 In the final episode of Season 2, we dig into the secret lives and hidden talents of three Beau’s employees and find out what really cool things we found out they do when they are not at the brewery. After that Eddy explores the intriguing phenomenon of “Super Fans” and their obsessions, and we meet Chris Rayburn, the superfan-turned-Beau’s-sales-rep who wrote the Lagered Tales theme song.   Hosts: Tim Beauchesne and Jen Beauchesne.  

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S2 Episode 5: Secret Lives

Canada Day is also Beau’s 13th birthday! To celebrate, Mike gives us 13 Beau’s accomplishments to look back on. Then, have you ever wondered what kind of person starts a craft brewery with his son at the age of 55? Eddy chats with Beau’s co-founder Tim Beauchesne. Up next, Steve Beauchesne drops by to tell us about the newly announced Canadian Craft Brewers Association, then we come back to the second half of Ed’s chat with Tim. Hosts: Josh Gottlieb and Jacquie Severs.  

S2 Episode 4: Oh Canada!

We’re so pumped to have Jenn Grant playing Beau’s Oktoberfest this year that we had to get her on the podcast. We chat about her album Love, Inevitable, as well as visual art, intuition, and the “nowhere place” that songs come from. Denise Morin, Beau’s Quality Manager, tells the story of how she helped create a certified organic radler for Beau’s. We toast the dads for Father’s Day, and we tell a few dad-jokes too.   Hosts: Todd Gilbert and Kimberlea Jones.

S2 Episode 3: Start of Summer!

In this episode we talk to Ben & Jerry’s about how the ice cream company sets a benchmark example for ethical business practices as a Benefit Corporation; Mike hits the streets to find out what exactly a B Corp is; and we'll hear the stories of three Canadian B Corps that are disrupting the norms in their respective industries. This episode is co-hosted by Emilie and Kate from Beau's B Corp Task Force, who share insights about how Beau's is brewing business as a force for good.   Hosts: Emilie Quinn and Kate Stanley Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin and Mike Simpkin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette 

S2 Episode 2: What is a B Corp? Ben & Jerry’s Canadian B Corps disrupting norms

 In this first episode of season two, we talk to Matt Smasher about Montreal's Pouzza Fest, Stomp Records and The Planet Smashers; we discuss the craft beer scene and pub food over some Good Time session I.P.A. at the Cheshire Cat Pub; and we look at origins of the Beau's 5K for Ovarian Cancer Canada (and how you can get involved). We also have some fun options for your May long weekend. It's great to be back!   Hosts: Kimberlea Jones and Denis Routhier Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin and Mike Simpkin.  Technical Producer: Marc Doucette   

S2 Episode 1: Pouzza Fest, The Planet Smashers, Cheshire Cat Pub, Beau's 5K

We look at some of the most experimental beers that have emerged from the world of craft beer with the author of Against All Hops, and hear some of your zaniest beer ideas (hilarity ensues). Mike Hits The Streets to find out how you define a Good Time, and we have some spring-summer food and beer pairings you can try.    Hosts: Kimberlea Jones and Denis Routhier   Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Eddy Earwigg, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin and Mike Simpkin   Technical producer: Marc Doucette  

Episode 12: The Season One Finale Extravaganza!

In this episode we break down our partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey, discussing how we became one of the renowned distillery’s Caskmates collaborators, and how we aged our Strong Patrick Irish-style red ale in real Jameson casks. Then, our feature interview is with Quebec Celtic punk band Irish Moutarde. We’ll also hear a fascinating story about an East African social enterprise with similarities to the Rwanda Craft Brewery Project, and a segment about BAD DAYS.   Hosts: Jen Beauchesne and Mike Simpkin Producers:Jen Beauchesne, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin, Melissa Loomans-Beaudoin, and Mike Simpkin. Technical Producer: Marc Doucette  

Episode 11: Slainte!

First up is our feature interview with the Montreal-based powerpop-punk band Pale Lips. They discuss touring, their new album, and being a part of the indie music industry as a band composed of four women. Next, we interview Laura Ulrich, small batch brewer at the Southern California-based craft brewery Stone Brewing, and president of the Pink Boots Society. In our last segment we speak with Meaghan Isaacs from Girls+ Skate 613; an Ottawa-based initiative that provides a supportive space for individuals of all ages, identities and abilities to skateboard in a comfortable, encouraging environment.    Hosts: Emma Chapman and Emilie Quinn Producers: Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin, Jacquie Severs, and Mike Simpkin. Technical Producer: Marc Doucette

Episode 10: International Women’s Day

Today we pick up where we left off in the last episode, with the conclusion to the cliffhanger ending in part one of the story of The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project. Then we have a feature interview with Dave Bidini, writer, guitarist for the indie rock band Rheostatics, and publisher of Toronto's West End Phoenix. We also hear the story behind a longstanding German beer rivalry, and lastly we discuss record collections with some Beau's fam and friends.   Hosts: Kimberlea Jones and Denis Routhier Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Patrick Jodoin, Jacquie Severs, Mike Simpkin; with thanks to Melissa Loomans-Beaudoin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette   Genre: Podcasts Copyright: Beau's Copyright URL: beaus.ca 

Episode 9: Dave Bidini, Rwanda update 2, Altbier, record collectors

We kick things off today with a feature interview with Chris Murphy from the Canadian rock band Sloan, "the world's only completely democratic band." Next, we explore the backstory to The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project, a Beau's-backed startup with the goal of establishing the first women-owned and operated craft brewery in Kigali, Rwanda. Finally, one of our producers finds out how the term "gruit" is pronounced, and what exactly the word means.   Hosts: Todd Gilbert and Jacquie Severs Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Marc Doucette, Josh Gottlieb, Patrick Jodoin, and Mike Simpkin. Technical Producer: Marc Doucette   Genre: Podcasts Copyright: Beau's Copyright URL: beaus.ca 

Episode 8: Sloan, The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project, Gruit Ale

In our seventh episode of the the Beau's podcast, elite-level runner and former world-record holder in the beer mile, Lewis Kent, explains the unusual—but amazing—sport in which runners throw back a beer every quarter mile, right on the racetrack! We also hear an action-packed update from BSN, the Beau's Sports Network; some failed New Year's resolutions; how one Beau's sales rep achieves the ever-elusive work-life balance; and Beau's brewmaster explains the concept of balance in beer.    Hosts: Kimberlea Jones and Denis Routhier Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Eddy Earwigg, Patrick Jodoin, Mike Simpkin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette Guest sportscaster: Phil Beauchesne

Episode 7: The Balance Episode

Happy New Year from Lagered Tales! In our sixth episode of the show, singer-songwriter Jim Bryson fixes Jen a cup of coffee and gives her a tour of his recording studio; the bartender at Ottawa hotspot two six {ate} shares some beer cocktail recipes; our co-founder Steve chats with Chef Charlotte Langley about her sustainable canned seafood business; and some of the ladies from Beau's report from the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies' Ottawa bevy.  Hosts: Jen Beauchesne and Eddy Earwigg Segment hosts: Jen Beauchesne, Kimberlea Jones and Robyn Boynton Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Eddy Earwigg, Patrick Jodoin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette Guest interviewer: Steve Beauchesne

Episode 6: Jim Bryson, beer cocktails, Chef Charlotte Langley

In our fifth episode of Lagered Tales, we talk to Canadian hip-hop artist and broadcaster Shad about his new album, and the Netflix documentary series Hip-Hop Evolution; Toronto's King of Comfort Food, Chef Anthony Rose about his new cookbook; the team behind the Chefs for Change dinner series; and Eddy Earwigg gets some Beau's employee owners to recite easy holiday recipes in their best funny voice. Visit beaus.ca/podcast episode 5 for your chance to win Anthony Rose's new book, The Last Schmaltz.   Hosts: Emilie Quinn and Denis Routhier Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Emma Chapman, Marc Doucette, Eddy Earwigg, Patrick Jodoin, Melissa Loomans-Beaudoin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette Interviewers: Eddy Earwigg, Josh Gottlieb, Patrick Jodoin

Episode 5: Shad, Toronto's King of Comfort Food, Chefs for Change

 In the fourth episode of Lagered Tales our co-founder and CEO at Beau’s, Steve Beauchesne, talks to Ren Navarro, founder of Beer.Diversity about her work addressing the lack of diversity in the Canadian craft beer industry.    In the episode’s second feature, one of our producers, Patrick, sits down with Ottawa-based charitable organization, Operation Come Home’s executive director, Elspeth McKay, and Steve (separately) as they each recount the (exciting) story of having a law changed in Ontario in 2011, in the name of social enterprise!   In our third feature, Eddy Earwigg sits down with Louise Sproule, the editor and publisher of The Review, a local newspaper in Vankleek Hill. They discuss the challenges of being the first female publisher at a small-town paper, how Vankleek Hill has changed since Beau’s arrived, and much more -- expect the unexpected.    Finally, Steve joins the Toronto-based writer and beer expert Crystal Luxmore to discuss her favourite holiday beers.    Lagered Tales is a bi-weekly check-in from your friends at the employee-owned Canadian craft brewery Beau’s. Through interviews, storytelling and exciting regular features, we'll explore the intersecting worlds of craft beer, food, music, community and culture — and we’ll just generally talk to great people doing great things.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @beausallnatural, on Facebook @BeausBrewery. For more Beau’s check us out online at beaus.ca    Hosts: Josh Gottlieb and Kimberlea Jones   Producers: Jen Beauchesne, Marc Doucette, Eddy Earwigg, Patrick Jodoin   Technical Producer: Marc Doucette   

Episode 4: holiday gift ideas, diversity in beer, how we helped change a law

In episode three we’re going across the pond! Well, kinda. We hear from Beau’s Brewmaster about our take on the E.S.B.; we talk to former Fuller’s Brewmaster, the renowned UK beer expert, John Keeling; some British expats in Canada test out the Beau’s E.S.B.; and we hear the story of Eddy Earwigg tempting fate by wearing a West Brom jersey in the Man U section at at the notoriously divided Old Trafford football stadium in Manchester, UK — hilarity ensues. Eddy also talks to Paul Jones, co-founder of Cloudwater Brew Co.  That’s two of the UK’s most respected breweries in one episode!   Lagered Tales is a bi-weekly check-in from your friends at the employee-owned Canadian craft brewery Beau’s. Through interviews, storytelling and exciting regular features, we'll explore the intersecting worlds of craft beer, food, music, community and culture — and we’ll just generally talk to great people doing great things.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @beausallnatural, on Facebook @BeausBrewery. For more Beau’s check us out online at beaus.ca.   Hosts: Robyn Boynton and Emilie Quinn Producers: Eddy Earwigg, Patrick Jodoin Technical Producer: Marc Doucette  

Episode 3: The Extra British Show, with John Keeling (Fuller’s Brewery, London, UK), Paul Jones (Cloudwater Brew Co., Manchester, UK) and much more

This podcast is a bi-weekly check-in from your friends at the employee-owned Canadian craft brewery Beau’s Brewing Company. Through interviews, storytelling and exciting regular features, we'll explore the intersecting worlds of craft beer, food, music, community and culture – with the curiosity, humour and expertise you've come to expect from the folks at Beau's.

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