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Episode 87: McColl's Brewery

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In the latest episode I speak with Danny McColl, founder of McColl's Brewery based in County Durham.

We talk about his beers, the beer landscape in the North East, and Men's mental health.

I also chatted with Laura and Michael, who work in the beer industry but also have a little fun on the side with a YouTube channel called "Does It Shandy?" where they take often highly-rated beers and mix it with varying fizzy soft drinks to see if it shandies! As well as a little chat about their videos, we also try to see if a very well regarded McColl's beer works with Ginger Beer to make a shandy!

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Episode 86: Cloudwater

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Join me for a jam-packed episode with not 1, not 2, not even 3 guests... 4 GUESTS! OK, 2 of them were together when recording, so it's 3 segments but hey... 4 guests!

The main guest is Paul Jones from Cloudwater and there is an epic length chat with him, because it was too good to edit down. I also chat with Amelie Tassin from Tipple Marketing about what she does in the beer industry.

There is also a quick chat, recorded live at Anspach & Hobday's 10th birthday bash, with Paul Anspach and Jack Hobday!

Enjoy - even if you have to break it down into smaller chunks!!

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Episode 85: Buxton Brewery

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In this episode I welcome Buxton Brewery's new MD, Dom Metcalfe, who has been tasked to take Buxton to the next level. We discuss their beers - including the (in)famous The Beer, once known as Yellow Belly - plus much more.

Also featured is George Rice from Serious Pig. George felt that pub snacks were too boring and not the greatest quality, so he set Serious Pig up with the goal of bringing a range of high quality, tasty pub snacks.

We also cover some of the latest news including Siren's 11th birthday, as well as their upcoming Reading town centre bar; the collab between three breweries celebrating their 175th anniversaries; Carlsberg Marston's "Fresh Ale"; plus more.

Episode 84: Sunken Knave

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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with the lively character that is Henry Kirk. We discuss his brewing background and what he plans to do with new project, Sunken Knave.

Don't miss talk about how the name came about, brewing his first solo beer under the new brewery, his travels to collaborate on two further beers, and the Daleks of Sussex!

The episode also features Mike Hampshire of Leeds Beer Tours (not Leeds Bee Tours, as I mistakenly called them!). Mike tells us about the best places to visit in Leeds and what his tours offer to those looking to learn a bit about the city's hostelries, not just quaff the ales.

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Episode 83: Brolly Brewing

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Brolly are based in Horsham, West Sussex, and are owned by Brook and Holly Saunders. They've been going for nearly 7 years, and have been at their current location for a year.

Hear their story and find out more about them.

I also chat with Chloe Perry from SSV Ltd, all about what they provide to the craft beer economy!

Episode 82: Turning Point Brew Co

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I'm back from my Christmas break and behind the mic for the first time in 2024, and I've brought you a chat with Cameron Brown from Turning Point Brew Co based in the gorgeous town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.

We chat all about their journey to where they are today, their beers, their events, and lots more - including Cam's love of Bruce Springsteen (of which I share!)

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Episode 81: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL with Thornbridge and Beer Podcasters

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As Noddy likes to say ... It's Chriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistmas!

In the 2023 special, my brewery guests are Dom Driscoll and Rob Lovatt from Thornbridge Brewery. We talk about the brewery's 18 year history, their beers including the iconic Jaipur, bottle conditioning, cask brewing, plus a whole lot more.

I also round up the year with three fellow Beer Podcasters - Steve Bentall (Beerlonging/Beer O'Clock Show), Tori Powell (A Woman's Brew) and Stephen Carter (Points of Brew). We talk about our stand out beers of 2023, a few stories that made the news throughout the year, and I ask them which of their 2023 episodes they would most like people to listen to. Links to the news stories and the episodes are below!

MERRY CHRISTMAS - see you in late January!

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Episode 80: Baron Brewing

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Join me for a chat with Jack Baron of Baron Brewing, based in Hertfordshire. We talk about how Jack got into brewing, the pros and cons of his location, branding, and much more.

I also tell you all about my night at the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards dinner last week!

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Episode 79: Mysterious Brewing Co

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In this episode, I welcome Ken and Adam from Mysterious Brewing Co. We talk all about their brewery, their Homebrewing backgrounds, picking Spruce tips in Scotland, taking Mysterious out to the customers, and a lot more.

I also speak with Eric Abbott from Lallemand about yeast. Plus there's a round-up of two beer launch events - Siren's CCC and Elusive's Collabageddon.

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Episode 78: Lakedown Brewing Co

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In this episode I talk with Clark Coslett-Hughes, the Head Brewer of East Sussex based brewery Lakedown.

I also talk with Inga Ziemele, the talented illustrator responsible for all of the can art, website art and taproom mural of East London's Exale Brewery.

Plus news of my tour at Long Man Brewery.

Episode 77: The Kernel

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In this episode I headed down to The Kernel Arch 7 Taproom in Bermondsey to talk with Evin O'Riordain about the brewery and his role in being a craft beer pioneer.

I also talk with Mars Pascale about her role in being a Bar Manager/Beer Slinger for Red Hand in Dalston, East London.

Plus, there's a message/question left for me on Speakpipe!

Episode 76: Track Brewing Co with special guest co-host Matt Curtis

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Episode 75 - Five Points Brewing Co

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I'm back from the summer break with a brand new epsiode featuring Greg Hobbs from Five Points Brewing Co in East London.

Greg and I discuss the brewery, celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, and their beers including Five Points Best.

Also, in the first of a new feature about people working in other parts of the beer industry, I chat with Colin Gilham who is a tour host for both Long Man Brewery and Hukins Hops.

Iconic Beers - Episode 6 - Wiper and True Milk Shake

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Iconic Beers - DEYA Steady Rolling Man

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In the penultimate episode of Season 1, we focus on DEYA's 5.2% Pale Ale Steady Rolling Man.

Iconic Beers - Elusive Brewing Oregon Trail

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Episode 4 of the first series of Iconic Beers, brought to you in bite-sized chunks.

Iconic Beers - Thornbridge Jaipur

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Iconic Beers - Five Points Brewing Railway Porter

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Iconic Beers - Lost and Grounded Keller Pils

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Episode 73 - Torrside Brewing

In this episode I speak with Chris Clough of Torrside Brewing in Derbyshire.

We discuss their smoked beers and Imperial Stouts that they are known for, but also why those are only a fraction of what they brew. We talk style transgression, experimental ingredients, the incredible bottle art from Emma Sidwell and the local Swizzles factory. Plus, of course, much more - including Dogs of War and Cats of Chaos!

I also play some audio from my recent beer festival trip to Yorkshire, from Amityfest and Suds with Buds!

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Episode 72 - UnBarred with Emma Inch |

I follow up with Jordan Mower from UnBarred Brewery in Brighton (my guest in Episode 34, back in October 2021). This time I record with Jordan in the brewery, having "supervised" a brew day of Joosy!

I welcome Emma Inch as my guest co-host and we also meet Jane Peyton, the brains behind Beer Day Britain (every year on 15th June - the very day we recorded).

You can also hear snippets from the brew day, with UnBarred's Russ and Gary.

There's also a Speakpipe message from Indie Rabble's Dave Hayward!

Its a long one, so here's an index in case you want to jump to a particular part:

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0:04:52 Brewing Joosy

0:17:40 Jordan and Emma

01:31:44 Emma

01:44:20 Jane Peyton - Beer Day Britain

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Episode 71: Wiper and True |

In this episode I speak with Michael Wiper, co-founder of Bristol's Wiper and True, who are celebrating their 10th birthday this year.

We discuss their cuckoo brewing start, their recent move to a larger facility, their 6 birthday beer collaborations and much more.

News covers the closure of Thirst Class Ales in Stockport and Siren's JD taking on the ENDURE 24-hour race all by himself!

Plus, there's a message left on Speakpipe from Simon Webster, co-host of CAMRA's Pubs, Pints, People podcast.

Episode 70: Siren Craft Brew - 10th Anniversary Special |

To celebrate Siren's 10th Anniversary, I speak with founder Darron Anley about the 10 year journey he's been on with the great team at the brewery - past and present. There are also some special messages left for Siren!

Episode 69: Jawbone Brewing |

In this episode, my guest is Ben Hughes, owner, brewer, packager and taproom barman at Jawbone Brewing, located in the affluent Strawberry Hill area of South West London, close to Twickenham.

We talk about their start-up in the pandemic, getting all of the brew kit in with the boatyard's trusty forklift, planning a small footprint for the brew house, plus much more.

NEWS features talk of more breweries potentially entering Administration and what that means; upcoming beer festivals from the likes of Beak Brewery, London Brewers Alliance, Fyne Ales and Elusive Brewing; Elusive's birthday competiton - both last year's and this year's.

Episode 68: Indie Rabble Brewing Co |

In the latest Beer Prime episode, I welcome Dave Hayward who is the co-owner of Indie Rabble, the brewery so new that they haven't even moved into their brewery yet, or have a brew kit! Find out about everything they are doing pre-start up and what is in store for us beer fans once they are up and running.

Episode 67 - Moonwake Beer Co |

In this episode I speak with Sarah Sinclair and Vinny Rosario from Moonwake Beer Co. Established in 2021, they are part of the burgeoning Leith beer scene. Join us for chat about starting up in the middle of the pandemic, the long wait for their brew kit - which could have been much longer - and why they prefer to name their beers for the style and not with an elaborate "in-joke" name. Plus much more of course!

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Episode 66: We Are Beer and David Jesudason |

In this episode I welcome TWO guests. First off is Beer Writer David Jesudason - we met in a Desi pub close to me and discussed David's forthcoming book on the same subject, amongst other things. A live tasting of the food which David ordered is a moment to savour!

Next up is Tom Maya from Beer Festival organisers We Are Beer. We discuss their upcoming festivals in London, Manchester and Bristol, as well as past years operations and what is to come.

I also tell you all about my visit to the Siren Craft Brew 10th Anniversary party!

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Episode 65: Homebrewer Special at Hop Stop with Middle Child | 

Recorded LIVE at Hop Stop in Reigate with special guest Fraser Withers from Middle Child Brewery, this is the Homebrewer Special!

Four Homebrewers brought along their beers to be tasted and judged, as well as receive some advice from a pro brewer who was a Homebrewer himself just a couple of years ago.

** The audio in the live recording is not up to the quality that I had hoped for or expected. I had purchased a new mic for this event and was disappointed with it's performance, so apologies for the sound. It's not unlistenable, so perhaps I'm just being hyper critical **

Episode 64: Rooster's Brewing Co 

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Episode 62: Elusive Brewing Janet's Brown

Episode 58: American Special Part Two

Some 20 months after the first American Special, back in March 2021, we're back with three US breweries as well as Lotte from the Brewers Association.

Episode 57: Long Man Brewery

In this episode I speak to Tom O'Neil and Steve Perrin from East Sussex brewery, Long Man. We discuss their traditional ale roots and the copious amount of awards those beers win, plus their new craft range and where the brewery is heading.

I also have a quick chat with Jamie Percival who runs a beer gift and subscription service called Beer Dad.

Plus there's lots of news!

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Episode 56: Braybrooke Beer Company 

In this episode, sponsored by White Ribbon UK, I speak with Luke Wilson from Braybrooke Beer Company about the lager-only brewery. We cover their motivation for concentrating on lager, why they will stick to their guns, whether its been tough to gain drinkers from a couple of sectors of beer fans, and much more.

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Episode 55: Fierce Beer

Episode 50: Brewser, Drop Project and Full Circle

Episode 47: Leigh-on-Sea Brewery

My guests for this episode are Ian Rydings and Matt Chinnery from Leigh-on-Sea Brewery in Essex.

We discuss a whole load of things including cockle stouts, Black IPAs and how they are a hard sell, their new pub, award-winning branding and plenty more besides.

Beers consumed during the chat were:

Legra, Beach Hut Brew and Legra X #4

Beer news includes the sad news of recent brewery closures, my win at the CBMAs, AmityFest and Elusive Brew's birthday bash.

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