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This Week in Craft Beer

Rob Cheshire
In-depth weekly interviews with some of the UK's leading independent Craft Brewers, exploring their background and motivations, hopes and fears, and big plans for the future, all whilst we share and discuss a couple of the beers that the brewer is particularly proud of.
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Episodes

Episode 165 - Sureshot Brew Co. - 2023 Update

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)...

Aug 07, 202347 minEp. 165

Episode 164 - Three Nations Dispense Ltd

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, James from Three Nations Dispense based in South Wales. Three Nations are passionate about helping pubs and restaurants supply a carefully curated draft drinks offering, from a choice of brands to unique dispensing systems, with a goal of having as many free of tie hospitality outlets in the UK as possible.

Jul 31, 202348 minEp. 164

Episode 163 - Mysterious Brewing Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Adam and Ken from Mysterious Brewing based in North Hampshire. Mysterious was launched in 2023, and they have a passion for small batch flavourful beers, craftily blurring the lines between traditional and modern, creating hop-forward, aroma-rich styles. https://mysteriousbrewing.com/

Jul 24, 202353 minEp. 163

Episode 162 - Turning Point Brew Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Cameron from Turning Point Brew Co. based in Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. Turning Point was launched in 2017, and they have grown to become a small team of beer lovers with a clear mission: Brew their favourite beers and have a good time! https://www.turningpointbrewco.com/

Jul 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 162

Episode 161 - Great Beyond Brewing Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, John from Great Beyond Brewing Co. based in Hoxton, East London. Great Beyond was launched in 2022, by three beer loving friends and experienced brewers, Ollie, Nick and John. Their brewing emphasises quality, sustainability and creativity. They're passionate about combining the best ingredients and techniques to produce beers that inspire and delight their customers.

Jul 10, 202359 minEp. 161

Episode 160 - Lauter Bottle Shop/BrewCon

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Simon from Lauter Bottleshop based in Falmouth. Simon has run Brewcon, the UK's largest beer and brewing conference since 2017, and he launched Lauter in 2021, following a successful Crowdfunder.

Jul 03, 202358 minEp. 160

Episode 159 - Langham Brewery

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Lesley, Sal and Fran from Langham Brewery based on the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex. Langham was launched in 2005, and operate a steam-heated brewery with the goal of producing innovative, distinctive and flavoursome beers using the finest quality ingredients.

Jun 26, 202353 minEp. 159

Episode 157 - New Bristol Brewery

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from New Bristol Brewery. New Bristol was launched in 2013 by husband and wife team Maria and Noel James, and have developed a strong reputation for brewing modern juicy IPAs, fruity Sours and indulgent Stouts.

Jun 05, 202351 minEp. 157

Episode 156 - Indie Rabble Brewing Company

We are delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Alex, Ally, Naomi & Dave from Indie Rabble Brewing Co. based in Windsor. Indie Rabble is the latest addition to Dave and Naomi Haywood's award winning Craft Beer empire. The owners of the 'A Hoppy Place' Taprooms have teamed up with celebrated brewer Alex Rowlands and his partner Ally to launch Indie Rabble in a railway arch on the burgeoning Windsor Beer Mile. The Taproom is expected to open in August, with the brewery opening shortly afterwards. ...

May 29, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 156

Episode 155 - Brewser

We are delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Olly & Lewis from Brewser. Brewser is the brand-new way to explore craft beer. It’s the first beer subscription that puts you in control, and delivers the freshest craft beer from the breweries you choose.

May 15, 202358 minEp. 155

Episode 151 - Makemake Brewing Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Marc from Makemake Brewery based in Portsmouth. Makemake started in 2018 as gypsy brewers, followed by a residency at the Greenwich Brewpub in Southsea, before establishing their own premises in Portsmouth in 2021, assisted by a crowdfunder. https://makemakebeer.myshopify.com/

Apr 24, 202359 minEp. 151

Episode 150 - We Are Beer

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from We Are Beer, the Company that organises the UK's Leading Independent Craft Beer Festivals. https://wearebeer.com/

Apr 17, 202353 minEp. 150

Episode 148 - Rivington Brewery - 2023 Update

Join me as I catch up with Ben from Rivington for the first time in almost two years. Horrobin Ln, Chorley PR6 9HE https://www.rivingtonbrewing.co.uk/

Apr 03, 202358 minEp. 148

Episode 146 - Two Flints Brewery

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Alex (and Brett) from Two Flints Brewery based in Windsor. Two Flints is a brand new brewery and taproom, opened in a traditional railway arch, just a stone's throw from Windsor Castle, and it was my pleasure to record in their superb new taproom. https://www.twoflintsbrewery.com/

Mar 20, 202350 minEp. 146

Episode 143 - Duration Brewing Co. 2023 Update

Join me as I catch up with Duration Co-Founder and Managing Director Miranda, over two and a half years since we last recorded together in Episode 7! https://durationbeer.com/

Feb 27, 202349 minEp. 143

Episode 142 - Twisted Wheel Brew Co. 2023 Update

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Anthony from Twisted Wheel Brewery, based in Chorley. Two weeks before Christmas 2022, Twisted Wheel Brewery was shuttered by HMRC due to substantial unpaid duty and VAT bills. This came as a huge shock to Anthony, who was as busy as he had ever been, brewing great modern Craft Beers. Join me as I chat to Anthony about this painful experience, and hear how he is in the process of rescuing the Brewery, with the help of the amazing Northwest Craft Beer Comm...

Feb 06, 202341 minEp. 142

Episode 141 - Left Handed Giant

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Bruce from Left Handed Giant based in Bristol. Left Handed Giant originally started with a beer handed across to Small Bar owners Bruce Gray and Jack Granger. The beer was made by Rich Poole, who eventually set-up shop on on a small kit in the back of the same bar, fermenting the thought of a cuckoo brewery that became Left Handed Giant. From its start in 2014, the brewery grew in stages, first by securing its own premises in the summer of 2017, and more ...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 141

Episode 140 - Liquid Light Brew Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Thom from Liquid Light Brew Co based in Nottingham. Liquid Light was founded by Thom in 2017, with a focus on combining his love for beer and music. Initially brewing on a nano-kit in his garden shed, Thom progressed to cuckoo brewing at Magpie Brewery for a while, before establishing his own Brewery and Taproom in June 2021 in the Sneinton suburb of Nottingham.

Jan 16, 202357 minEp. 140

Episode 139 - Boscombe Brewery

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Jarrod from Boscombe Brewing based in Bournemouth. Founded in 2020, Boscombe Brewing Company is the brainchild of Head Brewer Jarrod. Originally from Massachusetts, he has lived in Bournemouth for twelve years. Boscombe's beers are vegan with no additives or preservatives, making beer the traditional way for the 21st century customer. From Boston to Boscombe, they think you'll love their beer! https://bbco.beer/...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 139

Episode 138 - Round Corner Brewing Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Lara and Combie from Round Corner Brewing based in Melton Mowbray. Round Corner was founded in 2018, based at the historic Melton Mowbray Market, the UK's rural capital of food, dating back 1000 years to the Domesday Book. Round Corner believe craft beer is all about the relentless pursuit of perfection, and they seek to brew the best example of every beer style they approach. Their high standards are paying off the awards and accolades keep coming, year ...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 138

Episode 137 - Crop Beer Co.

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Don from Crop Beer based in Southsea. Don honed his craft at both Dig Brew and Tap It, before launching Crop in 2021, initially contract brewing, before taking on the brewery at the Greenwich in Southsea, Portsmouth. Crop is passionate about innovation as a constant, and if that means breaking things because they push them to far, well that’ll be lessons learned. At Crop they don’t brew by the rules, they bend them to the limit and make new ones that suit...

Dec 12, 202253 minEp. 137

Episode 136 - Little Monster 2022 Update

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Brenden from Little Monster Brewing based in Chichester, West Sussex. Brenden launched Little Monster in Jan 2018 initially as a gypsy brewery, before opening his own Brewery in February this year just outside Chichester. https://www.littlemonsterbrew.com/

Nov 28, 202247 minEp. 136
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