Episode 54: Tap Social Movement

In this episode, I welcome Brian Spencer from Oxford's Tap Social Movement, a craft brewery AND Social Justice Enterprise. Finding employment, often in the brewery's businesses, is what they're all about - plus making tasty beer (and baked goods!).

Listen to Brian and I chat about what they do, their beers and much more.

Plus news on Long Man Brewery's recent 6 award haul at the World Beer Awards and an update on Elusive's Collabageddon 2022.

Also, I talk about my trip to Munich Oktoberfest last week!

Episode 53: Steve from The Beer O'Clock Show

I'm back behind the mic after a holiday and a bit of a rest from the podcast with a very special guest for you! If you're a connoisseur of Beer Podcasts then you will of course know of The Beer O'Clock Show and #Hopinions. Well, recently, Steve - the host of both of those shows - has called it a day and retired from podcasting. But that doesn't mean he wants to stop talking about beer! Oh no, he still has lots to say and it was a delight to chat beer with him and also ask about his 10 years as one of the true pioneers of Beer Podcasting.

So, why not crack open an Oregon Trail (other beers are available) and have a listen?

Episode 52B: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Elusive Brewing

Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing.

Hear all about what they’ve been up to since I spoke with Ruth last year, their 6th birthday Homebrew competition (and a bit about last year’s 5th birthday one) plus the EXCLUSIVE (at the time) reveal of the 11 breweries joining Elusive for Collabageddon 2022!

There's also an edited version with Miranda and Bates from Duration, so seek that one out too!

Episode 52A: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Duration Brewing

Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Miranda and Bates from Duration Brewing.

Hear all about their plans following the successful Crowdfunding campaign, plus the draw for the prize they kindly donated to help celebrate the podcast's birthday!

There's also an edited version with Andy Parker from Elusive, so seek that one out too!

Episode 52 - The 2nd Birthday Special!

OK, it's loooooooong! But its amazing! There's chats with Miranda and Bates from Duration (skip to 00:33:24 to go straight to the chat with them) talking about their Crowdfunding and whats going to change at the brewery, plus we make the draw for the prize they kindly donated! Then there's a chat with Andy Parker from Elusive (skip to 1:44:18 for his part) and we talk about what they've been up to since I last spoke with Ruth Mitchell. PLUS - Exclusive reveal of the 11 breweries joining them for Collabageddon 2022!!

All this, plus every Question and Answer that the guests have been posing for eachother ever since the feature started in Episode 9! Some awesome questions and fascinating answers!!

Pour a beer and dive in!

Episode 51: Ampersand Brew Co

I talk to Andy Hipwell, co-owner/co-founder of Ampersand Brew Co, based in Norfolk - but very close to the Suffolk border!

Andy and I discuss their start at the family farm, followed by a move to a bigger site in the market town of Diss, Reverse Osmosis, mixed ferm beers, Brut IPAs, competing with the massive locals Greene King, Adnams and Woodforde's, plus lots more.

Also covered - Anspach & Hobday host an opera in their Bermondsey taproom and my recent trip to Colchester and visit to a few beer locations.

Episode 50: Brewser, Drop Project and Full Circle

An epic episode to celebrate the 50th Beer Prime. Joining me are Olly and Lewis from Brewser, a craft beer subscription box service with a difference, and two of their partner breweries - Drop Project from South London and Full Circle from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Its an epic length too - but well worth a listen, even if you have to split it down into two!

Websites:

Brewser: https://brewser.beer/

Drop Project: https://www.drop-project.co.uk/

Full Circle: https://www.fullcirclebrew.co.uk/

Episode 48 - Em Sauter & Bedlam Brewery

A two-hander for this episode! I speak with Em Sauter (Pints & Panels) about her new book - Hooray for Craft Beer! - and also to Clark Coslett-Hughes from Bedlam Brewery about their beers, including the interesting Porter - Kelp!

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.

Links:

Leigh-on-Sea Brewery - website / Twitter / Instagram

Ian Rydings - Twitter

Matt Chinnery - Twitter / Instagram

Amity Brew Co - Amityfest - website

Elusive Brewing - website