Couchiching Craft Brewing: Small Batches, Big Community

Award-winning craft beer in the heart of Ontario cottage country.In this episode of Boats, Beers & Backroads, Jamie Allison sits down with Rama Sriharsha, brewmaster at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia.What started as a local effort to bring even more energy to the downtown core has grown into one of cottage country’s most respected small-batch breweries — known for unfiltered, handcrafted beers and bold seasonal creativity.In this conversation, we explore:How Couchiching Brewing was built to fill a community gap Rama’s background in chemistry and how science shapes great beerThe challenge of maintaining quality while keeping prices competitiveBrewing for the rhythms of cottage country seasonsThe story behind their unique Szechuan peppercorn lagerWhy community connection matters more than everIf you love discovering great Ontario breweries, supporting local business, or just hearing how passion turns into pints — this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubehttps://linktr.ee/BoatsBeersandBackroads@boatsbeersandbackroads @couchichingbrewinghttps://www.couchichingbrewing.com/👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share!📍 Visit Couchiching Craft Brewing in downtown Orillia🍺 Check their latest releases in the taproom and retail store