More Views on Craft Brews

What happens when you leave Rob to his own devices for one episode whilst Toby is left at home with the flu? Find out in our brand new episode LIVE at Chainhouse Brew Co.  Rob is joined by Ryan, the founder of Chainhouse and a household name in the UK caft beer brewing industry. Ryan is put to the test as Rob quizzes him on all things brewing and beer.

Want to know more about the Alcohol Free corner of Craft Beer in the UK... Well, join us as we speak with Sam from We Can Be Friends & the award winning Ben of the Sober Boozers Club.  Thoughout the show, Toby & Rob dig into 4 fantastic Alcohol Free offerings from We Can Be Friends that have been brewed from all around the UK. Including collaboration brews with Beak / Overtone / Vault City...

Happy New Year and welcome to our first installment of the podcast for 2025... To kick off the year in true style we are joined by State Of Kind Brew Co, Wigan. The brewery that  Toby claims is the "one to keep your eyes on ths year". Throughout this blockbuster of an episode Toby & Rob discuss all things beer with Stu and Nat. The beers we drank; - ‘Paper Mountains’ collab with Vault City - 5...

Celebrate christmas with your 2 favourite northern beer drinkers during this festive period..  Join Toby & Rob as they dive into 3 christmas craft beers, sponsored by Thebeershelf.co.uk, from festive IPA's with Chritmas Tree notes, to a dutch inspired Sour Beer from Scotland to one of Manchester's very own festival stollen stouts.  Throughout the show we take you through our Christmas Day...

Toby & Rob are joined by Ant from Twisted Wheel for the 71st Q&A installment of the pod this week.  Ant kicks things off by digging straight into the inception of Twisted Wheel since thier "closure" in the last 12 months, whilst discussing the brewery's movement around the UK. Throughout the show we drink through an array of Twisted Wheel highlights including a Talus DIPA, Mango Sour, Sess...

Now this is one way to celebrate our 100th episode... Join Toby and Rob as they take on Northwich's first ever craft beer festival, Craft At The Plaza.  Throughout this blockbuster episode we sit down, drink a long and Q&A with many of the UK's best breweries as some craft beer punters too. Here's what's in store; Hush Brew Co Q&A - 00:10:51 Spookton Brewing Co Q&A - 00:27:56 Attic Bre...

Managed to get your hands on our latest collaboration beer - "Childless Cat Ladies"? Well then this is the episode for you. Throughout the show we sit down with Stephen from Tay Brew Co to deep dive into our collabortion brew day as well as showcasing some of Tay's recent core offerings. We drank; Bad Knee EMP Childless Cat Ladies Tune in from 27:30 to hear all about our latest beer with news from...

After a busy Summer full of brewery Q&As, festival appearances, weddings and holidays... it was nice to finally sit down as just the two of us to discuss our summer of craft beer. So, sit back and enjoy a double sized Hopposites Attract episode full of beery goodness. You can expect to hear; What's Hoppening? - News from all around the craft beer world Brews on the Summer - Toby & Rob shar...

Join Toby as he welcome's Jack Baron to the podcast, the brains and the braun behind Baron Brewing.  Throughout this episode you can expect to find out all the ins and outs of running a one man band in the brewing industry, along with all the details behind some of Baron's boldest beers and an update on a future venture for Jack... We enjoyed an array of beer on the episode including: Illegal Feed...

Join Toby as he sits down with one of the North West's most exciting new breweries... Weekend Project.  Throughout the show we discuss the re-launch of the brewery, the association with Mobberley Brewhouse and review 3 of their current offerings. From new pale ales to bold IPAs.

LIVE from Styal Craft Beer Festival.. I was very drunk by this point so I truly can't remeber what we spoke about or drank but we had fun and you will too.

Join Toby and Rob LIVE from Styal Craft Beer Festival for an introduction of what's to come over the coming weeks. We dig into some fresh beers from Montecasino, Hush, Courier, Bianca Road and more. A big thank you to The Beer Shelf in Leyland for sponsoring our Impy Stout Bottle Share at the festival too. Ofcourse there's room for What's Hoppening to bring you all the lastest in the craft beer sc...

Toby & Rob are joined LIVE by Freddy of Manchester's very own Courier Brewing Co for a deep dive into the world of beer, punk and brewing. Freddy delivers high levels of wizardy behind the scences of brewing and take us on a tour of 4 of their beers that were on show at Styal Craft Beer Festival. From juciy pales, hoppy IPAs and thick sours... there's a beer for everyone.

We're back... Join Toby & Rob as they return to the mic after a 2 month break. Lots of beer talk, beer reviews, beer games and more.

Join Toby & Rob as they discuss England's No.1 brewery, as voted for by YOU the listeners! From 16 brewieres down to the final 2... tonight we sit down an explore our interactive voting competition between Englands finest and annouce the winners from each stage of the competition. If you'd like to find out who won our North v South competition, tune in! A huge thank you to everyone who engaged...

Join Toby & Rob as the celebrate their 4th birthday in style. Joined by Dane from Phantom Brew Co, Jamie from Ticking Clock Brew Co and many guests from our MVOCB family. Throughout the show we dive into: - Q&A with Phantom plus 3 of their beers - Q&A with Ticking Clock and an insight into their current "build a brewery" project - A new game "Ruin a brewery with one letter"... this one...

Want to know what the highest rated beers are of 2023, according to Untappd? It's eye opening to say the least... Join Toby & Rob as they sit down for another Hopposites Attract episode fueled by Double IPA's and mid life angst. We dig into DIPAs from Rivington & Azvex whilst disussing; Brews of the Month - Beers from Sureshot, Ansbach & Hobday, Yonder, Forest Road and many more. Untap...

Join Toby & Rob as they deep dive into Scotland’s absolute finest craft beer with Stu from Fierce Beer. Throughout the show we get right into their new branding, new core range, upcoming (now live) crowdfunder, tap rooms, football and so much more. The beers we drank were: Go Easy - Pale Ale Fierce IPA Fancy Juice - IPA You can get your hands on these beers over at Fierce Beer’s webshop and if...

Can you really get something better from Tesco for £1? Join Toby & Rob as they sit down with Sarah & James of Pretty Decent to find out. Throughout the show we dive into the intruguing world of Pretty Decent Beer Co, London, by drinking 4 of their latest offerings from their recent "Alt Beer" to a jam packed fruited sour, with a pale and IPA in the mix for good measure. The beers we drank...

What's your most unpopular opinion on the craft beer scene? Tune in to hear Toby & Rob dig into your submissions whilst trying to avoid being "cancelled". Throughout the show you can expect the usual; What's Hoppening - News from North Brew Co, Vault City, Verdant and more. Brews of the Month - with lots of nominations coming in this week. Unpopular Opinions - Discussions on the Uk's top craft...

Join Toby & Rob as they welcome Ben & Alex from Full Circle Brew Co from up in Newcastle for a full length drink-a-long and Q&A. Throughout the show we dive into a wide variety of beer styles whilst Alex talks is through the brewing process & inspiration behind the beers. Ben talks us through the journey of Full Circle Brew Co and their ventures around the globe. The beers we drank...

Following on from last week's cliff hanger... we're back in your life with the second half of our evening with Sam from We Can Be Friends who was a fantastic emotinal support throughout our foray into Battle of the DIPA. Throughout the episdeo we drink 6 different UK and US Double IPAs and put them to the test. Listen in to find out what we drank and who comes out on top... Thank you to all who su...

Join Toby & Rob as they sit down with Sam of We Can Be Friends to discuss the lastest big name in Alcohol Free beer. Throughout the show we dive right into discussing Super Liquid, an AF IPA brewed in London and currently taking social media and local bottle shops by storm. Want to know more... tune in! Huge thank you to our listeners who submitted thier 'favourite AF beer', they sparked some...

North meets South in this one as Toby & Rob are joined by the brilliant Ryan from Vibrant Forest Brewery from The New Forest, Southampton. Throughout the podcast we review 6 fantastic beers ranging from hopped lagers and pales to fruited sours and imperial barrel aged stouts. Ryan discusses the importance of the local community and craft beer scence whilst also diving into Vibrant Forest's 13...

Join Toby & Rob as they put your suggestions for your top 9 favourite beers to the test to curate the UK's Beer of the Year Awards 2023. Throughout this hour long special we discuss; Festive period beers Toby's Top 9 beers of the year Rob's Top 9 beers of the year Our social media communities nominations Honourable mentions With huge thanks to @chewiedoescraft @hopstain @wheels_drinks_beer @no...