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Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: Noelle Phillips on Vancouver's Beer History

Darren and Azlan Episode 12

Guest:
Noëlle Phillips, Ph.D., Professor at Douglas College and author of Brewmasters and Brewery Creek.

Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to Noëlle Phillips and Her Work
    • Her background as a professor at Douglas College.
    • Overview of her new book Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: a story about independent brewing in Vancouver.
  2. Medieval Beer Culture
    • Noëlle's interest in medieval beer culture.
    • The historic role of beer in medieval societies.
  3. Raven's Cream Ale and Its Historical Links
    • Discussion on Raven's Cream Ale.
    • Connection to Shaftesbury Cream Ale and its place in beer history.
  4. The Evolution of the Beer Industry
    • Insights into the roots of the independent brewing scene in Vancouver.
    • Perspectives on where the beer industry is heading next.
  5. Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
    • Noëlle's hopes for the future of craft brewing.
    • How listeners can learn more about her work and her book.

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