In this flavour-packed episode of The Hop Addition, we sit down with James Stiff from The Malt Miller for a relaxed (and beer-filled) chat. We crack open several of James’ own brews and dive deep into how he developed the …

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In this hop-forward episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Guy Perry from Hopsteiner, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Guy gives us an inside look at Hopsteiner’s cutting-edge breeding programs, unique hop products, and what …

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Hop Addition, we gaze into the (beer-filled) crystal ball to explore what the future holds for homebrewing, the brewing industry, and drinking culture as a whole. We dive into how emerging technologies, environmental pressures, …

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In Episode 115 of The Hop Addition, we dive deep into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—elements of homebrewing: yeast health and fermentation management. We break down everything you need to know to keep your yeast happy and your …

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In this data-packed episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we explore the exciting world of experimental hops, testing four new UK-developed varieties: CF310, CF321, CF373, and CF383. Each hop is trialled in two beer styles — a clean lager and …

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Drinking exemplar beers from the BJCP British Bitters Categories: Ordinary, Best and Strong discussing the style guidelines assessing and scoring the beers and having a good debate over how to produce a similar brew!

We are joined by Ron Muir to discuss his unique approaches to brewing and a selection of his beers that he sent us especially for the pod! Had some audio issues on this one so I wasn’t able to do …

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In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Sisson, founder of Simple Things Fermentations, a brewery dedicated to producing beautifully balanced, small-batch beers with character. Phil shares his brewing journey, the ethos behind Simple Things, and …

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In this episode of The Hop Addition Podcast, we sit down with Danny Ennis, the mastermind behind Small Batch Brewing Co. Danny shares his inspiring journey into microbrewing, his unique brewing philosophy, and the passion that drives his small-scale, high-quality …

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Another episode in our home brewer to pro series with Liam from Sun Bear Brewing! Liam has recently started brewing professionally out of a garage on The Wirral! Listen in to hear a warts and all account of the challenges …

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