I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Stephen from Lacada Brewery based in Portrush on the North Coast of Ireland. Lacada is a community owned co-operative brewery launched in 2014, and has its origins in a love of beer and brewing, a love of place, and a love of people.
Apr 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 195
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Jonny from Northdown Brewery based in Margate. Northdown was launched in 2018, with a focus on big, hazy hop hitters, as well as classic ales for keg and cask.
Mar 25, 2024•49 min•Ep. 194
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Adam and Jo from Neckstamper Brewing based in Leyton, Northeast London. Adam founded Neckstamper in 2016, after a varied early career encompassing both Formula One and Banking, whilst Jo brewed at Sambrooks, Hackney and Beavertown prior to joining Neckstamper in 2021.
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 193
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Ant and Ant from The Butchers Hook Micropub based in Southampton. The Butchers Hook first started pouring draft Craft Beer in 2014, and I was thrilled to record in person with the guys, just an hour before they throw open the doors for their tenth birthday party celebration weekend!
Mar 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 192
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Chris from Modest Beer based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Chris started out as a homebrewer, and was inspired to launch Modest Beer in 2019, following the success of a Kolsch-style beer brewed for a friend's restaurant. Things have moved on at a pace since then, and Modest are building a great reputation throughout Northern Ireland and beyond.
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 189
I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Jack from Anspach & Hobday on the eve of their 10th Anniversary Celebrations, for the first time since we last spoke on Episode 101 back in March 2022.
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 190
I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Jonny from Pipeline Brewing Co. based in St Agnes in Cornwall. We had a lot to catch up on, as we last spoke in Episode 60.
Feb 19, 2024•54 min
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Steve, Tom and Huw from The Escapist Brew Pub based in Chichester, West Sussex. Steve and Tom opened the Escapist as a Craft Beer Bar in 2020, in a desire to create the sort of venue for Chichester that they would like to drink in. In the summer of 2022. Huw joined the Team as Head Brewer, as the Escapist officially became a brew pub!
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 188
Join me as I catch up with Dave from Nothing Bound Brewery based in Bewdley, Worcestershire for an update 18 months on from our original conversation. 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.
Jan 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 187
Join me as I catch-up with Ryan for the first time in almost 3 years!
Jan 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 186
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Nige and Shippo from Bang The Elephant Brewery based at Langley Mill in the East Midlands. Bang The Elephant was launched in 2017, with a mission of being different! They would hate to get bogged down brewing the same styles again and again, that's why their recipes will always be evolving and new beer releases will come as often as possible.
Jan 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 185
Join me for a fun chat recorded at The Rake with owner Mike and Head Brewer (of Tap East) Terry.
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 183
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Neil and Danny from Firerock Brewing based in Sutton-in-Ashfield in the East Midlands. Firerock was launched by Neil and Danny in 2017 to create modern, hop-forward beers and they are now based at their own Brewery and Taproom in Sutton.
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
Join me for a catch-up with Will from Bullhouse to hear how successful Belfast's first Craft Beer Taproom is proving to be!
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 182
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Ben from Pressure Drop Brewing based in North London. Pressure Drop started life in 2012 in Hackney Garden Shed, and have been on a journey of Pale Fire, railway arches and daft forklift jokes, winding their way to their current home in Tottenham, which is where we are recording from today. Pressure Drop has become known for juicy New England Style beers, but they also love to produce everything from crisp lagers to rich and luxurious stouts. As long as ...
Dec 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 181
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Jack from Baron Brewing based in East Hertfordshire. Baron Brewing is a playground for beer, with an ever-changing range made for the fun and the love of the process. The next beer will be the best beer!
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 180
Join me for a fun chat with Tom, recorded in-person in Central Newbury at what will soon be the new Delphic Brewery and Taproom!
Nov 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 179
I am delighted to welcome to Podcast Damian from Emperor's Brewery, based in the East Midlands.
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 178
Welcome to the Podcast, James from Verdant Brewing Co.
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 177
It was great to catch-up again with Chris from Pastore!
Oct 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 175
Join me for a fun chat with Joe and Will from Drop Project, as they announce their exciting growth plans.
Oct 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 175
Join me for a fun chat with Alex, owner of BMAN Brewery in Oxford.
Oct 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 174
Join me as I chat with Tom Ainsley about both Derby Beer Con and the latest news from Neon Raptor.
Oct 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 173
We catch up with Joe and Ryan from Pentrich recorded in-person at the Alex Hotel, on the eve of Derby Beer Con!
Sep 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 172
Join me for a fun catch-up with Garry, Chris and Mark at Stannary, as they put the finishing touches to their exciting new premises!
Sep 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 171
It was great to catch up again with Holy Goat founder Johnny Horn!
Sep 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 170
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Greg from Dark Revolution based near Salisbury. Dark Revolution was launched in 2015, with a simple aspiration to make World class beer. Beer that they can be fiercely proud of and hopefully enjoyed by other beer enthusiasts. https://www.darkrevolution.co.uk/
Sep 04, 2023•58 min•Ep. 169
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Anne-Marie from The Grumpy Goat in Reading. The Grumpy Goat opened in the quirky Harris Arcade near Reading station in 2013, in a tiny unit, where swinging a cat would have been very hazardous to the brilliant stocks of bottles, cans and cheeses! In Oct 2020, during the darkest days of COVID, they took the opportunity to move into a much larger shop unit, in Union Street, just off Reading's main pedestrianised shopping street. The new unit enabled a much...
Aug 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 168
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Conor from Disruption IS Brewing based in Camberley. Conor's father Chris bought Ascot Brewing in 2017, whilst Conor was living in Toronto, becoming enamoured with the amazing Canadian Craft Beer Scene. When Conor returned to the UK in 2019 father and son decided to launch a Craft focused arm of the business, and Disruption IS Brewing came to life, with a mission of Changing Beer For The Better!...
Aug 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 165
I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Joe from Firebrand Brewing based in Launceston, Cornwall. Firebrand was launched in 2008, in a converted milking parlour, on the untamed edge of Bodmin Moor in North Cornwall. The focus is their passion for beer made from all natural ingredients, Cornish spring water and American hops.
Aug 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 165