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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -

An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys called Dave who love to talk all things craft beer! We release a new episode every three weeks, with news, views, features and interviews as we take an in-depth look at the ever-changing UK scene. We are sponsored by Andy Marsh and his superb Hops At Home, an online craft beer bottle shop. Just like us, he loves beer and the beer industry and specialises in breweries from the North East, delivering their produce locally and across the UK.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 58 (March 25, 2024)

March 25, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

It's Easter this week, and we have something better to offer than chocolate, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! The two Daves may be left hopping mad later in the year, as they take on Siren Craft's three 'Guess The Hop' beers. The results won't be in for a couple of months, but the taste test was still very enjoyable! Our guest for this episode is Sean O'Reilly from Brid's Cross Brewing (pronounced Breed's). Sean is a natural-born storyteller, and his beers also...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 57 (March 4, 2024)

March 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

We're back with a brand new episode, and also the start of a new era for the podcast! Having hinted at our big news on the previous episode, we're delighted to announce our new partnership with Tap Door. Tap Door is a craft beer webshop with a difference, as they, like us, love to shine a light on smaller breweries. The beers you hear us talking about on episodes will more often than not be available on Tap Door, and we're looking forward to working with Ollie and the Tap Door team. This e...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 56 (February 14, 2024)

February 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

It's the Valentine's Day gift you've been hoping for, another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! There's a distinctly Welsh feel to this episode as we feature not one but two breweries based in the land of the dragon. First up are Axeljack Brewery, aka Craig and Ian, who only started their South Wales-based brewery in August 2023, but have wasted no time in releasing quality beer. While Craig looks after the brewing, father-in-law Ian takes care of the business, and the pair...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 55 (January 24, 2024)

January 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Welcome to our first episode of the new year! We're back (that's us, Dave B and Dave D) with a whole raft of craft beer goodies for you. We chew the fat with Dan Wright from Hideaway Brewing Company, one of six breweries in Salford, and he tells us 'it's all about people' as we discuss the realities of the beer industry at a time when breweries are closing on what seems a daily basis. Just because it's January doesn't mean we're not drinking - far from it. We're embracing Tryanuary rather...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 54 (December 18, 2023)

December 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

It's Christmas! And with the festive season comes what has become a Daftaboutcraft tradition, so we're pairing up another six beers with six cheeses in a bid to find the perfect taste sensation.  But that's just part of this bumper episode as we're also shining the spotlight on new York-based nano operation Trig Brewery, whose webshop has gone live in the last few days. We talk to founder Patrick, find out what made him want to start a brewery in these testing times and how he hopes the ye...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 53 (November 20, 2023)

November 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Our latest episode kicks off in traditional style with the Brew To Me feature. Dave B heads to Surrey to check out a beer from Disruption Is Brewing, while Dave D pinpoints Scotland's most southerly operation and tries Summerisle from Five Kingdoms Brewery. We are joined by Craig and Gareth from Worcestershire's 3 Words Brewing for an in-depth chat about a hobby that turned into a business and is all about brewing harder to find craft beer styles. What do they want to achieve? What will the...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 52 (October 23, 2023)

October 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

We kick off episode 52 of our craft beer podcast with Brew To Me, in which we sample beers from breweries we have yet to try. This time the spotlight falls on Renegade Brewery in Berkshire and Iron Pier Beer from Kent. We're in Reading for our main chat this time, getting the lowdown on an operation that is not just about the beer, but also about the music and the films. All will become clear as we chat to Rich from Future State Brew, who is as passionate about the 1980s as he is about the ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 51 (September 29, 2023)

September 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Welcome to episode 51 of the craft beer podcast presented by Dave B and Dave D. This time we're peeling back the layers of Edinburgh's Stewart Brewing to find it's not at all what we expected. We find out about their Project 7, an innovative concept that has produced all manner of exotic offerings since its inception in 2018. As we're chatting with brewer Nathan, we try their Oktoberfest beer, and that is a theme that runs throughout the episode. In Tried & Tested, where we discuss our favo...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 50 (September 4, 2023)

September 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

We've reached our half-century and we've got a packed episode in (mini) celebration! We kick off in traditional style with Brew To Me, the feature that has become a firm favourite with us - Dave B and Dave D. This is where we crack open a beer from a brewery that is new to us. This time we shine the spotlight on St Ives Brewery and we stay at the seaside - quite literally as you will hear - with Lost Pier Brewery. Callum and Dan join us to give some tremendous insight and leave us wanting m...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 49 - Northern Ireland Special (August 14, 2023)

August 14, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

We're off on our summer hols to an often overlooked part of the United Kingdom when it comes to craft beer. Actually, we don't leave South Staffordshire or Suffolk, but we - that's Dave B and Dave D - track down six breweries from Northern Ireland we haven't had beers from before as we present our latest Brew To Me special. We sample delights from Lacada Brewery, a community-owned co-operative from Portrush, Belfast-based Ormeau Brewing Co and Out Of Office Brewing, Spadetown Brewery in Lur...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 48 (July 25, 2023)

July 25, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Here we are with episode 48 as we edge closer to our half-century. Dave B has been very busy at home getting used to a new life with baby Bob B, but he's back with Dave D to present an episode that features no less than TEN voices! We're joined by Adam and Joe from East London's Neckstamper Brewing and Lucy and Lizzie from Edinburgh's Closet Brewing Project in our feature Brew To Me, in which we hear from a brewery that is new to us and try one of their beers for the first time. Sam from C...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 47 (July 10, 2023)

July 10, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

A few months ago we came across Mill Hill Brew Co from Enderby near Leicester for the very first time. We sampled their beer in the Brew To Me feature on episode 42 and were impressed. So much so that we've since sought out more from this nano operation - on cask and in can - and have become even bigger fans. So on this episode we are delighted to have an extended chat with Harry, the brains behind the brewing side of the operation that works hand in hand with the Mill Hill Cask and Coffee ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 46 (June 20, 2023)

June 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

We've been back behind the microphone to produce another packed episode with loads of craft content. Regular listeners will know how Dave B often bemoans the lack of modern breweries in his neck of the woods, but Artefact Brewing from Ixworth  in Suffolk are helping to put that right. James and Kat take a break from their hectic lives to chat all things beer and discuss how their business is shaping up with three years under their belts. Brew To Me drops into Germany and Stockport as we ha...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 45 (June 9, 2023)

June 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

We're closing in on our half-century of full episodes as we present number 45 to you, with all of our usual craft beer-related goodies and more. Brew To Me kicks us off, featuring beers from newcomers G3 Brewery in Burton on Trent, and low-alcohol specialists Near Beer. And we're joined by Daryl and Suneil to tell us all about their operations and their beers. In Tried and Tested we reflect on the beers we've drunk since our last episode and reveal our favourites, while our new mini-featu...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 44 (May 12, 2023)

May 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

There's plenty going on as Dave B and Dave D return to your ears with episode 44 of Daftaboutcraft. We kick off in traditional fashion with Brew To Me, where we try a beer from a brewery we haven't sampled before. This time we're putting the spotlight on Broadtown Brewery and Spookton Brew Co and we're joined by Jason and Jon for an insight into these breweries from Wiltshire and the Wirral. Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co in Kidderminster is back for the latest Brewer's Wife, and there's an...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Missing Link Brewing (May 1, 2023)

May 01, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Join Dave D in West Sussex on this special bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft as he pays a visit to The Old Dairy at Chiddinglye, home of Missing Link Brewing. Recorded in the brewery's superb taproom, Dave and co-owner Jeremy Cook cover a wide range of subjects from why the core range keeps getting bigger and bigger to why Missing Link became synonymous with doughnuts during lockdown to sustainability and a new part of the business - Missing Link Glamping. And having stayed in one of the glam...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 43 (April 18, 2023)

April 18, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Easter may be over but here's an eggstra treat, it's the latest episode of the Daftaboutcraft podcast, absolutely bursting with beery content! Wensleydale Brewing have been around long enough to see the craft beer scene change hugely, and Miles Lapprell joins us to explain their journey and discuss how he sells their beers (he's a busy man as there is literally a new one every week)! There could only be one set of beers for Hype or Tripe, but what do we make of this year's Chubbles offerin...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 42 (March 27, 2023)

March 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Episode 42  kicks off with our popular Brew To Me feature that sees us roadtest beers from Mill Hill Brew Co in Leicester and  Modest Beer in Northern Ireland. We're both impressed with what we try, and Dave B not just because he spent his student days in Mill Hill's neck of the woods. Regular listeners might recall the name Ogham Brewing from a previous episode. Dave B tried the very first brew from this set-up in the north-east, and was so impressed that we've got owner and brewer (and e...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 41 (March 6, 2023)

March 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Spring isn't springing just yet, but we're springing into action with another episode! The winter weather suits our guest's beers perfectly, as we are joined by Logan, aka Sinnister Brew. Logan is a purveyor of excellent big stouts and he loves doing what he does! We are also joined in our new feature Any Other Beersness by friend of the pod Scott from Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston-Super-Mare to discuss a 'beautiful' beer brewed in conjunction with a very famous voice . One of our favou...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Schlenkerla (March 1, 2023)

March 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

It's time for another special guest, and this is one who Dave B in particular is very excited to talk to! Matthias Trum is the sixth generation brewmaster and patron of the historic Schlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, and is an unquestioned authority on all things Rauchbier! Rauchbier, or smoked beer, is a style that has deep roots, and Matthias joins us in a one-hour special to explain how the style came to be, and how it is still popular centuries later. Sit back, relax and enjoy a very spe...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 40 (February 13, 2023)

February 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

It's a mini milestone for the podcast as we reach episode 40! It's off to Dave B's neck of the woods for guests, as Luke and Rachel from Biochemist Brewery join us to discuss their nanobrew operation. As the name suggests, Luke is deeply scientific which comes through in his very well brewed offerings! Hype or Tripe features the humble can as the star of the show, because Brew By Numbers have done something different . . . We kick off the episode with a literally explosive Brew To Me as L...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Twisted Wheel (February 2, 2023)

February 02, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

There is a lot of uncertainty in craft beer at the moment due to a variety of factors, and one of the most upsetting outcomes has been much-loved breweries being forced to shut. Twisted Wheel shocked the industry when closing at the end of last year but, thanks to head brewer Anthony Barrett, the brewery lives on, albeit in a very different way. Join us for a candid and fascinating insight into what went wrong, the challenges involved in running a craft brewery and what the future holds f...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Twisted Wheel BONUS EPISODE (February 2, 2023)

February 02, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

There is a lot of uncertainty in craft beer at the moment due to a variety of factors, and one of the most upsetting outcomes has been much-loved breweries being forced to shut. Twisted Wheel shocked the industry when closing at the end of last year but, thanks to head brewer Anthony Barrett, the brewery lives on, albeit in a very different way. Join us for a candid and fascinating insight into what went wrong, the challenges involved in running a craft brewery and what the future holds f...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 39 (January 23, 2023)

January 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Our first full episode of 2023 sees us return with a Brew To Me special, which has got us super-excited! The social media reaction we got to shining a light on breweries we've not come across was proof, not that we needed it, that there is so much good craft out there that doesn't always reach the mainstream. So we are delighted to sample beers from Dead Weight Brewing Company, Escapist Brew Co, Hand Brew Co, Missing Link Brewery,  Brolly Brewing and Growling Gibbon Brew Co and also be joi...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Beer and cheese BONUS EPISODE (January 6, 2023)

January 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

It's a brand new year and it's time for a bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft. Here we are in 2023 with our latest beer and cheese pairing, featuring a selection of beers from across the taste and flavour spectrum, paired up with a generous helping of cheese, hand selected by Dave B and Dave D. Breweries featured include Dolphin, New Bristol, Left Handed Giant, Wild, Torrside, Schlenkerla, Malt Coast and more. And the Daves reveal what they got up to over Christmas, the beers they enjoyed over...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Beer and cheese (January 6, 2023)

January 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

It's a brand new year and it's time for a bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft. Here we are in 2023 with our latest beer and cheese pairing, featuring a selection of beers from across the taste and flavour spectrum, paired up with a generous helping of cheese, hand selected by Dave B and Dave D. Breweries featured include Dolphin, New Bristol, Left Handed Giant, Wild, Torrside, Schlenkerla, Malt Coast and more. And the Daves reveal what they got up to over Christmas, the beers they enjoyed over...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 38 (December 19, 2022)

December 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

It's the most wonderful time of the year and our stocking is stuffed with craft beer as we see out 2022 in style! Matt from Little Brewing joins us to not only showcase some excellent beers but also to offer his own, fascinating take on brewing. We help Wander Beyond celebrate their fifth birthday by trying a couple of the birthday releases with Tom from the brewery. Stand by for some big beers and big chat! Sam from Copper Beech drops into the studio for the latest instalment of the Brew...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 37 (November 21, 2022)

November 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Our latest episode is here - finally! We're a week late releasing instalment 37 following a tragic incident involving a superb barley wine and a laptop . . . but we're back with a packed show. The wonderful Nigel from the equally wonderful Bang The Elephant in Nottingham joins us for a chat about the brewery, his big-hitting beers, what the future holds and some amusing stories involving a cheese bath and a coach load of parched Camra members! In our regular Brew To Me Feature, Dave B ho...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 36 (October 24, 2022)

October 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

It's time for your latest instalment of Daftaboutcraft the craft beer podcast! Craft beer has community at its heart, and that shines through when talking to our latest guest, Dan from Radio City Beer Works. Based in Chelmsford, Radio City have established themselves at the heart of the city and Dan's passion for great beer plus helping others is a joy to listen to! Allkin Brewing came into existence off the back of a heartbreaking fire, but they have risen, phoenix like, and we roadtest t...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 35 (October 3, 2022)

October 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

We're back and brimming with guests in episode 35! Phil Sisson from Simple Things Fermentation in Glasgow explains not only what the brewery is all about but what operating in the current climate is like - and Sam from Copper Beech Brewing Company extends this theme in The Brewer's Wife as she explains how she and husband Dan are finding life in the industry having moved from their garden shed to an industrial unit this year. Our next guest comes from friends of the podcast, Turning Point...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 34 (September 20, 2022)

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

We felt it only right to delay our latest episode in respect of the passing of the Queen, but we are delighted to be able to present our latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast. Not one but two guests this time as homebrewer Steve Folland explains how a 16 per cent stout was an award-winning beer for Camra, while Tom and Dani aka Little Earth Project talk about two award-winning beers of their own! Stevenage's only craft brewery and a hidden Manchester gem feature in Brew ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 33 (August 22, 2022)

August 22, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

It's time for another episode of Daftaboutcraft and there's loads going on as usual! We're joined by Ryan Shore from Tooth and Claw Brewery who explains how their craft beer model is a bit different from the norm, and with great success! (Spoiler: Dave B actually enjoys a gose as we chat!) Verdant's first ever triple IPA gets the Hype or Tripe treatment, we've got the latest instalment of The Brewer's Wife plus Three Acre Brewery from Sussex and Xylo from the seaside in Margate feature in...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 32 (August 1, 2022)

August 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

The heatwave may have finished for now, but our latest episode is red hot and full to the brim! Andy from Dolphin Brewery joins us and makes Dave D very happy as he gives us the lowdown on his sours and why he has been called the sour king of Berkshire! And Dave B is pretty impressed too! Wild Beer are exploring the world of thiols, and thanks to their latest beer, you can too! Don't miss a very informative and interesting feature from head brewer Sam Shrimpton and co-founder Brett Ellis. ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 31 (July 11, 2022)

July 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Welcome to episode 31 of Daftaboutcraft! Sit back with a beer in the sunshine and listen to us talking about what we've been up to recently, including Dave D's visit to the Craft Theory Festival where he had a great time, tried plenty of craft beers and also met James, owner, head brewer, and everything else at the wonderful Wilderness Brewery in Newtown, Powys. He was delighted to find out James is a fan of the pod and agreed to have a chat with us about his endeavours in the craft scene....

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 30 (June 20, 2022)

June 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

It's that time again, as we reach 30 episodes! Dave D has been on his travels again and had a great time at FyneFest in Scotland. Hear all about it from Dave and friend of the show Iain from Fyne Ales. We're all about finding new things to talk about in craft beer and Milo from Standard Brew Co has launched an IPA subscription service with a difference! Dave B fills in a blank with Brew To Me, while Dave D is chilling out with a margarita sour, and speaking of sours it's a very unusual gre...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 29 (May 30, 2022)

May 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Start your week right with the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Headlining this episode is Jack Baron of Baron Brewing. Jack has burst on to the scene with a series of hazy pale bombs and if you haven't tried one of his beers, you're missing out! Our drinkalong in association with Haul! Beer heads to Norway for some lesser spotted Scandinavian treats while it's Scotland and Wales to the fore for our Brew To Me section. Our Hype or Tripe offering is unusual in that...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 28 (May 9, 2022)

May 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

It's time for another jam-packed episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Joining us this episode is Scott from Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston Super-Mare. Dave B enjoyed a Pinkers brew on the previous episode, and Scott talks us through his plans for the brewery while Dave D is also converted to the excellent beers on offer! Hype or Tripe features an exciting newcomer to the scene, Sureshot Brewing. Based in Manchester, Sureshot has Cloudwater roots and up for debate is the DIPA...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Hype Or Tripe BONUS EPISODE (April 25, 2022)

April 25, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

It's time for another Daftaboutcraft special episode and this time it's very mild! The mild style of beer has been around for centuries and has been given the craft update lately, with several breweries offering modern versions of a mild. We roadtest two milds from Boxcar, the double and triple mild. Dave B is already a fan of a mild but will Dave D be convinced that a mild can be enjoyable? Listen to the episode to find out! Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 27 (April 11, 2022)

April 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

It's that time again as we're back for episode 27 and as usual there's lots to enjoy! Our guest this episode mixes brewing with bagpipe playing, and if his musical talent is half as good as his beer then he has quite the skillset! Chris from Infinity Brewing Company in Birmingham is putting out some big beers on a small kit and this is a nano brewery to watch. We've also got an excellent trio of Drinkalong beers from our sponsors Haul! Beer.  We go from Baron Brewing in Hertfordshire to Ge...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Chubbles 2022 (March 25, 2022)

March 26, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

The craft beer scene has gone Chubbles mad! Every bottle shop you walk into, every craft beer forum you look at, they're all drinking Chubbles - the yearly collaboration between Cloudwater in Manchester and The Veil in the US. But what do Dave B and Dave D make of this year's offering? Are they impressed with the beers that make up the series - are they Hype or Tripe? We reveal all on this special release of Daftaboutcraft - The Craft Beer Podcast. Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guy...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Chubbles BONUS EPISODE (March 25, 2022)

March 26, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

The craft beer scene has gone Chubbles mad! Every bottle shop you walk into, every craft beer forum you look at, they're all drinking Chubbles - the yearly collaboration between Cloudwater in Manchester and The Veil in the US. But what do Dave B and Dave D make of this year's offering? Are they impressed with the beers that make up the series - are they Hype or Tripe? We reveal all on this special release of Daftaboutcraft - The Craft Beer Podcast. Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guy...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - CHUBBLES BONUS EPISODE (March 25, 2022)

March 26, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

The craft beer scene has gone Chubbles mad! Every bottle shop you walk into, every craft beer forum you look at, they're all drinking Chubbles - the yearly collaboration between Cloudwater in Manchester and The Veil in the US. But what do Dave B and Dave D make of this year's offering? Are they impressed with the beers that make up the series - are they Hype or Tripe? We reveal all on this special release of Daftaboutcraft - The Craft Beer Podcast. Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guy...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 26 (March 14, 2022)

March 14, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

It's that time again, we're back with episode 26 of the Daftaboutcraft podcast! Big things can happen from small beginnings and we have a chat with self-taught nano brewer Ben Swinburn from Nottinghamshire's Reckless Dweeb Brewing Co. He's not been brewing long but we're excited to see what the future holds for him as he's not short on ambition! Also on the episode we introduce a new feature, One Hop Wonders. Single hop beers can offer a whole different range of tastes and we try four sing...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 25 (February 21, 2022)

February 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

We reach our quarter century on this edition as we present episode 25. We chat to the man of a million stories - the one and only Donncha Burke, who has huge experience across the industry and last year founded Crop Beer Company. He's recently had some exciting news and he's ready to share it with you. Our Drinkalong section in conjunction with our sponsors Haul! Beer Shop returns - with a slight twist. We have beers from Pastore Brewing and Blending, Track Brewing Company, and the trio is...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 24 (January 31, 2022)

January 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

We're back! It's been a while but we are delighted to return for our first episode of 2022. We start with a bang as Mark from Mammoth Beers join us. We find out all about this Hackney-based microbrewery and that they produce some excellent beers. They are definitely one to keep an eye on, with one man band Mark keen to deliver quality craft every time. There's a catch up between us, as Dave B discusses how Suffolk's craft scene is showing some signs of growth, while Dave D talks about pour...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 23 (December 6, 2021)

December 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

You might well have seen Azvex beers appearing on social media, and we are delighted to have a chat with the man behind them, Adam Henderson. Adam has helped make Neon Raptor one of the biggest and best UK craft breweries and, having decided to go it alone 18 months ago, he's now up and running with his brand new project. Our drinkalong section sponsored by Haul! Beer is music to the ears of Dave D with not one, but two sours, and Dave B shares some exciting non-beer related news. There's ...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 22 (November 15, 2021)

November 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

There's plenty of fireworks in our latest episode, as we welcome two breweries for extended chats for the first time! First up is Gareth from Epochal, who Dave B discovered when on honeymoon in Scotland. Gareth is all about barrel ageing beers, and also tapping into Scotland's proud brewing heritage. His beers really stand out from the crowd so be sure to try some from his new webshop! Also joining us is Dominic from Carnival Brewing Company in Liverpool. Carnival have gone from strength t...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 21 (October 25, 2021)

October 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

There's lots going on again, as we bring you our 21st episode! Rob Wilson, chief toaster from Toast Ale joins us to explain how they're trying to change the craft beer industry, one slice of bread at a time! We both take a virtual trip to Grimsby and to Docks Beers for our Brew To Me feature,  while an eclectic selection of beers await in our Drinkalong section in association with Haul! Beer. A huge 15 per cent stout from Left Handed Giant gets the Hype or Tripe treatment - and there's pl...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 20 (October 4, 2021)

October 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

It's the first Monday in October and we're back with the latest podcast episode which is just as busy as you've come to expect from Dave B and Dave D. Dave McB is back from his Scottish honeymoon and found plenty of great beers, one of which earns high praise in Brew To Me! Dave D has also been busy and has lots to report from his trips to Derby Beer Con and Beer Central festivals! Continuing the Scottish theme, Iain from Fyne Ales joins us to talk about their plans, brewery tap and amazi...

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Haul! Beer Shop BONUS EPISODE (September 20, 2021)

September 20, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In episode 19 of the Daftaboutcraft Podcast we spoke to Paul - one half of the Haul! Beer Shop in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. There was plenty of audio we were unable to squeeze into the show, so we're presenting a special here with the full interview which contains some fascinating insights and thoughts on the craft beer scene. Our next full episode will be available to stream and download from October 4, 2021 and will contains all our usual features, plus lots more including the low...

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