Podcast Episode

Episode 654 - Toronto

ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast··20 August 2026·1h 21m

About this episode

Craig's summer travels brought him north of the border this year, which is why we're fortunate to drink five Toronto-based beers for this little taste of Canada - and we have nothing to complain about (outside of beer shipping limits and metric system conversions). Also, we get a recap of Craig's experience at many of these breweries during World Cup games and wildfires; we find a few surprising Goldfinger connections; Craig avoids going on a much-anticipated date with Drake; Ryan wants to know Canadian brewers' favorite Kid in the Hall; and we accidentally discover the drug of the future. Beers Reviewed Godspeed Brewery - Sklepník (Czech-style Pilsner) True History Brewing - Mild Lockout (Helles Lager) Blood Brothers Brewing - Blood Light (Hazy Pale Ale) Great Lakes Brewery - Octopus Wants to Fight (American-style IPA) Rorschach Brewing Co. - Malevolent Benevolence: Maple Syrup Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged 2021 (Barrel-aged imperial stout)