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

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!

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

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/

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, in Union Street, just off Reading's main pedestrianised shopping street. The new unit enabled a much larger stock of beers, wines and spirits, and also a significant expansion of the Deli side of the business. Finally, and most exciting of all, in August 2022, the Goat Tap was opened above the shop, which is where we are recording from today. 

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, with a mission of Changing Beer For The Better!

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.

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 been instrumental in the development of new wave British brewing over the last decade (and then some).

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.

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/

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/

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 their customers.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 burgeoning Windsor Beer Mile. The Taproom is expected to open in August, with the brewery opening shortly afterwards. www.indierabble.co.uk

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.

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

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

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

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/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from We Are Beer, the Company that organises the UK's Leading Independent Craft Beer Festivals. https://wearebeer.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Robin Head-Foreman from Beak, based in Lewes, West Sussex. www.beakbrewery.com

Join me as I catch up with Ben from Rivington for the first time in almost two years. Horrobin Ln, Chorley PR6 9HE https://www.rivingtonbrewing.co.uk/

Join me as I catch up with Arron at Pollys for the first time in almost two years. https://pollysbrew.co/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Alex (and Brett) from Two Flints Brewery based in Windsor. Two Flints is a brand new brewery and taproom, opened in a traditional railway arch, just a stone's throw from Windsor Castle, and it was my pleasure to record in their superb new taproom. https://www.twoflintsbrewery.com/

Join me as I catch up with Brew York Co-founder Lee Grabham, on the eve of their seventh Birthday Celebrations.

Join me as I catch up with Staggeringly Good Co-Founder Joe Ross, almost two years since we last recorded together. www.staggeringlygood.com

Join me as I catch up with Duration Co-Founder and Managing Director Miranda, over two and a half years since we last recorded together in Episode 7! https://durationbeer.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Anthony from Twisted Wheel Brewery, based in Chorley. Two weeks before Christmas 2022, Twisted Wheel Brewery was shuttered by HMRC due to substantial unpaid duty and VAT bills. This came as a huge shock to Anthony, who was as busy as he had ever been, brewing great modern Craft Beers. Join me as I chat to Anthony about this painful experience, and hear how he is in the process of rescuing the Brewery, with the help of the amazing Northwest Craft Beer Community. https://twistedwheelbrewco.co.uk/password

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Bruce from Left Handed Giant based in Bristol. Left Handed Giant originally started with a beer handed across to Small Bar owners Bruce Gray and Jack Granger. The beer was made by Rich Poole, who eventually set-up shop on on a small kit in the back of the same bar, fermenting the thought of a cuckoo brewery that became Left Handed Giant. From its start in 2014, the brewery grew in stages, first by securing its own premises in the summer of 2017, and more recently in the latter part of 2019 a second, flagship location of a brewpub based in the centre of Bristol in Finzels Reach, overlooking the harbour off the River Avon. https://lefthandedgiant.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Thom from Liquid Light Brew Co based in Nottingham. Liquid Light was founded by Thom in 2017, with a focus on combining his love for beer and music. Initially brewing on a nano-kit in his garden shed, Thom progressed to cuckoo brewing at Magpie Brewery for a while, before establishing his own Brewery and Taproom in June 2021 in the Sneinton suburb of Nottingham.

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Jarrod from Boscombe Brewing based in Bournemouth. Founded in 2020, Boscombe Brewing Company is the brainchild of Head Brewer Jarrod. Originally from Massachusetts, he has lived in Bournemouth for twelve years. Boscombe's beers are vegan with no additives or preservatives, making beer the traditional way for the 21st century customer. From Boston to Boscombe, they think you'll love their beer! https://bbco.beer/

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Lara and Combie from Round Corner Brewing based in Melton Mowbray. Round Corner was founded in 2018, based at the historic Melton Mowbray Market, the UK's rural capital of food, dating back 1000 years to the Domesday Book. Round Corner believe craft beer is all about the relentless pursuit of perfection, and they seek to brew the best example of every beer style they approach. Their high standards are paying off the awards and accolades keep coming, year on year. https://roundcornerbrewing.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Don from Crop Beer based in Southsea. Don honed his craft at both Dig Brew and Tap It, before launching Crop in 2021, initially contract brewing, before taking on the brewery at the Greenwich in Southsea, Portsmouth. Crop is passionate about innovation as a constant, and if that means breaking things because they push them to far, well that’ll be lessons learned. At Crop they don’t brew by the rules, they bend them to the limit and make new ones that suit them. https://www.cropbeer.co.uk/

I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Brenden from Little Monster Brewing based in Chichester, West Sussex. Brenden launched Little Monster in Jan 2018 initially as a gypsy brewery, before opening his own Brewery in February this year just outside Chichester. https://www.littlemonsterbrew.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Gareth from DEYA Brewing Co. based in Cheltenham. DEYA was founded by Theo Freyn in 2015 following the completion of his Masters in Brewing at Heriot Watt. Having become obsessed with American beer and beer culture, Theo began perfecting the recipe for Steady Rolling Man, initially as a homebrewer, before taking on DEYAs first commercial unit in Cheltenham. Gareth Moore joined DEYA as Head Brewer in 2016, and DEYA were then on a fast-track to the position they hold today as one of the most celebrated Craft Brewers in Europe. https://deyabrewing.com/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Dan from Radio City Beer Works based in Chelmsford. Dan has been an Essex Beer Enthusiast for many years, and he organised the first ever keg bar at the CAMRA's Chelmsford Festival in 2017, which sparked the idea for Radio City. Dan's biggest challenge is time. Like many who start out in this industry, the brewery is run on the side of a full time career, and with a focus on quality, they will be producing new beers initially at a slow pace. In July of this year, Radio City took a huge leap forward, opening Radio City Social, which is the fabulous railway arch Taproom in Central Chelmsford where we are recording live today! https://rcbw.co.uk/

I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Joe from Drop Project Brewing in Mitcham, Surrey. Drop Project was launched in 2019 by Joe, Will and JT, inspired by their love of the outdoors and enjoying nature to the max. Drop Project brew fantastic modern Craft Beers with an Eco conscious mindset, attempting to create as little a negative impact on the world as possible when brewing.

I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. based in Manchester. Paul launched Cloudwater in Feb 2015 to champion beer quality through their focus on balance, precision, creativity, and brewing science. Cloudwater have a stated commitment that behind every beer is work to evolve, develop, educate, and ensure the future of the industry and your beer experiences reach the highest highs. Last Autumn Paul was the guest on Episode 85 of our Podcast which was significantly our most downloaded Episode to date, and it is a privilege to be sitting down with Paul again one year later! https://cloudwaterbrew.co/

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast, Tom from Neon Raptor Brewing based in Nottingham. It all started with some homebrew on the kitchen hob with a Wilko's stock pot, some garden hose and a copper pipe. Pleased with the progress they decided to enter the Brewdog Nottingham homebrew contest 2015, which to their delight they won, which gave Neon Raptor the encouragement they needed to give brewing a go for real. From April 2016 there followed a period of cuckoo and gypsy brewing at various venues in the East Midlands, before establishing their own brewery and taproom in Sneiton Market in Central Nottingham. https://neonraptorbrewingco.com/ Sneinton Market, Unit 14 Avenue A, Nottingham NG1 1DT

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Stef from Track Brewery based in Manchester. Track was born out of the inspiration that owner Sam Dyson gained in 2008 when he set out to cycle around the World. As Sam crossed from East Coast to West in the USA, he saw what the future of beer could become, and set about bringing it to the UK when he returned. Seven years later, Track was born under the arches beneath Manchester Piccadilly, and a couple of moves and a pandemic later, Track have opened a fabulous new Brewery and Taproom across the street from their close friends at Cloudwater, which is where we recorded this conversation. https://www.trackbrewing.co/ Unit 18, Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester M1 2NP

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Dave from A Hoppy Place. Dave launched A Hoppy Place in Windsor with his wife Naomi and brother in law Jason in August 2019. Since then the Windsor venue has twice won Regional Camra Pub Of The Year. It also won the SIBA Craft Beer Retailer of the Year award for a single outlet in 2021 Following a successful crowdfunder, in June 2022, Dave and Team opened a second much larger venue in their home town of Maidenhead, which is where we are recording this evening. https://ahoppyplace.co.uk/ A Hoppy Place Windsor, 11 St. Leonards Rd, Windsor SL4 3BN A Hoppy Place Maidenhead, Unit C, Trinity place, Park St, Maidenhead SL6 1TJ

I am delighted to welcome to the Podcast Dom and Dane from Phantom Brewing in Reading. Phantom Brewing opened in November 2019 with the goal of producing the freshest beer, made with the highest quality ingredients. Since then they have worked hard to provide a welcoming community hub at their superb taproom in Reading, which is where we recorded this episode. https://www.phantombrew.com/ Unit 3, Meadow Road, Reading, RG1 8LB

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Alex from Bayonet Brewing based in Northallerton. Bayonet was launched by Alex October 2021. since when the brewery has gone from strength to strength, building a solid reputation for exciting and modern craft beer. The word has spread and their beer is now stocked regularly across the Northeast of England and beyond. The brewery is currently a part-time venture, but with a long-term vision a kit upgrade isn't too far off which will allow further spread both Regionally and Nationally. https://bayonet-brewing.square.site/

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, James and Will from Balance Brewing & Blending based in Manchester. Balance was set up in 2021 by James Horrocks and Will Harris and is the only brewery in Manchester dedicated entirely to the production of barrel fermented, mixed culture beers. James and Will met while working together at Chorlton Brewing Co. Now at Track (in the case of Will) and Squawk (James) and with over a collective decade of brewing experience, they decided it was time to set up Balance as a fabulous side-project! https://balancebrewing.co/

I am delighted to welcome to The Podcast, Phil from Simple Things Fermentations based in Glasgow. Simple Things was launched by Phil in 2019 with a mission to brew beer with a sense of place, exploring beer styles that aren't always easy to find and using ingredients that extend the flavour spectrum beyond current trends. The beers are often modern takes on traditional styles, or contemporary styles with a twist. https://www.simplethingsfermentations.com/