Rob Cheshire

This Week in Craft Beer

Arts EN ↓ 201 episodes

In-depth weekly interviews with some of the UK's leading independent Craft Brewers, exploring their background and motivations, hopes and fears, and big plans for the future, all whilst we share and discuss a couple of the beers that the brewer is particularly proud of.

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Rob Cheshire

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Arts

Latest episode

Feb 26, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 175 - Drop Project 2023 Update 16.10.2023

Join me for a fun chat with Joe and Will from Drop Project, as they announce their exciting growth plans.

Episode 174 - BMAN Brewery 09.10.2023

Join me for a fun chat with Alex, owner of BMAN Brewery in Oxford.

Episode 173 - Derby Beer Con 02.10.2023

Join me as I chat with Tom Ainsley about both Derby Beer Con and the latest news from Neon Raptor.

Episode 172 - Pentrich Brew Co. - 2023 Update 25.09.2023

We catch up with Joe and Ryan from Pentrich recorded in-person at the Alex Hotel, on the eve of Derby Beer Con!

Episode 171 - Stannary Brewing Co. - 2023 Update 18.09.2023

Join me for a fun catch-up with Garry, Chris and Mark at Stannary, as they put the finishing touches to their exciting new premises!

Episode 170 - Holy Goat 2023 Update 11.09.2023

It was great to catch up again with Holy Goat founder Johnny Horn!

Episode 169 - Dark Revolution Brewery 04.09.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Greg from Dark Revolution based near Salisbury. Dark Revolution was launched in 2015, with a simple aspiration to make World class beer. Beer that they can be fiercely proud of and hopefully enjoyed by other beer enthusiasts. https://www.darkrevolution.co.uk/

Episode 168 - The Grumpy Goat 28.08.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Anne-Marie from The Grumpy Goat in Reading. The Grumpy Goat opened in the quirky Harris Arcade near Reading station in 2013, in a tiny unit, where swinging a cat would have been very hazardous to the brilliant stocks of bottles, cans and cheeses! In Oct 2020, during the darkest days of COVID, they took the opportunity to move into a much larger shop unit,...

Episode 167 - Disruption IS Brewing 21.08.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Conor from Disruption IS Brewing based in Camberley. Conor's father Chris bought Ascot Brewing in 2017, whilst Conor was living in Toronto, becoming enamoured with the amazing Canadian Craft Beer Scene. When Conor returned to the UK in 2019 father and son decided to launch a Craft focused arm of the business, and Disruption IS Brewing came to life, wit...

Episode 166 - Firebrand Brewing Co. 14.08.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Joe from Firebrand Brewing based in Launceston, Cornwall. Firebrand was launched in 2008, in a converted milking parlour, on the untamed edge of Bodmin Moor in North Cornwall. The focus is their passion for beer made from all natural ingredients, Cornish spring water and American hops.

Episode 165 - Sureshot Brew Co. - 2023 Update 07.08.2023

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, James Campbell from Sureshot Brewing Co based in Manchester. Founded in 2020, Sureshot Brewing has been a long term project of James Campbell. Everyone with a bitter taste in their mouth knows James. A serial head brewer at some of Manchester’s most respected independent breweries, and pioneer of the best in new world styles and hops to the UK. James has b...

Episode 164 - Three Nations Dispense Ltd 31.07.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, James from Three Nations Dispense based in South Wales. Three Nations are passionate about helping pubs and restaurants supply a carefully curated draft drinks offering, from a choice of brands to unique dispensing systems, with a goal of having as many free of tie hospitality outlets in the UK as possible.

Episode 163 - Mysterious Brewing Co. 24.07.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Adam and Ken from Mysterious Brewing based in North Hampshire. Mysterious was launched in 2023, and they have a passion for small batch flavourful beers, craftily blurring the lines between traditional and modern, creating hop-forward, aroma-rich styles. https://mysteriousbrewing.com/

Episode 162 - Turning Point Brew Co. 17.07.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Cameron from Turning Point Brew Co. based in Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. Turning Point was launched in 2017, and they have grown to become a small team of beer lovers with a clear mission: Brew their favourite beers and have a good time! https://www.turningpointbrewco.com/

Episode 161 - Great Beyond Brewing Co. 10.07.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, John from Great Beyond Brewing Co. based in Hoxton, East London. Great Beyond was launched in 2022, by three beer loving friends and experienced brewers, Ollie, Nick and John. Their brewing emphasises quality, sustainability and creativity. They're passionate about combining the best ingredients and techniques to produce beers that inspire and delight...

Episode 160 - Lauter Bottle Shop/BrewCon 03.07.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Simon from Lauter Bottleshop based in Falmouth. Simon has run Brewcon, the UK's largest beer and brewing conference since 2017, and he launched Lauter in 2021, following a successful Crowdfunder.

Episode 159 - Langham Brewery 26.06.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Lesley, Sal and Fran from Langham Brewery based on the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex. Langham was launched in 2005, and operate a steam-heated brewery with the goal of producing innovative, distinctive and flavoursome beers using the finest quality ingredients.

Episode 158 - Southsea Brewery 2023 Update 12.06.2023

Rob chatted with Dave for a South-Coast catch-up.

Episode 157 - New Bristol Brewery 05.06.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from New Bristol Brewery. New Bristol was launched in 2013 by husband and wife team Maria and Noel James, and have developed a strong reputation for brewing modern juicy IPAs, fruity Sours and indulgent Stouts.

Episode 156 - Indie Rabble Brewing Company 29.05.2023

We are delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Alex, Ally, Naomi & Dave from Indie Rabble Brewing Co. based in Windsor. Indie Rabble is the latest addition to Dave and Naomi Haywood's award winning Craft Beer empire. The owners of the 'A Hoppy Place' Taprooms have teamed up with celebrated brewer Alex Rowlands and his partner Ally to launch Indie Rabble in a railway arch on the burgeo...

Episode 155 - Brewser 15.05.2023

We are delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Olly & Lewis from Brewser. Brewser is the brand-new way to explore craft beer. It’s the first beer subscription that puts you in control, and delivers the freshest craft beer from the breweries you choose.

Episode 154 - UnBarred Brewery 2023 Update 08.05.2023

Join me as I catch-up with Jordan whilst tasting two very big and impressive new beer releases!

Episode 153 - Full Circle Brew Co. 2023 Update 01.05.2023

I am delighted to welcome back to the Podcast Ben and Alex from Full Circle, based in Newcastle. https://www.fullcirclebrew.co.uk/

Episode 152 - Attic Brewing Co. 2023 Update 27.04.2023

I am delighted to welcome back to the Podcast Oli from Attic, based in Stirchley, just South of Birmingham. https://atticbrewco.com/

Episode 151 - Makemake Brewing Co. 24.04.2023

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Marc from Makemake Brewery based in Portsmouth. Makemake started in 2018 as gypsy brewers, followed by a residency at the Greenwich Brewpub in Southsea,  before establishing their own premises in Portsmouth in 2021, assisted by a crowdfunder. https://makemakebeer.myshopify.com/

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