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 suggestions @hop_to_it_beer_club @hop.gear_ @craftbeeramateur @brew_smut @shinyhappymatt1905 @eatinginthesouth @samdrinksbeeryt @beersy_going @chris_remnant As always you can follow us on social media at @acraftbrewithaview and @violentbeers on IG and @MoreCraftViews on Twitter. You also can support us on Patreon and unlock access to exclusive video podcasts, merch and more.#beer #beerstagram #beertography #craftbeer #craftbeerlife #podcast #beerpodcast #podcast #craftbeerpodcast #moreviewsoncraftbrews #craftbeernerd #ipa #pale #hops

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 their latest beers that were showcased at the festival. Keep your ears peeled for cameo apperances from other breweries and beer reviewers. The beers we drank:Chairman Miaow - 5.5% NEPASuch Great Heights - 6% West Coast IPAUnder The Man Hole Cover - 4.3% Pale As always, we love to hear your feedback. So please do get in touch on social media. You can find us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews. Please leave us a review on any podcast platform of your choice and, of course, check out all of our offers on our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Moreviewsoncraftbrews

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 of each beer. The beers we drank were;Heidrun NEIPA - 4.5% BPAVK Vanilla Cutsard Tart Imperial Stout - 11%Forbidden Pastry Sour - 8% Small Steps DDH Pale - 4%We love to hear your feedback across all platforms. You can find us on Instagram @acraftbrewwithaview and @Violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews. You can also find us on Patreon for exclusive content including video podcasts that will not be released any where else! You can find us at the link below:https://www.patreon.com/Moreviewsoncraftbrews

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% NEIPAIncrebidle - 6.5% NEIPA164 Miles Per Hour - 8% DIPA You Don't Win Friends With Salad - 3.5% Pale We also are excited to announce details of our Patreon journey and you can find more detail within this episode about all the exclusive content available and on the link below:https://www.patreon.com/MoreviewsoncraftbrewsAs always we welcome your feedback and would appreciate a review on Spotify or Apple podcast. You can find us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview or @violentbeers as well as on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 pack, which includes an interactive Bingo Card, on The Fuss Club which you can grab here: https://thefuss.club/collections/mixed-cases/products/more-views-on-craft-brews-podcast-special-three-pack-glasswareDuring the show we review our FIRST EVER canned collaboration beer - Twilight Lagoon with Dig Brew Co. We also drink Brizo from Alpha Delta as well as Choccy Chip from Unbarred. We would love to hear if you managed to get your hands on any of the beers so remember to tag us on Instagram & Twitter if you're drinking a long with the show. Throughout the show you can expect a Q&A with Olly from Dig Brew, Aaron from Alpha Delta, a speical brewery guest and lots of beery talk. We debut out frist ever game of More Views on Craft Brews bingo. Thank you to everyone who has ever checked out an episode of the podcast, shared us with your friends or social media or has dropped us a review. We are super porud to be celebrating our 2nd Birthday.

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 Europe and the US to look at craft beer and beer cultutre around the globe and Luci alludes to how we can bring that to our shores in the UK. On the back on International Women's Day, we were able to find out a lot more about how Double Barrelled brewery celebrated the day, including a new collaboration beer that is availabe this March 2022. As always, you can find us on instagram @acraftbrewwithaview and @violentbeers as well as on Twitter @MoreCraftViews. Please feel free to drop us a message or review us on Spotify, Apple etc.

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 InstagramLibatory Brewery - A home brewer from Manchester with a very unique USPAlpha Delta Brewery - The big beer hitters from NewcastleSheep In Wolf's Clothing Brewery - A brewery who specialise in Low ABV stylesWe can honestly say that from the minute we started recording we had no idea if we would have 1 guest or not... let alone have the opportuinty to talk with real breweries!Throughout the show we discussed hype beers, starting with Verdant - Putty, life as a home brewer, alcohol consumption, black IPAs and so much more. Come and join us for what could have been absolute chaos!As always you can follow us on Instragam at @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter at @MoreCraftViews. We'd love to hear your feedback so please drop us a revie won Apple podcasts or Spotify!

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 decadeWe also drank 4 fantastic beers;1) Unwaves - 4.7% Pale Ale 2) Ruby Jewel - 7% Berliner Weisse 3) Gold Dust - 8.5% DIPA4) Smokey Joe - BA Imperial Stout 11.1%You may notice a dramatic difference in audio quality on this show... Please let us know if it has enhance your podcast experience with us! As always, you can follow us on Instagram @Acraftbrewwithaview and @violentbeers as we all on Twitter @MoreCraftViewsPlease feel free to drop us a review on Spotify or Apple or message us to let us know how youre finding the podcast!

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. During the show you get to hear my thoughts on bad habits, over consumption of alcohol and honest reviews on some of the UK's best and worst Alcohol Free craft beer. What we drank;Mash Gang - Stoop PilsnerLowtide - Are Wheat There Yet Mash Gang - Chug XPAGipsy Hill - Squashed Sour Please keep an eye on my social media pages to see how Dry January is going for the latter stages of January and share your recommendations. Remember to drop us a review on Apple or Spotify podcast and let us know how you're finding our dulcet tones! You can also follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 AleIPADIPATIPA Stout Sour Brewery of the Year There were so many huge highlights within the craft beer scene as well as some rather low moments. Louis & I get into the nit and grit of it all and by Part 2, I’d say we probably took it too far?! Please drop us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcast and remember to follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview or @violentbeers & on Twitter @MoreCraftViews to see the ins and outs of our beery lives!!

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 AleIPADIPATIPA Stout Sour Brewery of the Year There were so many huge highlights within the craft beer scene as well as some rather low moments. Louis & I get into the nit and grit of it all and by Part 2, I’d say we probably took it too far?! Please drop us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcast and remember to follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview or @violentbeers & on Twitter @MoreCraftViews to see the ins and outs of our beery lives!!

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% Milkshake IPAs to 15% Barley Wines. There really is a beer for everyone here. Throughout the show we touch on life in Manchester, the recipes and stories behind their beers and Mat reveals some big news for Wander Beyond that takes place in December.As always… drop us a line on social media or review on Apple Podcasts to let us know how you’re finding the episodes. Follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 episode. You don’t want to miss this!!! Tune in to this episode to find out more about what Brewser have to offer. Including their model of subscription, what you can expect to get in your order, which breweries they have lined up and a deeper understanding behind their vision.We are very excited to see where this new craft beer experience goes and wish Olly & Lewis the best of luck with their launch in November. Please follow us on our social media channels; @acraftbrewwithview & @violentbeers on Instagram and @MoreCraftViews on Twitter. We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast and we are all ears!

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 drank;Augustiner Helles 5.2% Cloudwater Marzen 5.3% Rothaus Brau Original 5.2% Lost & Grounded Keller Pils 4.8% Tegernsee Spezial 5.6% Schonramer Weiss Bier 5.6% If you’re wondering why we celebrate Oktoberfest… we don’t have the true answer but we have the reasonable response for two rogue alcoholics. Come and join us for 45 minutes of lager related nonsense!Remember to follow on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews. Feel free to drop us a review on Apple podcasts too!

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 date;Never Known Fog Like It - 5.2% NE PaleVery Insulting What You Said About My Coat - 5.4% Gose Void Space Ratio - 7% Stout They Live - 8% DIPA If you’re a fan of movie quotes… this one is for you!!! Remember to follow the guys at Rivington online as well as us at @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers on Instagram and @MoreCraftViews on Twitter. We’re constantly wanting to improve what we do… so feel free to drop us a review on Apple Podcast or drop us a line on social media and let us know what we’re doing right or wrong!!

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 show we drank;Joosy - 5.1% Hazy Pale Ale Hot Chocolate Mexican Stout - 10% Impy Stout Collab with Siren08.21 NEIPA - 7% mixed hop series Liner Notes - 5.7% East meets West Coast Pale Jordan was fantastic throughout the show and gave us a nod to how a home Brewer can turn professional legend with the right level of determination and charisma. Remember to follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers as well as on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 Honeycomb - 12%Tiny Rebel - 99 Flake - 9.9% New Bristol Brewery - Bigger Cinder Toffee Chocolate - 10% Omnipollo X Dugges - Anagram - Blueberry Cheesecake 12%You may be fairly surprised by some of our verdicts during this episode and, as always, we would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these beers so please drop us a message or review on Apple Podcasts! Remember you can follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 craft beer scene, their collaboration work with Rock Leopard, Good Karma, Queer Brewing & Eko, their vast beer range and what makes Cloudwater different to other UK breweries.Part 2 - We dove straight into the question we all want to know more about… “What’s it like to work with Brewdog?”. Paul gives us a very honest and insightful response as well as discussing the potential difficulties. As expected, both Louis & I start to become slightly more intoxicated throughout this section. During this episode you’ll get to hear more about the future of Cloudwater, where we may be seeing them pop up next and how would win in a Royal Rumble style fight down at Cloudwater HQ.The beers we drank;How Wonderful - 3.7% PaleNew England Pale - 6.8% Brewdog Collab Session IPA - 4.5% IPA Beer With Big Ideas - 4 Pack collaboration We hope you enjoy this special 2 part episode as much as we did. Please drop us feedback on Apple Podcasts or on social media letting us know how you’ve found this one! You can find us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 craft beer scene, their collaboration work with Rock Leopard, Good Karma, Queer Brewing & Eko, their vast beer range and what makes Cloudwater different to other UK breweries.Part 2 - We dove straight into the question we all want to know more about… “What’s it like to work with Brewdog?”. Paul gives us a very honest and insightful response as well as discussing the potential difficulties. As expected, both Louis & I start to become slightly more intoxicated throughout this section. During this episode you’ll get to hear more about the future of Cloudwater, where we may be seeing them pop up next and how would win in a Royal Rumble style fight down at Cloudwater HQ.The beers we drank;How Wonderful - 3.7% PaleNew England Pale - 6.8% Brewdog Collab Session IPA - 4.5% IPA Beer With Big Ideas - 4 Pack collaboration We hope you enjoy this special 2 part episode as much as we did. Please drop us feedback on Apple Podcasts or on social media letting us know how you’ve found this one! You can find us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

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 winning brewer in his own kitchen. We also delve into the story being the Mikkeller Running Club and what it’s like to walk into a craft beer market such as the US and take it by storm.We also touched on the powers and responsibilities large businesses in the craft beer scene have when it comes to inclusivity & respect.The beers we drank;American Dream 4.7% IPLSide Eyes 4.4% Pale AleHeated Seats 4.9% Pale Ale3 of Clubs (Thornbridge Collab) 5.5% Sour Peter, Pale & Mary 4.6% Pale Ale Remember to follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers and over at Twitter on @morecraftviews.

On today’s episode we sit down with the muscle behind Trinity Brew Co to delve into the world of one of the craft beer scene’s newest breweries. Throughout the episode we discuss the challenges of starting a brewery amidst a global pandemic, the power of collaborative beer and we look at what’s next for Trinity Brew Co.Throughout the show we drank some outstanding beers;Sleep Walk Dance - West Coast IPA - 6% Lost Souls - Black IPA - 6.5% (Collab with Green Duck)I Like Crumble - Fruiter Berliner Weiss - 5.7% (Collab with Bang The Elephant)Make sure you drop @trinitybrewco a follow on Instagram and you could find Louis & I on IG @violentbeers and @acraftbrewwithaview

Tonight we celebrate our 1st birthday as a podcast with some of our favourite people. This episode is a completely different to our usual platform. Our birthday celebrations consisted of a drink-a-long with breweries from all around the UK and finished the night with a virtual pub quiz (with cameo appearances).We spent tonight with some of our favourite breweries whilst we drank some amazing beers; 1- Trinity Brew Co - Slice of Fried Gold - 6.5% NEIPA 2 - Staggeringly Good - Souropod 6.4% Sourb3- S43 - Threefold - 10% TIPAThis is the longest episode we have ever ever recorded WITH A LIVE AUDIENCE & possibly our best episode we’ve ever ever recorded.I’ve also just been informed that I was that drunk I fell asleep on the landing until 4am after this episode... (Toby)Check us out on Instagram and Twitter and drop us some feedback - @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers on IG.

I bet you’re wondering... “How can you make a beer podcast related to Easter?”. Well, let us take you on a weird and wonderful journey whilst we drink beer from Easter Eggs, discuss the TRUE meaning of Easter whilst trying to remain sober.This episode is your classic Toby & Louis edition. We spend the evening drinking some brilliant beers from some of our favourite breweries in the UK. On the show we drank;New Bristol Brewery - Cinder Toffee Stout 4%North Brew Co - Springwell 4.5%Polly’s Brew Co - Lupo Capisco 5.6% Buxton Brewery - Lupulus X 5.4%LHG - When The Moon Collapses 10.5%Sinister Brew Co - Cocoa Reeper 11.6% We really hope you enjoy this episode. It’s a little different to our usual format but we had a lot of fun recording it. Follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers and on Twitter @MoreCraftViews. As always, you can drop us a review on Apple Podcasts or social media to let us know how you’re finding the podcast!!

Once again we venture out to Norway (virtually) for an in-depth look at the beery world of Amundsen Brewery. We were very fortunate to have both Amundsen's Head and Lead brewers as virtual tour guides for this episode. During the show we discuss the evolution of the 'Desert in a Can' range, the future of Amundsen brewery and a look into how they perfect their wacky and wonderful flavoured beers. Today's episode also sheds light on our upcoming "1st Birthday Party" episode including hints about the breweries joining us for our virtual pub quiz and drink-a-long session. Anyway... Back to the beer. Here's our line up for today's episode; Silhouettes of Green - Strata IPA 6.5%In Carfruits 2 - Mango Peach & Chocolate Creamsicle Sour, 6.5%In Carfruits 3 - Double Berry Citrus Smoothie Sour, 6.5%Sticky Little Fingers - Toffee Cinnabun Ultra Pastry Stout 13.5%We have to say this was one of the funniest Q&As we've recorded on this podcast. I can not wait for you guys to hear it. Let us know your thoughts on Apple Podcasts by dropping us a review or message us on social media. Twitter - @MoreCraftViewsInstagram - @Acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers

This week we were joined by Billy from Verdant Brewing Co for a detailed insight into the world of Cornish brewing! Throughout the show we touch on the challenges Verdant face being a brewery in Cornwall, the current Triple IPA trend and information on why Verdant have yet to brew one... as well as drinking through some top tier beers and so much more! (We also found out who Gus really is!!!).During the show we drank;Invisible Ceilings 4.7% PaleNeal Gets Things Done 6.7% IPAUnconventional Tactics 8% DIPA Shipping Forecasts 10.2% Baltic Porter We’d also like to thank our listeners for their questions; @andrew_lee_davies, @beer2eternity, @huntsmancooks & @pricey19841 Louis & I would like to pass on a huge thank you to everyone who has checked out this episode. Feel free to drop us a review on Apple Podcast and subscribe to our channel. You can follow us on Twitter @MoreCraftViews and IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers.

Today’s journey took us up to the snowy hills of Yorkshire for a virtual tour around all things Vocation. We were delighted to be joined by one of Vocation Brewery’s top brewers whilst we enjoyed some top quality Yorkshire beers. Throughout the show we find out about the evolution of Vocation brewery over the last 6 years, we look into the secrets of their high flying imperial stouts and special releases as well as discussing their ever growing core range. Here’s what we drank during the show;Hop, Skip, Juice - 5.7% Pale AleNaughty & Nice - 7.4% Chocolate Stout Rossøya - 8% Sour Kveik DIPA Louis & I also took a minute to discuss some of the up and coming breweries of 2021 that we can not wait to try - we would love to hear your thoughts on this too!! Remember to follow us on Twitter @MoreCraftViews and on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers. Feel free to drop us a message with any feedback & please drop us a review on Apple Podcasts so we can see how you guys are finding it!

Join us on our virtual trip to Norway where we join Brew Master, Mike Murphy, for an extremely eye opening Q&A about the world of Lervig and their journey into craft beer. During the show we talk through a whole world of craft beer and how Lervig have been right in the very centre of it all. We discuss the power of using Tonka beers in beers, the laws behind selling beer in Norway, the breadth of craft beer across Europe and some exciting news about where Lervig see themselves by the end of 2021. The beers we drank;House Party - Session Pale 4% Konrad’s Stout - 10.4%3 Bean Stout - 12%Big Mouth - Session IPA 4.6% Passion Tang - Passionfruit Sour 7% Make sure you find us on our social media @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers on IG and @MoreCraftViews on Twitter.

WE’RE BACK!!! After a long 6 week hiatus... Louis & I are back for another instalment of the podcast. We’ve been very lucky to be joined by Alex from North Brewing Co (John ditched us last minute!). We got to talk about all things North Brew as well as drinking and reviewing a range of beers.The beers we drank;Springwell - Pilsner 4.5% North X Track - IPA 6.8% Triple Fruited Gose - Blueberry & Apricot 4.8% We ventured into the possibilities of North’s first Black IPA, future collaborations, where the brewery sees them selves in 5 years time and so much more. It’s great to be back and we hope you enjoy the ride!! Remember to follow us on Twitter @MoreCraftViews and on Instagram @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers for much more beer reviews and updates

What happens when you drink a 10% TIPA followed by a 10% Imperial Stout...? Tune in to find out... We had the pleasure to chat with Josh & Tom from Neon Raptor about all things beer. Throughout the episode we got to discuss the impacts of Covid 19 on Neon Raptor, the impact of losing a member of the starting team, the story behind the beers and so much more! The beers we drank throughout;Crushing Blows - Pale AleFloating Saunas - Triple IPA Bigfoot Expert - Imperial Stout I can safely say this has been the most entertaining and interesting interviews we’ve had on the podcast. Remember to follow us on instagram @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter at @MoreCraftViews for more updates.

This week we are joined by hop legends, Yakima Chief, for a very different style Q&A on the podcast. We were lucky enough to be able to hold a sensory session with Luke on their latest hop release - HBC 692 - Talus. During the show we shove our nose into the wonderful world of Talus as well as drinking some top quality beers that showcase the hop it all its glory. Today we drank;Basqueland - Muchos Talus 5.7%Siren - Neo Normal 7.3% North - Into the Merzbau 7% If you’ve ever wanted to know more about how hops are developed and utilised in your beers... then this is the episode for you! Check us out on Instagram @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

Ever wondered what an Apple Maple & Pecan sour might taste like? Well tune in to find out as we dive into the wonderful world of Vault City. Vault City are extremely well known for their incredible craft work perfecting the Modern Sour Beer. During today’s episode we get a glimpse into just how they’ve managed that in the last 12 months. We discuss the weird and the wonderful flavours they’re coming out with, the possibility of future collaborations and releases and well as some exclusive material regarding what’s next for Vault City.What we drank;Strawberry Session Sour 4%Pear & Vanilla Sour 6.5%Apple Maple Pecan sour 8.5% Cherry Skies 8.5% Remember to follow us on Twitter @MoreCraftViews and on IV @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers for much more!!

Trick or Treat? This afternoon myself & Louis dive into 4 stunning Halloween styled beers whilst discussing our favourite scary movies. Join us for a Horror Movie Quiz and some very honest reviews on the following beers;Top Rope - Halloween HavocDig Brew - Potion S43 X Brew York - Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Dark Side Totally Brewed - 4 Hopmen of the apocalypse Brew York X Amundsen - Espresso Patronum Truth be told we ended up daily tipsy towards the end of today’s episode. Also - Louis had Covid 19 and was unable to be here today so we had to virtually record. WE ALSO ACCIDENTALLY DROP THE “C BOMB”. Apologies for those that are offended...

Today’s episode we were joined by Matt from Siren Craft Brew for an extremely exciting Q&A. We discuss how the current Covid 19 guidelines are going to impact the industry, beer and food pairings as well as diving into the stories behind Siren and their beers.We drank;Sunset To The Skies - Helles LagerLet The Night In - Black IPA Suspended In Cans - Hazy Pale Hard Pour Broken Dream - Nitro Breakfast Stout During the episode we review the beers, discuss the evolution of Siren and delve into some good old football talk! Make sure you follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers for more beery updates. Also on Twitter @MoreCraftViews

This evening we put our taste buds to the test by drinking 4 unique beers... blind! Our good friend @hopstain provided us with 4 awesome beers wrapped up and hidden from our eyes. You’ll find out how bloody hard this really is. We had a hell of a lot of fun recoding this one.All beers are announced from 25 minutes - 32 minutes.Follow us on IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentbeers or @MoreCraftViews on Twitter!

This afternoon Louis and I dive into 6 different beers supplied by the fantastic R&G’s Beer Vault, Macclesfield. We wanted to compare northern beers to southern beers and see who comes out on top. Find out who wins....The beers we drank; Vibrant Forest - Stone Sap Overtone - Citra, Mo, Idaho! Donzoko - Full Bloom Phantom - Meadow Road Electric Bear - Back to the Roots S43 - The One We Can’t Talk AboutWe had a hell of a lot of fun today drinking some brilliant beers from around the UK. Find out our views on the Brews above. Follow us on Twitter @MoreCraftViews or on Instagram @acraftviewwithaview & @violentbeers for more reviews and polls.

Today we are joined by Tom O’Hara from The Garden Brewery, Croatia. This is a first for the podcast as we venture out into the European breweries!Whilst we enjoy some fantastic Croatia beers we dive into the depths of how Brexit and the current Covid-19 situation has impacted the brewery. As well as our feud with Croatia since the SF of the 2018 World Cup...What we're drinking;Hazy IPAStout Double IPA collab with Whitestork Milkshake IPALavendar and Blueberry Sour collab with Amundsen Q&A with Garden Brewery at 8:59 to 29:30Make sure you follow us over on IG @acraftbrewwithaview and @violentbeers as well as on Twitter @MoreCraftViews for all the latest updates, polls, discussions and antics!

This afternoon myself & Louis decided it would be a good idea to drink 10 different beers in the space of an hour... all from our local supermarkets.We discuss the issues and debates surrounding craft beer in supermarkets with some views from our listeners too. As well as competing supermarkets against one another.Our line up;Brew Dog - Fake Empire. North Brew Co - Lost Cosmonauts Northern Monk - Order of the Faith Thornbridge - Pon Dera Red Willow - Wreckless Buxton - King SlayerSalt - IKATBad Co - Off Tempa DIPA 3Buxton - Storm Shadow Wild Beer - Millionaire Find us on Instagram @acraftbrewwithaview and @violentbeers or Twitter at @morecraftviews Safe to say this is the most drunk we’ve been on an episode...

Today we are joined by the Left Handed Giant’s big boss - Bruce! We spend the afternoon drinking some of Bristol’s finest beers whilst discussing LHG’s evolution since their £1m crowd funding and also their plans for the future. The beers;Sea of Vapours - 6.6% Hazy IPA Go Ahead - 5% Fruited SourHazy Pale - 4.5% pale I also drop a very big personal announcement (you may have seen on Instagram already...)!Make sure you follow us across social media @acraftbrewwithaview and @violentbeers on Instagram and @morecraftviews on Twitter.

This week we were joined by Dave Kerr from Wylam brewery as we dive into some classic Wylam beers and some new stunning IPAs, whilst discussing all things beer!Our line up today; Jakehead 6.3% IPAThe Cold Condition 4.6% LagerDrones with Megaphones 5.5% DDH Pale Come in No.51 Your Time is Up 9% DIPA We discuss the evolution of Wylam as well as the back story to their Jakehead/Sheikhead plans, their 20th Birthday plans and their potential collaborations to come. At the start of the podcast we bring to you a fantastic charitable cause from 5 beer bloggers on Instagram who are raising money for The Movember Foundation which includes MANY giveaways. @StevensonJosh_ @IPAAdventures @Howaythebeers @AleInATankard @YorkshireBeerGuy Follow us on Twitter at @MoreCraftViews and IG @acraftbrewwithaview & @violentxsplit

What a line up today! This week we explored the wonderful world of Polly’s Brew Co from Mold, North Wales. We discussed upcoming hops such as Sabro and Idaho 7 and drank some unreal beers.Beer 1 - Mylar 6.2% IPA Beer 2 - Transit Culture 7.2% West Coast Beer 3 - Naive Melody 8.2% DIPA Beer 4 - Spur 10% DHH TIPA It was a pleasure to be joined by Arron from Polly’s this afternoon as he gave us some great insights into the brewing process behind Polly’s, the naming of beers, the breweries that inspired it all and his desert island beers!Follow us @acraftbrewwithaview on IG and @violentxsplit or @MoreCraftBrews on Twitter.

Today we were joined by Miranda and Bates, founders of Duration Brewing, for a insightful Q&A on all things Duration. We drank some fantastic beers from your 3% Table Pales to your 6.2% IPA. The Norfolk based brewery are producing some of the cleanest and most impressive beers at the moment and we got the pleasure of enduring 4! During the episode we also discuss subjects from American brewing Vs British brewing, the experience of being a female in the craft beer scene and whether or not it’s too early to open pubs! Follow us on Twitter @morecraftviews and on IG @acraftbrewwithaview and @violentxsplit

Today we explore the awesome world of Turning Point Brew Co. We are joined by their Co-founder, Cameron, for an extremely eye opening Q&A where we uncovers the reasons behind the beers and much more. We were able to enjoy 4 stunning beers throughout the episode;1 - Chip Hazard (Mint Choc Chip Pale Ale)2- Disco King (American Pale Ale) 3- Known Unknown’s (Stout) 4- Sunshine Indoors (Mango & Lassi Saffron Donut ale)Thanks to @TurningPoint for their time. Thanks to @violentxsplit for co-hosting. Make sure you follow us on Twitter at @MoreCraftViews and IG at @acraftbrewwithaview

We were joined by the founder of Northern Monk, Brian, for an extremely in-depth Q&A on the story behind how they’ve become one of the UK’s powerhouses in craft beer.Our line up consisted of 4 quality NM beers;Faith 5.4% Hazy Pale The Vermont Sessions (Brewdog Collaboration ) 5.2% NEIPADoomsday Disco 6.0% Fruity IPA Gamma Vortex 9.4% Triple IPA.Q&A starts at 8:50.Follow us at @MoreCraftViews on Twitter and @acraftbrewwithaview on IG

Today we explore the wonderful Lab Culture Brewery. We are joined by John for a detailed Q+A regarding all this Lab Culture. Discussing everything from the use of Basil in a beer to the frustration of experiencing a lock down in Barcelona. Keep your ears peeled for the Gingerbread Porter & Blackcurrant Gose we drink throughout.

Today we are joined by the brilliant Keith from Seven Bro7hers Brewery for a very insightful Q+A. We enjoy some cracking beers from a Watermelon Wheat Beer to a Kellogg’s Cornflake IPA!!Follow @acraftbrewwithaview on Instagram & @MoreCraftViews on Twitter for more updates, reviews and general beer chat.

Today we dive into 5 stunning Brew York beers and are joined by Head Brewer Lee for a very interesting and funny Q+A with the bearded man himself! From Pastry Sours to Rhubarb & Custard Milkshake IPAs... there’s a bit of everything for everyone!Follow @acraftbrewwithaview on Instagram & @MoreCraftViews on Twitter for more updates, reviews and general beer chat.

Today we dive into 6 Tiny Rebel classics. From your Jam Pale ale to your Marshmallow Porter, it’s got it all!

Welcome back - diving into the last 2 beers of the podcast Carver and Thumper. From an IPA to Lager to a strong chocolate milk stout!