Beer Prime

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:

INDEX:

0:04:52 Brewing Joosy

0:17:40 Jordan and Emma

01:31:44 Emma

01:44:20 Jane Peyton - Beer Day Britain

LINKS:

UnBarred

Emma Inch

Beer Day Britain

Speakpipe - leave me a message!

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.

If YOU would like to leave a message on Speakpipe, then go here - https://www.speakpipe.com/beerprime

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!

If you want to leave a message for me, head to https://www.speakpipe.com/beerprime

News stories feature Middle Child, Moonwake and Elusive Brewing.

LINKS

Siren Craft Brew - Website / Twitter / Instagram

Middle Child - Website / Twitter / Instagram

Moonwake - Website / Twitter / Instagram

Elusive Brewing - Website / Twitter / Instagram

Mysterious Brewing - Website / Twitter / Instagram

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.

Plus there's another message left by Ivan on my Speakpipe. Why not leave one yourself? You can do so at https://www.speakpipe.com/beerprime

Links

Jawbone - Website / Twitter / Insta

Sponsor - White Ribbon UK

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.

If you would like to let me know your thoughts on the podcast or to talk about anything else beer related, you can leave me a message on my new Speakpipe account right HERE. Just like Ivan, who messaged me to tell me what beers he likes to drink at this time of year.

LINKS:

Dave Hayward: Twitter / Insta

Indie Rabble: Twitter / Insta / Website

A Hoppy Place: Twitter / Insta / Website

Sponsor:

White Ribbon UK

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!

Links:

Moonwake - website / Twitter / Instagram

Sarah Sinclair - Twitter / Instagram

Vinny Rosario - Twitter

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!

LINKS:

Bristol Craft Beer Festival

Manchester Craft Beer Festival

London Craft Beer Festival

We Are Beer

Desi Pubs - CAMRA Books

David Jesudason - Twitter / Substack

Tom Maya - Twitter / Tom's Gaming and Beer podcast - Game Over Beer

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 **

In the episode, I promised the link to the EVAW Coalition's petition for the Online Safety Bill. Click here for the petition. 

Some other links for you:

Hop Stop

James Rushforth on Twitter

Middle Child

Fraser Withers on Twitter

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!