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 influence of Liverpool's music scene on their beer themes, and their take on traditional beers. Mike also highlights the current craft beer market, the innovative ingredients they use, and the feedback they receive from the community. He shares Colbier's future plans, including new beer styles and potentially opening a taproom/pub.
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Chapters
00:00 - 02:18 The Birth of Colbier
02:19 - 05:32 Brewing Education and Challenges
05:33 - 07:13 Liverpool's Musical Influence on Brewing
07:14 - 09:27 Craft Beer Styles and Market Trends
09:28 - 18:09 Brewing Techniques and Ingredients
18:10 - 19:38 Feedback and Community Engagement
19:39 - 22:10 Navigating the Indie Beer Scene
22:11 - 26:43 Future Plans and Collaborations
26:44 Final Words and Outro
