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 environment.Elizabeth shares the story behind starting Kerroo Brewing, the motivati…
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 Brewing — from early days working in hospitality and beer festivals to la…
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Peter Kennelly, Head of Sales at Pillars Brewery, London’s first independent brewery dedicated to lager.Peter shares his journey through the UK beer industry, from hospitality and BrewDog, to Siren Craft Brew, and ultimately helpin…
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 Brewery to helping shape one of the UK’s most respected independent breweries. …
In the final instalment of The Fab Four series, Martin sits down with Ben Saward and Simon Whittington from Muntons, one of the UK’s most respected maltsters, to unpack everything about malt, from steeping and germination to kilning, consistency, sustainability, and how malt shapes beer styles.Wh…
Part Three of The Fab Four Series!In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin dives into the world of brewing water chemistry with Iain Kenny from Murphy and Son, one of the UK’s leading experts in water treatment.What you’ll learn:Why water treatment is crucial for every beer styleHow …
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 Lab, a biotechnology company based in Ireland that’s leading innovation …
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Dale Harvey, the man behind @thegreatbritishpubcrawl to talk about his mission to visit every pub in Britain and shine a light on the challenges facing the nation’s locals.Dale explains how the project began as a tongue-in-cheek c…
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Jacob, Head Brewer at @Hackneychurchbrewco to explore his inspiring path from training as a contemporary dancer to head brewer.Jacob shares the story behind Hackney Church Brew Co, a London-based independent brewery that’s all abo…
In this episode of Beer Rep Chats, Martin sits down with Tim Weaver — founder of The Brand Weaver @BrandingforBreweries, a creative agency helping independent breweries level up their branding and marketing.Tim shares his journey into the world of brewery branding, why strong and authentic design…
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 @CharlesFaramFilms about the history and sustainability of British hops. They discuss the unique qualities of British hop…
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. Kate shares her experiences, challenges, and insights on the craft beer scen…
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 personal passion, family encouragement, and a love for storytelling.We also …
In this episode, Martin sits down with Dave Hayward, co-founder of Indie Rabble, to explore the bold journey from running one of Reading’s best-known micropubs (A Hoppy Place) to launching a community-driven independent brewery.We chat about:How Indie Rabble was born during turbulent times in t…
Martin sits down with James Stiff from @themaltmiller8438 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 Miller, James shares how his passion for brewing turned into a full-time role helping others …
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 Liverpool. He discusses the challenges of finding a suitable location, the influ…
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, we sit down with Jonny Garrett – beer writer, YouTuber, and co-founder of @TheCraftBeerChannel – for an in-depth conversation about the future of cask ale and the UK beer industry.Jonny shares how his love for beer began in British pubs, how the pande…
SummaryIn 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 community engagement, home brewing insights, and the balance between cre…
SummaryIn 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 the meticulous process behind brewing consistent and high-quality b…
SummaryIn 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 and preserve it. They discuss the importance of choice in pubs, th…
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. She highlights the need for inclusivity and support for women in beer, shari…
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 discusses the evolution of their beer offerings, the significance of cask ale, …
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 Beer campaign aimed at raising awareness about independent breweries. The…
#beertalk #podcastshow #craftbeer #books #brewery 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 All Seasons https://www.h…
