Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio goes LIVE at the 2019 Barcelona Beer Festival! If no media player appears in your browser, please click here to download & play this episode Emma with members of the Spanish Pink Boots Society Joan 'Birraire' Villar-i-Marti Emma with Anna Hereu In this extra-special episode we celebrate pan-European collaboration, and the wonder of our international beer scene, through a discussion recorded live in front of an audience at one of best beer festivals in th...
Apr 04, 2019•56 min
Today's episode is the very first Fermentation Bitesize - occasional single-guest specials featuring the best of the contemporary beer scene. If no media player appears in your browser, please click here to listen and download. Collaboration is the theme of the discussion and today's guest has pulled together a truly monumental collaboration between 12 brewers from all parts of the UK and 12 brewers from right across Europe. The project is called 'Citizens of Everywhere' and the person behind it...
Mar 21, 2019•31 min
The month of March is Women's History Month and Friday 8 March is International Women's Day - a time to reflect on the great progress made in terms of women's rights, and also to redouble our efforts in the fight for change, the fight to achieve equal rights for all women and girls across the world. In this episode we mark International Women's Day by doing just that - and by talking to and celebrating some of the wonderful women who are working hard right across the contemporary beer scene. Fea...
Mar 07, 2019•56 min
The contemporary beer revolution has changed far more than simply the liquid in your glass. The whole aesthetic around beer has changed and nothing reflects this more starkly than the art associated with beer. From pump clips to label design to the artwork that singles some breweries out as pretty special - nothing is the same as it was before. In this episode we explore the wonderful world of beer and art. Featuring: Dave Stone & Sally Lindsell (Wylam Brewery); Darron Anley (Siren Craft Bre...
Feb 21, 2019•56 min
Every beer has a tale to tell, and much of that story is wrapped up in the journey of how it came into being, the steps its maker took to bring it to life. This episode explores just some of those journeys. IF NO PLAYER APPEARS IN YOUR BROWSER, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Featuring: James Rylance ( Harbour Brewing / Hinterland ); Eddie Lofthouse ( Harbour Brewing ); Peter Simpson ( Open Gate Brewery ); Luci & Mike Clayton-Jones ( Double Barrelled Brewery ); Tommy Barnes ( Braslou Biere & author...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Explore stories from right across the contemporary beer world in this bumper-sized international episode. IF NO PLAYER APPEARS IN YOUR BROWSER, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Featuring: Rogue Ales ' Bill Tollner (USA); Todd Nicolson from the New Zealand Beer Collective (NZ); Stu McKinlay, benevolent dictator of the Yeastie Boys (NZ / UK / Australia); Vice President of Kiuchi Brewery , Mr Youichi Kiuchi (Japan); Ingrid Vico, brewer at Mahou San Miguel (Spain); beer writer & founder of #FlagshipFebruary...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 31 min
This episode - the first of the new, fortnightly episodes - is an alcohol-free special. Emma takes a look at: who's drinking alcohol-free beer? how is the beer brewed? what are some of the challenges around brewing & selling alcohol free beer? and what does it actually taste like? She enlists the help of: Fergus Fitzgerald - Head Brewer at Adnams Brewery ; Laura Willoughby - co-founder of Club Soda - The Mindful Drinking Movement; Brigid Simmonds - Chief Executive of the British Beer & P...
Jan 10, 2019•59 min
On this month's show we are: - bringing in the hop harvest with Bedlam Brewery; - growing hops at home with resident homebrew expert, James Torr; - talking beer with the legendary Roger Ryman from St Austell Brewery; - catching up with Pete Brown, Them that Can and There’s A Beer For That at the Beer & Cider Marketing Awards, and - chatting about hops and food live in the studio with award-winning beer sommelier, Jane Peyton! Produced & presented by Emma Inch (@fermentradio)
Jan 08, 2019•58 min
In this episode: - Jaega Wise - head brewer at Walthamstow's Wild Card Brewery - gives Emma a tour of the new site and introduces her to some very special brews; - London Beer Factory's Sim & Brett tell us about their plans to take a coolship on the road; - Ben McFarland, one half of the Thinking Drinkers - tells us about their new show, 'Pub Crawl'; - Steve Fisher, the man behind the Kitbag Brewery - a revolutionary new homebrew set up in a bag - encourages Emma to brew up a beer on her kit...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show: - Erica Horton - Founder of Fem.ale Brewster Beer Festival - discusses diversity in beer & brewing; - Adrian Tierney-Jones tells us about the new team at Original Gravity Magazine; - we look ahead to Beer Day Britain which is coming up on June 15th; - and we talk lager brewing, homebrewing, and food matching with Pillars Brewery, Freedom Brewery, homebrew expert James Torr and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton. Produced & presented by Emma Inch (@fermentradio)...
Jan 08, 2019•59 min
On this month's show: - Emma grabs a pint with brewers from two of Ireland's very best contemporary breweries - White Hag & Boundary; - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, takes us on a food & beer matching tour of Brighton's Open Market; - Dave Grant - co-founder of Fierce Brewery - tells us about his award-winning beer; - resident homebrewer, James Torr, talks about the best ways to begin brewing beer at home, - and, live in the studio, Alex Lewis from new, eco-friendly, artisan brew...
Jan 08, 2019•59 min
On this month's show: - award-winning brewer - previously of Darkstar, Meantime & Beavertown - Jenn Merrick; - Rachael Weseloh from The Brooklyn Brewery; - news on how you can buy a share in legendary Brighton pub, The Greys; - the lowdown on all-in-one homebrew system, the Grainfather; - resident homebrewer, James Torr, talks lambics; - Rachel from Trenchmore Farm talks heritage grains, and - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, matches sour beer with food. Produced & presented by Emma...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show it's awards season and every guest is a champion! - West Berkshire Brewery's Ruth Mitchell talks tradition & innovation; - Warren Carter from The Bevy talks brains and community pubs; - Rachida & Stuart from Curry Leaf Café show us how a beer list should be done; - World Beer Awards Winners talk about their outstanding brews, - and homebrewers take on another experiment! Produced & presented by Emma Inch (@fermentradio)
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio we bid a fond farewell to Radio Reverb - the community radio station that has provided us with a home for the past three years - and looks ahead to some very exciting developments in the world of Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio. Hear some highlights from the past few years including: - Miles Jenner (Harvey's); - John Keeling (Fuller's); - Adam Robertson (Verdant); - and much, much more! Remember to subscribe to make sure you never mi...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: - Brewing legend, Miles Jenner at Harvey's Brewery invites Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio to a very rare brewing of one of the best beers in the world; - Emma catches up with Jez Galaun from Brixton Brewery; - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton talks International Women's Collaboration Brew Day; - Chris Drummond from Good Things Brewing talks sustainability; - and Alice Hayward from Tiny Rebel introduces us to some of their new brews. Produced & presented by Emma In...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show: - Adrian Tierney-Jones discusses the past, present & future of independent beer; - the legendary Dave Stone from the equally legendary Wylam Brewery explains his approach to good beer; - Ruth & Ali from The Watchmaker's Arms talk micropubs and beer festivals; - resident homebrew expert, James Torr, brews a primitive beer outdoors in the Sussex countryside, - and beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, launches her regular beer and food matching slot. Produced & presented b...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: - Emma talks to Brewdog co-founder, James Watt, about their new mixed fermentation facility; - beer writer & historian, Des de Moor tells us about the history of porter; - Steve Parr & Lotte Peplow from the Brewer's Association share some thoughts about the US craft beer scene; - and we hear from Fourpure's Rob Davies. PLUS, live in the studio: - resident homebrewer, James Torr, explains wild yeast captures - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, talks about tannins ...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show: - Adam Robertson, co-founder of one of the most talked about breweries of the moment, Verdant, explores what makes their beer so special; - Narihiro Suzuki of Ise Kadoya Brewery tells Emma about brewing in Japan; - Lesley Foulkes from Langham Brewery talks ale, steam-power and hops in the heart of the Sussex countryside; - Simon Pipola tells us about his plans for Brewcon - the UK's very first homebrew expo and conference; PLUS live in the studio: - resident homebrew expert...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: Four very different brewers share their unique perspectives on the world of contemporary beer: - Chris Angelkov from the highly acclaimed Lost+Found Brewery; - Rob Lovatt, head brewer at Thornbridge; - Martyn Batchelor, co-founder of Loud Shirt Brewing - and Charlotte Cook, lead brewer at Truman's Brewery. PLUS - Charlie Pyment from The Bevy Community Pub and resident homebrewer, James Torr are in the studio to talk and taste beer. Produced & presented by Emma Inch (@ferment...
Jan 08, 2019•58 min
In this episode: - Emma brews a celebratory beer alongside Franklin's Brewery; - Dave Carpenter from Zymurgy talks homebrewing in the USA; - Unbarred's Jordan Mower tells us about his new brews; - Byron Davies spreads the word about Drinker's Voice; - beer educator, Nigel Sadler, tells us just what it takes to be a beer sommelier, - and Emma talks beer & food matching with Goose Island's Christina Perozzi & Fermentation's resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton. Produced & presented by ...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: - Emma talks to the brewing philosopher, John Keeling, who is soon to retire from a long career at Fuller's; - Little Earth Project's Tom Norton talks wild and sour beers; - Duvel's Master Brewer, Olav Blancquaert, explains why it has taken so long to get Duvel on tap; - PLUS, live in the studio, Drinks Maven herself, Jess Mason, tells us about her exciting new project, BritHop; resident homebrewer, James Torr, urges us to brew local; - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, talk...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
IF A MEDIA PLAYER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY APPEAR IN YOUR BROWSER, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO & DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE Gabe Cook - The Ciderologist This episode is a 'Cider Special' in which Emma explores the fascinating world of contemporary cider. Featuring Gabe Cook (The Ciderologist) , Susanna Forbes (drinks writer & co-founder of Little Pomona boutique cidery), Pete Brown (drinks writer), Tom Oliver (renowned cider maker), and the UK's very first Cider Pommelier, Jane Peyton . Many...
Jan 08, 2019•59 min
On this month's show: - Emma talks great beer and great food with Leonardo di Vincenzo from Italian brewery, Birra del Borgo; - we get the low-down on Brew Con London - the UK’s first ever homebrew conference and expo; - Stu McKinley – co-founder of the Yeastie Boys Brewery, provides inspiration to homebrewers and commercial brewers alike; - Dr Peter Darby talks us through the science behind breeding hops; - beer buyer and writer, Mitch Adams, tells us about his new book and highlights some beer...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: - Emma is shown round the new Bath Ales Brewery by Master Brewer, Roger Ryman; - we revisit the Beer Day Britain / Brit Hop celebrations; - Jonny Garrett (Cave Direct & Craft Beer Channel) talks barrel-aged beer; - beer writers, Pete Brown & Jess Mason teach us how to sell beer to everyone; - and, in the studio, resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, talks enough beer & food to make us all very thirsty and hungry indeed! Produced & presented by Emma Inch (@ferment...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
In this episode: - Emma talks tackling food waste with Rob Wilson from Toast Ale; - we meet some of the people behind two of the breweries from Berkshire's thriving brewing scene - Chris & Ian from Wild Weather Ales and Luci Clayton-Jones from Double-Barrelled; - we hear about the positive side of the brewing scene from G - founder of Craft Beer Cares; - and Natalya Watson - beer sommelier, certified Cicerone and all-round beer geek - gives us a potted guide to some of the most important inn...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show: - Emma parties with Franklins Brewery at their 5th birthday celebrations; - Fourpure's head brewer, John Driebergen, talks about the brewery's imminent expansion; - Ros Shiel from Dea Latis talks about their mission to bring beer to more women; - and we get bookish with the living legend that is Roger Protz! PLUS: - resident homebrewer, James Torr, recommends some homebrew books for your brewing library; - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, talks food matching with d...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr
On this month's show: - The bear is back! The guys behind the re-launch of Hofmeister lager tell us about waking up a hibernating bear like George; - Siren Craft Brew talk collaborations; - and we discuss the British hop scene with Rupert Thompson from Hogs Back Brewery, Ali Capper from the British Hop Association and Paul Corbett from Charles Faram Hop Merchants. PLUS: - resident homebrewer, James Torr, recommends some festive gifts for the homebrewer in your life; - and resident beer sommelier...
Nov 26, 2017•1 hr
