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EPISODE 100: ELUSIVE BREWING COLLABORATION BREW
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It's the big one... or rather 100! To celebrate the 100th episode, I collaborated with Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing to brew a lovely West Coast pale chock full of Centennial hops! Its a lovely beer - buy some and find out for yourselves (link below) - and you can hear audio from the brew day, an interview with Andy, plus my first reaction to tasting the beer!
LINKS
Elusive Brewing - website / Twitter / Instagram
Andy Parker - Twitter / Instagram
Buy cans of PRIMAL here
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EPISODE 99: ORBIT BEERS BREWERY
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In this episode I speak with Robbie Sykes from South London's Orbit Beers Brewery. We talk all about their modern takes on traditional European beer styles, keeping their beers in bottles, and why a Greek yoghurt dip works well as a beer!
LINKS
Orbit Beers Brewery - website / Twitter / Instagram
SEND ME A MESSAGE FOR THE 100TH EPISODE - Email / Speakpipe
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EPISODE 98: TWO TAILS and HOP STOP
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In this episode, I speak with Colin and Deena from Two Tails Taproom, a pop-up business in East Sussex, and James from Hop Stop in Reigate.
We talk all about their businesses, how things have been going, and what future plans they have, amongst other things.
LINKS
Two Tails Taproom - Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Hop Stop - website / Twitter / Instagram
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EPISODE 97: BRASS CASTLE
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We're hurtling towards episode 100 now, and you'll be getting the three episodes preceding that (this one, 98, and 99) in quick time! This is all so that we are ready to have Episode 100 when the special collab beer, brewed with Elusive, is ready for you to be drinking it while listening to us talk about it. I'm so excited for you to try this beer!
But enough of that, let's focus on this episode which features Sam Teale, Head Brewer of North Yorkshire's Brass Castle.
Sit back and relax as you hear Sam and I discuss the US origins of the brewery, American cask ale, the food capital of Yorkshire, building a taproom with your own hands, and much more!
LINKS
Brass Castle: Website / Twitter / Instagram
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Episode 96: Just Me!
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With a few last minute issues meaning that the Cider Prime episode had to be postponed, I had no time to arrange an emergency guest, so I just plugged in the mic and .... talked!
Hopefully its fairly structured and not too much of a ramble!
I talk about my recent trip to Dublin; the event I ran at Indie Rabble's taproom; Brew York's Leeds bar closing; upcoming events this weekend - Craft Beer Channel's Love & Beer 2, The Kernel's 15th Birthday, and Two Tails' latest pop-up; the 10% discount code on Brid's Cross beers is still valid; some books coming soon from Jonny Garrett, Andy Parker, Adrian Tierney-Jones, and Martyn Cornell; musings on my upcoming writing; Oktoberfest events; and the gen on episodes 97, 98, 99, and 100! Plus I tell you a few places I'm heading that I might be able to get some good beers at.
LINKS
Dublin: â Mary's Bar & Hardware Storeâ / â Wicklow Wolfâ / â Kinnegar Brewingâ / â Whiplashâ / â UnderDogâ / â Galway Bay Breweryâ
â Indie Rabbleâ / â Amp Catsâ
â Brew York Leeds New Briggateâ
Events: â Craft Beer Channel's Love & Beer 2â / â The Kernel's 15th Birthdayâ / â Two Tails Taproomâ
â Brid's Crossâ
Books: â The Meaning of Beer by Jonny Garrettâ / â The Modern Homebrewer by Andy Parker & Jamil Zainasheffâ / â A Pub for All Seasons by Adrian Tierney-Jonesâ / â Around the World in 80 Beers by Martyn Cornellâ
Oktoberfest: â A Hoppy Placeâ / â Indie Rabbleâ / â Westerham Breweryâ / â Neptune Breweryâ
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EPISODE 95: JONNY GARRETT
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In this episode, I speak with Jonny Garrett from the Craft Beer Channel, who was last on the podcast in December 2022. I thought it was about time to catch up with Jonny and see what he's been up to, which includes writing a new book!
I also have a quick chat with Andy Nowlan from Siren Craft Brew as they have just released a new beer, Something in the Water, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox/Disney for their new movie Alien: Romulus.
LINKS
Jonny Garrett - â YouTubeâ / â Twitterâ / â Instagramâ / â New bookâ
Siren Craft Brew - â Websiteâ / â Alien: Romulus competitionâ / â Twitterâ / â Instagramâ
SEND ME A VOICE MESSAGE on â Speakpipeâ !
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EPISODE 94: BRĂD'S CROSS BREWERY
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Join me as I chat with Sean O'Reilly of BrĂd's Cross Brewery about his whirlwind first year as a commercial brewer, as well as some of the folk tales that inspire his beer's names and the brewery's branding.
PLUS - get 10% off BrĂd's Cross beers until 30th September. Go to their web shop at https://bridscross.co.uk/shop/ and use code beerprime10 at checkout.
LINKS
BrĂd's Cross Brewery - website / Twitter / Instagram
Email me at [email protected] OR leave me a voice message at Speakpipe.com/BeerPrime
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Episode 93: 4th Birthday Q&A
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I'm back from my summer break and straight into a special episode to celebrate 4 years of Beer Prime!
I'm joined by beer experts Jessica Mason (The Drinks Business), Tom Fozard (Roosters Brew Co), and Jaega Wise (Wild Card Brewery) and I put YOUR questions to them!
LINKS
Jessica Mason - Twitter / Instagram
Tom Fozard - Twitter / Instagram
Jaega Wise - Twitter / Instagram
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Episode 92: James Dowdeswell & the Thornbridge Union
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No, it's not a beer-related rock band, it's an episode featuring comedian James Dowdeswell, who talks about his beer-themed comedy show "Beers of a Clown" and his own beer, Lazy Eye-PA; and also Rob Lovatt and Dom Driscoll from Thornbridge, who tell us all about the Burton Union set that they've acquired from CMBC and are keeping the historic brewing process alive.
LINKS
James Dowdeswell - Lazy Eye-PA / Twitter / Insta
Thornbridge - website / Twitter / Insta
Send me a question for Episode 93!
I'll have a panel of experts to field your questions - Jaega Wise, Jessica Mason, and Tom Fozard.
Here's how to send your questions to me:
Email: [email protected]
Voice: Speakpipe.com/beerprime
Socials: Twitter / Insta
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Episode 91: Westerham Brewery revisited
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In this episode I catch up with Robert Wicks from Westerham Brewery, recorded live in their bustling taproom.
We talk about many of their beers, while tasting 9 of them!
I also speak with Colin and Deena Gilham about their new pop-up taproom venture, Two Tails!
LINKS:
Westerham Brewery - website / Twitter / Insta
Two Tails Taproom - Twitter / Insta / Facebook
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Episode 90: Indie Rabble revisited
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In this episode I pay a visit to the Indie Rabble taproom in Windsor and catch up with Dave Hayward about how their first year is going, Its been just over a year since we last spoke and so much has happened.
I also speak to Dr Christina Wade who has released a book about women in brewing called The Devil's in the Draught Lines.
Plus there's news about the likes of Buxton Brewery, BrewD*g, Cellar Head, Mason Brew Co, Attic Brew Co, and Two Tails - a new pop-up taproom in East Sussex.
LINKS
Indie Rabble - website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Dr Christina Wade - website / Twitter / Instagram / Book
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Episode 89: Heist Brew Co
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In this episode, I welcome Dan Hunt from Heist Brew Co to the podcast. We talk about their genesis as a bar, before moving into brewing their own beers - at first to supply the bar, then distributing further afield. We'll also discuss the future of the brewery.
LINKS
Heist Brew Co - website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
SPEAKPIPE - Leave me a voice message!
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Episode 88: Homebrew Special 2 at Hop Stop with Elusive Brewing//
Recorded live at Hop Stop in Reigate with special guest Andy Parker from Elusive Brewing.
Four home brewers brought along their brews for us to taste, judge and for Andy to give advice.
LINKS
Hop Stop - website / Twitter / Insta
Elusive Brewing - website / Twitter / Insta
Andy Parker - Twitter / Insta
SPEAKPIPE - Leave me a message!
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Episode 87: McColl's Brewery
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In the latest episode I speak with Danny McColl, founder of McColl's Brewery based in County Durham.
We talk about his beers, the beer landscape in the North East, and Men's mental health.
I also chatted with Laura and Michael, who work in the beer industry but also have a little fun on the side with a YouTube channel called "Does It Shandy?" where they take often highly-rated beers and mix it with varying fizzy soft drinks to see if it shandies! As well as a little chat about their videos, we also try to see if a very well regarded McColl's beer works with Ginger Beer to make a shandy!
LINKS:
McColl's Brewery - Website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Danny McColl - Twitter
Does It Shandy? - YouTube channel / Twitter
Laura - Twitter / Insta // Michael - Twitter
Men's Pie Club - Website / Twitter / Insta
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Episode 86: Cloudwater
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Join me for a jam-packed episode with not 1, not 2, not even 3 guests... 4 GUESTS! OK, 2 of them were together when recording, so it's 3 segments but hey... 4 guests!
The main guest is Paul Jones from Cloudwater and there is an epic length chat with him, because it was too good to edit down. I also chat with Amelie Tassin from Tipple Marketing about what she does in the beer industry.
There is also a quick chat, recorded live at Anspach & Hobday's 10th birthday bash, with Paul Anspach and Jack Hobday!
Enjoy - even if you have to break it down into smaller chunks!!
LINKS
Cloudwater - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
Amelie Tassin - Tipple website / Twitter / Insta
Anspach & Hobday - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
SPEAKPIPE (to leave me a message) - click here
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Episode 85: Buxton Brewery
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In this episode I welcome Buxton Brewery's new MD, Dom Metcalfe, who has been tasked to take Buxton to the next level. We discuss their beers - including the (in)famous The Beer, once known as Yellow Belly - plus much more.
Also featured is George Rice from Serious Pig. George felt that pub snacks were too boring and not the greatest quality, so he set Serious Pig up with the goal of bringing a range of high quality, tasty pub snacks.
We also cover some of the latest news including Siren's 11th birthday, as well as their upcoming Reading town centre bar; the collab between three breweries celebrating their 175th anniversaries; Carlsberg Marston's "Fresh Ale"; plus more.
WHY NOT LEAVE ME A MESSAGE? Go to Speakpipe and chat away! OR... send an email to [email protected].
LINKS
Buxton Brewery - website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Serious Pig - website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
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Episode 84: Sunken Knave
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with the lively character that is Henry Kirk. We discuss his brewing background and what he plans to do with new project, Sunken Knave.
Don't miss talk about how the name came about, brewing his first solo beer under the new brewery, his travels to collaborate on two further beers, and the Daleks of Sussex!
The episode also features Mike Hampshire of Leeds Beer Tours (not Leeds Bee Tours, as I mistakenly called them!). Mike tells us about the best places to visit in Leeds and what his tours offer to those looking to learn a bit about the city's hostelries, not just quaff the ales.
LINKS
Sunken Knave - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
Henry Kirk - Twitter / Insta
Leeds Beer Tours - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
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Episode 83: Brolly Brewing
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Brolly are based in Horsham, West Sussex, and are owned by Brook and Holly Saunders. They've been going for nearly 7 years, and have been at their current location for a year.
Hear their story and find out more about them.
I also chat with Chloe Perry from SSV Ltd, all about what they provide to the craft beer economy!
Get in touch - â Email meâ / â Leave me a Speakpipe messageâ
LINKS
Brolly Brewing - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
SSV Ltd - website / Twitter / Insta / Facebook
Chloe (SSV) - Insta
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Episode 82: Turning Point Brew Co
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I'm back from my Christmas break and behind the mic for the first time in 2024, and I've brought you a chat with Cameron Brown from Turning Point Brew Co based in the gorgeous town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
We chat all about their journey to where they are today, their beers, their events, and lots more - including Cam's love of Bruce Springsteen (of which I share!)
LINKS
Turning Point - website / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
Leave me a message on Speakpipe
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Episode 81: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL with Thornbridge and Beer Podcasters
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As Noddy likes to say ... It's Chriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistmas!
In the 2023 special, my brewery guests are Dom Driscoll and Rob Lovatt from Thornbridge Brewery. We talk about the brewery's 18 year history, their beers including the iconic Jaipur, bottle conditioning, cask brewing, plus a whole lot more.
I also round up the year with three fellow Beer Podcasters - Steve Bentall (Beerlonging/Beer O'Clock Show), Tori Powell (A Woman's Brew) and Stephen Carter (Points of Brew). We talk about our stand out beers of 2023, a few stories that made the news throughout the year, and I ask them which of their 2023 episodes they would most like people to listen to. Links to the news stories and the episodes are below!
MERRY CHRISTMAS - see you in late January!
LINKS
Thornbridge - website / Twitter / Instagram / Dom Twitter / Rob Twitter
Steve (Beer O'Clock Show) - Twitter / Instagram / Podcast
Tori (A Woman's Brew) - Twitter / Instagram / Podcast
Stephen (Points of Brew) - Twitter / Instagram / Podcast
News Stories
There will not be a GBBF in 2024 // NZ Brewery pioneer beer vending machine which gives free beer to good guitarists // Anchor Brewery is closed down // Jump Ship in legal battle with BrewDog
Podcast Episodes
A Woman's Brew - Episode 139 - Through the Drinking Glass Beerlonging - Episode 12 - Hay Bale Karens Points of Brew - Episode 65 - Going Atomic Beer Prime - Episode 77 - The Kernel - Mehr anzeigen
