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This week on Beer is a Conversation we meet brewer Neil Whittorn. Neil, known to some as Pops, has been a brewer for over 45 years, starting at CUB in 1971. He has brewed for Matilda Bay and currently brews and mentors the brewing team at Stone & Wood.

This week in Beer is a Conversation James Atkinson chats with Blair Hayden, founder of the infamous Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel in Sydney. Blair Hayden: Blair Hayden purchased the Lord Nelson Hotel in 1986, some 140 years after it was established by William Wells in one of Sydney’s most iconic areas, The Rocks. This business venture became the inception of Australia’s craft and independent brewing m...

The Brews News team discuss the beer news of the week ending 25 August 2017.  

This week in Beer is a Conversation James Atkinson chats with Dainton Family Brewing Founder and Head Brewer, Dan Dainton, who recently took out the Champion Craft Beer Award at this year’s Craft Beer Awards. Dan Dainton Dan started his brewing career at the James Squire Brewhouse at the Portland Hotel in 2011. Already experimenting with bold and quirky flavours, Dan’s brewing skills churned out a...

This week in Beer is a Conversation, we hear an interview Matt recorded with New Zealand Hops CEO Doug Donelan earlier in the year during the New Zealand hop harvest. James and Pete also share a conversation they had with founder of White Lakes Brewing Sean Symons last week at the Australian Brewers Conference. Doug Donelan Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Doug was Head Brewer...

On Radio Brews News, Pete Mitcham, James Atkinson and Matt Kirkegaard discuss the news for the week. News: Craft Brewers Conference 2017, including Craft beers all look the same and Independent Brewers set ambitious target Lions discontinues Knappstein The Brewers Association Mid Year Results How Stella Is Changing The Way We Enjoy Beer Get in touch Send us your feedback, or leave a voice mail by...

This week in Beer is a Conversation we caught up with Gage Roads’ Chief Operations Officer and Brew Chief, Aaron Heary. In this chat we discuss Aaron’s path from brewer to COO and the recent major strategy overhaul of Gage Roads Brewing Co. Aaron Heary: Aaron Heary initially started his career in winemaking prior to working as a brewer with Little Creatures. After its sale, Aaron travelled extensi...

This week is a special edition of Radio Brews News as Pete Mitcham and James Atkinson report from Independent Brewers Association Conference in Adelaide. Firstly they catch up with conference speaker with Ina Versti about craft and independece, then they catch up with Craft Beer Awards judges  Jayne Lewis, Richard Watkins and Aaron Heary to get some feedback on this year’s competition.  Ina Verstl...

This week in Beer is a Conversation we caught up with co-founder and Brand Director of Balter Brewing, Stirling Howland. In this chat we discuss the branding and marketing of Balter’s iconic packaging, and learn more about the brewery’s foundations that helped it to quickly grow into a successful icon. Stirling Howland started working with the Billabong surf brand when he was 14 years old. It was...

On Radio Brews News podcast, the Brews News editorial team discuss the news for the week. This week: ACCC decision not to take action on tap contracts Australian Craft Brewers Conference 2017 HPA hop breeding Get in touch Send us your feedback, or leave a voice mail by calling (07) 3040 1508, that we'll play on our next show.

This week in Beer is a Conversation we share a chat that Brews News editor James Atkinson had with Neil Witte of Craft Quality Solutions while he was in Washington DC at Brewers Association Conference back in April. Neil Witte is the founder of Craft Quality Solutions LLC, which is the very first of its kind to provide field quality services to craft brewers, distributors and retailers. Neil holds...

On Radio Brews News the Brews News editorial team discuss the news for the week. This week we discuss: Nine month Best Before dates “ridiculous” says Beer Professor Brick Lane unveils beers, all-star cast Lion denies XXXX brewery closing Indie brewers fight back in bitter row over beer brands' craft credentials BrewDog sets out ‘world domination’ plans We also introduce a new segment called Snark...

This week in Beer is a Conversation Matt chats with the founder of Camden Town Brewery, Jasper Cuppaidge. Jasper is originally from Brisbane and found himself stranded in London during a round-the-world trip twenty-odd years ago. After taking up work in a pub in London and subsequently home brewing out of its basement, Jasper eventually acquired the venue before using it as leverage to assist with...

This week in Radio Brews News, Matt and Pete discuss all the beer news for the week ending 8 July. We discuss: Independence Day – the launch by the Independent Brewers Association of their Independent Brewing Industry National Economic Evaluation. Matt and James Atkinson also caught up with IBA Executive Officer, Chris McNamara. We discuss this quote from 4 Pines’ Jaron Mitchell: “I think it’s one...

This week in Beer is a Conversation we chat with the founder of Lost and Grounded Brewers in Bristol (UK) Alex Troncoso, who previously worked with Little Creatures and Camden Town Breweries.  Alex Troncoso Alex was previously Head Brewer at the Little Creatures Brewery in Freemantle WA and spent over eight years with the company before being offered the Brewing and Development Director role with...

Pete Mitcham and James Atkinson welcome Matt Kirkegaard back from his trip and they discuss the UK beer scene plus the news of the week. In the news we discuss: The Brewers Association Independent Brewery logo An academic weighs in on the proposed tap contracts class action Craft beer buyouts The feedback to our chats with Adrian Walker in which he claimed that Firestone Walker would only be refri...

This week in Beer is a Conversation we chat with 3 Ravens’ Head Brewer, Brendan O’Sullivan, with a bonus interview with Michael Corrigan of the New Belgium Brewing Company. In Radio Brews News, Pete Mitcham and Australian Brews News Editor James Atkinson catch up on the news of the week. Brendan O’Sullivan: Brendan first became interested home brewing to help him learn more about the beer making p...

In Radio Brews News, Pete Mitcham and Australian Brews News Editor James Atkinson catch up on the news of the week.

This week in Beer is a Conversation we chat with Owen Johnston, Sales and Marketing Manager at Hop Products Australia and ex- Head Brewer of Moo Brew, about the 2017 Australian hop harvest.  Owen Johnston: Owen has been the of Sales and Marketing at HPA for the past four years, previously working as the Head Brewer for Moo Brew (Tasmania). Owen also spent some time as the Director of the the Craft...

This week in Beer is a Conversation we chat with Owen Johnston, Sales and Marketing Manager at Hop Products Australia and ex- Head Brewer of Moo Brew, about the 2017 Australian hop harvest.  Owen Johnston: Owen has been the of Sales and Marketing at HPA for the past four years, previously working as the Head Brewer for Moo Brew (Tasmania). Owen also spent some time as the Director of the the Craft...

This week is our first edition of splitting the podcast into two audio files for interviews and news. Part A yields our regular Radio Brews News news conversation between Matt Kirkegaard, Pete Mitcham and Australian Brews News Editor James Atkinson. Part B, entitled Beer Is A Conversation, showcases our chats with Andrew Ong of 2 Brothers Brewing Co, and Brendan Varis of Feral Brewing Co.   Andrew...

This week is our first edition of splitting the podcast into two audio files for interviews and news. Part A yields our regular Radio Brews News news conversation between Matt Kirkegaard, Pete Mitcham and Australian Brews News Editor James Atkinson. Part B, entitled Beer Is A Conversation, showcases our chats with Andrew Ong of 2 Brothers Brewing Co, and Brendan Varis of Feral Brewing Co.   Andrew...

This week we chat with Firestone Walker’s Export Director, Adrian Walker. The Firestone Walker brewery is nestled the central valley of California and was established 21 years ago by Adrian’s brother, David Walker, and his business partner Adam Firestone. Adrian Walker Adrian initially moved to California from the UK to sell beer from the newly established Firestone Walker brewing company. Althoug...

This week we reflect on our time at Good Beer Week and share our panel discussion from the Cryer Malt Trade Hub, where we discussed the future of craft beer with some industry heavyweights. Our panel includes Sierra Nevada founder, Ken Grossman, Craft Beer Industry Association chair Peta Fielding, Epic Beer founder Luke Nicholas and The Crafty Pint, James Smith. Special thanks to Phoenix Beers for...

This week we caught up with Fuller’s Head Brewer and Director, John Keeling. John reflects on his time at Fuller’s and how he’s helped shaped the historical brewery to maintain its stark reputation and keep their beers relevant in the modern era of craft and specialty brewing. John also talks about his special release beers and upcoming projects with Sierra Nevada.  John Keeling: John has been wor...