Episodes

  • In this episode, I talk to Clint Weaver from Pocket Beagles.


    This episode has the images of each beer design attached so look out on your device for them!


    Keep up with all the developments at Pocket Beagles here: https://www.pocketbeagles.co


    If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please use the links below to seek guidance and assistance:


    Lifeline 24 hour support or call 13 11 14


    Drinkwise Support Services


    A list of organisations, websites and services that offer alcohol support, counselling and information. This list also includes research centres that focus on alcohol.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport my other podcast of the greatest sports stories ever told. Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/wheel-of-sport/


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests can only take one bottle of each choice although choices can be longnecks (if they are really thirsty!) ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode, I talk with Trevor Lowder from Craft Brewery Coopery. Follow the latest developments via Facebook and Instagram.


    Watch Trevor's TedX talk: Why crafting a backyard conversation is important for men's health


    If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please use the links below to seek guidance and assistance:


    Lifeline 24 hour support or call 13 11 14


    Drinkwise Support Services


    A list of organisations, websites and services that offer alcohol support, counselling and information. This list also includes research centres that focus on alcohol.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport my other podcast of the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • In this episode, I talk with Jessie Jungalwalla from Craft Instinct. Follow the latest developments via Facebook and Instagram.


    Follow Brienne @Ratmagnet


    Read Her Story and Our Story at The Crafty Pint.


    If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please use the links below to seek guidance and assistance:


    Lifeline 24 hour support or call 13 11 14


    Drinkwise Support Services


    A list of organisations, websites and services that offer alcohol support, counselling and information. This list also includes research centres that focus on alcohol.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport my other podcast of the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jussie Martin has worked in restaurants, breweries, pubs and bottle shops. She is an expert at making people feel welcome and having a great time. As you will hear in this episode, Jussie's beer journey is influenced by her vast experiences in numerous countries and settings. We also discuss the issues facing the hospitality industry and how Australia compares with the USA and New Zealand.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream.


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Matt Stewart is the presenter of The Beer Pioneer on Channel 31. He is also best known for his stand up comedy and the hit podcast Do Go On. This is his beer journey.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream.


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Froth Magazine lasted over five years and 57 editions. Created by Emily Day, this free magazine, championed the craft beer scene and beer journalism in Melbourne and beyond. With eye catching front covers, beautiful design and a texture that kept readers coming back for more, this is the story of Froth.


    Contact Emily with ideas for Froth


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream.


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Tiffany Waldron is the President of Pink Boots Society Australia. She has a huge variety of experiences in the beer world and is a Certified Cicerone.


    Keep up with Tiff online on Instagram, Twitter or via Pink Boots Australia.


    This podcast was recorded at The Prince Alfred, Port Melbourne.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream.


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Em Sauter is the founder of Pints and Panels - a free educational resource for beer lovers. If you want to know more about hops, beer styles or like beer related art, you can follow Emily's work online or kick in to her Patreon to help support this brilliant educational resource.


    Watch the Beer Together YouTube Channel and the new show Have a Beer, Guess the Year with comedian Nick Capper.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream.


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Cans Before Mans is an initiative to get people talking about beer. Get in touch with Melanie through Instagram and listen to The Distillers whilst you do so.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Watch the Beer Together YouTube Channel and the new show Have a Beer, Guess the Year with comedian Nick Capper.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.



    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this special episode, I talked with Emily Day, editor and creator of Froth Magazine.


    We caught up about the challenges of running a free magazine during a pandemic, the advantages of advertising in print media and the outlook for breweries, venues and bottleshops for the rest of 2020.


    Subscribe to Froth Magazine or contact Emily to advertise in Froth Magazine.


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    Watch Have A Beer, Guess The Year on YouTube.


    Listen to the excellent podcast, The Wheel of Sport, for the greatest sports stories every told.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode Davydd Griffiths from The Royal Mail Hotel and The Coolroom Podcast talks through the six beers that changed everything. Keep up to date with The Coolroom online store and their podcast here.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Watch the Beer Together YouTube Channel and the new show Have a Beer, Guess the Year with comedian Nick Capper.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode Jon Seltin from Brick Lane Brewing talks through the six beers that changed everything.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Watch the Beer Together YouTube Channel and the new show Have a Beer, Guess the Year with comedian Nick Capper.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.



    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • This episode is a special online event called 'I Miss The Pub' intended to be some affectionate talk towards our favourite pubs.


    Guests include comedians Brett Blake, Alex Ward, Matt Stewart and Nick Capper. Also watch on YouTube at Beer Together.


    Have a Beer, Guess the Year - play along at home!


    Inspired by Luke Robertson's article titled 'I miss the pub'.


    Podcasts by guests:


    Going Hypo - Alex Ward


    Flatstick - Brett Blake and Nick Capper


    Do Go On - Matt Stewart



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode, I talk with beer writer and photographer Matthew Curtis from Pellicle. Follow Matthew on Twitter or download The Pellicle Podcast.


    Mentions for:

    The Harp, Covent Garden

    Carling Black Label 1980s ads

    CAMRA

    Ship and Mitre

    The Roscoe Head

    Pilsner Urquell

    Stone and Wood

    Wildflower Brewing and Blending

    Marble Brewery

    Burning Sky Brewers and Blenders

    Timothy Taylors

    Odell Brewing

    Harveys Brewery


    Watch the Beer Together YouTube Channel and the new show Have a Beer, Guess the Year with comedian Nick Capper.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.


    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​


    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.


    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​


    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.



    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told. 


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode, I talk with Nick Capper who is one of Australia's top comedians. You may have heard Nick on The Little Dum Dum Club or, his own comedy podcast, The Phone Hacks.


    Buy Nick's debut comedy special or support his art work at redbubble.


    In other news, find a growing list of breweries and beer stockists delivering here: Matt @Mattteachingbeernerd list of indie brewers delivering across Australia.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport, my other podcast is, the greatest sports stories ever told.


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode, I talk with Evin Craney who is the Sales Manager at Bright Brewery in Victoria's High Country. Find Matt in and around Melbourne slinging Bright Beers or at the Gum Tree Pies shop in Bright!


    Matt @Mattteachingbeernerd list of indie brewers delivering across Australia.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport my other podcast of the greatest sports stories ever told.


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • John Boyle is a registered psychologist who has decades of experience working with people with addictions. In this special episode, we talk about the risk alcohol poses to beer enthusiasts and how we can spot the signs when it becomes hazardous to our health or the health of others around us.


    If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please use the links below to seek guidance and assistance:


    Lifeline 24 hour support or call 13 11 14


    Drinkwise Support Services


    A list of organisations, websites and services that offer alcohol support, counselling and information. This list also includes research centres that focus on alcohol.


    Register for Run for the Kids and join my team. Sunday 29th March 2020 - Choose from 5.2km course or 15km course.


    Journalism special: Book tickets for Alestars Tuesday 18th February 2020




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Here are some of the useful links that were mentioned in this episode:


    Luke Robertson's excellent article.


    Join Run Beer Run - Run for the Kids Team


    The Wheel of Sport Podcast - the greatest sports stories ever told.


    Daniel Ridd's superb beer articles.


    Quarter Bar Pop Up in Ballarat.


    Coconspirators opening a new brewpub in Brunswick.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In this episode, I talk with Trev Birks from Bendigo Beer a movement that transformed beer in Bendigo. We covered a whole range of topics affecting the beer industry including independence, the sale of Balter and plenty more. This episode was recorded The Handle Bar Bendigo.


    The Chosen Brew is a podcast for people, passionate about beer, to talk us through the six beers that changed them. Their chosen brews. Expect choices to be full of nostalgia, emotional wanderings and plain old loyalty as the guests tell their story through the beers that they treasure.


    Follow The Chosen Brew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


    Log on to the website at: www.thechosenbrewau.com


    The Wheel of Sport my other podcast of the greatest sports stories ever told. Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/wheel-of-sport/


    Guests are given the following guidelines:


    - Each beer choice has to have been commercially available at some point.

    - Although this is essentially a quality beer podcast, choices can be any beer, however mainstream. ​

    - Guests will choose their favourite drinking vessel from which all their beers will be consumed.

    - Also, guests will choose their ultimate beer snack to go alongside their choices. ​

    - Talking about the beers that didn't quite make the six is encouraged.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.