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Episode 69: Jawbone Brewing | In this episode, my guest is Ben Hughes, owner, brewer, packager and taproom barman at Jawbone Brewing, located in the affluent Strawberry Hill area of South West London, close to Twickenham. We talk about their start-up in the pandemic, getting all of the brew kit in with the boatyard's trusty forklift, planning a small footprint for the brew house, plus much mor...

Episode 68: Indie Rabble Brewing Co | In the latest Beer Prime episode, I welcome Dave Hayward who is the co-owner of Indie Rabble , the brewery so new that they haven't even moved into their brewery yet, or have a brew kit! Find out about everything they are doing pre-start up and what is in store for us beer fans once they are up and running. If you would like to let me know your thoughts on...

Episode 67 - Moonwake Beer Co | In this episode I speak with Sarah Sinclair and Vinny Rosario from Moonwake Beer Co. Established in 2021, they are part of the burgeoning Leith beer scene. Join us for chat about starting up in the middle of the pandemic, the long wait for their brew kit - which could have been much longer - and why they prefer to name their beers for the style and not with an elabo...

Episode 66: We Are Beer and David Jesudason | In this episode I welcome TWO guests. First off is Beer Writer David Jesudason - we met in a Desi pub close to me and discussed David's forthcoming book on the same subject, amongst other things. A live tasting of the food which David ordered is a moment to savour! Next up is Tom Maya from Beer Festival organisers We Are Beer . We discuss their upc...

Episode 65: Homebrewer Special at Hop Stop with Middle Child |  Recorded LIVE at Hop Stop in Reigate with special guest Fraser Withers from Middle Child Brewery, this is the Homebrewer Special! Four Homebrewers brought along their beers to be tasted and judged, as well as receive some advice from a pro brewer who was a Homebrewer himself just a couple of years ago. ** The audio in the live re...

Episode 64: Rooster's Brewing Co  ----- In this episode I talk with Tom Fozard , Commercial Director of Harrogate's Rooster's Brewing Co , who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. We talk about that 30 year history, divided between two families at the helm, their joint flasgship beers - Yankee and Baby-Faced Assassin , their relatively recent move back to Harrogate from Knaresbor...

Episode 63: Exale Brewing Co In this episode I speak with Josh Walker, Head Brewer of Exale, based in Walthamstow, East London. We discuss many things about the brewery, including their amazing can label design with fantastic artwork from Inga Ziemele (@inguuuna on Twitter and Instagram and website: inga.land). Much more too!

Episode 62: Elusive Brewing Janet's Brown In this episode I speak with Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing and we focus heavily on one of their new beers - Janet's Brown - an American Brown Ale brewed in collaboration with US Homebrew legend Jamil Zainasheff . We cover the background to the beer and its recipe, how Andy and Jamil came to brew their version of it and the brew day itself, as well as ta...

Episode 61: Mash Gang Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. You may have decided to do Dry January, but even if you haven't (like me) this episode is well worth a listen as Mash Gang are No/Low Alcohol wizards and very funny guys too! So open up a can (of whatever ABV you care for) and listen to me chat with Jordan and Mike from Mash Gang.

Episode 60: Christmas Special 2022 This special episode features a conversation with Sureshot owner and brewer James Campbell, a stalwart of the beer scene in Manchester and even further afield. I also sit down with three eminent Beer Writers - Mark Dredge, Natalya Watson and Sarah Sinclair - as we nominate our Beers of the Year, the best places to go for beer (in our opinion!) and tip a few brewe...

Episode 59 : Jonny Garrett from The Craft Beer Channel In this episode I welcome newly crowned Beer Writer of the Year, Jonny Garrett, as we talk about his YouTube channel - The Craft Beer Channel - as well as his book, A Year in Beer, and much more.

Episode 58: American Special Part Two Some 20 months after the first American Special, back in March 2021, we're back with three US breweries as well as Lotte from the Brewers Association. The breweries are DC Brau from Washington DC; Upslope Brewing Co from Boulder, Colorado; and Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, New York. All three are participating in a promotion in mid-December in Home Bargains...

Episode 57: Long Man Brewery In this episode I speak to Tom O'Neil and Steve Perrin from East Sussex brewery, Long Man. We discuss their traditional ale roots and the copious amount of awards those beers win, plus their new craft range and where the brewery is heading. I also have a quick chat with Jamie Percival who runs a beer gift and subscription service called Beer Dad. Plus there's lots of n...

Episode 56: Braybrooke Beer Company  In this episode, sponsored by White Ribbon UK , I speak with Luke Wilson from Braybrooke Beer Company about the lager-only brewery. We cover their motivation for concentrating on lager, why they will stick to their guns, whether its been tough to gain drinkers from a couple of sectors of beer fans, and much more. Links White Ribbon UK: https://www.whiterib...

Episode 55: Fierce Beer In this episode, I chat with Dave Grant, co-founder of Aberdeen's Fierce Beer . We discuss their origins, what they owe to Aldi, their awards, their bars and much more. I also chat with Dr Stephen Burrell , a Trustee of White Ribbon UK , who are the new sponsors of the podcast. We discuss what men and boys can do to end violence against women and girls. Have a listen to Dr...

Episode 54: Tap Social Movement In this episode, I welcome Brian Spencer from Oxford's Tap Social Movement, a craft brewery AND Social Justice Enterprise. Finding employment, often in the brewery's businesses, is what they're all about - plus making tasty beer (and baked goods!). Listen to Brian and I chat about what they do, their beers and much more. Plus news on Long Man Brewery's recent 6 awar...

Episode 53: Steve from The Beer O'Clock Show I'm back behind the mic after a holiday and a bit of a rest from the podcast with a very special guest for you! If you're a connoisseur of Beer Podcasts then you will of course know of The Beer O'Clock Show and #Hopinions. Well, recently, Steve - the host of both of those shows - has called it a day and retired from podcasting. But that doesn't mean he...

Episode 52B: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Elusive Brewing Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing . Hear all about what they’ve been up to since I spoke with Ruth last year, their 6th birthday H...

Episode 52A: 2nd Birthday Special Edited Edition - Duration Brewing Well, that birthday special was epic, eh? Nearly 3 hours long! Some might be put off by that run-time, so I've done edited versions focusing on one of the two big guests in the special. This one features Miranda and Bates from Duration Brewing . Hear all about their plans following the successful Crowdfunding campaign, plus the dr...

Episode 52 - The 2nd Birthday Special! OK, it's loooooooong! But its amazing! There's chats with Miranda and Bates from Duration (skip to 00:33:24 to go straight to the chat with them) talking about their Crowdfunding and whats going to change at the brewery, plus we make the draw for the prize they kindly donated! Then there's a chat with Andy Parker from Elusive (skip to 1:44:18 for his part) an...

Episode 51: Ampersand Brew Co I talk to Andy Hipwell, co-owner/co-founder of Ampersand Brew Co, based in Norfolk - but very close to the Suffolk border! Andy and I discuss their start at the family farm, followed by a move to a bigger site in the market town of Diss, Reverse Osmosis, mixed ferm beers, Brut IPAs, competing with the massive locals Greene King, Adnams and Woodforde's, plus lots more....

Episode 50: Brewser, Drop Project and Full Circle An epic episode to celebrate the 50th Beer Prime. Joining me are Olly and Lewis from Brewser , a craft beer subscription box service with a difference, and two of their partner breweries - Drop Project from South London and Full Circle from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Its an epic length too - but well worth a listen, even if you have to split it down into...

Episode 49: Middle Child Brewing In this episode, I went down to Hop Stop in Reigate (@HopStopBeers) and met with Fraser and Sam from Middle Child Brewing (@MiddleChildBeer) about their fledgling brewery, winning Home brew competitions, future plans, Pliny the Elder homages and much more!

Episode 48 - Em Sauter & Bedlam Brewery A two-hander for this episode! I speak with Em Sauter ( Pints & Panels ) about her new book - Hooray for Craft Beer! - and also to Clark Coslett-Hughes from Bedlam Brewery about their beers, including the interesting Porter - Kelp!

Episode 47: Leigh-on-Sea Brewery My guests for this episode are Ian Rydings and Matt Chinnery from Leigh-on-Sea Brewery in Essex. We discuss a whole load of things including cockle stouts, Black IPAs and how they are a hard sell, their new pub, award-winning branding and plenty more besides. Beers consumed during the chat were: Legra, Beach Hut Brew and Legra X #4 Beer news includes the sad news o...