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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 195 - Lacada Brewery

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, 202453 minEp. 195

Episode 194 - Northdown Brewery

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, 202449 minEp. 194

Episode 193 - Neckstamper Brewery

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, 202449 minEp. 193

Episode 192 - The Butchers Hook, Southampton

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, 202447 minEp. 192

Episode 191 - Modest Beer Co.

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, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 189

Episode 190 - Anspach & Hobday 2024 Update

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, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 190

Episode 189 - Pipeline Brewing Co. 2024 Update

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, 202454 min

Episode 188 - The Escapist Brewpub

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, 20241 hrEp. 188

Episode 187 - Nothing Bound Brewery 2024 Update

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, 202451 minEp. 187

Episode 185 - Bang The Elephant Brewing Co.

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, 202456 minEp. 185

Episode 184 - The Rake

Join me for a fun chat recorded at The Rake with owner Mike and Head Brewer (of Tap East) Terry.

Jan 01, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 183

Episode 183 - Firerock Brewing Co.

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, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 183

Episode 181 - Pressure Drop Brewing

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, 202356 minEp. 181

Episode 180 - Baron Brewing Co.

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, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 180

Episode 179 - Delphic Brewing Co.

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, 202354 minEp. 179

Episode 178 - Emperor's Brewery

I am delighted to welcome to Podcast Damian from Emperor's Brewery, based in the East Midlands.

Oct 31, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 178

Episode 173 - Derby Beer Con

Join me as I chat with Tom Ainsley about both Derby Beer Con and the latest news from Neon Raptor.

Oct 02, 202323 minEp. 173

Episode 169 - Dark Revolution Brewery

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, 202358 minEp. 169

Episode 168 - The Grumpy Goat

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, 202351 minEp. 168

Episode 167 - Disruption IS Brewing

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, 202359 minEp. 165

Episode 166 - Firebrand Brewing Co.

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, 202343 minEp. 165
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