It's the second episode of our traditional end of year celebration recorded live at Hawkers with the inimitable Mazen Hajjar and there's some massive news if you listen carefully to this one.

NB - There's some pretty strong language in this one so if you're listening with the kiddies in the car you might want to wait till you've dropped them off at the pool!

If you want to sip some great Hawkers beer while you listen to the episode make sure to visit their online store here: https://hawkers.beer/collections/our-beers 

We cover a heap of ground in this episode and there are some massive scoops about the future of the brewery, beers we can expect from Hawkers in 2025, the issues the industry is facing but also the things that make him inspired and excited for the year ahead.

Maz is also amazingly open about the voluntary administration process that the brewery underwent in 2024 explaining not just the mechanics of the process but also the personal impact of owning a business that goes into VA. And he also drops us a massive scoop about how the business will be structured in 2025.

We also discuss his favourite beers of the year, his thoughts on brewing competitions, pinstriped cans and the origins of Mediterranean Pilsners!

Make sure you listen in for Episode 252 featuring the audience questions part of the conversation which will drop soon!