Brew Tox with Scott & Scott

This is another episode of Brew Tox that focusses on beers from outside of Canada.  This time, Scott & his brother-in-law JF review a popular Italian AFB while actually in Italy.  Then, back in Canada, Bill shares a Greek brew with Scott that he had brought back with him after travelling around Greece.  Brews Reviewed: Birra Moretti 0.0 brewed in various locations throughout Italy Mythos Alcoh...

In this episode Bill & Scott share a few alcohol free brews on the backyard patio with their good friend Bill Chorney who arrives with a couple of beers from Portugal to sample. And being good Canadians we also try a couple of Canadian AFBs; one from Nova Scotia and one from Alberta.        Brews Reviewed: Super Bock Lager and Super Bock 0.0 brewed in Portugal  Hazy IPA brewed by Partake Brewi...

This episode is Part 2 of Scott & Scott with Mike & Mike as we continue our great conversation centred around the Okanagan Fest of Ale in our Zoom-interview with Mike Stokker and Mike Brydon from Penticton.  We dive a little deeper into the reality of incorporating alcohol free options at a beer festival and how the ever evolving preferences of the public drive some of those decisions.  An...

In this second episode of Season 2 (Episode 16 overall), Brew Tox with Scott & Scott meet via Zoom with Mike Stokker and Mike Brydon who are both highly involved with the very successful Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton.  Loyal listeners will know that Brew Tox was at the festival back in April and we finally had a chance to catch up with Mike & Mike to continue conversations we had start...

Welcome to Season 2 of Brew Tox with Scott & Scott. In this first episode of our second season, our 15th full episode, and 30th episode in total, we decide to revisit an "old friend" — namely an O'Doul's Golden Alcohol Free beer. We have admittedly been quite critical of O'Doul's over the years so it felt only fair to give it another shot. Brews Reviewed: Premium O'Doul's Alcohol Free Brew fro...

In this MicroBrew — the last from Season 1 of Brew Tox with Scott & Scott — Bill gets friends of his daughter Keely to try an alcohol free beer and offer their honest opinions about it. All this while the birthday celebrations carried on. Brew reviewed: • Salzburger Stiegl Alcoholfrei from Austria #brewtoxpodcast #thirstythursdays #alcoholfreebeer #sobercurious #nonalcoholicbeer #stieglbeer

In this short MicroBrew, Scott decided that relaxing in his backyard hammock was the perfect time to review a nice cold Mexican Lager from Sober Carpenter .

This Episode of Brew Tox focusses on Italian alcohol-free beers with three segments introduced from different locations.  Bill and Scott talk about the growing alcohol-free beer industry in Italy and in addition to commenting on other beers reviewed, they sample a refreshing cold Peroni Nastro Azurro 0.0.  Joining Brewtox in reviews this episode are long-time friend Derek Collier and family member...

This episode is centred around Brew Tox's involvement at the Mechanics of Music Festival in New Westminster at the end of June. Bill and Scott talk about their experience at another festival where they handed out samples of alcohol-free beer to people and chatted with them about what they were drinking. Brews Reviewed (both from Athletic Brewing ): Easy Pale Ale and Easy Lime from Wild-Eye Bre...

This episode wraps up “Family Month” on the Brew Tox Podcast.  Much of this episode focusses on the connection between alcohol-free choices and healthy living. Bill and Scott are joined by their wives Cindy & Dorothy on a kayaking trip involving an alcohol-free beach-break. Scott then sits down and samples a tasty non-alcohol beer with his daughter (and Brew Tox graphic-designer) Shelby and ch...

In this MicroBrew segment, Scott is joined by his daughter Emma who arrives with a limited edition Dry Goods Sparkling Lemonade Sour from Powell Brewery and the Good Life Brands Collective. Mid-critique, they make a decision that would surprise many a beer-drinking purist. #thirstythursdays #brewtoxpodcast #drygoodsbeer #powellbrewery #goodlifebrands #alcoholfreebeer #sobercurious

In this MicroBrew, Bill is joined by family members Cindy, Keely, and Zach to try out a pair of citrus-themed alcohol free beers. Easy Lime from Wild Eye Brewing (North Vancouver) Dry Goods Citrus Burst Pilsner from Good Life Brands #brewtoxpodcast     #thirstythursdays #alcoholfree     #alcoholfreebeers #wildeyebrewing #drygoods #goodlifebrands #sobercurious

This episode kicks off what we are calling “Family Month” on the Brew Tox Podcast.  Despite the title of this episode sounding like a musical group, it is actually Scott being joined by his son Liam to talk about alcohol-free beer culture and sample a couple of brews from Sober Carpenter Brewing. Brews Reviewed: Sober Carpenter Irish Red Sober Carpenter IPA Also included in this episode: a Zero Pr...

This MicroBrew continues and concludes the Brew Tox Podcast theme for May which has been stories from the Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton, B.C.  This time, Brew Tox with Scott & Scott interviews Jamie Cockerill from Fernie Brewing about their non-alcoholic Logo brand of beers.  They also review a kolsch-style AFB from Calgary’s One for the Road Brewing.  #brewtoxpodcast     #thirstythursdays...

In this, Brew-Tox's 10th full episode and 20th overall (including MicroBrews), Scott & Scott continue the Fest of Ale theme for the month of May. They talk about their experiences at the beer festival in Penticton where they gave away free samples of alcohol free beer to many an unsuspecting festival-goer. And, amidst the reminiscing and story-telling, they manage to review a couple of ver...

In this MicroBrew, Bill and Scott take the concept of "drinking and driving" literally and try out an alcohol free beer while driving up to Penticton for the Fest of Ale. The featured beer is a Raspberry Sour from Sober Carpenter. #thirstythursdays #brewtoxpodcast #alcoholfreebeer #sobercurious #sobercarpenter #festofale

In this episode, Bill & Scott talk about some of their experiences from the Fest of Ale in Penticton and share the interview they did with Boyd Taylor from Strange Fellows Brewing. This is the second of four episodes, or MicroBrews, surrounding our weekend road-trip to Penticton. Come back to hear the others. Brew Reviewed: Nevertheless Pilsner from Strange Fellows Brewing #brewtoxpodcast    ...

In this MicroBrew, Bill & Scott make a pit-stop in Manning Park on their way to the Fest of Ale in Penticton. It was a perfect opportunity to crack open a couple of cold, alcohol-free Blue Moon Belgian Whites. #thirstythursday #brewtoxpodcast #bluemoon #festofale

This MicroBrew and "Tasting from Afar" is the second of two podcasts from Huatulco, Mexico. Bill & Scott are joined once again by some of their fellow vacationers. This time Adam, JF, and Brian try a Modelo Cero Dorada and offer their thoughts on the alcohol free beer while they sit oceanside on a pleasantly warm evening where the biggest worry is how to keep beer cold.

In this episode Bill and Scott take Brew Tox on the road to Huatulco, Mexico where they enlist the help of several family members and friends to taste and compare three different versions of Corona.  The group shares opinions on each of the beers and offer some surprises as well in terms of which of the beers they would prefer in different situations.      Brews reviewed: Corona Extra  (4.5% ABV) ...

In this MicroBrew, Bill and his buddy John decide to try an alcohol-free beer following a tough round on the virtual golf course. They taste and review a Half Day Hazy IPA from Harmons Craft Brewing out of Toronto.

In this episode Bill and Scott continue their conversation about some of the ideas and terminology related to Alcohol Free choices; notably “Mindful Drinking”, “Sober Curious” and a few new terms.  It is a longer episode this time but the beer was flowing and so were the stories.   Brews reviewed: Peach Cream Ale 0.5 from Tin Whistle Brewing  in Penticton, BC  LoGo Pilsner from Fernie Brewing  in...

In this episode we discuss the use of the labels “Alcohol Free” and “Non-Alcoholic” and whether or not they are interchangeable.  We also touch on a few other terms we’ve come across when exploring the alcohol-free industry. Brew reviewed: - Sapporo Premium 0.0  from Sapporo Brewing Company in Guelph, Ontario Also included this episode:  " Zero Proof - Full Truth ":  • and, of course, an...

In this MicroBrew segment, Scott & Bill invite their ball-hockey buddies to sample a few different alcohol free beers and have some lively, free-flowing conversations surrounding what they are drinking. The Alcohol Free beers sampled were: Budweiser Zero from Labatt’s Brewing in Creston, BC Lunchbox Lager from Harmon’s Craft Brewing in Toronto Nevertheless Pale Ale from Strange Fellows Brewing...

•In this episode we discuss the various factors that contribute to the cost of both alcohol free and "regular" beers from both the large and craft breweries. •We also do a blind taste test of the two Budweisers. •Brew Reviews: • Budweiser and Budweiser Zero • Dos Equis Lime & Salt Zero •Also included: • " Tastings from Afar " • " Zero Proof - Full Truth " • and an...