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Beer with Nat

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living... they work in the beer industry.

As we’ve all ended up in this industry by pursuing a passion or chasing a dream, you can bet each guest has some pretty incredible stories to tell.

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Episode #050 | Jaega Wise Interviews Natalya Watson, Host of the 'Beer with Nat' Podcast

May 04, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

For this final episode of the ‘Beer with Nat’ podcast, we’re going full circle… all the way back to Episode #001. Today’s guest is Jaega Wise, Head Brewer at Wild Card Brewery and my very first guest when the show kicked off in November 2018. We start by checking in with Jaega on what she’s been up to since then, including seeing the brewery through the pandemic, launching their new barrel program, hosting a TV series and publishing a book. (Yep, she’s been busy!) Then, as a thank yo...

Episode #049 | Helen Anne Smith, Founder of Burum Collective

April 27, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Today’s guest is Helen Anne Smith (they/them), Founder of Burum Collective. We start by discussing what Burum Collective is all about, what inspired Helen to set it up during the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, the resources they offer currently and what their goals are for the future. Then we get into what keeps Helen busy alongside Burum, including part-time roles as a bartender and in sales and marketing for Wilderness Brewery and Welsh Mountain Cider.   Finally, Helen lets us in on ...

Episode #048 | Maia Kazaks, European Events Manager at Barth-Haas

April 20, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

Today’s guest is Maia Kazas, European Events Manager at global hop company Barth-Haas. To start, Maia tells us what Barth-Haas does, what her role as events manager entails and how her work was impacted by the pandemic, given that most of the activities she’d normally be organizing were put on hold the past two years. Maia then shares what she was up to before beer and how she made her transition into the beer industry – more specifically, into working with hops. You’ll get to hear all a...

Episode #047 | Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Whetstone

April 13, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Today’s guest is Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Pub in Whetstone, North London. To start, Lucie tells us what her day-to-day work life as a pub GM looks like, including a run-down of the different tasks on her to-do list and the skills she thinks it takes to really excel in her role. We then discuss what it was like to see the pub – her business, her team and her customers – through all of the pandemic-related challenges of the last two years. Finally, Lucie shares what s...

Episode #046 | Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery

April 06, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

Today’s guest is Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery. To start, Helena tells us what inspired her and her husband, Anthony, to set up the business in 2019 and talks us through some of the unique ingredients and considerations behind their distinctive African-inspired beers. We then discuss what her role looks like today and what keeps Helena busy outside the brewery, as she still maintains a full-time role as a financial crime consultant. You may think that role might not have mu...

Episode #045 | Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing

March 30, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Today’s guest is Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing. Ruth has been with Elusive for just about a year now, but her promotion to Operations Director was relatively recent. As the role was still very new when we spoke, she tells us a bit about what her current day-to-day looks like, the vision for the future, and what her previous role as Head of Sales, Marketing and Events entailed. We then go all the way back to the beginning of Ruth’s career in beer which has seen her w...

Episode #044 | Lana Svitankova, Beer Writer, Translator, and Brewery Ambassador for Varvar Brew

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Today’s guest is Lana Svitankova, a beer writer, translator, beer judge and brewery ambassador for Varvar Brew in Kyiv, Ukraine. Before we get into what we chatted about, I thought it best to mention when we chatted. Lana and I recorded in mid-December 2021, just two months before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Given the current situation, I checked in with Lana to make sure she was comfortable with me sharing our conversation as planned and she felt there was no need to...

Episode #043 | Pip Young, Founder of The Coven Brewsters

March 16, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Today’s guest is Pip Young, founder of The Coven Brewsters and Brewery Manager at Salt Beer Factory. To start, Pip tells us about her business, 30 Six Co, and the projects it encompasses, including Flour to the People and The Coven Brewsters. You’ll hear all about what she’s accomplished so far and her exciting plans for the year ahead. We also discuss her role as Brewery Manager at Salt Beer Factory and the collaboration brew that brought both of her worlds together. Finally, Pip shar...

Episode #042 | Emma Heal, Managing Director of Lucky Saint

March 09, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Today’s guest is Emma Heal, Managing Director of Lucky Saint, the UK’s biggest dedicated alcohol-free beer brand with the aim to “inspire the world to drink better.” Emma tells us what a Managing Director does and what it was like to take on her role at Lucky Saint in February 2020… just one month before the pandemic began. We then take a deep dive into the business: the incredible growth Lucky Saint has seen (growing 150% year on year), who their customers are, and what sets the brand a...

Episode #041 | Allison Macdonald, Head Brewer at Malt Shovel Brewers

March 02, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

Today’s guest is Allison Macdonald, Head Brewer at Malt Shovel Brewers in Sydney, Australia. We start by discussing what Alli’s day-to-day role looks like and her favourite part of the job, then we get into what inspired her to become a brewer and how she made it happen. Alli also tells us about her three-year tenure as the President of the Australian chapter of the Pink Boots Society, the advice she has for others looking to get into brewing and, of course, what she enjoys most about be...

Coming Soon: Beer with Nat, Season Five

March 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. The fifth and final season of the show is here. This season, you’ll hear from a head brewer, managing director, brewery co-founder, events manager and more. And – as always – each guest is someone who works in and is incredibly passionate about the beer and pub industry. At the end of this season – after 50 episodes – I’ll be bringing the Beer with Nat podcast to a close. But that doesn’t mean this kind of content is going away! If you’d like to continu...

Episode #040 | Lorraine Copes, Founder and CEO of Be Inclusive Hospitality

August 12, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

Today’s guest is Lorraine Copes, Founder and CEO of Be Inclusive Hospitality, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to accelerate racial equality within the hospitality sector. We start by discussing what inspired Lorraine to set up the organization, what her day-to-day role as Founder and CEO looks like, and what aspect of her work she’s felt to be most impactful so far. We then hear all about Lorraine’s career to-date, as she’s spent nearly two decades leading procurement and su...

Episode #039 | Amy Todd, Owner and Analyst of Zymology Labs

August 05, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

Today’s guest is Amy Todd, Owner and Analyst of Zymology Labs. We start by discussing what Zymology Labs does, what inspired Amy to set up the business, and what her day-to-day there looks like. Then Amy tells us how she got here and the training it took to set up an independent beer quality laboratory – from her chemistry degree in university, to an apprenticeship with the American Brewer’s Guild, to roles with Magic Hat and Zero Gravity Brewing in Vermont. Finally, Amy lets us in wha...

Episode #038 | Claire Ashbridge-Thomlinson, Director and Founding Partner of East London Brewing Company

July 29, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Today’s guest is Claire Ashbridge-Thomlinson, Director and Founding Partner of East London Brewing Company. Claire tells us what her day-to-day role as a Director there looks like, how the business got started, and what it’s been like to help navigate the brewery through these incredibly challenging last 16 months.   We then learn all about her career before beer, what transferrable skills she brought with her, and what advice she has for others looking to start their own business. Fin...

Episode #037 | Dr. Margaux Huismann, Hop Applications Scientist at Totally Natural Solutions

July 22, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

Today’s guest is Dr. Margaux Huismann, Hop Applications Scientist at Totally Natural Solutions. Margaux tells us what her role at Total Natural Solutions entails, what the business does, and we even do a little tasting experiment with some of their products! Then we learn what sort of training it took for Margaux to get to this role by focusing in on her academic journey, which saw her move from Wisconsin to Scotland to pursue her Master’s in Brewing and Distilling and later PhD in Brewi...

Episode #036 | Mellanie Struthers, Co-Founder of Draught Drop

July 15, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

Today’s guest is Mellanie Struthers, Co-Founder of Draught Drop, the UK’s first draught beer delivery service. Mell tells us what her day-to-day life at Draught Drop looks like, how the business works and what inspired her and her husband to set it up. We also hear about the many skills Mell brought with her from her previous career… which was conveniently in e-commerce in the food and drinks space! Finally, Mell shares  what it’s been like to go from working for someone else to workin...

Episode #035 | Sophie de Ronde, Head Brewer at Burnt Mill Brewery

July 08, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Today’s guest is Sophie de Ronde, Head Brewer at Burnt Mill Brewery. Sophie lets us in on what her day-to-day role as a head brewer looks like… but she’s quick to acknowledge that her experience in the role likely isn’t the same as others. That’s because in recent years Sophie learned she’s allergic to wheat and barley, so she can’t actually spend much time on the brewery floor or even enjoy the products of her labour… but she still loves making beer. She talks us through how she went ...

Episode #034 | Ruvani de Silva, Freelance Beer Writer

July 01, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

Today’s guest is freelance beer writer Ruvani de Silva. Ruvani tells us what her day-to-day life as a freelance beer writer looks like and talks us through some of her latest pieces for Burum Collective and Good Beer Hunting. Then we hear about her many careers before beer, how she made the transition to full-time beer writing, and what advice she has for others looks to follow a similar path. Finally, as a Brit now based in central Texas, Ruvani shares her thoughts on how the US and ...

Episode #033 | Cherisse Ketchum, Co-Founder of Gusto Brand Marketing

June 24, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Today’s guest is Cherisse Ketchum, Co-Founder of Gusto Brand Marketing. To start, Cherisse tells us what her business does, what inspired her and her Co-Founder, Crystal, to set it up, and some of her favourite projects that she’s worked on so far. We then talk about Cherisse’s decade-long career in beer and the various roles she’s held, before discussing what she was up to before beer and the transferrable skills she brought with her. Finally, Cherisse shares what it’s like to work fo...

Episode #032 | Jules Gray, Owner of Hop Hideout

June 17, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

Today’s guest is Jules Gray, owner of Hop Hideout and the organizer of Sheffield Beer Week, Indie Beer Feast and Indie Beer Shop Day. Jules tells us all about how she set up one of the UK’s first drink in bottle shops, how it’s changed over the years, and how the learnings she took from her previous roles in the beer industry have helped with her business today. You’ll also hear more about the different activities and local charities Jules supports; how you can get involved with her late...

Episode #031 | Em Sauter, Founder of Pints & Panels

June 10, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

Today’s guest is Em Sauter, a beer educator, Advanced Cicerone®, and the founder of Pints & Panels. In this episode, you’ll hear how Em combined her love of beer with her skills as a cartoonist to create Pints & Panels, her business dedicated to visual beer education. We start by discussing what the day-to-day life of a professional cartoonist looks like. Then, we look ahead to Em’s upcoming Master Cicerone® exam and forthcoming book. Before taking look back at what Em was up to before b...

Coming Soon: Beer with Nat, Season Four

June 06, 2021 14:54 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. After a long hiatus, Season Four is finally here! This season, you’ll hear from a beer educator, bottle shop owner, beer marketing expert, and more. And – as always – each guest is someone who works in and is incredibly passionate about the beer and pub industry. Before the new season starts though, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention what’s been going on in the beer industry of late. Over the past few weeks – here in the UK, in the US, and beyond – women...

End of Year Special | Beer Nation 2020, Part 2

December 26, 2020 11:25 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. This isn’t a return to our regularly scheduled programming just yet! This is Part 2 of Beer Nation 2020, a podcast collaboration that looks back on the year in beer here in the UK. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, scroll down on your podcast feed and start there to hear more about the idea behind the collaboration, the podcasters involved and what we chat about. For those of you who have listened to Part 1, I won’t keep you waiting any longer. This is...

End of Year Special | Beer Nation 2020, Part 1

December 26, 2020 11:23 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. It’s been a while! And, no, this isn’t a return to our regularly scheduled programming just yet, but I promise there will be new episodes in the new year! What I’ve got to share with you today is something of a holiday special... Beer Nation 2020. A few weeks ago, I was very kindly invited to take part in a podcast collaboration looking back at the year in beer here in the UK. Beer Nation 2020 is the brainchild of Steve and Martin of the Beer O'Clock Sh...

Mini-Series Episode #4 | Broadcaster Marverine Cole

August 26, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Welcome to this Beer with Nat mini-series! Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… in this mini-series, I’m chatting with women who don’t. Why? To show that it’s not just women who work in beer that love it. Today’s guest is journalist and broadcaster, Marverine Cole. Marverine tells us what inspired her to pursue a career in journalism, talks us through the various roles she’s held to date, and lets us in her new day-to-day, as head of the und...

Mini-Series Episode #3 | Podcaster Gabrielle Corbett

August 19, 2020 07:10 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Welcome back to this Beer with Nat mini-series! On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living. But this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’m chatting with women who don’t. Why? To show that it’s not just women who work in beer that love it. Today’s guest is Gabrielle Corbett, podcast producer and host of the Bitesize Bodacious Ba...

Mini-Series Episode #2 | Archivist Ellie King

August 12, 2020 07:40 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Welcome back to this Beer with Nat mini-series! On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living...But this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’m chatting with women who don’t. Why? To show that it’s not just women who work in beer that love it. In this four-episode mini-series, I chat with an actress, archivist, podcaster and broadc...

Mini-Series Episode #1 | Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson

August 05, 2020 07:07 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

Welcome to this Beer with Nat mini-series! On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living. But, this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’m chatting with women who don’t. Why? To show that it’s not just women who work in beer that love it. Over the next four episodes, I chat with an actress, archivist, podcaster and broadcaster, not...

Beer with Nat Mini-Series: Coming Soon!

August 04, 2020 07:01 - 1 minute - 2.08 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. On every episode, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living… But this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’m chatting with women who don’t. Why? Following the philosophy that’s inspired every episode of Beer with Nat - “If you can’t see, you can’t be” – I want to show that it’s not just women who work in beer that love it. In thi...

Episode #029 | Becky Kean, Co-Founder & Director of Nirvana Brewery

March 10, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

Today’s guest is Becky Kean, Co-Founder & Director of Nirvana Brewery, a London-based brewery that specializes in alcohol free beer. You’ll hear how Becky first discovered beer, how a road trip to Germany with her brother helped her get her start in the beer business, and what her day to day with Nirvana looks like now. We also talk about the no and low alcohol space and how it’s grown, some of the different approaches to producing alcohol free beer, and, of course, some of the challen...

Episode #028 | Alex White, Brewer at London Fields Brewery

March 03, 2020 21:48 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Today’s guest is Alex White, Brewer at London Fields Brewery. Before Alex started brewing beer, she used to sell it, working as a sales rep for Carlsberg’s House of Beers. But before all that… she was a chef! From her time as a chef, to beer sales, then brewing, you’ll hear about Alex’s experiences in each role and her grand plan for what she aims to do with the knowledge she’s gained along the way. We also talk about it was like growing up in Australia, how she got into beer, and wh...

Episode #027 | Jackie Moody-McNamara, Coach, Mentor & Consultant at Turn the Key

February 25, 2020 20:39 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Today’s guest is Jackie Moody-McNamara, coach, mentor and consultant at Turn the Key. Jackie, quite literally, grew up in pubs, as both of her parents ran pubs when she was younger. She tells us how she progressed from pub relief manager, to trainer, to Director of Operations for Punch Taverns, overseeing an estate of 500 pubs. We talk about what she learned along the way, and how that’s informed her current role as a coach and mentor to other women who are advancing in their careers in h...

Episode #026 | Jo Dring, Senior PR Manager at Heineken UK

February 18, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

Today’s guest is Jo Dring, Senior PR Manager at Heineken UK. Jo lets us in on the day-to-day of her role, the best bits of the job, and some of her favourite campaigns that she’s run over the years. Then we talk through her decade-plus career in beer, from getting her start at Wells & Young's, to working for Carlsberg both in the UK and abroad, and then to her current role at Heineken. She also tells us about her brief stint as a stand up comedian and how that’s helped her in her day jo...

Episode #025 | Claire Bullen, Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting

February 12, 2020 01:07 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Today’s guest is Claire Bullen, beer writer, cookbook author, and Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting. We start by talking about Claire’s newest role as Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting, how being a writer for the site helped prepare her for the role, and the best bit of the job so far. We also discuss her award-winning cookbook, The Beer Lover’s Table, her favorite recipe from the book, and how it feels to have her work recognized.  Then Claire reflects on what first got her into...

Episode #024 | Natalie Davie, Transformation Manager at Camden Town Brewery

February 04, 2020 21:57 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Today’s guest is Natalie Davie, Transformation Manager at Camden Town Brewery. Natalie tells us what a Transformation Manager does, how she got the job, and why it’s the perfect role for her.   We also talk about what it was really like to be on her side of the business when Camden Town Brewery was acquired by AB InBev in 2015. Finally, Natalie shares her experience of navigating the beer industry — not only as a woman of colour, but also as a new parent — and, of course, what she enjo...

Episode #023 | Gabe Barry, Education Manager of Europe for Brooklyn Brewery

January 28, 2020 22:07 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Today’s guest is Gabe Barry, Education Manager of Europe for Brooklyn Brewery. Gabe lets us in on some of the many different things she gets up to as a beer educator, along with her unique approach to education, and her favourite beery topic to teach. We also talk about her recent relocation from New York to Paris, how those beer scenes differ, and what excites her about being on this side of the pond. Finally, Gabe tells us about her unique background before beer, how it helped to sha...

Episode #022 | Megan Stone, Brewer & Social Media Consultant

January 21, 2020 22:38 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

Today’s guest is Megan Stone, brewer and social media consultant. Although she’s currently based in San Diego, California, Megan was recently in the UK for a three-week brewing residency with Laine Brew Co in Brighton to help them launch their new diversity in beer apprenticeship. Megan talks us through her career in beer to date, from her earliest brewing internship, to her most recent brewing residence. We also discuss her incredibly popular Instagram account, @isbeeracarb, and how she...

Episode #021 | Cara Simpson, Sensory Trainer at Cara Technology

January 14, 2020 22:54 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Today’s guest is Cara Simpson, Sensory Trainer at Cara Technology. Cara talks us through what it means to be a sensory trainer and what her day-to-day in the role looks like. We also discuss why she and the business she works for share a name, what it was like to spend 6 weeks on a brewing internship in North Carolina, and of course, what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry.

Coming Soon: Beer with Nat, Season Three

January 08, 2020 10:19 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB

Welcome back to Beer with Nat. It’s the start of a brand new year… and the start of a brand new season. Beer with Nat season 3 kicks off next week.

Episode #020 | Natasha Wolf, London Sales Manager for Beatnikz Republic Brewing Co.

August 20, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

Today’s guest is Natasha Wolf, London Sales Manager for Manchester’s Beatnikz Republic Brewing Co. Natasha talks us through her career in beer to date,  what interested her in sales, and how each of her previous roles has helped provide her with the skills she needs for the job she’s in today. We also talk about how she got into beer in the first place, how she’s welcoming other women into beer as the co-founder of the Crafty Beer Girls, and, of course, what she enjoys most about being a...

Episode #019 | Miranda Hudson, Co-Founder of Duration Brewing

August 13, 2019 20:43 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

Today’s guest is Miranda Hudson, co-founder of Duration Brewing. A few years ago, Miranda and her husband and co-founder, Derek Bates, set out to build their dream brewery. She talks us through her role in building Duration’s brand, business, and the brewery itself. Miranda and I recorded this episode at the London Craft Beer Festival as she was invited down by Jane Barnes from Mothership Brewing to speak on a panel about “breaking into the beer industry”. If you missed the panel...

Episode #018 | Amber Dernulc, Procurement Manager at Jolly Good Beer

August 06, 2019 20:28 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Today’s guest is Amber Dernulc, Procurement Manager at Jolly Good Beer. Amber tells me all about her role and the skills it requires, how she got into beer distribution in the first place, and how her previous experience in theatre and film production proved surprisingly helpful to what she does today. We also have a bit of real talk towards the end of our chat as Amber lets us in on some of her concerns about the future of beer from her perspective in distribution. But don’t worry, th...

Throwback Episode | Episode #001 with Jaega Wise

July 30, 2019 21:01 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Today’s guest is a familiar voice, as we take a little trip down memory lane and revisit the first ever episode of Beer with Nat with Jaega Wise, head brewer at Wild Card Brewery. Jaega, I still can’t thank you enough for agreeing to sit down and chat with me.  This time last year, this whole podcast thing was just a brainwave I had on a flight to Belfast. And look where we are now! To everyone listening, thank you for joining me on this journey. My initial intro to this episode was ...

Episode #017 | Lily Waite, Founder of The Queer Brewing Project

July 23, 2019 21:46 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

Today’s guest is Lily Waite, Founder of The Queer Brewing Project. As you’ll hear, Lily wears a lot of hats – she’s an artist, activist, beer writer and photographer, and with her newest project, a brewer! Lily tells us how The Queer Brewing Project got started, what her day-to-day looks like now, both with the Project and outside of it, what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry, and plenty more. Here she is…

Episode #016 | Ellie Walsh, General Manager at BrewDog Canary Wharf

July 16, 2019 20:56 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Today’s guest is Ellie Walsh, General Manager at BrewDog Canary Wharf. Ellie tells us what it takes to run a bar, how her uni studies in film making are surprisingly relevant to her role today, what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry, and a whole lot more. Here she is…

Episode #015 | Louisa Ziane, Global Brand and Sustainability Director for Toast Ale

July 09, 2019 16:45 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Today’s guest is Louisa Ziane, Global Brand and Sustainability Director for Toast Ale. You’ll hear all about how Louisa helped get Toast off the ground and how her varied background – from  law and accounting, to consulting and digital marketing – made her the perfect person for the job. Louisa also tells us about Toast’s mission and why it’s so important to her and, of course, what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry.

Episode #014 | Lucy Do, Owner of The Dodo Micropub

July 02, 2019 22:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Today’s guest is Lucy Do, owner of The Dodo micropub in Hanwell, west London. Lucy tells us what micropub is, what inspired her to open one, how she made it happen, and what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry. Here she is…

Episode #013 | Annabel Smith, Founder of BeerBelle

June 25, 2019 21:14 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Today’s guest is Annabel Smith, a self-described professional beer taster. Annabel is an award-winning Beer Sommelier and offers tastings, trainings, and consultancy through her own business, BeerBelle. You’ll hear about how Annabel discovered her love for beer, her journey from pub landlady to professional beer taster, and what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry. Here she is…

Episode #012 | Francesca Slattery, Overseas Manager for The Five Points Brewing Company

June 18, 2019 19:40 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Today’s guest is Francesca Slattery, Overseas Manager for The Five Points Brewing Company. Francesca has been a part of the Five Points team since 2016. She got her start at the brewery here in London, but when her personal circumstances changed and she relocated to Dublin... she brought the job with her! For anyone wanting to know how to break into the beer industry, this is the episode for you. You’ll hear about Francesca’s resolution to have “a career in beer by the end of the yea...

Episode #012 | Francesca Slattery, Overseas Manager for The Five Points Brewing Company

June 18, 2019 19:40 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Today’s guest is Francesca Slattery, Overseas Manager for The Five Points Brewing Company. Francesca has been a part of the Five Points team since 2016. She got her start at the brewery here in London, but when her personal circumstances changed and she relocated to Dublin... she brought the job with her! For anyone wanting to know how to break into the beer industry, this is the episode for you. You’ll hear about Francesca’s resolution to have “a career in beer by the end of the yea...

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