The Don of Beer in the news

I weigh in on the sale of Alberta's Banded Peak Brewing to Labatt/AB-InBev.  Why did they want a small Alberta brewery and what does it mean for craft beer in Alberta?
I discuss the state of craft beer in Alberta as part of a Global News series entitled "Alberta Booze Boom."
In April 2019, Sleeman Breweries, a subsidiary of Japan's Sapporo, announced that it was acquired Calgary's Wild Rose Brewery.
I keep an exhaustive database of every new beer I try and on August 18, 2018, I tried my 20,000th beer.  The beer community built a fundraiser around it and we raised over $20,000 for preschools for children with disabilities.  I even made the national news!

Podcasts

The North American Guild of Beer Writers hosts a monthly chat on topics of interest to beer writers.  I was one of four writers talking about interesting things happening around the world.
Rebellion Brewing is a great brewery in Regina, Saskatchewan.  They host a great educational podcast talking about all things beer.
Drink Beer Think Beer is hosted by long-time beer journalist and editor John Holl.  The "Think Beer" part of the podcast name comes from John's ability to add bigger questions about beer and the beer industry.  Drink Beer Think Beer is also the title of John's book.  Order it today!
Steal This Beer is hosted by Augie Carton of Carton Brewing and John Holl, beer writer and editor.  Based in New Jersey, they talk about the philosophy of good beer and brewing.
Let's Meet For a Beer is hosted by Alberta Beer Festival's Mark Kondrat.  In this episode, co-hosted by JD Lewis of CJAY 92 radio, we talk about how COVID has affected the beer business in Alberta.
This Pint Has 20 Ounces is hosted by Calgary's Wild Rose Brewery and is a beer and humour podcast.
Let's Meet For a Beer is hosted by Alberta Beer Festival's Mark Kondrat.  He interviews entrepreneurs and community leaders.
This Pint Has 20 Ounces is hosted by Calgary's Wild Rose Brewery and is a beer and humour podcast.
The Work Not Work Show interviews who have pursued a passion and made a living from it.
Ideas and Stuff is a Calgary podcast where Michael Montgomery interviews entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Restaurant Rockstars is for restaurateurs and discusses how to make your restaurant better and more profitable.
Ruckus Sessions is a lifestyle podcast based in Calgary.

Television Appearances

In 2016, I got called down as a contestant on The Price Is Right.  I can't find a good online copy of my entire episode, but here are some clips from YouTube.  I didn't win my game, but I did make it into the Showcase Round.
When I picked up the car I won, the local news covered the story.
I also did a short radio interview about my experience.
Here is a profile a local cable provider did of me in 2013:
In 2013, I appeared on a community access television show to discuss beer in Alberta:

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