I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Gareth from DEYA Brewing Co. based in Cheltenham. DEYA was founded by Theo Freyn in 2015 following the completion of his Masters in Brewing at Heriot Watt. Having become obsessed with American beer and beer culture, Theo began perfecting the recipe for Steady Rolling Man, initially as a homebrewer, before taking on DEYAs first commercial unit in Cheltenham. Gareth Moore joined DEYA as Head Brewer in 2016, and DEYA were then on a fast-track to the positio...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 135
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Dan from Radio City Beer Works based in Chelmsford. Dan has been an Essex Beer Enthusiast for many years, and he organised the first ever keg bar at the CAMRA's Chelmsford Festival in 2017, which sparked the idea for Radio City. Dan's biggest challenge is time. Like many who start out in this industry, the brewery is run on the side of a full time career, and with a focus on quality, they will be producing new beers initially at a slow pace. In July of t...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 134
I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Joe from Drop Project Brewing in Mitcham, Surrey. Drop Project was launched in 2019 by Joe, Will and JT, inspired by their love of the outdoors and enjoying nature to the max. Drop Project brew fantastic modern Craft Beers with an Eco conscious mindset, attempting to create as little a negative impact on the world as possible when brewing.
Nov 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 133
I am delighted to welcome back 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. Cloudwater have a stated commitment that behind every beer is work to evolve, develop, educate, and ensure the future of the industry and your beer experiences reach the highest highs. Last Autumn Paul was the guest on Episode 85 of our Podcast which was sign...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 132
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from Neon Raptor Brewing based in Nottingham. It all started with some homebrew on the kitchen hob with a Wilko's stock pot, some garden hose and a copper pipe. Pleased with the progress they decided to enter the Brewdog Nottingham homebrew contest 2015, which to their delight they won, which gave Neon Raptor the encouragement they needed to give brewing a go for real. From April 2016 there followed a period of cuckoo and gypsy brewing at various ven...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 131
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Stef from Track Brewery based in Manchester. Track was born out of the inspiration that owner Sam Dyson gained in 2008 when he set out to cycle around the World. As Sam crossed from East Coast to West in the USA, he saw what the future of beer could become, and set about bringing it to the UK when he returned. Seven years later, Track was born under the arches beneath Manchester Piccadilly, and a couple of moves and a pandemic later, Track have opened a ...
Oct 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 130
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Dave from A Hoppy Place. Dave launched A Hoppy Place in Windsor with his wife Naomi and brother in law Jason in August 2019. Since then the Windsor venue has twice won Regional Camra Pub Of The Year. It also won the SIBA Craft Beer Retailer of the Year award for a single outlet in 2021 Following a successful crowdfunder, in June 2022, Dave and Team opened a second much larger venue in their home town of Maidenhead, which is where we are recording this ev...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 129
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Dom and Dane from Phantom Brewing in Reading. Phantom Brewing opened in November 2019 with the goal of producing the freshest beer, made with the highest quality ingredients. Since then they have worked hard to provide a welcoming community hub at their superb taproom in Reading, which is where we recorded this episode. https://www.phantombrew.com/ Unit 3, Meadow Road, Reading, RG1 8LB...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 128
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Alex from Bayonet Brewing based in Northallerton. Bayonet was launched by Alex October 2021. since when the brewery has gone from strength to strength, building a solid reputation for exciting and modern craft beer. The word has spread and their beer is now stocked regularly across the Northeast of England and beyond. The brewery is currently a part-time venture, but with a long-term vision a kit upgrade isn't too far off which will allow further spread ...
Sep 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 127
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, James and Will from Balance Brewing & Blending based in Manchester. Balance was set up in 2021 by James Horrocks and Will Harris and is the only brewery in Manchester dedicated entirely to the production of barrel fermented, mixed culture beers. James and Will met while working together at Chorlton Brewing Co. Now at Track (in the case of Will) and Squawk (James) and with over a collective decade of brewing experience, they decided it was time to set...
Sep 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 126
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Phil from Simple Things Fermentations based in Glasgow. Simple Things was launched by Phil in 2019 with a mission to brew beer with a sense of place, exploring beer styles that aren't always easy to find and using ingredients that extend the flavour spectrum beyond current trends. The beers are often modern takes on traditional styles, or contemporary styles with a twist. https://www.simplethingsfermentations.com/...
Sep 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 125
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, James from Wilderness Brewery based in Newtown, Mid-Wales. Wilderness was launched by James in 2017 to brew modern mixed fermentation beers, whether clean and fresh or aged and soured. https://www.wildernessbrew.co.uk/
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 124
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Joe from Vault City Brewing based in Edinburgh. Vault City was launched in 2018 by Founders Steve and Johnnie in Edinburgh. A period of sustained success saw them relocate to Dundee for a while as tenants of 71 Brewing, before triumphantly returning home to the Portobello district of Edinburgh in 2021. Since day one, Vault City have been relentlessly creating 'out of the ordinary' flavour journeys for a new sense of adventure. https://vaultcity.co.uk/...
Aug 29, 2022•59 min•Ep. 123
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Ian/Molly/Libby from Electric Bear Brewing based in Bath. Founded in 2015, Electric Bear was inspired by a passion for bold beers, appreciation for the best things in life and a love of community. https://electricbearbrewing.com/
Aug 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 122
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Andy from Dolphin Brewing based in Reading. Dolphin Brewery is a small-batch sour focused brewery in the suburbs of Reading. Dolphin specialise in the production of high-quality sour beers that are full of fresh fruit character. Their range of sour beers are released seasonally throughout the year, with releases repeated annually. https://www.dolphinbrewery.co.uk/...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 120
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Ben from Jawbone Brewing based in Twickenham, Southwest London. Jawbone was founded by Ben in 2019 with a vision to shake up South London’s beer scene. It’s a mission that’s brought Ben to a working boatyard in Twickenham, where he has built a 30hl brewery and BeerDock taproom. Here he’s applying his philosophy of introducing bold flavours across the vast spectrum of beer styles. It’s a process borne out of constant innovation, perfectionism and a relent...
Aug 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 119
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Ross from Floc. Brewing Co. based in Canterbury. Floc. have come a long way since Ross first appeared on the Podcast 18 months ago. Join me as I catch up with Ross to discuss his spectacular new Brewery and Taproom in the heart of Canterbury, and to hear about his amazing recent series of Collabs with some of the UK's leading Craft Breweries. https://www.flocbrewing.com/...
Jul 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 118
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Kev from Vibrant Forest based on the edge of the New Forest National Park near Southampton. Vibrant Forest was founded by Kev in 2011 with a passion to brew modern beers packed with flavour. Every style and every beer they create is designed to bring forth a grand adventure in flavour. Whether it be from cask, keg, can or bottle, they want their beers to excite the palate and stimulate the taste buds. https://www.vibrantforest.co.uk/ Unit 3 The Purlieu C...
Jul 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 118
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast Harvey from The Papermill Micropub based in Sittingbourne, North Kent. Named after the Sittingbourne Papermill, formerly the largest producer of newsprint in the World, The Micropub was opened by Harvey and Marianne Melia in 2013, and has gone on to become of the most celebrated beer venues in the South of England. https://en-gb.facebook.com/thepapermillmicropub/ 2 Charlotte Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2JN...
Jul 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 117
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Patrick and Calvin from Moot Brew Co. based in Upper Halling, North Kent. Moot was launched in 2021 with a love of showcasing English hops and pairing them with hops from around the world. Badass bitters to primo pales; they’ve got you covered. Top notch, hop forward beers. https://mootbrew.co.uk/ Court Farm, Pilgrims Rd, Upper Halling, Rochester ME2 1HR
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 116
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Junior from Hopfully based in County Waterford, Ireland. Hopfully Brewing was founded in 2017 with the mission to create a series of beers that would introduce distinctive flavours and would give emerging artists a platform to showcase their work. They want to inspire collaboration among a wide variety of talented people, primarily to promote who they are and what they do, helping to facilitate the dawn of a new connected and innovative creative communit...
Jul 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 115
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Dave from Nothing Bound Brewery based in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Nothing Bound was launched by Dave in 2018, to produce beer for all to enjoy. Brewed with care and without compromise. For family, friends and beer lovers everywhere. https://www.nothingbound.co.uk/ The Brewery at Chapel Farm, Heightington, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2XY
Jun 27, 2022•55 min•Ep. 114
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 continue to lead the way for hazy East Coast pale ales in the UK, and are also seen as a pioneer on issues such as the importance of freshness, beer cold storage, and continue to be a major influence on taproom culture in London. Aside from brewing amazing beer, Tom's passion is to promote a responsible link between beer and health, and it was great t...
Jun 20, 2022•26 min
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Gaz from Pomona Island based in Salford. Pomona Island was launched by Gaz, Ryan, Nick and James in October 2017, and quickly established a strong reputation for themselves in the fabulous Manchester Craft Beer Scene, brewing great modern beers across a range of styles, but specialising in New World big juicy IPAs. https://www.pomonaislandbrew.co.uk/ Gaz wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://craftbrewtique.co.uk/ https://pr...
Jun 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 112
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Jack from Tartarus Beers based in Horsforth, West Yorshire. Launched in 2020 Tartarus are a new nano brewery that specialises in strong and European styles of beer. The brewery and all of the beers are named after myths, legends and folklore. With their love of mythology in mind, Tartarus was born. https://www.tartarusbeers.co.uk/
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 111
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, George and Charlie from Crossover Blendery based in Hertfordshire. Crossover are a small blendery focused on producing 100% spontaneously fermented beers aged in traditional vessels such as oak barrels. The aim is to source ingredients as close to the Blendery as possible. The work is seasonal, brewing in the cold months and fruiting in the warm. Each beer they make is of that year, It is of that season and it cannot be replicated anywhere else in the wo...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 110
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Gareth from Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales based in Glasgow. Epochal makes beer with a sense of place. Whether through use of local barley, unique house microflora, our special Scottish water, the impact of climate on the aging process or inspiration drawn from local brewing traditions, Epochal beer is particular to Scotland and to the brewery itself. Their beer is modern and their own, but with roots in Scotland’s brewing heritage. https://www.epochal.co...
May 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 109
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, David from Three Brothers Brewery based in Stockton on Tees. Three Brothers was founded in 2016 by brothers David and Kit Dodd, and their brother-in-law Chris, with the dream of blending their love of brewing great beers and then integrating the business into the local community in Stockton. https://threebrothersbrewing.co.uk/ David wholeheartedly recommends the following fine establishments: https://twitter.com/bearandbottlene?lang=en https://www.lostro...
May 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 107
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Jordan from 4Ts Brewery based in Warrington. 4Ts Founder John Wilkinson worked as a Drayman for Tetley Walkers in the 1990s, before opening his own pub, Wilkies Tavern in 1998 in Warrington. (now known as the Tavern Sports Bar). John launched 4Ts Brewery in 2010, initially out of his garage, before moving to Runcorn in 2012, and then moving to larger premises back in Warrington in 2015. Initially cask-focused, 4Ts now produces an impressive range of cask...
May 02, 2022•56 min•Ep. 107
I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Josh and Mitch from Glasshouse Beer Co. Glasshouse were setup late 2016 in Kings Heath, south of Birmingham, brewing on a half-barrel kit in Josh's Mum's greenhouse, before moving a couple of miles up the road in 2018 to become a part of the Stirchley Beer Mile! Things have come a long way since then, and Glasshouse are now widely regarded as one of the finest brewers of modern Craft Beers in Britain. https://glasshousebeer.co.uk/ Josh and Mitch wholehea...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 106
