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Building an Independent Brewery on the Isle of Man
March 1, 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. 15, 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. 1, 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. 11, 2026

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

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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The Fab Four: Malt With Ben & Simon of Muntons
Dec. 14, 2025

The Fab Four: Malt With Ben & Simon of Muntons

In the final episode of The Fab Four series, Martin sits down with Ben Saward and Simon Whittington from Muntons to explore the malt that shapes every beer we drink. They break down the malting process of steeping, germinatio...

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The Fab Four: Water with Iain Kenny of Murphy and Son
Nov. 30, 2025

The Fab Four: Water with Iain Kenny of Murphy and Son

This episode is Part Three of The Fab Four Series, where Martin breaks down the core foundations of brewing with industry experts. Martin is joined by Iain Kenny of Murphy & Son for a practical and approachable look at how wa...

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The Fab Four: Yeast With Paul Malcolm From WHC Lab
Nov. 9, 2025

The Fab Four: Yeast With Paul Malcolm From WHC Lab

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin continues The Fab Four mini-series exploring the four core ingredients of beer, this time focusing on the unsung hero of brewing — yeast. Joining him is Paul Malcolm from WHC...

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Can Pubs Survive? With The Great British Pub Crawls Dale Harvey
Oct. 26, 2025

Can Pubs Survive? With The Great British Pub Crawls Dale Harvey

Martin chats with Dale Harvey, founder of The Great British Pub Crawl, who’s on a mission to visit every pub in Britain. Dale shares how a small challenge in Nottinghamshire turned into a nationwide campaign to celebrate and ...

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From Dance Floors to Brew Floors: With Hackney Church Head Brewer Jacob Hobbs
Oct. 12, 2025

From Dance Floors to Brew Floors: With Hackney Church Head Brewer Jac…

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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Elevating Independent Breweries Through Branding: With Tim Weaver
Sept. 28, 2025

Elevating Independent Breweries Through Branding: With Tim Weaver

Martin chats with Tim Weaver, founder of The Brand Weaver, about how indie breweries can level up their branding. From avoiding common mistakes to sharing success stories and practical strategies, Tim reveals what it takes to...

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The Fab Four: Hops With Will Rogers from Charles Faram
Sept. 14, 2025

The Fab Four: Hops With Will Rogers from Charles Faram

Part one of a four part mini series from The Beer Rep Chats With called The Fab Four, exploring hops, malt, water, and yeast. In this episode Martin speaks with Will Rogers from Charles Faram about the history and sustainabil...

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From Fashion to Brewing: Kate Hyde's Journey to Head Brewer at Hand Brew Co
Aug. 31, 2025

From Fashion to Brewing: Kate Hyde's Journey to Head Brewer at Hand B…

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. 17, 2025

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

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. 3, 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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Inside The Malt Miller: Homebrewing in the UK
July 20, 2025

Inside The Malt Miller: Homebrewing in the UK

In this episode, Martin sits down with James Stiff from The Malt Miller, which is the go to UK supplier for homebrewing gear, ingredients, and advice. From his first brew in 2016 to becoming a central figure at The Malt Mille...

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From Music to Brewing: The Colbier Journey
June 29, 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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Cask Ale: Why It Deserves Heritage Status
June 15, 2025

Cask Ale: Why It Deserves Heritage Status

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, we sit down with Jonny Garrett – beer writer, YouTuber, and co-founder of The Craft Beer Channel⁩ – for an in-depth conversation about the future of cask ale and the UK beer indust...

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Surfing Waves To Brewing: Pipeline Brewing Co
June 1, 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 18, 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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Why Cask Ale Matters: Insights from CAMRA's Chairman
May 4, 2025

Why Cask Ale Matters: Insights from CAMRA's Chairman

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin speaks with Ash Corbett-Collins, the chairman of CAMRA, about the significance of cask ale in British culture, the challenges it faces, and the ongoing campaigns to promote a...

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Breaking Barriers: Women in the Beer Industry
April 20, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Women in the Beer Industry

In this episode, Amelie Tassin from Women in Beer discusses her journey in the beer industry, the creation and growth of the Women in Beer group, the challenges women face in the industry, and the importance of mentorship. Sh...

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From Attic to Brewery: The Journey of Attic Brew Co
April 6, 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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SIBA’s Indie Beer Campaign: Why It Matters for Beer Lovers
March 30, 2025

SIBA’s Indie Beer Campaign: Why It Matters for Beer Lovers

In this episode, Neil Walker from SIBA discusses the challenges faced by independent breweries, including market access and profitability. He highlights the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour and the launch of the Indie...

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Adrian Tierney-Jones Author of A Pub For All Seasons
March 16, 2025

Adrian Tierney-Jones Author of A Pub For All Seasons

In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, we sit down with acclaimed beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones to talk all things pubs, pints, and the evolving world of beer. Adrian shares insights from his latest book, A Pub For Al...

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