They Put Trees in Beer - Great Canadian Beerfest 2023

[@SpawnofHastur]

"Kathleen I don't know how I feel about this. This is... this is like, gentrified prison wine." Graham you are an utter wordsmith.

[@hornylink]

he's not exagerating! and after I heard him utter that sentence I wish he was

[@RileyPaige]

As someone who has been sober for 7 years, I fucking love these videos. I can say with certainty that they dont make me want to drink (never liked beer much anyways), but to see that people are being creative in the space and customers are enjoying them makes me happy. Plus, its a great reminder of how lovely Graham and Friends are.

[@jackielinde7568]

As someone who doesn't drink beer (sorry, still tastes like pee water to me), I want to go to this. I'll bring family and friends who do drink beer, and I'll look for food tents and be the designated dummy.

[@soaringdragon42]

@@jackielinde7568 As another non-drinker. this is also what I want to do. I love the conversations people have over things like this.

[@jackielinde7568]

@@soaringdragon42 While I don't drink often, I'm not a non-drinker. But I could never stand the taste of beer. But this looks like a fun event to hang out and schmooze.

[@Argusthecat]

I want, like... a Juice Fest. I want this effort for non-alcoholic ciders and stuff.

[@IncredulousPasserby]

@@ArgusthecatNot going to lie, this sentiment is a lot of why I drink. Not a big beer fan but meads & hard liquors. There are flavors you can get through brewing that you just can’t get through mixing juices and herbs, because the brewing/distilling process itself is transformative. Can’t make a juice that tastes like it was aged in a barrel buried at the bottom of the ocean

[@TDawgBR]

Graham + 20ish beers = Gib

[@CBJamo]

I have literally 0 interest in beer, but these videos are so extremely chill, big fan.

[@StapleCactus]

Watching you enjoy beer is like watching Serge enjoy coffee. It's a feeling of sadness and missing out on something someone likes that I can't fathom. Being a supertaster sucks sometimes.

[@KitteyWolf]

Beerfest moving to let you leave and come back was a great move on them. Being able to go get a reasonably priced lunch to help curb all the alcohol you're drinking was a good idea.

[@GenCavox]

I really like how you can tell how gone Graham is by how well the camera is controlled. 10/10

[@aaronwilliams7031]

And how loud he (and the others) were getting xD

[@diamondmagus]

Nature is healing: the return of the Beerfest G-vlog. Excellent as always!

[@trident042]

Nelly: Appears at the halfway point, provides insightful commentary Background James: [vibing severely]

[@RegulusPratus]

Glad to see that Ancient Matt is still thriving, and has embraced the Way of the Beard.

[@Argusthecat]

I love how Matt can go "I don't have much to say" and then follow that up with a full review of a beer.

[@EyalBrown]

In case anyone is unaware, the "anyone can have this unless you're Anish Kapoor" joke is a reference to another artist, Stuart Semple, who creates odd colors, and at one point created "the pinkest pink" and gave it out for free to anyone who could attest that they are not Anish Kapoor.

[@bombshellblonde544]

Oh my goodness. This is a bucket list item for me now. What a delight this vlog was to watch! I don't typically enjoy light beers, but I LOVE gin so I'd be all over some of those spruce tip beers. What a fantastic day!

[@heather7992]

I would love to see Kathleen give a facial expressions only review of beers. You had some really neat sounding beers!

[@danielsandefur7364]

Return of BEERFEST BLOGS! These blogs got me going out to try new beers back in 2020 and I enjoy these videos

[@princess_intell]

Nice color grading, everything has a nice soft look to it.

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

Thank you!!

[@bendixhollmann48]

Absolutely wild to see the Hope shoutout! Spent most of my life living there and watching your content so was super cool to see our local representative beer in this!

[@jamesbrewer3161]

James at 30:18 jamming double parked is energy I aspire to have every day.

[@rystalquinn]

Was so excited to see Matt. I am glad to see you out and having your beerfest on :)

[@zero_gateway6810]

Was not expecting another beer fest video anytime soon so this is a late Christmas gift! Happy holidays friendo, and I can't wait to see more in 2024!❤

[@TheHomerion]

Felt inspired to have one of my special beers watching this. The brewery doesn't exist anymore. I really loved drinking it and watching at the same time, so thanks!

[@JollyDI]

More and more I feel like these specific blogs should be called 'Loaded, Ready Run.'

[@paultuck]

As someone who doesn't get on with alcohol, I really enjoy these videos as it allows me to experience and enjoy a beer festival. Enjoying a nice day, hanging out friends and trying out interesting drinks. Plus increasingly tipsy Graham is fun to watch

[@tinierdancer]

YAY NEW BEERFEST VLOG LOVE THESE LOVE Y'ALL

[@GnuFrontiers]

I don’t drink, but with the current heatwave in QLD Australia, this is refreshing to watch 😊 love your work Graham!

[@laurencebrown3822]

Consider it a testament as to how much I enjoy listening to the members of LRR talk about things they love that I, someone who does not drink, for health as well as personal reasons, still enjoys watching these Beerfest videos.

[@chan742]

Timestamps for when someone does the "Wiggins" 1:22 - Ashley, but not about beer 2:08 - Close but not quite, from Graham 3:26 - Graham, close enough to count 4:00 - This one is not close enough to count, from Graham 10:25 - A close but not quite from the man himself, Matt 13:56 - Graham 15:37 - Close but not quite, from Graham 18:58 - Graham, close enough 32:47 - Another close but not quite from Graham 37:00 - Another close but not quite from Graham 42:43 - A close but not quite from Kathleen 46:24 - They don't actually say it, but both acknowledge the phrase, Graham and Matt Seems like the acknowledgment of the "Wiggins" has resulted in people being more conscious of it, and thus avoiding it. Matt said it zero times on camera (other than acknowledging it).

[@Penniwhistle]

It's fantastic to see you back at Beerfest. I'm glad nature and you are both healing. Also amazing timing, I'm watching this whilst waiting for an Amazon delivery of a vlogging camera.

[@Raymaniak]

Oh my God the return of Beerfest!!! That makes me so happy. I can't stand most beers, yet watching you all discussing those utterly bizarre beverages is something I'd never miss. I think it's really a testament to Graham&co being just excellent and charismatic human beings and producing top-quality content when all of us joyfully watch material we normally wouldn't be interested in at all (same as was happening with Sidewalk Slam). LRR deserves all the success in the world.

[@mikeaustin5139]

Every time Graham is surprised or delighted by a flavor, his hat pops up and down

[@jackielinde7568]

Graham, just to let you know, I don't drink beer but I want to come to this event. I'd drag family and friends who do and would enjoy this. Do they have anything else, like food tents? I can do food. I like food.

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

There is food! It’s good if expensive. Kathleen came with us and barely drank anything, still had fun.

[@jackielinde7568]

@@GrahamStarkVlogs Oh, good. Yeah, things are getting expensive as of late. But glad to hear they have food. Now I'm curious if they have food marinated, prepared with, or cooked in beer? I'm a sucker for beer battered mushrooms and veggies.

[@derekcote9705]

What a refreshing, surprising, piney video to watch at this time of the year. LOVE it Graham

[@gaoramon]

I'm so happy to see these return! I love these videos, and have you to blame for getting into sours. :D

[@wormspeaker]

I don't do the alcohol thing, but I do enjoy watching Graham and friends trying things out on a nice Canadian summer's day.

[@ff0213]

34:07 - how much to hire that for a LRL segment, cause that looks awesome and I can imagine it being something fun to watch people stumble through

[@KunaTheBear]

One of my fondest memories with my Father was going to a much smaller event like this in my home town, so the Beerfest vlogs always have a special place in my heart. Great stuff, good to see you healthy and back out enjoying things.

[@gltepel]

17:04 HE SAID THE THING! Matt said the thing!!!

[@heyy13]

Really cool to see Matt again. I hope that whatever he is doing it's going well. Thank you for the video! I wish you all joy and prosperity in the new year.

[@doombaneable]

Literally my most anticipated vlogs since my local beer fest permanently closed due to.... the situation

[@grauekatze]

Yessss

[@jackielinde7568]

Okay, I don't know how or why Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino would end up permantently closing your local beer fest or what he did to acomplish that task... But I'm all ears!

[@Raymaniak]

Okay I have to know what the situation was, please

[@darkshadow1416]

I would assume the situation was covid@@Raymaniak

[@vannieisaksson1079]

I have to agree with previous comments, this is a lovely belated Christmas present! I dont drink beer, but the whole craft beer culture is fascinating. Also just watching ya'll enjoy yourself makes me happy.

[@Vmcf1968]

these always make me smile

[@tehPete]

Graham describing a beer as 'autumnal' just makes me want to see The Autumnal Spring Smash Rumble Slam V 'sponsored' by some of these breweries. Streaming, Beer, the boys and some fake fake wrestling - what could go wrong! 😉

[@amshermansen]

I don't even drink, and these beerfest vlogs are just so nice and cozy to watch. Also great seeing some old LRR members having fun.

[@Cthulhu3C]

The obstacle course was incredible.

[@timeskip0300]

Love it! Can't wait for next year's

[@TrylleBanjo]

I gotta attend a beerfest in the Spring here in Aarhus, Denmark. I love this kind of atmosphere, like in the video.

[@ahukek]

Hey graham, can you add a link to the event on the description of these vids? I feel like it would be useful for new folk. Glad you’re able to have fun at these again!!

[@zackreph939]

These videos are always very nice. I'm not a beer drinker, but it's enjoyable to watch you all have what looks like a great time!

[@Peldinx]

for some reason I cried for an hour after the half way point. Seeing everyone so happy and full of life, maybe due to that. I hate winter. Thanks for existing. Wish you the best now and always.

[@danmatthiesen9160]

i really want something like this in Denmark, would love of spend a day tasting all kinds of beers

[@TehAmelie]

I love the Beerfest report. Always makes me curious for beers, and I always regret it, but it's just good fun. A slice of summer at the height of winter, friendship, adventures, unlikely flavors. And yes, thanks for taking off the sunglasses now and then. I for one do find it hard to read a lot of faces in the video, though obviously I don't blame you all for looking out for your eyes. Maybe there's room in the budget for some more see-through sunglasses for next summer of videos? I believe you can get them with only slight tint and still good UV protection, but it may cost.

[@pantomimebadger]

Got into drinking sours and goses thanks to watching Beerfest vlogs! Very happy to see another vlog go up 🍻

[@davidhe-him3816]

I really appreciate these sharing of events. it's a delight and gives a window to something I otherwise couldn't enjoy. Thanks.

[@michaelmahoney1320]

This G Vlog reminded me to go check what is on tap at my favorite local brewery. They have brought back my favorite beer that they make, which is a Scotch Ale that is 10% ABV.

[@Phished123]

Im gonna be a extreme beer nerd here and say, Graham if you are reading this, as someone who doesnt like super hoppy ipas, you should try to look for IPAs that have Citra and Mosaic hops. They have a very grapefruit/citrus/tropical fruit flavor profile that when paired well with additives really mask the overall piney, bitter flavor that a lot of people dont like when it comes to hops. You might also want to look into Amarillo hops. Amarillo can impart a very nice, refreshing flavor that a lot of people dont necessarily associate with IPAs. You might also want to specifically look into Hazy IPAs because they tend to overall have a more juicy, less bitter forward flavor.

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

Awesome to know, cheers

[@Suffix11]

@@GrahamStarkVlogs I know a guy who can hook you up. 😏

[@Wingalpha]

I was not expecting this and thos makes me sooo bloody happy

[@Cliketh]

Man, your vlogs always look so so good. I love your editing style.

[@lisuru5302]

I waited so long to see beerfest again! closest thing we in iowa have to something like this is oktoberfest and i still never been to that. Seeing this is such a fun thrill to watch as i love sour and wheatey beers, particularly i love lime beers

[@MrDiscountNinja]

I appreciate you have a transcript, great job, thank you.

[@BlackSunCompany]

Oh hey, nice to see this return! I can definitely give a recommend on beers and ales brewed with spruce, either directly from tips or with concentrated spruce essence. It has a unique taste for sure. Townsends introduced me to it with a video a couple years back along with a quick-beer recipe.

[@ALLxISxGONE]

nice

[@stephers1983]

First off, fuck cancer! Seeing Graham and the gang not only able to go to Beerfest but also share sips of different beers is so nice. Seeing this vlog felt like coming home. ❤

[@MykN7]

Thanks for sharing this side of your interests Graham! Jelly King is a staple in Toronto, glad to seemBellwoods made it out to share with your community! Although, I’m a little scared to taste the winegums now!

[@ajpruitt4628]

Oh man these are a treat, fantastic to see Matt so much again too

[@taknarian]

30:18 Yeah, I'll take one 10 hour long compilation of James beer dancing please.

[@TamesLovesGames]

Ahh, this vlog is a lovely pairing for my Italian take out dinner

[@ChargingbadgerMTG]

Graham has reminded me that I miss local beer fest in the UK - 2024 has a new goal...

[@informaturge]

So glad you're back. These videos are wonderful.

[@rossamundbrennan7248]

20:25 the delivery of "You would, in the parlance of today, fucking die" absolutely demolished me.

[@MarlaDesat]

Looks like such a fun event!

[@srenj1985]

Oh this is great. I did not expect another one. Thanks

[@djshire1984]

So super stoked for this! Missed seeing Beerfest!

[@pauldee1577]

I 500% agree on disliking IPAs and you 100% nailed it about the "hops arms race". Sometime in the mid-2010s, IPA-heads finally asked, "what if we made IPAs actually taste good?" This created the New England IPA, the West Coast IPA, the Hazy/Juicy IPAs, and other IPAs that actually aim to balance the bitterness with other flavors. I hate IPAs as a general rule, but I LOVE milkshake IPAs. If you haven't tried milkshake IPAs, GO FIND ONE NOW! They are delicious! Especially since you seem to like lactose in your beers...

[@PharaohBender27]

So, in addition to the whole "hops arms race," I was told several years ago that one of the other reasons there are so many IPAs in the Pacific Northwest is because the region's hops are just more bitter in general - to the point that when Britain imported hops from Oregon in the 1920s after a local hop blight, they complained about their bitterness; and Cascade hops grown in Europe are milder. Just something about the region's terroir.

[@Phished123]

as someone who has a bit of a palate for hops, I find its so useful to discuss with someone what they do or dont like as it pertains to flavor. I have specific hops i like and ones i dont, im not a big fan of centennial or cascade, but really love mosiac, Citra, etc. So its not just the style of beer(Although that does play a big factor, as you said, lactose can help cut that a lot), but the particular hops involved in making it. Its something i think a lot of people dont consider, Hops are different, they have different flavor profiles, and that can effect it. A lot of people that complain about how hoppy IPAs are havent had a nice, like you said, Hazy or Juicy IPA that is made primarilly with Citra or Amarillo that has a way more citrus/fruity forward flavor.

[@srenj1985]

To be fair that can be said for a lot of types. Sours have been on a jammy, juicy, fruity race , and Pastry Stouts have been going crazy as well . It's too bad, because a lot of people forget to appreciate a well made Pilsner or Lager today

[@torstikinnunen3801]

Personally I believe that the IPA boom was a result of many of the small start-up breweries actually just being bad at brewing beer and just using the high amount of hops as a way to hide their mistakes. Everybody started by making IPAs because they are supposed to be bitter tasting, so a messed up batch could just be sold as extra hoppy.

[@metalhat3534]

Over here in central Europe the hops race is only slowly dying down, there are still so many IPAs and even some are very hoppy. But I found that there is a difference in IPAs and I don't know what is responsible for it. Some are very easy going but hoppy with the flavpur being close to normal Lager while others have a very bitter and for some reason sour taste. The bitterness is clear but I don't expect a sour when you advertise an IPA. But then again my favourite beer type is Amber, so I know what I like best.

[@kilo3989]

Oh man I love Ben's sunglasses!

[@mackenzierobinson7310]

I think this might be the most clearly intoxicated Graham has gotten in one of these, but it is nice to see another Beerfest vlog

[@helenm1085]

When he starts talking about the blunch (Blanche) it's really obvious 😂

[@EkajTheOrc]

"This a Belgian Blanche...say hello to the Blanche Devereaux...cuz is a Golden Girls...*UNINTELLIGIBLE*...thank you for being a friend." - Graham Stark, 2023

[@Phantom-vo8jy]

You dont understand the happiness I have seeing this thanks for the video G. glad to see more post and especially a beerfest one. Happy holidays to you everyone in LRR & the family.

[@pssorens]

watching this drinking a Rye on Rye from Boulevard brewing in Kansas City. after a hard days at work and this video made my day

[@symonjefferson708]

Love these videos

[@vipershutendoji2415]

This is my first time seeing Nicole! They make a cute couple! *Spoiler ahead* Good job destroying Ben in the obstacle course 😂 (all in love and jest)

[@pauldee1577]

Very very happy that you got to do this again this year! You can bet anything that if I lived in Victoria, I would be going to this every year!

[@TheManaLeek]

Oh dang Bellwoods made it out there! Possibly my favourite brewery in Ontario.

[@natetwehues2428]

Graham, as a fellow large head man, the brim of the cap is just that large.

[@kassjames5301]

Drunk Graham is my new favorite Graham. I make a mean spruce old fashioned (with spruce simple syrup), so I totally feel the spruce tip beer

[@nikokontio3084]

BEER! Nice to see Graham blog.

[@ProfJimbles]

Oh jeez; Matt looks real good right now.

[@Thmpsn306]

This video is really nice.

[@lilyoftheveil666]

So many friends in this! Also, shoutout to 2 Crows! They're not my favourite local brewery, but they're pretty solid.

[@alexanderking8382]

BEERFEST!!!! I'm so excited :3 I would have so much fun at an event like this but I also know that my hatred of being drunk wins vs my love of cool beer and I'd get through like 4 tokens before calling it quits and mooching off my friends

[@BynineStudio]

this was delightful, thanks graham : )

[@geckoinasuit6448]

I don’t even like beer but I feel like I might go to this if I end up moving to Victoria because it seems like a fun time to learn about beers!

[@CasualKing21]

Hell yeah, more Beer Fest!!

[@Fourleggedfreak]

“I guess that’s us now” OOF why did that hit me in the gut lol

[@MadMontyMN]

James dancing to Steely Dan at the 30 minute mark was amusing to me

[@Scrizati]

Small Gods was founded by one of Philips brewers among others so it sort of scans that they don't have the same creativity now. Wish I still lived out that way!

[@XyryuHyota]

Always look forward to the beerfest vlog, shows you can enjoy alot of beer ina day without turning into a caveman hooligan. :D Love the creativity of the brewing scene over there too!

[@jimmythebusdriver]

3:10 Graham, Helles Lager is German and means Bright Lager (as in, not dark). Dark beer would be "Dunkles" (from dunkel - dark).

[@Realmisskrose]

Every year this makes me want to try beer I still haven't yet

[@PatrickJarrett]

Graham and Matt is a top tier bromance

[@EricChoiniere]

I want to binge all of From Rewatch With Love again but I just don't have the time (too much other content!)

[@FrankiePeanuts]

12:03 Request for clarification. Molasses root beer or honey root beer?

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

Like… A&W Root Beer? But better??

[@FrankiePeanuts]

@@GrahamStarkVlogs Most likely molasses then. Pretty sure A&W uses a molasses base. Root beer can be made with either, and it does affect the color and taste.

[@Suffix11]

@@FrankiePeanuts Can confirm - Molasses.

[@lightfut]

Love me a good beer tasting festival