On this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, I’m joined by Olly Morgan, co-founder of Brewser, to talk about the story behind the independent beer subscription business, how it connects drinkers with breweries, and why the people behind the beer matter just as much as what’s in the can.
Olly takes me back to Brewser’s beginnings during COVID, when he was living in a tiny home in mid-Wales and the idea grew into a business bringing fresh beer directly from UK independent breweries to customers doors.
We discuss how Brewser works with breweries, why the brewers themselves choose the beers for their boxes, and how the business helps drinkers discover new breweries. We also get into the challenges facing UK independent beer, from rising costs and changing consumer habits to the difficulty independent breweries can face getting their beers into pubs.
Then comes the exclusive: Project X is back, and Olly reveals the six breweries involved in this year’s collaboration. We talk about the idea behind Project X, the creative collaboration between artists, and how the artwork across the six cans comes together to form one larger piece.
We also chat about brewery discoveries, standout can artwork, the future of Brewser and why supporting independent beer is about supporting the people and passion behind it.
If you love discovering new UK independent breweries and hearing the stories behind the beer, this one’s for you.
In this episode:
How Olly Morgan and the Brewser team got started
Why Brewser focuses on UK independent breweries
How the beer subscription and direct-from-brewery model works
The challenges facing independent beer in the UK
How Brewser helps drinkers discover new breweries
The story behind Project X and its artist collaboration
The exclusive reveal of the six Project X breweries
What’s next for Brewser and the independent beer scene
The Beer Rep Chats With is a story-led podcast about the people behind UK independent beer.
Proudly sponsored by The Keg Warehouse.
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Timestamp
00:00 - 05:37 Introducing Olly Morgan and Brewser
05:38 - 12:27 The Journey of Starting Bruiser
12:28 - 16:40 The Subscription Model Explained
16:41 - 18:45 Current State of UK Independent Beer
18:46 - 25:18 Connecting Consumers with Independent Breweries
25:19 - 29:20 Project X Collaboration
29:21 - 36:59 Six Breweries, Artists and One Connected Can Artwork
37:00 - 40:36 The Future of Bruiser: Expanding Access to Independent Beer
40:37 - 43:17 The Future of Independent Beer: Growth and Quality
43:18 - 45:58 Quickfire Questions
45:59 - Why Subscribe to Brewser?