Astrophysics to Ales: How Thom Riley Focuses the Islander Lager at Vancouver Island Brewing
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In This Episode:Join us as we chat with Thom Riley, General Manager of Vancouver Island Brewing, about his unique journey from aspiring astrophysicist in Scotland to becoming a key figure in the craft beer world. We dive into Thom's career path, including his roles at Stanley Park Brewing and Labatts before his return to the craft scene at Vancouver Island Brewing.Thom shares his love for British rock music and how it inspires beer names, talks about the challenges of brewing new styles on an...
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