Toby O'Brien

More Views on Craft Brews

Arts EN ↓ 105 episodes

Two northern craft beer lovers exploring the ins and outs of the industry, with slight profanity throughout.

Author

Toby O'Brien

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Arts

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Mar 3, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 50 - Farm Yard Brew Co Q&A 31.08.2022

Want to know more about one of Lancashire's finest breweries and how they're making such tracks in the craft beer scene at the minute? Then look no further. Today we sit down with Farm Yard Brew Co to discuss the secret behind their current success and growth as well as drink 4 fantastic beers. Throughout the show we drank: Splish Splash - 4.3% Session IPA Chaff - 4.7% IPA It Ain't Easy Being Chee...

Episode 49 - Track Brewing Co Q&A 24.08.2022

We are live from Track Brewing Co's taproom in Manchester for our 'in-person' Q&A with Stefan. Have you ever wondered what makes Sonoma taste so good and how much Sonoma Track are actually brewing? We sit down with Stefan to find out a lot more about the world of Track Brewing Co... from their growth in Manchester to their domination of the UK craft beer scene. We discuss the secrets behind the Go...

Episode 48 - Equilibrium Brewery Q&A 09.08.2022

Hello America!!! Join us for our first ever American brewery Q&A. During this episode we sit down with Dr Pete Oates, founder of Equilibrium Brewery from New York, to discuss the great work they're doing across the pond. Throughout this episode we dive into the American Craft beer scene, discuss Pete's background in Science & beer and talk about the inspiration behind lots of Equilibrium beers. Pl...

Episode 47 - Mash Gang Q&A 03.08.2022

Do you want to know what all this fuss is about Low and No alcohol beers? Well we sit down with the UK's hottest brewery at the minute to find out more. We are joined by Jordan from the boundary smashing, genre bending and norm breaking Mash Gang. Throughout the show we discuss how their recent crowdfunding has helped them curate a wild line up of Low & No beers, the inspiration behind their beers...

Episode 46 - Mid Year Beer Awards 2022 11.07.2022

Join us as we talk through the people's vote on this year's Mid Year Beer Awards 2022. Many listeners and social media craft beer personel have been submitting their top 9 beers of the year so far. Louis & I have collated these top beers to bring you the following awards: Top 3 breweries Top 3 beers Most exciting upcoming brewery We also spend the episode discussions our views on your top 9 choice...

Episode 45 - Manchester V Leeds 22.06.2022

Join us as we put two of the UK's finest cities head-to-head to find out which city has the best craft beer scene. Throughout the show we discuss some of our favourite breweries, tap rooms, bars, bottleshops and eateries across both northern cities. We also drink beers from Cloudwater, Track, Northern Monk, North Brewing Co, Pomona Island and more. Thank you to all who submitted responses and sugg...

Episode 44 - Bini Brew Co Q&A - LIVE! 08.06.2022

Welcome to our first ever, in person, live podcast. We are so excited to share with you our experience at the Cheshire Craft Beer Festival 2022. Throughout the day we sat down withsome of the Uk's greatest and newest craft breweries to talk all things beer. (Audio may be a little up and down due to the love nature of the episode). Part 1 - Bini Brew Co Q&A brings you all the beer talk behind 3 of...

Episode 43 - Three Hills Brewing Q&A 25.05.2022

Chocolate Donut Imperial Stout? Blackberry Crumble and Custard Sour? Or are you just looking for a straight up sessionable IPA? Either way... This episode has it all. Andy brings along an eclectic knowledge in brewing and beer and takes us on a tour of the wonderful ways of Three Hills Brewing. During this episode we dive into a vast array of beer and discuss the stories, inspirations and process...

Episode 42 - Sureshot Brewing Q&A 11.05.2022

Manchester's very own James Campbell sits down with us to talk about his latest venture in the brewing world... Sureshot Brewing. Sureshot has been producing some fantastic beers over the last 6 months and we got the chance to deep dive into the world of James Campbell and his vision... which is to make great damn beer. During the show we drink: Tim The Human Fish - 6.5% NEIPA Increbidle - 6.5% NE...

Episode 41 - 2nd Birthday Party ft. Dig Brew Co, Alpha Delta Brewery & Special Guests 20.04.2022

Two whole years of More Views on Craft Brews. Come and join in on our celebrations by checking out our most chaotic and entertaining episode yet. This year we invited some guests to join us for a live recording of this episode via Zoom, whilst we speak with our brewery guesys - Dig Brew Co & Alpha Delta. We were lucky to be joined be a special guest too. We are currently selling a Drink-A-Long 3 p...

Episode 40 - Double Barrelled Brewery Q&A 16.03.2022

During today’s show we sat down with Co-Founder, Luci, of Double Barrelled Brewery to discuss all things craft beer. Throughout the show we dive into the ins and outs of Double Barrelled brewery, from their early days of home-brewing to thier now 6,000sq ft facility. Luci gives us an extremely interesting insight into their beers, the styles and inspiration behind them. We also discuss touring Eur...

Episode 39 - Hold the line please, caller... 23.02.2022

Okay.. you do NOT want to miss this episode. Our original plans got cancelled very last minute on the day of recording so Louis & i decided to open up our Zoom channel to anyone and everyone who wanted to call in to the podcast. I don't think we've ever had this much fun on a show. During today's episode we are joined by; Robsbeerblog - A craft beer drinker on Instagram Libatory Brewery - A home b...

Episode 38 - Overtone Q&A 09.02.2022

On today's episode, Louis & I sit down with Karan Nagpal from Overtone Brewing Co to talk about how they've taken the UK craft beer scene by storm. Throughout the show we discuss a variety of topics, such as; - The pub quiz (dos and don'ts) - Overtone's journey since 2018 - The blurred lined between craft beer styles - Inspirational breweries of the last decade We also drank 4 fantastic beers; 1)...

Episode 37 - Dry January and Alcohol Free Beer 12.01.2022

Happy New Year! It's January 2022 and that can only mean one thing... Capitalistic conglomerates cashing in on narcissistic habits and the introduction of Dry January. COUNT ME IN. Throughout this show I, Toby, touch on a few of the reasons behind my choice to take part in Dry January this year. Louis decided to turn up to this episode extremely half cut just to add a little juxtaposition in there...

Episode 36 - More Views on 2021 (Part 1) 21.12.2021

Well 2021 has been the most bizarre year of our lives. Who’d have thought it could possibly be more chaotic than 2020? Come and join us as we run through a 2 part episode discussing our favourite beers in 2021. During the episode we talk about our favourite; Pale Ale IPA DIPA TIPA Stout Sour Brewery of the Year There were so many huge highlights within the craft beer scene as well as some rather l...

Episode 36 - More Views on 2021 (Part 2) 21.12.2021

Well 2021 has been the most bizarre year of our lives. Who’d have thought it could possibly be more chaotic than 2020? Come and join us as we run through a 2 part episode discussing our favourite beers in 2021. During the episode we talk about our favourite; Pale Ale IPA DIPA TIPA Stout Sour Brewery of the Year There were so many huge highlights within the craft beer scene as well as some rather l...

Episode 35 - Wander Beyond Q&A 17.11.2021

All good craft beer podcasts must include a 12% Imperial IPA and 11% Imperial stout, right?! Join us as we dive into the world of Manchester’s very own, Wander Beyond Brewing Co. We sit down with Head Brewer Mat to discuss what life is like at Wander Beyond HQ as well as reviewing 4 beers throughout the show. Mat showcases some of their very best beers across a broad spectrum - ranging from 3% Mil...

Episode 34 - An introduction to Brewser 27.10.2021

So, I guess you’re wondering what all this noise is surrounding Brewser at the minute? Well… join us to find out about the whole Brewser experience and how they are cultivating a new online beer subscription experience. Before we jump into our Q&A with Olly & Lewis, Louis & I dive into a conversation on our recent craft beer antics. We also announce some BIG news in the first 5 minutes of the epis...

Episode 33 - Oktoberfest 2021 13.10.2021

Considering Oktoberfest in Munich has been cancelled we thought it would be best to bring you Oktoberfest… to your ears! During this episode, Louis & I go on a wonderful journey through the world of craft and traditional lager. We discuss our top 5 lagers at the minute as well as touching on the very nature of Oktoberfest, it’s origins and it’s prowess in the beer world. Throughout the show, we dr...

Episode 32 - Rivington Brewing Co Q&A 29.09.2021

This is not one to miss!!! Today we sat down with Billy, brewer at Rivington Brew Co, to discuss all things craft beer up North. You probably already know how good these guys are but join us for a detailed tour into life at Rivington Brew Co. During the show we discuss what life is like breeding during Covid, how the pandemic has impacted Rivington as well as drinking some of the freshest beers to...

Episode 31 - UnBarred Brewery Q&A 15.09.2021

Join us for a trip down to Brighton as we sit with Jordan, Head Brewer and founder of UnBarred brewery, for some fantastic craft beer. This episode we take it right back to the roots of the podcast with clear cut reviews, Louis’ usual profanity and honesty and our usual drunken anecdotes. We discuss the evolution of UnBarred as well as diving into the inspiration behind their beers. Throughout the...

Episode 30 - Stout Special 18.08.2021

During today’s episode we sit down and discuss the world of Stouts and Porters. We decided it was about time to dedicate and episode to a particular style of beer and boy did we enjoy it. You’ll find that Louis struggles to say anything positive about beer in this episode… but there’s no change there. We drank; Titanic Brewery - Cappuccino Stout - 4.5% Vault City - Raspberry White Chocolate Honeyc...

Episode 29 - Cloudwater Brew Co Q&A - Part 1 04.08.2021

Well we just couldn’t get enough of Paul Jones, founder of Cloudwater, so we had to keep him on for a 2 part special episode. During this episode we thought we’d go back to our earlier days and start with a good ol’ craft beer quiz - Toby Vs Louis. We then went on to speak with Paul about the world of Cloudwater Brew Co. Part 1 - during the Q&A we discussed the importance of inclusivity within the...

Episode 29 - Cloudwater Brew Co Q&A - Part 2 04.08.2021

Well we just couldn’t get enough of Paul Jones, founder of Cloudwater, so we had to keep him on for a 2 part special episode. During this episode we thought we’d go back to our earlier days and start with a good ol’ craft beer quiz - Toby Vs Louis. We then went on to speak with Paul about the world of Cloudwater Brew Co. Part 1 - during the Q&A we discussed the importance of inclusivity within the...

Episode 28 - Mikkeller Q&A 21.07.2021

After 3 long months… we’re back!! Today we sat down with Mikkel, the owner of Mikkeller, for one of our most intellectual beer conversations to date. Mikkel brought a completely new level to this podcast not just talking about the beers but exploring the world of being a craft beer global conglomerate. Throughout the episode we discussed the evolution of Mikkeller, how a School Teacher turns award...

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