Beer Life
Beer Life
Jorden Foss
Beer Life is a podcast chatting with the folks behind the beer in this collaborative and distinctly unique business. Jorden Foss, co-owner and operator of Steel & Oak Brewing Co. in New Westminster, British Columbia, hosts lively discussions exploring why people get into this industry in the first place, the trials and tribulations of running a brewery day to day, where beer has come from and where it might be going. Beer industry folks and fans alike will enjoy the candid, honest conversations about the everyday realities of living a Beer Life.
Ep. 28 - Chris and Jonny from Small Gods plus Isaiah and Matt from Whistle Buoy
In the 28th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk from Small Gods in Sidney BC and Isaiah Archer and Matt West-Patrick from Whistle Buoy in Victoria. They talk about Island Life, the Chicago Chubs, brewery theft, and lagering tanks in an underground parking garage.
Nov 18, 2022
1 hr 38 min
Ep. 27 - Jamie Garbutt & Jorden Foss
In the 27th episode of Beer Life, guest host Daniel Johnston talks to Jorden and his business partner Jamie Garbutt about S&O leading up to their 8th Anniversary Party. Jorden misremembers facts, Jamie talks about puking in a trench drain, and they both reminisce about the past 8 years of Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
Jun 22, 2022
1 hr 26 min
Ep. 26 - Tristan Stewart from Temporal Artisan Ales
In the 26th episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Tristan Stewart from Temporal Artisan Ales. They talk about the challenges of being a true one person operation and only making and selling barrel-aged beer. Tristan also nerds out on Amburana barrels.
Jun 8, 2022
1 hr 13 min
Ep. 25 - Iain Hill & Aaron Jonckheere from Strange Fellows
In the 25th episode of Beer Life, Jorden kicks off 2022 with Iain Hill and Aaron Jonckheere from Strange Fellows Brewing in East Vancouver. They talk about how Iain and Aaron met, how covid has changed how they do business, and why Jorden's dad helps pump up his bike tires.
Jan 28, 2022
1 hr 19 min
EP. 24 - Samantha Lindeman from Wildeye
In the 24th Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Samantha Lindeman of Wildeye. They chat about COVID, almost losing a brewhouse, and the fact that Sam is much younger and has more energy than Jorden.
Feb 19, 2021
1 hr 1 min
EP. 23 - Clete Hanson & Alex Jopson from Another Beer Co.
In the 23rd Episode of Beer Life, Jorden chats with Clete Hanson and Alex Jopson of Another Beer Co. in New Westminster. They chat about growlers and flights, intellectual property, and what it's like to be the second best brewery in New West.
Jan 19, 2021
1 hr 35 min
EP. 22 - Bruce and Beer with Diversity in Brewing
In the twenty second episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Bruce And Beer from Diversity In Brewing. Jorden and Bruce chat about making Tasting Room's inclusive and the first steps you can make, the KPU scholarship for BIPOC applicants, Slacktivism, and Jorden rambles a lot.
Jul 7, 2020
1 hr 23 min
EP. 21 - Ken Beattie with the BC Craft Brewers Guild
In the twenty first episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Ken Beattie from the BC Craft Brewers Guild. They chat about patios during COVID, hospitality markup, working for Molson Canadian, how the Guild started, and dealing with government information during the COVID pandemic.
Jun 9, 2020
1 hr 19 min
Ep. 20 - Tessa Gabiniewicz from Land & Sea
In the twentieth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Tessa G from Land & Sea. Jorden & Tessa talk about all of her brewing gigs, living in small communities, and her experience brewing in the UK!
May 22, 2020
1 hr 8 min
Ep. 19 - Nigel Springthorpe & Conrad Gmoser from Brassneck
In the nineteenth episode of Beer Life Jorden talks with Nigel and Conrad from Brassneck. Jorden & Brassneck talk about the highs and lows of beer life, how Brassneck started, and Vancouver Back Alley Scenes.
May 8, 2020
1 hr 15 min
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