Based near Montréal airport in Dorval, Louks Brewery has been brewing great classic beers with a twist since 2019. We discover their beer thanks to their rich Porter and minimalistic clean design. We talk about their business & vision, marketing, covid-19, and much more. BBQ: The Business of beer in Québec podcast is brought to you by our friends at BSG Canada. We all know that the best brewing results come from the best ingredients. BSG Canada offers the largest variety of quality ingredients to create outstanding beers. BSG brings the best malt, hops, and additives from around the world ..read more

British beer consultant David Spoerry has settled in Quebec and his mission is to discover the province’s microbrewery industry and also become his ambassador across the world. We discuss his work and the importance of having brewing consultants create a great beer menu for the client and owner, the Québec craft industry, brewing trends, advice for brewers, the importance of great storytelling for breweries and their products, and much more. BBQ: The Business of beer in Québec podcast is brought to you by our friends at BSG Canada. We all know that the best brewing results come from the best i ..read more

The Business of Beer of Quebec is brought you by Can Management and Keg Management. Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs is a Laval-based microbrewery, which was founded in 2018 by Marilène Barale and Guillaume Ouimet (master brewer). The brewery, since its early days, has become a meeting point for locals looking for good classic and experimental beers. In a warm Scandinavian setting, you can enjoy generous local cuisine, complemented by 24 barrels available. The brewery is also responsible for the popular Laval Beer Festival bringing breweries from across Quebec to the delight of mic ..read more

The Business of Beer of Quebec is brought to you by BSG CANADA We chat with Martin Parrot, co-owner of Griendel: Brasserie Artisanale, and president of the AMBQ (Québec Microbrewery Association).  Among other things, we talk about the covid-19, initiatives, challenges surrounding cans, sharing shelf space with large breweries, distribution channel developments, supply, the logo of the “independent breweries” of the Canadian Craft Brewers Association, microbrewery as a driver of local economic development, advice for new brewers, and so much more. Note: we did the interview a year ago. BBQ ..read more

The Business of Beer of Quebec is brought you by Can Management and Keg Management. Les Distributeurs Brouhh is a beer and beverage distribution company based in Boisbriand and established in 2018 by Maxime Hébert et Jean-François Hecq. Can Management: Mobile canning system available in the province of Québec, Ontario & New Brunswick. Click here for a quote Keg Management: Canada's original keg leasing company. It offers the opportunity to grow efficiently without spending big amounts of money when purchasing kegs. For our first episode, we talk with Jean-François Hecq about their business ..read more

Interview with John Heim, president of Torque Brewing  torquebrewing.beer ..read more

Interview with Steve Riley, Chief Beer Guy & Founder Company of BetterBeer.com at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2019. Using unique, but effective ways to help hospitality professionals improve draught beer quality, profitability, & sales. BetterBeer.com | facebook.com/betterbeer ..read more

Interview with Lerna G, Sales & Operations Manager for the RC Show at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2019. RC Show is a trade show and conference with networking events designed to connect suppliers to operators. With 20K industry professionals in attendance, RC Show is Canada's largest foodservice and hospitality event bringing the industry together to shop, taste, learn, connect and grow your business. Owned and operated by Restaurants Canada – this annual event provides thought leadership and education, 250,000 square feet of the latest product innovati ..read more

Interview with Nick Amador, Head of Growth of Kegshoe Inc. at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2019. Kegshoe is a startup focusing on building software for breweries, cideries, and more. Our flagship product, Kegshoe Keg Tracking, helps companies around the world track their kegs. Keg tracking has been a longstanding issue in the beer and beverage industry, and breweries have typically relied on outdated solutions such as spreadsheets and whiteboards to keep track of where they’re sending their kegs. The result is that they frequently lose kegs and struggle to m ..read more

Interview with Brian Hircock, Co-Founder of BeerCan Mag. A new publication celebrating beer in Canada at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2019. beercanmag.com ..read more