau's All Natural Brewing, her role grew again: she now oversees brewing for both iconic brands, two very different philosophies under one roof.What's in this episode:<ul><li>How a homebrewer became one of Canada's most respected Brewmasters </li><li>The philosophy of doing one thing brilliantly, and why chasing 0.1% better every day is anything but boring</li><li>Being the first female Brewmaster at Steam Whistle</li><li>The Beau's acquisition: stewarding a beloved brand</li><li>When data and your palate disagree - which one wins?</li><li>Rapid Fire: Godspeed, New Glarus, and why one shortcut gives everyone else on the floor license to take one</li></ul>

June 16, 2026

Andrew Oland, Mr. Moosehead

Most people in the beer business talk about legacy. Andrew Oland actually carries it. As the sixth-generation President and CEO of Moosehead Breweries - Canada's last major brewery still owned by Canadians - Andrew is the great-great-great-grandson of Susannah Oland, who started brewing on a family farm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in 1867, the same year Canada became a nation. Six generations, 158 years, two world wars, the Halifax Explosion, Prohibition, devastating fires, a cross-province relocation, and more offers to sell than most people will ever know about. The answer has always been the same: not for sale. Troy sits down with Andrew for a conversation about what it really means to steward something worth protecting. From growing up in the Oland household and working a Halifax shipyard before ever setting foot in the family business, to a Harvard MBA cold call that eventually landed Moosehead the Boston Beer import partnership in Canada - Andrew's path to the presidency was anything but a straight line. They get into the big decisions made on his watch: ditching bottles entirely for cans, the maple leaf tabs now quietly appearing on every Moosehead in the country, and the viral Presidential Pack that had Canada talking. And they go deeper - on the Ontario convenience store scramble that had Moosehead hiring 18 people in six weeks, the tax reality that makes beer far too expensive across this country, and what succession planning looks like when you're thinking in generations, not quarters. What's in this episode: <ul><li>The Oland family origin story - Susannah, the Halifax Explosion, the move to Saint John, and how the brand got its name </li><li>Working outside the business first, the road to the presidency, and the four-minute meeting that changed everything </li><li>Bottles to cans - what the data showed and what Andrew says to the fans still mourning the green bottle </li><li>Beer tax, industry unity, and what it will actually take to move government </li><li>The Mascot Brewery acquisition in Vaughan and what's next for Moosehead in Ontario </li></ul> Thank you for tuning into the #BetweenTwoFermenters podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on whichever platform you get your podcasts at and be sure to follow <a href="http://instagram.com/greatlakesbeer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GreatLakesBeer</a> on all social channels. <a href="http://greatlakesbeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">greatlakesbeer.com.</a> Supporting local never tasted soooo good! Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-burtch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Troy Burtch</a>, Between Two Fermenters, a podcast brought to you by Toronto's <a href="http://greatlakesbeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Lakes Brewery</a> where craft beer and conversation collide - straight from the tanks to your ears.

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What is Between Two Fermenters, a podcast by Great Lakes Brewery?: Ever wondered what life is really like in the craft beer industry?

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a homebrewing enthusiast, into Ontario beer history, or just someone who enjoys some good ol' breezy beer banter, Between Two Fermenters is your go-to deep dive for all things beer from an insider perspective.

So, grab a #FreshGLB, kick back, and join us as we share stories, spill the beans on new releases and brewery updates, and chat with other industry folk about the world of making (and drinking) beer.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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