Pubs. Pints. People.

Episode 3 of Pubs. Pints. People. season 4 is celebrates CAMRA's October Cider Month, and delves into cider harvestime! Our first interview is the Ciderologist Gabe Cook talking to Jackie Denman of the Big Apple Association. We are also joined by Alison Taffs, who interviewed not one, not two, but three cider industry figures - Albert Johnson of Ross Cider, the team behind the Orchard Project, and...

The second episode of Pubs. Pints. People. this season is all about CAMRA's most famous award, the Champion Beer of Britain! Our first interview is Owen Ralph talking to Christine Cryne, one of the key people involved in the recent review of CAMRA beer style categories for CBOB. The second interview is something a little different, with both Ross Hunter of the Surrey Hills Brewery and Siren C...

Welcome back to a brand new season of CAMRA's Pubs. Pints. People. podcast! We're kicking off the season with a look at two brand new CAMRA books, Modern British Beer by Matthew Curtis, and Modern British Cider by Gabe Cook. Listen to CAMRA biography author Laura Hadland interview fellow beer writer Matthew Curtis about his book Modern British Beer, and the fantastic range of beers available today...

For the final episode of this season, hosts Clare, Ant and Matt discuss the ins and outs of brewing at home. In the first interview John Ramm is talking to Jem Jones of the Henley Mile Brewery about the fabulous story of how a few mates came together in a shared passion to create the perfect session ale. Then, we hear from James Finch who sits down with Alison Taffs, to tell of his experience of p...

For the penultimate episode of this series, the Pubs. Pints. People. hosts are discussing beer design and labels! From pump clips to cans, a label can tell you more about a beer than just the ingredients and the ABV. An amazing piece of artwork can entice a drinker, and convey something about the brewer all at once. The first interview is with author Pete Brown, whose book Beer by Design: The art...

May is one of two months in the year where we celebrate cider! In this episode, our hosts shine a spotlight on cider makers and the quality products they create. In our first interview, drinks educator and owner of the Hop Inn Micropub Alison Taffs speaks to Pomona Award winner Tom Oliver about his work, the importance of good ingredients, and the need for inclusivity in the industry. In the secon...

This week, Clare, Ant and Matt are discussing Small Brewers Relief (SBR) and the fact that the government has proposed changes that could hurt small brewers just when some are working out if they can survive at all. Our first interview is with Jack Hobday of Anspach and Hobday, a small independent brewery based in Croydon, south London, he's chatting to Chris Portsmore. Then, Owen Ralph is asking...

In the fifth episode of Pubs. Pints. People. season 3, we’re hearing from fellow real ale enthusiasts from as far afield as Denmark and Argentina! Firstly, our correspondent Harry Davies speaks to Alberto Eyherabide, owner of the Notre Dame pub and brewery in Lujan, Buenos Aires. Our second interview is with Iain Russell, owner of the Wharf pub in Aalborg and Charlie’s Bar in C...

In this episode, our hosts discuss community pub ownership. You'll hear real-life stories of local pubs being saved by their local communities in our interview with Paul Ainsworth, chairman of CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group with CAMRA correspondent Susannah Mansfield. Our second interview is with Matt Garrard of the Tollerton Flying Club, discussing how they saved their local pub, the Air Hostess - Jo...

Join Ant, Clare and Matt to hear all about real cider and perry - and the renaissance of cider. Helping us learn more, Susannah Mansfield chats to Dave Matthews of the  Bartestree Cider Company  in Herefordshire, and Cath Potter sits down with Katie Mather, who opened the  Corto Clitheroe  in 2019. Follow along with CAMRA's 50th anniversary celebrations: https://camra.org....

Ant, Matt and Clare introduce the first of many 'beer cities', shining a spotlight on London. With each new season of the podcast, the hosts will focus one episode on a city that has made a name for itself in the beer world. Correspondent Dean Barrett speaks the founders of South Bermondsey's finest low-alcohol brand Small Beer, James Grundy and Felix James. Dean Barrett's second interview feature...

Join Ant, Matt and Clare this week as they learn about the innovative moves brewers and pub-owners have been taking to combat the Covid-19 crisis. Correspondent Harry Davies sits down with Ian Smith from Fyne Ales to chat about their take-home cask ale scheme, and Dean Barrett talks community with Rob Scahill, landlord of the Orange Tree pub in Baldock. Visit @CAMRA_Official to see all the reasons...

Join Ant, Matt and Clare this week as they chat all about Christmas brews! Volunteer Jack Taylor will be sitting down with Jonny Garrett of the Craft Beer Channel to hear all about his seasonal favourites and Alison Taffs, owner of the Hop Inn in Hornchurch , will speak with Brock Bergius, Owner and Cidermaker at Gospel Green about premium table ciders that deserve a seat at the table this Ch...

This week on the CAMRA podcast Pubs. Pints. People. we want to have a look at how micropubs are faring throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Have they been able to adapt to takeaways easier because they have lower overhead costs and therefore more flexible to the demands of the pandemic? Or does the fact that they're in a smaller space and usually unable to offer food mean that they've been left behin...

This week we're learning all about the science of beer, sitting down with Amy Booth, a lab technician from family brewer JW Lees and Luke Raven, co-founder of Ilkley Brewery. You can find out more about our campaigns and support CAMRA by visiting  https://join.camra.org.uk/ You can also check out our recipe this week 'beer is liquid bread' by Sue Nowak at: https://wb.camra.org.uk/2020/11/16/b...

This week we're going to learn all about the mental wellbeing benefits of pub going or simply put - how our pubs make us happier. We will be speaking with Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University and beer and travel writer Will Hawkes in more detail. Since recording, England is set to be plunged into another country-wide lockdown which is not only closing our pubs and breweries, but also limiti...

This week we're going to dive into a beer and a cider tasting! We'll be chatting with Natalya Watson, Beer Sommelier, author of Beer: Taste the Evolution on 50 Styles and founder of the new virtual beer school - find out more by visiting: https://beerwithnat.com/ We'll then speak with James Finch, expert cider taster who's put together some fantastic resources for cider lovers on the CAMRA Learn &...

This week we're learning all about non-alcoholic brews! We'll be chatting with Rob Fink from Big Drop Brew Co and Stuart Elkington from Dry Drinker. We will also hear from Alison Taffs, landlady at The Hop Inn micropub in Hornchurch who give us her recommendations for the top 10 non alcoholic beverages to try. This week's episode includes a recipe from our resident chef Sue Nowak, which you can vi...

This week we're learning all about Britain's Family Brewers! Join the team as they speak with the legendary Roger Protz about his new book, The Family Brewers of Britain, and Stuart Bateman of Bateman's Brewery. They also get a chat with Albert Johnson from Ross-on-Wye Cider and Perry Co to hear what it's like to be a family cider producer. To order Roger's book, visit https://shop1.camra.org.uk/p...

This week we learn all about brewers who are making a difference through charity collaborations and fundraising efforts. We sit down with Rudi Keyser from Watling St Beer and Clare Chater from Barts Charity and how they have worked together to create a charity beer. We also chat with Alan Mann at Brewgooder about their initiative to fund access to drinking water across various projects around the...

This week we're talking about pub as the original grassroots venue for live music. We sit down with Bev Whitrick from the Music Venue Trust along with the award-winning live music band the Harp & Monkey. You can  support this podcast  by visiting:  https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Make sure to follow the podcast for all the latest on Twitter @PubsPintsPeople You can...

This week we're learning about Belgian beers. We sit down with John Clarke, Chairman of CAMRA's Stockport and South Manchester branch who talks us through the different types of Belgian beers out there. We also get to speak with Tim Webb, author of the Good Beer Guide Belgium and dive into the archive to learn a bit more about monastery brewing from the late Michael Jackson. You can  support...

This week it's the veggie/vegan special! We are sitting down with Channel 4's Beer Expert Mark Dredge to discuss cooking veggie and vegan dishes with beer, along with Phil Saltonstall from Brass Castle Brewing who will chatting about their range of vegan and gluten-free beers. You can  support this podcast  by visiting:  https://supporter.acast.com/pubs-pints-people Don't forge...

This week we're learning all about experimental versus traditional brews! We'll be sitting down with Andy Leman to discuss Timothy Taylor's iconic 'Landlord' brew, and chat with Daniele from Ora Brewery in London to learn about their Italian infused beer creations. We'll also chat about beer cocktails and find out how CAMRA campaigning saw John Smith start brewing real ale once again for their Yor...

Join Katie and Ant in welcoming Stella Sims to the show while correspondent Matt Bundy is on holiday! Katie, Ant and Stella will be learning all about cooking with beer as well as beer and food pairings. They’ll be sitting down with Melissa Cole, author of The Beer Kitchen , and Runaway Brewery in Manchester, which is well known for the exciting beer pairings. You can support the podcast by visiti...