PLANETBEER.TV Podcasts

It's all kicking off. In this episode, recorded after the quarter finals of our World Cup of Lager filming, we get a little silly in the Vault. We discuss Track's Welcome to the Neighbourhood festival, South America and we introduce our very first 'Friend of the Show'. Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PlanetbeerTV/  

We threatened it would be back, and here it is. We were so excited to bring it back, we decided to celebrate the occasion by recording it on location at the Hop Vault. As ever, we ramble our way through a series of topics, from Hop City to new-found hobbies, industry news to seeking out celebrity endorsements. So grab a couple of cans and kick back, because we've not held back with this one. If th...

After months of podcasting silence, we thought we'd do a bit of a warm-up episode to dust off those rambling skills. And, well... mission accomplished, because over a couple of DIPAs from Deep Fried Beers, the conversation takes a swan dive off the top turnbuckle onto a table of drawing pins. Enjoy.   The Tip Jar: https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-us-pint-156614294

We forgot to answer a question in the last podcast, so we've taken this episode to its illogical conclusion - a Dungeons & Dragons style mini-campaign. Along the way, we ramble over a new brewery to us, a style we've never tried before, and we discuss Pete Brown's 8 best breweries in the UK.

Here it is! The Christmas Special and all the trimmings that come with it. We talk about our year, through the lens of our Beers of the Year, and we drink some potential contenders for the top spot too. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/DRRRgM6fO4Q

We're back to talk about about sex offenders on milk cartons, the new changes to Untappd, prosthetic dongs and Chris gives Paul a memory test.

In the third round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Messorem from Canada, Ophiussa from Portugal and Makemake from Portsmouth, England. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel , and for bonus content and early access, check out our Patreon . Cheers, and enjoy the sessions! 🍻

In the second round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Factory Brewing from Finland, Azvex from Liverpool and Third Moon from Canada. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel , and for bonus content and early access, check out our Patreon . Cheers, and enjoy the sessions! 🍻

While the Fantasy Beer Name Podcast takes a mid-season break, we’re bringing you something special from the PlanetBeerTV vaults. The Farm Trip Speed Dating Sessions were recorded at Rivington’s annual beer festival, where we caught up with some incredible breweries from around the world. Each episode features three unfiltered conversations about beer, creativity, and staying fresh in a crowded cra...

An episode named in honour of the late, great Prince of Darkness (and Aston), Ozzy Osbourne. We resurrect Steve Power's The Doom Bar for a dissection of the Birmingham drinking scene and financial misfires for BrewDog. Chris also tells some tales from the Toon. All aboaaaard! JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV == News links: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/potential-cost-greedy-...

Jonny Garrett, beer writer and co-founder of The Craft Beer Channel, finds himself humorously detained in our secret underground facility… all because of a controversial beer opinion that could enrage "Guinn-fluencers" everywhere. In the very first episode of our new series, Jonny talks us through his Death Row beers - each one tied to a personal story, cherished moment, or formative memory. We al...

In this episode of Beerpolitik, Chris is back with Mark Reynolds from The Hop Vault, diving into the rising price of a pint. The average pint’s now over a fiver - but what does that actually mean? We look at how macro breweries are driving prices up, how craft beer pricing compares, and whether the pint even makes sense as a measure anymore. So join us as we go beyond inflation and take a deep div...

Paul talks about his love-hate trip to York, which featured a rare unicorn. We gossip about the latest news and take a point of discussion from our Patreons, Phil & Amy @lancs.crafty.beer.drinkers Tell us your glassware idiosyncrasies.

We criticise CAMRA from time to time - now we’re giving them the mic. In this episode, we sit down with the vice chair of our local branch to ask: where does CAMRA fit in the future of beer? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV   === Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQJcdL4xeSc

Chaos is brewing in the kitchen. After one too many DIPAs, two Planet Beer scoundrels are scrambling to name an Emperor's beer in honour of feline overlord and Dark Side muse, Steve the Cat. On the storm-lashed island of Islay, a band of smugglers embark on a whisky-fuelled pilgrimage, returning with tales of peat, peril, and perhaps too many oysters. In the brewing systems of the Outer Rim North...

Ahead of their last ever show in Brum, we sat down backstage with Alex and Eddy from the Birmingham indie band, JAWS for one last round of beers, stories, and reflections. From influences to first pints, we crack open a few beer and talk endings, beginnings and everything in between. A heartfelt, hilarious send-off to one of B-town's most beloved bands. Cheers lads 🍺

In our brand new podcast series, People in Beer, we speak with people in the wider craft beer community. This week, we chat with Tim "The Brand Weaver" about what makes great brewery branding and how AI is affecting the brewing industry. An extended cut of the interview is available on our Patreon. Join the Patreon for as little as £2 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/c/PlanetbeerTV 

After returning from separate family holidays to Cornwall, Chris and Paul unpack their brewery experiences - featuring a hidden gem, an up and comer and a familiar favourite. In the second half, it's all about Awful April and the aftermath of that recent 'Craft beer is too cheap' video. JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV == Beer Lineup: * Saffron Helles (Braslou Bierre) * Corni...

For those of you who follow the UK craft beer scene, you'll know just how difficult things are at the moment. Rising energy costs, VAT, business rates, vanishing tax relief - it sucks. But what can be done about it? In this episode, Chris speaks with Mark from the Hop Vault in Stourbridge about the harsh realities facing the industry at the moment, the lack of leadership from industry organisation...

Fresh from a successful beer launch and boozy trip to Manchester, we’re back with another beefed up news round. We also give our Patreon a push and have a civilised debate about politics in beer.   Beer Lineup: Turtles All the Way Down (Duration) Fields of Nelson (Burnt Mill Brewing) Dank Juice (Unbarred) Rabid Revenge (Electric Brewing Co.)   JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV...

The Fantasy Beer Name podcast is back for 2025. We talk about some big plans for the channel's 3rd birthday and discuss some of January's big beer news.   Beer Lineup: - On the Pig's Back (Baron x Bluntrock) - Dark Bloom (Crafty Devil x Dark Element) - Putty (Verdant)   Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/QDpjwpOsZ2A   News articles: Banks’s beers killed off:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...

We sat down with our favourite BBC broadcaster, Shaun Keaveny, and our favourite imperial stout brewer, Damian from Emperor's for a semi-festive interview. We spoke about beer, fame, music and Wolverhampton. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/qcVh0tHvD2g Shaun is a radio DJ, podcaster and TV presenter. He hosted various shows on BBC Radio 6 Music for 14 years. He now hosts the BBC Radio 2...

Join us for a festive episode where we reflect on our beers & breweries of the year, talk about our plans for next year and pair lebkuchen with different beer styles.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ori8tJBjjFg   == Our 10% off code for the Hop Vault: PLANETBEER10 https://thehopvault.com/ == This podcast is sponsored by Mosaic Board Printers, who make top quality, custom beer mats. If you...

It's the night of the American election and we're going there. Big discussions, American beers and we elect our favourite Big Stupid Verdant. Get your ProjectX live tasting box here: https://brewser.beer/landing/projectx-2024   Beer Lineup:   Trillium - Congress Street Trillium - Upper Case Verdant - Big Stupid Westy v4 Verdant - Big Stupid Hazy Allagash - Gatherwell   Links:   Matt Curtis' articl...

It’s our first-ever live audience podcast, recorded at the Hop Vault in Stourbridge during a rowdy Oktoberfest drink-along! On top of the usual jibberish, we tackled the big question—What is craft beer?—and we fielded some controversial beer opinions from our special guest that may just have you choking on your bratwurst. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLy0qu8CRPU