We debated about whether we wanted to do an episode on the 2018 GABS Hottest 100 poll results. One of us was keen, the other was lukewarm and now we have an episode!

As always, we detour off the subject a little but we chat about the poll and its relationship to brewery independence, social media, distribution and also chat about Feral Hop Hog dipping out of the top 50 but yeah, it’s mostly independence stuff, and it’s probably not as contentious as you’d think.

Here are some links to other write-ups we reference in the show: Crafty Pint’s awesome infographic, Ale of Time’s always amusing replies to selected social media comments and the Top 100 NEW beer list.