Between Two Fermenters30 Syys 2025

Brothers Morana, The Volo Empire

In this episode of Between 2 Fermenters, host Troy Burtch of Great Lakes Brewery sits down with Tomas and Julian Morana, the brothers who have redefined Toronto’s beer scene. From the legendary Bar Volo and Birreria Volo, to Keep Six Imports, Cask Days, and their latest venture Bottega Volo, the Moranas have built an empire that shaped Ontario’s craft beer scene while putting Toronto on the global stage.

Together, the Morana’s discuss their journey - growing up in the original Caffé Volo as young boys, balancing family life with entrepreneurship, their design-driven approach to hospitality, and how they’ve carried forward their father Ralph’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of what a beer bar can be. They get into all the ventures and projects that are tackling and share why and how they are intentional in all they do. In this episode:

The evolution of Volo from their perspective - from Caffé Volo to Bar Volo, Birreria Volo, and beyond
How Keep Six Imports and Cask Days helped connect Ontario to the global beer community
Balancing family, fatherhood, and running multiple venues
The Moranas’ design and travel influences that shape the look and feel of their spaces
Carrying forward Ralph Morana’s legacy while making their own mark on Canadian beer culture

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