Episode 64: Rooster's Brewing Co 

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In this episode I talk with Tom Fozard, Commercial Director of Harrogate's Rooster's Brewing Co, who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year.

We talk about that 30 year history, divided between two families at the helm, their joint flasgship beers - Yankee and Baby-Faced Assassin, their relatively recent move back to Harrogate from Knaresborough, the US style Taproom, and their 30th Anniversary plans such as a Beer Festival (Suds with Buds) and 9 collaboration beers with the likes of Elusive Brewing and St Mars of the Desert.

The news section covers stories about Unity Brewing Co, Indie Rabble Brewing Co, Nirvana Brewery and Pete Brown's article about Madri. I also talk a little about a trip to Colchester to drink at the Victoria Inn and Two Brews.

Episode 63: Exale Brewing Co

In this episode I speak with Josh Walker, Head Brewer of Exale, based in Walthamstow, East London. We discuss many things about the brewery, including their amazing can label design with fantastic artwork from Inga Ziemele (@inguuuna on Twitter and Instagram and website: inga.land). Much more too!

Episode 62: Elusive Brewing Janet's Brown

In this episode I speak with Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing and we focus heavily on one of their new beers - Janet's Brown - an American Brown Ale brewed in collaboration with US Homebrew legend Jamil Zainasheff. We cover the background to the beer and its recipe, how Andy and Jamil came to brew their version of it and the brew day itself, as well as taste the beer. Grab yourself a can of Janet's Brown and sit down to listen all about it, then crack it open when we do!

The news section features the latest from closing breweries, such as Dig Brew and Bad Seed; Exale's new Bethnal Green neighbourhood pub; and the Great Sausage Roll Off at the Red Lion in Barnes.

There's also a run-down of my recent visit to the Bermondsey Beer Mile featuring stops at The Kernel, Craft Beer Junction, Brew by Numbers, Bone Daddies, Cloudwater and Anspach & Hobday.

Episode 61: Mash Gang

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

You may have decided to do Dry January, but even if you haven't (like me) this episode is well worth a listen as Mash Gang are No/Low Alcohol wizards and very funny guys too!

So open up a can (of whatever ABV you care for) and listen to me chat with Jordan and Mike from Mash Gang.

Episode 60: Christmas Special 2022

This special episode features a conversation with Sureshot owner and brewer James Campbell, a stalwart of the beer scene in Manchester and even further afield.

I also sit down with three eminent Beer Writers - Mark Dredge, Natalya Watson and Sarah Sinclair - as we nominate our Beers of the Year, the best places to go for beer (in our opinion!) and tip a few breweries, beer styles and trends for 2023!

There's also some news about Elusive Brewing, Lost & Grounded, Beer Dad and much more!

Have a wonderful Christmas and see you all in 2023!

Episode 59 : Jonny Garrett from The Craft Beer Channel

In this episode I welcome newly crowned Beer Writer of the Year, Jonny Garrett, as we talk about his YouTube channel - The Craft Beer Channel - as well as his book, A Year in Beer, and much more.

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.

The breweries are DC Brau from Washington DC; Upslope Brewing Co from Boulder, Colorado; and Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, New York. All three are participating in a promotion in mid-December in Home Bargains stores around the UK.

In the news, I talk about a few closures, plus a run-down of the Collabageddon 2022 event, which I experienced at Brewery Market in Twickenham.

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!

LINKS

Long Man - website | Twitter | Instagram

Beer Dad - website | Twitter | Instagram

White Ribbon UK - website | Twitter | Instagram

Elusive Collabageddon 2022 - Blog post

Canopy Brew Co - website | Twitter | Instagram

Crooked River Brewing - website | Instagram

Strange Times Brewing - website | Twitter | Instagram

Anspach & Hobday - website | Twitter | Instagram

North Brewing Co - website | Twitter | Instagram

CBMAs - website

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.

Links

White Ribbon UK: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/ | https://twitter.com/whiteribbon_uk | https://www.instagram.com/whiteribbonuk/ 

Braybrooke Beer Co: https://braybrookebeer.co/ | https://twitter.com/BraybrookeBeer | https://www.instagram.com/braybrookebeer/

Beer Prime: https://www.beerprime.co.uk/ | https://twitter.com/BeerPrimeUK | https://www.instagram.com/beerprimeuk/ 

Episode 55: Fierce Beer

In this episode, I chat with Dave Grant, co-founder of Aberdeen's Fierce Beer. We discuss their origins, what they owe to Aldi, their awards, their bars and much more.

I also chat with Dr Stephen Burrell, a Trustee of White Ribbon UK, who are the new sponsors of the podcast. We discuss what men and boys can do to end violence against women and girls.

Have a listen to Dr Burrell's podcast Now and Men too!