#108 - Blow your brains out
From Beer and Bullsh*t by Ben Johnson
November 28, 2025 · 1h 11m · Episode 108
About this episode
Ben Johnson and Matt Tweedy discuss the Ottawa beer scene and the importance of classic brewing styles.
Ben welcomes back Matt Tweedy of Tooth and Nail Brewery to talk about Ottawa's beer scene, why chasing hype is a fool’s game, and the stubborn joy of making classic styles well. They dig into Ontario’s latest distribution shake-ups, what it means for small breweries trying to stay afloat, and why Matt would rather perfect a pilsner than cram another gimmick into a fermenter.
People in this episode
Guest: Matt Tweedy
Topics covered
- Ottawa beer scene
- hype in brewing
- classic beer styles
- Ontario distribution
- small breweries
Keywords
- Tooth and Nail Brewery
- pilsner
- gimmicks in brewing
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Tooth and Nail Brewery
Places: Ottawa, Ontario
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