Wondering how much to tip in Canada or whether tipping culture has gone too far? In this episode of #GetThis, we break down tipping in Canada, the rise of non-alcoholic beer and mocktails, and why cutting back on drinking is saving young Canadians real money. Plus, Steve Abrams, co-founder of Harmon's Brewing and former co-founder of Mill Street Brewery, joins us to talk about the non-alcoholic craft beer boom.

1. How much should you actually tip in Canada?

A recent study revealed that 90% of Canadians feel tips have gotten too high, yet 39% still identify as generous tippers. We discuss whether tipping is customary in Canada, where your tips actually go, and how Canadian tipping culture compares to Europe, Australia, and the US.

2. Sober saving: How cutting alcohol saves money

Over 39% of Gen Z and Millennials say saving money is a primary driver for drinking less—leading to the biggest recorded decline in retail alcohol sales. We break down the real cost of drinking out, why non-alcoholic craft drinks carry a premium price tag, and simple drink swaps to save your wallet.

3. The non-alcoholic beer boom in Canada

Former Mill Street Brewery co-founder Steve Abrams joins us to reveal why traditional non-alcoholic beer tasted so bad, how modern craft brewing technology changed the game, and how he turned Harmon's Brewing into a nationwide brand.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:04 Welcome to Get This

0:22 Is tipping culture getting out of control?

3:54 Where do your tips actually go?

6:21 Tipping in Canada vs. internationally

9:40 Does minimum wage affect how much you tip?

10:42 Sober saving: Why young Canadians are cutting alcohol

14:30 The real cost of drinking out (and why mocktails cost so much)

14:57 Budget-friendly drink hacks at restaurants

15:05 Guest intro: Steve Abrams, co-founder of Harmon's Brewing

16:54 The story behind Harmon's Brewing

21:11 What makes a good non-alcoholic beer?

23:37 Live tasting: Jack Pine pale ale & wrap-up

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🔗 Resources & links:

Relevant stats : https://www.hrblock.ca/blog/two-thirds-of-canadians-67-say-it-s-time-to-abolish-tips-reveals-new-h-and-r-block-canada-study

https://www.neofinancial.com/the-get/the-sober-saver-trend-how-much-drinking-can-cost-you

Harmon's Brewing: https://harmonsbeer.com/

Steve Abrams on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-abrams416/

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