Episode 61: Mash Gang Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. You may have decided to do Dry January, but even if you haven't (like me) this episode is well worth a listen as Mash Gang are No/Low Alcohol wizards and very funny guys too! So open up a can (of whatever ABV you care for) and listen to me chat with Jordan and Mike from Mash Gang.
Episode 60: Christmas Special 2022 This special episode features a conversation with Sureshot owner and brewer James Campbell, a stalwart of the beer scene in Manchester and even further afield. I also sit down with three eminent Beer Writers - Mark Dredge, Natalya Watson and Sarah Sinclair - as we nominate our Beers of the Year, the best places to go for beer (in our opinion!) and tip a few breweries, beer styles and trends for 2023! There's also some news about Elusive Brewing, Lost & Grou...
Episode 59 : Jonny Garrett from The Craft Beer Channel In this episode I welcome newly crowned Beer Writer of the Year, Jonny Garrett, as we talk about his YouTube channel - The Craft Beer Channel - as well as his book, A Year in Beer, and much more.
Episode 58: American Special Part Two Some 20 months after the first American Special, back in March 2021, we're back with three US breweries as well as Lotte from the Brewers Association. The breweries are DC Brau from Washington DC; Upslope Brewing Co from Boulder, Colorado; and Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, New York. All three are participating in a promotion in mid-December in Home Bargains stores around the UK. In the news, I talk about a few closures, plus a run-down of the Collabageddo...
Episode 57: Long Man Brewery In this episode I speak to Tom O'Neil and Steve Perrin from East Sussex brewery, Long Man. We discuss their traditional ale roots and the copious amount of awards those beers win, plus their new craft range and where the brewery is heading. I also have a quick chat with Jamie Percival who runs a beer gift and subscription service called Beer Dad. Plus there's lots of news! LINKS Long Man - website | Twitter | Instagram Beer Dad - website | Twitter | Instagram White R...
Episode 56: Braybrooke Beer Company In this episode, sponsored by White Ribbon UK , I speak with Luke Wilson from Braybrooke Beer Company about the lager-only brewery. We cover their motivation for concentrating on lager, why they will stick to their guns, whether its been tough to gain drinkers from a couple of sectors of beer fans, and much more. Links White Ribbon UK: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/ | https://twitter.com/whiteribbon_uk | https://www.instagram.com/whiteribbonuk/ Braybrooke Bee...
Episode 55: Fierce Beer In this episode, I chat with Dave Grant, co-founder of Aberdeen's Fierce Beer . We discuss their origins, what they owe to Aldi, their awards, their bars and much more. I also chat with Dr Stephen Burrell , a Trustee of White Ribbon UK , who are the new sponsors of the podcast. We discuss what men and boys can do to end violence against women and girls. Have a listen to Dr Burrell's podcast Now and Men too!...
Episode 54: Tap Social Movement In this episode, I welcome Brian Spencer from Oxford's Tap Social Movement, a craft brewery AND Social Justice Enterprise. Finding employment, often in the brewery's businesses, is what they're all about - plus making tasty beer (and baked goods!). Listen to Brian and I chat about what they do, their beers and much more. Plus news on Long Man Brewery's recent 6 award haul at the World Beer Awards and an update on Elusive's Collabageddon 2022. Also, I talk about my...
Episode 53: Steve from The Beer O'Clock Show I'm back behind the mic after a holiday and a bit of a rest from the podcast with a very special guest for you! If you're a connoisseur of Beer Podcasts then you will of course know of The Beer O'Clock Show and #Hopinions. Well, recently, Steve - the host of both of those shows - has called it a day and retired from podcasting. But that doesn't mean he wants to stop talking about beer! Oh no, he still has lots to say and it was a delight to chat beer ...
Episode 52B: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Elusive Brewing Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing . Hear all about what they’ve been up to since I spoke with Ruth last year, their 6th birthday Homebrew competition (and a bit about last year’s 5th birthday one) plus the EXCLUSIVE (at the time) ...
Episode 52A: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Duration Brewing Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Miranda and Bates from Duration Brewing . Hear all about their plans following the successful Crowdfunding campaign, plus the draw for the prize they kindly donated to help celebrate the podcast's birthday! There's also an edite...
Episode 52 - The 2nd Birthday Special! OK, it's loooooooong! But its amazing! There's chats with Miranda and Bates from Duration (skip to 00:33:24 to go straight to the chat with them) talking about their Crowdfunding and whats going to change at the brewery, plus we make the draw for the prize they kindly donated! Then there's a chat with Andy Parker from Elusive (skip to 1:44:18 for his part) and we talk about what they've been up to since I last spoke with Ruth Mitchell. PLUS - Exclusive reve...
Episode 51: Ampersand Brew Co I talk to Andy Hipwell, co-owner/co-founder of Ampersand Brew Co, based in Norfolk - but very close to the Suffolk border! Andy and I discuss their start at the family farm, followed by a move to a bigger site in the market town of Diss, Reverse Osmosis, mixed ferm beers, Brut IPAs, competing with the massive locals Greene King, Adnams and Woodforde's, plus lots more. Also covered - Anspach & Hobday host an opera in their Bermondsey taproom and my recent trip to...
Episode 50: Brewser, Drop Project and Full Circle An epic episode to celebrate the 50th Beer Prime. Joining me are Olly and Lewis from Brewser , a craft beer subscription box service with a difference, and two of their partner breweries - Drop Project from South London and Full Circle from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Its an epic length too - but well worth a listen, even if you have to split it down into two! Websites: Brewser: https://brewser.beer/ Drop Project: https://www.drop-project.co.uk/ Full Ci...
Episode 49: Middle Child Brewing In this episode, I went down to Hop Stop in Reigate (@HopStopBeers) and met with Fraser and Sam from Middle Child Brewing (@MiddleChildBeer) about their fledgling brewery, winning Home brew competitions, future plans, Pliny the Elder homages and much more!
Episode 48 - Em Sauter & Bedlam Brewery A two-hander for this episode! I speak with Em Sauter ( Pints & Panels ) about her new book - Hooray for Craft Beer! - and also to Clark Coslett-Hughes from Bedlam Brewery about their beers, including the interesting Porter - Kelp!
Episode 47: Leigh-on-Sea Brewery My guests for this episode are Ian Rydings and Matt Chinnery from Leigh-on-Sea Brewery in Essex. We discuss a whole load of things including cockle stouts, Black IPAs and how they are a hard sell, their new pub, award-winning branding and plenty more besides. Beers consumed during the chat were: Legra, Beach Hut Brew and Legra X #4 Beer news includes the sad news of recent brewery closures, my win at the CBMAs, AmityFest and Elusive Brew's birthday bash. Links : ...
Episode 46: Bundobust Brewery In this episode, I speak with Bundobust Head Brewer Dan Hocking about starting a brewery in the middle of a restaurant (during a pandemic too!) to fully supply beer to their small group of restaurants. We talk about their beers, their food and much more. News stories covered: Blackhorse Beer Mile launch, Queer Brewing birthday party and Three Hills/Emperor's Brewery Rebel Fortress beer launch
Episode 45: Pressure Drop I'm joined by Sienna O'Rourke from Pressure Drop and we talk about the brewery's humble garden shed beginnings, the move to a bigger site - then another bigger site! - plus lots of talk about their beers, Marketing and much more! New stories covered are: Westerham Brewery brew beer in aid of Ukraine United Kingdom of Beer book by Adrian Tierney-Jones Unity Brewing Co change name of core beer...
Episode 44: Three Hills and Emperor's Brewery Collab Brew Day In this episode, I join Andy from Three Hills and Damian from Emperor's in Bermondsey, South London, for a collaboration brew day. The resulting beer will be a big Imperial Stout called Rebel Fortress and will be available from 28th April 2022. After a morning of mashing in and then digging out the mash tun, plus sampling beers - and some Whisky and Wort! - we sat outside in the pleasant Spring weather and chatted about their brewerie...
Episode 43: Lost & Grounded My guest is Alex Troncoso from Lost & Grounded Brewers in Bristol. I talk to Alex about his brewing history before starting Lost & Grounded, their core beers, lager brewing techniques and much more. Lost & Grounded - Website Lost & Grounded socials - Twitter / Instagram ******* News Stories covered: Drinkers For Ukraine ( @DrinkersUkraine ) and Upcoming Beer Festivals....
Episode 42: Burning Sky This episode features Mark Tranter, founder and owner of East Sussex brewery Burning Sky . I travelled down to the small village of Firle, not far from another beer mecca - Lewes - to speak to Mark at the brewery. It was a great day for a beer geek like me to be in the presence of such an icon of the UK Craft Beer scene and in the very place where the magic happens! Also featured in the episode, I talk about a few beer stories, such as Good Things Brewing Co looking to re...
Episode 41: Double-Barrelled Brewery I talk to Luci Clayton-Jones from Reading-based Double-Barrelled Brewery about their homebrew beginnings as a wedding favour beer, the 11-month trip around the world which saw them take in many craft beer stops in order to learn how to run a brewery, and so much more. While we chat, I drink 3 of their beers and Luci tells me about each of them. Crack a can, sit back and enjoy!
In this episode I speak with Jonny Hamilton of the Leith, Scotland-based brewery, Newbarns. Starting in 2020, just as Covid was about to hit, Jonny tells me about his and his business partners' backgrounds, the story of setting up their brewery and their brewing ethos - plus a whole lot more. I also speak with Jim McCune of the Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) about the upcoming 2022 awards! Key links: Jonny on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PellicleJonny Newbarns Brewery on Twitter - https://...
In the first episode of 2022 I speak with Charlotte Cook, Head Brewer at Coalition Brewery - currently cuckoo brewing in Sussex, but due to open their own site in London within the next few months. We talk about Charlotte's brewing journey, the challenges and learning curves she has experienced along the way, and what to expect from Coalition beers. We also discuss the negative culture at breweries, British hops and why she really doesn't like otters! There's also a love letter to Tallin, but no...
Wow! What an action packed episode this is. It's a long one, but totally worth a listen - even if you break it up into a couple of sessions! My main brewery guests are Miranda and Bates from Duration Brewing in Norfolk. We talk about their beers, their historic site and the work that it's taken to get it into it's current state, their differing approach to winning awards and much more more! I also welcome Beer Writers Pete Brown, Emma Inch, Dave Hayward and Ruvani de Silva to chat about their Pi...
Episode 37: Neptune Brewery with Melissa Cole In this episode I welcome the fabulous beer writer Melissa Cole as a special guest co-host and we are joined by Les and Julie O'Grady from Liverpool's Neptune Brewery to talk about their beers, starting a brewery off the back of a successful aquatics business, their brewing ethos and the Ladies That Beer project. All this and Melissa's new book, cats sleeping on people's heads, Lamb Gose, Crack Hens, taprooms in football stadia and how Les comes up w...
Episode 36: Verdant Brewing Co In this episode I talk with Adam Robertson ( @robeam ) from Verdant Brewing Co ( @VerdantBrew ) and discover how he got started, why they excel at hoppy and hazy beers, how some of the beer names came about, and much more. There's also some Beer News about SALT Beer Factory's expansion into London and the upcoming British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. My beery adventures include Utopian, Deya, Sierra Nevada, UnBarred, The Kernel, Siren, The Three Hounds, Hop Stop, ...
Episode 35 - Werewolf Beer I speak with Rich White from Werewolf Beer - An American Brewery in London! We talk beer, moving in to his brand new site, horror movies, music and much more! I am also joined by Thomas J. Miller, author of An Oktoberfest Death - the first in a series of beer themed murder mystery novels. Plus there's some Siren "Beer News" and details of my visits to Hop Stop and the UnBarred Taproom in Brighton! Twitter links of guests : https://twitter.com/werewolfbeer https://twitt...
Join me for a chat with Jordan Mower, Owner and Head Brewer of UnBarred Brewery in Brighton! We chat about his Homebrewing beginnings, through to contract brewing to get the money together to make his own beers and moving in to his own site in the heart of the city. We also talk collabs, taprooms, can art, honey beers and much more. The beers consumed on the episode are: Joosy German IPA Sticky Toffee Pudding White Stout There's also some Beer News featuring Siren Craft Brew; Verdant Brew Co, Bl...
