This week sees a variation from our usual Podcast programming, partly due to Rob having been completely off the grid last week, backpacking on the Isle of Jura. Before he went away, Rob was honoured to be invited on as a guest on the Triple Hopped Podcast, where he get into a wide ranging discussion with Charlie about his Craft Beer Journey, and the evolution of This Week in Craft Beer to date.
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 105
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Andrew from Beerhut Brewing Co. Beerhut are a small independent brewery setup in 2017 and based in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. What started as a hobby in a small tin hut has blossomed into a journey they never thought they would be part of. Their beer's are brewed the way they like it. They like juice, decadent imperial stouts and mouth puckering sour's. They are focused on producing beer without compromise. Punchy and full of flavour. https://beerhutbre...
Apr 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 104
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Steve and Jamie from Farmyard Brew Co based near Lancaster. Launched in 2016, on Steve's family farm, Farmyard brew everything from the weird and wonderful to the more modest and traditional, and they are yet to find a beer style they don't like! At the end of the day, they just want to make good beer for good folk. https://www.farmyardbrew.co.uk/ Farm Yard Brew Co, Gulf Lane, Lancaster, LA2 0ER Steve and Jamie wholeheartedly recommend the following fine...
Apr 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 103
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, James Campbell from Sureshot Brewing Co based in Manchester. Founded in 2020, Sureshot Brewing has been a long term project of James Campbell. Everyone with a bitter taste in their mouth knows James. A serial head brewer at some of Manchester’s most respected independent breweries, and pioneer of the best in new world styles and hops to the UK. James has been instrumental in the development of new wave British brewing over the last decade (and then some)...
Mar 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 102
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Jack from Anspach & Hobday based in London. Leading the new wave of craft beer in London, Anspach & Hobday curates a mix of modern and classic flavours. Pouring quality into everything they do, their beers are anything but the usual. They started their journey in Bermondsey in 2013 located in the arches of the Bermondsey beer mile. In March 2020 they expanded and moved the majority of their production to a new site in Croydon, allowing them to ma...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 101
I am delighted to welcome to the 100th Episode of This Week in Craft Beer The Podcast, podcast Dan and James from Overtone Brewing based in Glasgow. Inspired by the culture of music, Overtone aims to bring people together, incite conversation and make memories through the enjoyment of craft beer. Brewing in Glasgow since 2018, Overtone have quickly established themselves across Scotland by encouraging a new thirst for New England style IPAs. Despite new releases every week, it’s the high standar...
Mar 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 100
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Daniel from Small Batch Brewing based in Runcorn. Small Batch was formed in late 2020 to make Good Beer For Great People. They put their hearts and souls into making the best beer possible using the freshest ingredients and rigorous quality control. https://www.small-batch-brewing-co.uk/ Dan wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://www.anchorandhops.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/beerheroeschester/ https://www.thehelsbytap.co....
Mar 07, 2022•57 min•Ep. 99
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Ben and Jacob from 360 Degree Brewing based in East Sussex. https://www.360degreebrewing.com/ Ben and Jacob wholeheartedly recommend the following fine local establishments: https://www.southdownscellars.co.uk/ https://fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/ https://m.facebook.com/TrailheadBrewCo/ https://www.hopstopbeers.co.uk/ https://beernoevil.co.uk/...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 98
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast John from Hops and Dots Brew Co. based in Bishop Auckland. Hops and Dots was formed in the summer of 2018 to to make beer that the owners would like drink and to promote braille through their beers. Craft beer should be both accessible and hoppy – they love both hops and dots! https://hopsanddots.com/ John wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://www.facebook.com/Bayonetbrewing/ https://topofthehopsbeer.co.uk/ https://www.faceb...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 97
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Johnny and James from Holy Goat Brewing based in Dundee. Holy Goat was formed in Dundee in the summer of 2020 to specialise in the production of mixed- fermentation and wood aged beers. Inspired by tradition mixed fermentation beer styles they seek to pay homage to their brewing forbears, using new techniques, fermentation styles and the highest quality ingredients to produce complex, interesting and (most importantly) tasty beer! https://holygoat.beer/ J...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 96
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Sean from Assembly Brew Co. based in Stockport. Assembly started life as a Bottleshop and Taproom in the Urmston suburb of Southwest Manchester in 2018. In the midst of the COVID pandemic in early 2021, they decided to double-down and launch their own Brewery in Spur Mill, Stockport. https://www.assemblybrew.co/ Sean wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://craftbrewtique.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/ventilebrewco/ https://t...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Anthony and Mark from Twisted Wheel Brew Co. based in Warrington. The brewery was launched in 2019, is independently owned and takes inspiration from The Northern Soul Scene, one of the most exciting music and dance movements. https://twistedwheelbrewco.co.uk/
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 94
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Duncan Alexander and Ben Morris from 71 Brewing Co. based in Dundee. 71 Brewing Co. are an independent brewery crafting crisp lagers and small batch brews, inspired by new wave, modern brewing techniques, traditional european styles and superior quality ingredients. https://www.71brewing.com/ Duncan and Ben wholeheartedly recommend the following fine Dundee Establishments: https://holygoat.beer/ https://www.instagram.com/frasersfruitandveg/?hl=en https://...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 93
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Chris and Garry from Stannary Brewing Co. based in Tavistock in Devon. Stannary Brewing Co. is an independent brewery, run by life long friends Mark Stephens, Chris John & Garry White, born out of their love for great beer! https://stannarybrewing.shop/ Chris and Garry wholeheartedly recommend the following fine establishments: http://www.vesselbeer.co.uk/ https://www.roambrewco.uk/ https://www.steelbrew.co/ https://www.whytebarbrew.com/ https://walkh...
Jan 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 92
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Jim and Henry from Brook House Hops based in Herefordshire. The explosive rise of craft brewing has revolutionised the British beer industry, with more quality and diversity on offer than ever before. But throughout this shift, hop farming has remained much the same. Not at Brook House Hops. Brook House have been selling hops directly to craft brewers since 2018 combining a rigorous and scientific approach to hop farming at scale, with the art and attenti...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 91
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Tom Hutchins from Brew By Numbers, based in Greenwich. Brew By Numbers was launched in December 2012, and quickly applied a scientific approach to brewing, working with split batches, in a quest for constant improvement. The numbering system attributed to these early tests gave rise to their name - Brew By Numbers. As they enter their tenth year Brew By Numbers continue to lead the way for hazy East Coast pale ales in the UK, and are also seen as a pionee...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 90
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Paul Seiffert from Black Lodge Brewing based in Liverpool. Black Lodge is a fast moving, small batch-brewery based in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle. Established by impassioned brewers, experimenting is a core part of what they do, trialing new techniques, flavour profiles and styles until they land on a hit. https://www.blacklodgebrewing.co.uk/ Paul wholehearted recommends these two amazing Craft Beer Societies, who do a fantastic job supporting and promoti...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 89
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Will Mayne from Bullhouse Brew Co. based in Belfast. Bullhouse was initially founded back in 2016, literally in a bull house on the family farm, to bring to market styles of beer not commonly available in Northern Ireland. Since then have embarked on a epic crusade, battling a wide array of infrastructure and regulatory hurdles, to bring a modern Craft Brewery and Taproom to Belfast. https://bullhousebrewco.com/ Will wholeheartedly recommends the followin...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
It was back in 2011 that the crew started brewing beer out of their garage in Caracas, Venezuela, making wild concoctions with whatever the could get their hands on and stoking their passion for craft beer. After years of traveling to breweries all around the world and experimenting with different styles of brewing, the crew took a leap of faith and moved to Miami to pursue the next chapter of their brewing careers. It was finally in 2018 that Daniel Chocron, Ignacio Montenegro, Iker Elorriaga, ...
Dec 10, 2021•51 min•Ep. 87
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Darcey from Blackjack Beers based in Manchester. Blackjack was launched in 2012, and has made a significant contribution to the development of the amazing Manchester Craft Beer Scene, not only through their Brewery, but also through their Glassworks Beer Distribution Business, and through their network of pubs and taprooms. https://www.blackjack-beers.com/ Darcey wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: http://fredsalehouse.com/ https:...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 86
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. based in Manchester. Paul launched Cloudwater in Feb 2015 to champion beer quality through their focus on balance, precision, creativity, and brewing science. By 2017 the World-renowned RateBeer Survey already had Cloudwater ranked as the 2nd best brewery in the World, and they have been ever-present in the Top 15 ever since. It is no exaggeration to say that Cloudwater are a true colossus of the International Craft Bee...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 85
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Sam and Katie from Vessel Beer Shop in Plymouth. Sam and Katie launched Vessel in 2016, and it is now widely regarded as one of the UK's leading Independent Bottle Shops and Taprooms. Building on this success, Sam and Katie launched the Vessel Beer Festival in 2018, which is making triumphant return this weekend, after a COVID-enforced break last year. http://www.vesselbeer.co.uk/ 184 Exeter St, Plymouth, PL4 0NQ Sun-Mon Closed Open 1-9pm Tue, Wed, Thu, F...
Nov 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 85
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Sheldon and Joe from BRZN Brewery based in Brighton. BRZN is run by four friends, Sheldon, Max, Aleks and Joe, who after home-brewing for 6 months launched BRZN in Dec 2019, brewing out of a shipping container in Brighton. The entire ethos of BRZN is to make beer that they enjoy drinking, and to never lose sight of that. https://brzn.business.site/ The BRZN Arms, 62 Beaconsfield Rd, Brighton, BN1 4QJ Open Thu 4-9, Fri/Sat/Sun 12-9 Sheldon and Joe wholehea...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 84
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Chris Shepherd from Pastore Brewing & Blending, based in Waterbeach, near Cambridge. Chris co-founded Pastore in 2018 with his son Ben, focusing on producing fresh and aged Sour and Wild Beers. https://www.pastorebrewing.com/ Chris wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://www.thirstymarketplace.co.uk/ http://www.vesselbeer.co.uk/ Finally, there is still time to grab your tickets for the Vessel x Malting Beer Festival in New...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 82
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Archie and Louis Village from Villages Brew Co. based in Deptford South-East London. Archie and Louis co-founded Villages in 2016 with the goal of bringing people together to do things that bring people together. As a business started by two brothers, they aim to offer that level of friendship, trust and openness to all. https://villagesbrewery.com/ Archie and Louis wholeheartedly recommend the following fine establishments: https://www.hopburnsblack.co.u...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 80
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Andy Hipwell from Ampersand Brew Co. based in Diss in South Norfolk. Andy co-founded Ampersand in 2017 with his wife Amy and father Adrian on the family farm in Norfolk. Following a period of sustained success, this year Ampersand have relocated to a fabulous new brewery and taproom close to the town centre in Diss. https://www.ampersandbrew.co/home Andy wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://twistedhops.co.uk/ https://www.gr...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 79
Join Rob and Steve as we sat down for an update chat with Oli at the splendid Attic Taproom, on the Stirchley Beer Mile! https://atticbrewco.com/
Oct 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 78
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Dave Stone from Wylam Brewery based in Newcastle. Wylam was launched in the year 2000, initially brewing traditional English beer styles, at the same time that Dave was making a name for himself as the key figure behind large parts of the Newcastle hospitality and entertainments industry. During this period, Dave setup Digital with his business partner Rob Cameron, which was later named one the top 10 superclubs in the World, as well as helping to create ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 77
Join Rob and Steve at the Rivington Farm Trip Festival in delightful, rural Lancashire! Whatever form this Festival takes in 2022, do yourself a big favour and don't miss it! https://www.rivingtonbrewing.co.uk/
Oct 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 76
I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Tim and Felix from Fallen Acorn based in Gosport, Hampshire. Launched in 2016, Fallen Acorn are striving to deliver the highest quality beer from traditional styles and brewing techniques, to pushing modern boundaries and combining a range of brewing experience, with a passion for innovation. They offer a range of styles, and aim to brew something for all tastes, breaking the divide between traditional and craft and instead seeing all as simply, beer. htt...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 75
