Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's that time again, we're back with episode 26 of the Daftaboutcraft podcast! Big things can happen from small beginnings and we have a chat with self-taught nano brewer Ben Swinburn from Nottinghamshire's Reckless Dweeb Brewing Co . He's not been brewing long but we're excited to see what the future holds for him as he's not short on ambition! Also on the episode we introduce a new feature, One Hop Wonders. Single hop beers can offer a whole di...
Mar 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 26
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We reach our quarter century on this edition as we present episode 25. We chat to the man of a million stories - the one and only Donncha Burke, who has huge experience across the industry and last year founded Crop Beer Company . He's recently had some exciting news and he's ready to share it with you. Our Drinkalong section in conjunction with our sponsors Haul! Beer Shop returns - with a slight twist. We have beers from Pastore Brewing and Blen...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We're back! It's been a while but we are delighted to return for our first episode of 2022. We start with a bang as Mark from Mammoth Beers join us. We find out all about this Hackney-based microbrewery and that they produce some excellent beers. They are definitely one to keep an eye on, with one man band Mark keen to deliver quality craft every time. There's a catch up between us, as Dave B discusses how Suffolk's craft scene is showing some sig...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 24
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! You might well have seen Azvex beers appearing on social media, and we are delighted to have a chat with the man behind them, Adam Henderson. Adam has helped make Neon Raptor one of the biggest and best UK craft breweries and, having decided to go it alone 18 months ago, he's now up and running with his brand new project. Our drinkalong section sponsored by Haul! Beer is music to the ears of Dave D with not one, but two sours, and Dave B shares so...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! There's plenty of fireworks in our latest episode, as we welcome two breweries for extended chats for the first time! First up is Gareth from Epochal , who Dave B discovered when on honeymoon in Scotland. Gareth is all about barrel ageing beers, and also tapping into Scotland's proud brewing heritage. His beers really stand out from the crowd so be sure to try some from his new webshop! Also joining us is Dominic from Carnival Brewing Company in L...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! There's lots going on again, as we bring you our 21st episode! Rob Wilson, chief toaster from Toast Ale joins us to explain how they're trying to change the craft beer industry, one slice of bread at a time! We both take a virtual trip to Grimsby and to Docks Beers for our Brew To Me feature, while an eclectic selection of beers await in our Drinkalong section in association with Haul! Beer . A huge 15 per cent stout from Left Handed Giant gets th...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's the first Monday in October and we're back with the latest podcast episode which is just as busy as you've come to expect from Dave B and Dave D. Dave McB is back from his Scottish honeymoon and found plenty of great beers, one of which earns high praise in Brew To Me! Dave D has also been busy and has lots to report from his trips to Derby Beer Con and Beer Central festivals! Continuing the Scottish theme, Iain from Fyne Ale s joins us to ta...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! In episode 19 of the Daftaboutcraft Podcast we spoke to Paul - one half of the Haul! Beer Shop in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. There was plenty of audio we were unable to squeeze into the show, so we're presenting a special here with the full interview which contains some fascinating insights and thoughts on the craft beer scene. Our next full episode will be available to stream and download from October 4, 2021 and will contains all our usua...
Sep 20, 2021•52 min
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's September and we're back with the latest podcast episode which is just as busy as you've come to expect from Dave B and Dave D. We drink a couple of pilsners in our Brew To Me section and compare notes. We talk to head brewer Rob at Briarbank in Ipswich who tells us about how the brewery has evolved and what the future might hold, while we reveal our favourite tipples from the last few weeks in Tried & Tested which gets Dave D waxing lyri...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! There's no wedding in this episode, but that doesn't mean we've not got plenty of exciting things to discuss! Dave D has been out and about, including a trip to BrewLdn, which he thoroughly enjoyed. While there, he met Dan, one of the co-owners of Heist Brew Co , and we then got to have a chat with him on the eve of their taproom opening in Sheffield. Continuing the BrewLdn theme, Dave D caught up with John from Lord's Brewing Co. while he was at ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! In this latest episode we relive Dave B's wedding, which was helped along by our good friends from Copper Beech , and enjoy our first Drinkalong beers from our new sponsor! Bini Brew Co have many interesting stories to go with their beers and Rich, James and Nick have just moved into bigger premises to get more of their beers out there. These guys are super friendly, and their beers are brilliant as well. Then, for something completely different, ...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We're back with episode 16, recorded just a few days before Dave B's wedding! There's heaps going on as usual, including an excellent and entertaining interview with Carl - owner, brewer, social media guru, and every other job you can think of for the Frisky Bear Brewing Company in Leeds. Find out all about the brewery, what the future holds and where Carl likes to go drinking - plus loads more. We crack open a can each from a brewery we haven't t...
Jul 12, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! On this episode we are joined by brothers Freddie and George Jeffries, aka Jeffersons Brewing. We were blown away by their Dipa on a previous episode, and the good news is their other beers are just as good! They have big plans, so keep an eye out for them as they are going places in a hurry. Solvay Society successfully Crowdfunded this year to expand their Leytonstone operation, and Polly gives us the lowdown on what's happening at the Belgian-in...
Jun 21, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Variety is the spice of life, and Episode 14 has plenty of twists to keep things fresh! First up is Brew To Me with a difference, as head brewer Matt from Twice Brewed joins us for a chat while Dave D samples the Northumberland-based brewery's offerings. No pressure! More guests are in the mix courtesy of Jack from Tartarus Beers . These guys don't mess around with ABVs, 17 per cent Russian Imperial Stout anyone?! We find out all about this Horsfo...
May 30, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Episode 13 is here and it's busy and controversial in equal measure! We've made some more new friends, this time it's Phil and Sam from Hip Flask. A business born in lockdown, Hip Flask offers no-subscription beer boxes that shine a light on Manchester's burgeoning scene. Andrew from Three Hills Brewing also drops by for an update on what's going on in Northamptonshire, with the guys turning out some excellent beers recently. There's also our late...
May 10, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We've lots to get stuck into on our latest episode, and have headed north again, this time for a chat with Matt from Zapato Brewery. A modern twist on classic European beers is Zapato's calling card, and there are more beers on the way. There's a Matt double dose, as Nightjar Brew Co's director joins us for the lowdown on what's happening at the brewery, and if you haven't tried any of their beers yet, do yourself a favour and get hold of some as ...
Apr 19, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's another jam-packed episode as we speak to Grant and Larissa, aka Mad Yank Brewery from Middlesex. This husband and wife team are putting out some very exciting and different beers and have lots of big plans for 2021. Then for something completely different, we talked to the cast of Birchall's Pints, aka Someguyswithacamera. The guys are creating a craft beer mini-series that will be available on Amazon Prime next year! If that's not enough th...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. We release a new episode every three weeks and are happily sponsored by our good friends at Real Ale - the independent bottle shop with stores in Twickenham, Maida Vale and Notting Hill and...
Mar 22, 2021•58 min
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. We release a new episode every three weeks and are happily sponsored by our good friends at Real Ale - the independent bottle shop with stores in Twickenham, Maida Vale and Notting Hill and...
Mar 08, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. We release a new episode every three weeks and are happily sponsored by our good friends at Real Ale - the independent bottle shop with stores in Twickenham, Maida Vale and Notting Hill and...
Feb 15, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. We are now three-weekly, and in this second episode of 2021 we kick off with our regular Brew To Me feature in which we sample a beer from an outfit we've not tried before. Dave B gives Lit...
Jan 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. In this very first episode of 2021, we kick off with our regular Brew To Me feature in which we sample a beer from an outfit we've not tried before. Dave D goes for the Dutch IPA Brewery ...
Jan 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. We thought we packed a lot into episode five, but we're raising the bar again as we present our final episode of 2020 (or is it? Watch for an out-takes special before Christmas!). This ti...
Nov 30, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. Episode five is our busiest and most packed so far. Dave D taste tests a beer from the Kings County Brewers Collective in Brooklyn, while Dave B turns to the Abnormal Beer Co. in San Dieg...
Nov 02, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. In episode four Dave D taste tests a beer from Brekeriet Beer in Sweden, while Dave B goes for something from Goodh Brewing Company in our Brew To Me feature. We have a look at the shelve...
Oct 05, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. In episode three we taste test beers from Play Brew Co and Yorkshire Dales Brewery in our Brew To Me feature (with mixed feedback!), while a recent high-profile release from S43 gets the ...
Sep 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. In episode two we talk going back to the pub, reveal our top fives for July, taste test beers from Pentrich and Beak in our Brew To Me feature, while a recent release from Glen Affric get...
Aug 03, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. In episode one, we review beers from Northern Monk and Wild Card Brewery among others, plus Cameron from Turning Point Brew Co. joins us for a quick update....
Jul 05, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
