Cask ales are the focus of this episode, so I’m at Real Cask in Vancouver, BC. I spoke with owner Adam Chatburn on everything from British style beers, real ale, CAMRA and even Coronation Street.
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Podcast created and hosted by: Aaron Johnson
Recorded on location at Callister Brewing - Vancouver, BC
Editing & mixing by: Aaron Johnson
Theme music by: A:M (Aaron Johnson & Danny Moffat)
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