EPISODE 116: TAP SOCIAL MOVEMENT REVISITED

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I took a trip to Oxford and dropped in to Tap Social Movement's Kiddlington brewery, and sat down with Brian Spencer to catch up with what they have been up to since the last time we spoke, on Episode 54 in September 2022.

LINKS

Tap Social Movement - ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Bluesky⁠ / ⁠website⁠

Beer Prime Episode 54 with Tap Social - ⁠Link here

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EPISODE 115: THE DODO MICROPUB

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I took a trip to West London, to sit down in the Dodo Micropub with owner Lucy Do. We talked about the Micropub concept, why she started one, what trials and tribulations have befallen her, and lots more. We were joined by Lucy's some-time colleague and the doyenne of beer festivals, Kelly Mukhida, and we covered the Ealing Beer Festival, the Great American Beer Festival, and why its best to START drinking the higher ABV beers. You're in for a treat!

LINKS

The Dodo Micropub - Twitter / Instagram / Bluesky / website / TikTok

Kelly Mukhida - Instagram / Ealing Beer Festival

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EPISODE 114: ATTIC BREW CO.

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This episode features Oli Hurlow, co-founder of Birmingham's Attic Brew Co. We talk about their beginnings in an attic, to moving in to their own space, then on to tripling production capacity. We also cover the dichotomy of being a "local" company, with getting their beers out around the country and repping West Midlands brewing.

LINKS

Attic Brew Co - Twitter / Instagram / website / TikTok

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EPISODE 113: BEER BOOKS WITH PETE BROWN AND SAM CULLEN

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In this episode, I speak with two Beer Writers with new books out. First up is Sam Cullen, whose new book "London's Lost Pubs" chronicles over 200 pubs in the Capital that have closed in the last 25 years. Plenty of interesting stories, and a bit of nostalgia for me as I discovered that a few pubs that I used to frequent are no longer with us.

Then on to Pete Brown, who brings us a book all about pairing beer with music, in "Tasting Notes". The book is a fascinating look into the effects of drinking beers with certain characteristics while listening to songs that either match or contrast them.

LINKS

Pete Brown - Twitter / Instagram / website / Tasting Notes

Sam Cullen - Twitter / London's Lost Pubs

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EPISODE 112: SUSSEX SPECIAL WITH ONLY WITH LOVE, THREE ACRE, AND TWO TAILS

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I went down to a farm in Sussex which is home to TWO breweries - Only With Love and Three Acre. We were joined by local Sussex pop-up taproom and exponents of all things Sussex - Two Tails.

LINKS

Only With Love - Instagram / website

Three Acre - Twitter / Instagram / website

Two Tails - Twitter / Instagram

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EPISODE 111: MYSTERIOUS BREWING CO REVISITED

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I paid a visit to Mysterious HQ to help brew a beer, and to catch up with Ken and Adam about what they've been up to since we last spoke, and their big 2nd birthday bash plans.

There's also a message from Colin Gilham from Two Tails Taproom.

LINKS

Mysterious Brewing Co - Twitter / Instagram⁠ / Bluesky

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EPISODE 110: BEER BREAKS IN BRITAIN

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On my trip to Lewes, where I recorded with Beak Brewery, I also sat down with Phil Mellows to talk about his book Beer Breaks in Britain.

There's also a message from Deana Gilham from Two Tails Taproom.

LINKS

Beer Breaks in Britain - ⁠website⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / Substack

Phil Mellows - Twitter / Instagram

Maidenhead Craft Beer Festival - tickets

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EPISODE 109: BEAK REVISITED

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Recently, I took a trip to Lewes to visit Kat Türková of Beak Brewery. I was joined by writer Phil Mellows (more from Phil in the next episode) and we talked about Beak's output, the welcome return of the These Hills Beer Festival, and how their plans for a Central Brighton venue are going, plus a lot more.

There's also a Speakpipe message from Dave Hayward of Indie Rabble and A Hoppy Place fame; and some news about the Blind Tasting episode.

LINKS

Beak Brewery - website / Twitter / Instagram

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EPISODE 108: ANSPACH & HOBDAY

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Another episode recorded in person, and following on from the last episode with Bianca Road, I walked a little closer back towards London Bridge to Anspach & Hobday's Bermondsey home to chat with one half of founders - Jack Hobday. We discuss London Black, their wildly successful Nitro Porter, plus much more.

Also, I reveal more details of the Blind Tasting episode, on 5th April, in celebration of SIBA's Indie Beer Week. Participating breweries are Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury, Brid's Cross, Indie Rabble, Mysterious Brewing, and Westerham Brewery. If you'd like to join us to help taste the beers, then contact me here:

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LINKS

Anspach & Hobday - website / Twitter / Instagram

EPISODE 107: BIANCA ROAD BREW CO.

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In the latest episode I headed into London to sit down with Bianca Road Brew Co owner/founder Reece Wood, in their Bermondsey taproom.

We talk about their beginnings in their eponymous home street, before necessity made them move. There's also talk of Cease and Desists, being welcome into the Beer Mile fold, and much more. We also sample a few of their beers.

Join me for the Blind Tasting episode in celebration of SIBA's Indie Beer Week. Contact me here:

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LINKS

Bianca Road Brew Co. - website / Twitter / Instagram