Breweries Episodes

Conversations with brewery founders, brewers and teams behind independent beer. Hear the stories, challenges and insights from the people making the beer.
15 Years of Vibrant Forest with Ryan Dack
June 8, 2026

15 Years of Vibrant Forest with Ryan Dack

This week on The Beer Rep Chats With, I'm joined by Ryan Dack, General Manager of Vibrant Forest Brewery. We dive into the brewery's 15-year journey from a garage brewing project to one of the UK's most respected independent ...

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It’s Craft, Not Daft. Todd Fullarton on Building Wilful Beer
May 25, 2026

It’s Craft, Not Daft. Todd Fullarton on Building Wilful Beer

This week on The Beer Rep Chats With , I’m joined by Todd Fullarton of Wilful Beer, one of the UK craft beer scene’s fastest rising breweries and multiple gold medal winners at BeerX and Maltings Fest. We dive into Todd’s jou...

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Building a Brewery for the Community: The Howe Beer Project Story
May 11, 2026

Building a Brewery for the Community: The Howe Beer Project Story

This week, I’m joined by Kevin Kelly of Howe Beer Project, fresh off winning Best New Independent Brewery at BeerX. But what really sets them apart? Community. We dive into how Howe Beer Project was built with people at its c...

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Building a Brewery on Passion with Ross Gandon of Swallow Brew Co
April 27, 2026

Building a Brewery on Passion with Ross Gandon of Swallow Brew Co

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, I’m joined by Ross Gandon, founder of Swallow Brew Co, a new independent brewery based on the outskirts of Folkestone, Kent. Ross shares his journey through the highs and lows of th...

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The Journey of Abyss Brewing
March 30, 2026

The Journey of Abyss Brewing

From brewing 100-litre batches beneath a 16th-century pub to building a thriving modern brewery and taproom, this episode dives deep into the journey of Abyss Brewing with founders Andrew and Andy. We explore how a passion fo...

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Building an Independent Brewery on the Isle of Man
March 2, 2026

Building an Independent Brewery on the Isle of Man

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With , Martin sits down with Elizabeth Townsend, co-founder of Kerroo Brewing on the Isle of Man, to explore the realities of building an independent brewery in a unique island environmen...

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Zapato Brewing & The Reality of UK Craft Beer with Matt Gorecki
Feb. 16, 2026

Zapato Brewing & The Reality of UK Craft Beer with Matt Gorecki

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With , Martin sits down with Matt Gorecki from Zapato Brewing to explore the realities of building an independent brewery in today’s UK beer landscape. Matt shares the story behind Zapato...

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Pillars Brewery: Crafting Quality Lagers in London With Peter Kennelly
Feb. 2, 2026

Pillars Brewery: Crafting Quality Lagers in London With Peter Kennelly

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin is joined by Peter Kennelly, Head of Sales at Pillars Brewery , London’s first independent brewery dedicated exclusively to lager. Peter shares his journey through the UK bee...

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How Great Teams Build Great Beer with Dominic Driscoll of Thornbridge Brewery
Jan. 12, 2026

How Great Teams Build Great Beer with Dominic Driscoll of Thornbridge Brewery

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Dominic Driscoll, Production Manager and award-winning brewer at Thornbridge Brewery. Dominic shares his journey into brewing, from early days at Marble Brewer...

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From Dance Floors to Brew Floors: With Hackney Church Head Brewer Jacob Hobbs
Oct. 13, 2025

From Dance Floors to Brew Floors: With Hackney Church Head Brewer Jacob Hobbs

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Jacob, Head Brewer at Hackney Church Brew Co to explore his inspiring path from training as a contemporary dancer to head brewer. Jacob shares the story behind...

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From Fashion to Brewing: Kate Hyde's Journey to Head Brewer at Hand Brew Co
Sept. 1, 2025

From Fashion to Brewing: Kate Hyde's Journey to Head Brewer at Hand Brew Co

In this episode, Martin speaks with Kate Hyde, the head brewer of Hand Brew Co., about her unique journey into the brewing industry, the ethos behind Hand Brew Co., and the importance of diversity and inclusion in brewing. Ka...

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Turning Stories Into Beer: The Folk Tale Inspired World of Brid's Cross
Aug. 18, 2025

Turning Stories Into Beer: The Folk Tale Inspired World of Brid's Cross

In this episode, we chat with Sean O’Reilly, founder of Brid’s Cross Brewery, a Rochdale based brewery where folklore and fermentation go hand in hand. Sean shares the journey of how Brid’s Cross was born from a blend of pers...

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From Serving Beer to Brewing It: The Birth of Indie Rabble
Aug. 4, 2025

From Serving Beer to Brewing It: The Birth of Indie Rabble

In this episode, Martin sits down with Dave Hayward, co-founder of Indie Rabble, to explore the bold journey from running one of Berkshire's best-known micropubs (A Hoppy Place) to launching a community-driven independent bre...

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From Music to Brewing: The Colbier Journey
June 30, 2025

From Music to Brewing: The Colbier Journey

In this episode we speak to Mike from Colbier Brewery who recently won the SIBA business award for Best New Independent Brewery in the UK at BeerX. He shares his journey from a music background to starting a brewery in Liverp...

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Surfing Waves To Brewing: Pipeline Brewing Co
June 2, 2025

Surfing Waves To Brewing: Pipeline Brewing Co

In this episode, Martin chats with Jonny from Pipeline Brewery about the journey of starting a brewery, the unique identity of their beers, and the challenges faced in the beer industry. They discuss the importance of communi...

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Crafting Quality: Inside Beak Brewery with Danny Tapper
May 19, 2025

Crafting Quality: Inside Beak Brewery with Danny Tapper

In this episode, Danny Tapper from Beak Brewery shares his journey from a homebrewer to the owner of a successful independent brewery. He discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, the importance of community, and th...

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From Attic to Brewery: The Journey of Attic Brew Co
April 7, 2025

From Attic to Brewery: The Journey of Attic Brew Co

In this engaging conversation we spoke to co founder Oli Hurlow from Attic Brew Co, who shares the journey of starting a brewery in Birmingham, the challenges faced, and the importance of community and local support. He discu...

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William Mayne of Bullhouse Brew Co
March 10, 2025

William Mayne of Bullhouse Brew Co

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With..., we sit down with William Mayne, founder of Bullhouse Brew Co. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to discuss the challenges of running an independent brewery in a region with some of t...

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Andy Parker of Elusive Brewing
Feb. 10, 2025

Andy Parker of Elusive Brewing

The Beer Rep Chats With... Andy Parker of Elusive Brewing 🎙🍻 In our very first episode, we sit down with Andy Parker, founder of Elusive Brewing, to chat about his journey from homebrewer to brewery owner. We dive into the st...

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