This Week in Craft Beer
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -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 198 - Dancing Man Brewery
April 22, 2024 03:00 - 58 minutes - 37.3 MBI am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Aidan from Dancing Man Brewery based in Southampton. Dancing Man was launched in 2015 by Aidan in the wonderful Grade-1 listed 14th Century Wool House on the banks of the River Itchen in Central Southampton.
Episode 197 - The Hive Bottleshop and Taproom
April 15, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBI am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Alex from The Hive Craft Beer and Coffee Shop based in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Alex and Emma opened The Hive in 2020, and it quickly established a reputation as arguably the best-stocked and all-around nicest Bottleshop and Taproom in the Thames Valley.
Episode 196 - Eight Arch Brewing Co.
April 08, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBI am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Steve from Eight Arch Brewing Co based in Wimborne in Dorset. Eight Arch was formed to return brewing to Wimborne after a gap of almost 80 years, with a focus on hop-forward Pales and IPAs, and dark & roasty stouts.
Episode 195 - Lacada Brewery
April 01, 2024 03:00 - 53 minutes - 38.1 MBI 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.
Episode 194 - Northdown Brewery
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 32.1 MBI 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.
Episode 193 - Neckstamper Brewery
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes - 32.9 MBI 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.
Episode 192 - The Butchers Hook, Southampton
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 65.8 MBI 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!
Episode 191 - Modest Beer Co.
March 04, 2024 06:42 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBI 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.
Episode 190 - Anspach & Hobday 2024 Update
February 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBI 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.
Episode 189 - Pipeline Brewing Co. 2024 Update
February 19, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes - 35.6 MBI 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.
Episode 188 - The Escapist Brewpub
February 05, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.7 MBI 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!
Episode 187 - Nothing Bound Brewery 2024 Update
January 29, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 31.8 MBJoin 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.
Episode 186 - Chain House Brewing Co. - 2024 Update
January 15, 2024 07:23 - 59 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin me as I catch-up with Ryan for the first time in almost 3 years!
Episode 185 - Bang The Elephant Brewing Co.
January 08, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBI 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.
Episode 184 - The Rake
January 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBJoin me for a fun chat recorded at The Rake with owner Mike and Head Brewer (of Tap East) Terry.
Episode 183 - Firerock Brewing Co.
December 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBI 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.
Episode 182 - Bullhouse Brew Co. 2023 Update
December 11, 2023 08:31 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBJoin me for a catch-up with Will from Bullhouse to hear how successful Belfast's first Craft Beer Taproom is proving to be!
Episode 181 - Pressure Drop Brewing
December 04, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 84.2 MBI 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 l...
Episode 180 - Baron Brewing Co.
November 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBI 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!
Episode 179 - Delphic Brewing Co.
November 20, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 75.5 MBJoin me for a fun chat with Tom, recorded in-person in Central Newbury at what will soon be the new Delphic Brewery and Taproom!
Episode 178 - Emperor's Brewery
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBI am delighted to welcome to Podcast Damian from Emperor's Brewery, based in the East Midlands.
Episode 177 - Verdant Brewing Co.
October 30, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome to the Podcast, James from Verdant Brewing Co.
Episode 176 - Pastore Brewing 2023 Update
October 23, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 37.6 MBIt was great to catch-up again with Chris from Pastore!
Episode 175 - Drop Project 2023 Update
October 16, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBJoin me for a fun chat with Joe and Will from Drop Project, as they announce their exciting growth plans.
Episode 174 - BMAN Brewery
October 09, 2023 06:15 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin me for a fun chat with Alex, owner of BMAN Brewery in Oxford.
Episode 173 - Derby Beer Con
October 02, 2023 06:22 - 22 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin me as I chat with Tom Ainsley about both Derby Beer Con and the latest news from Neon Raptor.
Episode 172 - Pentrich Brew Co. - 2023 Update
September 25, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 71 MBWe catch up with Joe and Ryan from Pentrich recorded in-person at the Alex Hotel, on the eve of Derby Beer Con!
Episode 171 - Stannary Brewing Co. - 2023 Update
September 18, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin me for a fun catch-up with Garry, Chris and Mark at Stannary, as they put the finishing touches to their exciting new premises!
Episode 170 - Holy Goat 2023 Update
September 11, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.2 MBIt was great to catch up again with Holy Goat founder Johnny Horn!
Episode 169 - Dark Revolution Brewery
September 04, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 38.7 MBI 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/
Episode 168 - The Grumpy Goat
August 28, 2023 06:29 - 51 minutes - 72.6 MBI 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...
Episode 167 - Disruption IS Brewing
August 21, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 79.5 MBI 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!
Episode 166 - Firebrand Brewing Co.
August 14, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 28.4 MBI 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.
Episode 165 - Sureshot Brew Co. - 2023 Update
August 07, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBI 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...
Episode 164 - Three Nations Dispense Ltd
July 31, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBI 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.
Episode 163 - Mysterious Brewing Co.
July 24, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 34.5 MBI 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/
Episode 162 - Turning Point Brew Co.
July 17, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBI 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/
Episode 161 - Great Beyond Brewing Co.
July 10, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.4 MBI 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.
Episode 160 - Lauter Bottle Shop/BrewCon
July 03, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.8 MBI 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.
Episode 159 - Langham Brewery
June 26, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes - 32.9 MBI 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.
Episode 158 - Southsea Brewery 2023 Update
June 12, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBRob chatted with Dave for a South-Coast catch-up.
Episode 157 - New Bristol Brewery
June 05, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBI 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.
Episode 156 - Indie Rabble Brewing Company
May 29, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBWe 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 aft...
Episode 155 - Brewser
May 15, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 39.1 MBWe 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.
Episode 154 - UnBarred Brewery 2023 Update
May 08, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin me as I catch-up with Jordan whilst tasting two very big and impressive new beer releases!
Episode 153 - Full Circle Brew Co. 2023 Update
May 01, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 34 MBI am delighted to welcome back to the Podcast Ben and Alex from Full Circle, based in Newcastle. https://www.fullcirclebrew.co.uk/
Episode 152 - Attic Brewing Co. 2023 Update
April 27, 2023 08:57 - 55 minutes - 37.1 MBI am delighted to welcome back to the Podcast Oli from Attic, based in Stirchley, just South of Birmingham. https://atticbrewco.com/
Episode 151 - Makemake Brewing Co.
April 24, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 39.1 MBI 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/
Episode 150 - We Are Beer
April 17, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBI 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/
Episode 149 - Beak Brewery 2023 Update
April 10, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBI am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Robin Head-Foreman from Beak, based in Lewes, West Sussex. www.beakbrewery.com