Rhythm & Brews

Luke and Andrew reconvene for Christmas 2025 to drink some Christmas beers, talk about the best films, gigs and music of the year, the companies we've lost in 2025, why Winter Warmers are terrible and play 'Hops or Hallmark'.Beers include:Buxton Brewery 'Ale of Christmas Past' paired with Beans on Toast and Skinny Lister - This ChristmasFunky Fluid 'Mulled Gelato Ice Cream Sout' paired with Da∂i Freyr - Something MagicalWilde Child 'Son of Nutcracker' paired with Olivia Rodrigo - RiverJohn Martin 'Gordon Xmas Scotch Ale' paired with Stanley Odd - Fixing the Cracks Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew return for a one-off Christmas special, much like Gavin & Stacey. They talk about non-Christmas Christmas beers, rocket boys ruining Twitter, and how much clove is too much clove.Beers include:Mulled Apple Sour by Vault City, paired with "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Lucy RoseSaint Nick by Tartarus, paired with "Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well You Deserved It)" by Peach PitCarol! by Neon Raptor, paired with "It's Christmas And I Fucking Miss You" by Charly Bliss & PUPDingus by Whiplash, paired with "Countdown to Christmas" by Glam ChopsOther beersSnowball by Vault CityHappy Christmas by CloudwaterMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksBrutallixmas - https://dice.fm/event/dkkl8v-brutallixmas-2024-20th-dec-the-lexington-london-tickets Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for a final time to pair some beers and music. This time, they pull back the curtain and talk about their pairing process, pair to styles, and chat about the last 8 years, the trough of disillusionment, drag queen sommeliers and playing the hurdy gurdy.Beers include:Münchner Hell Lager from Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe, paired with "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" by The Specials, and also "More Than Minuses (Mathematics) by Hollie PoetryWild West Kriek-Framboos from Brouwerij Alvinne, paired with "The French Open" by FoalsSonic Muse from Two Flints Brewery, paired with "Canada" by LowMidnight Blue from Arbor Ales, paired with "Heartattack and Vine" by Tom WaitsOutro: "Letter to the Team (After Another Imperfect Season)" by TellisonOther beersVictorian Mild from The Kernel BreweryCuvee Andy from Brouwerij AlvinneBarrell-aged North Sea Stout from PilotMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksHollie McNish - https://holliepoetry.com/  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

For the second last ever episode, Luke and Andrew are joined by Francesca Slattery and Ruth Mitchell to discuss hating tories at Christmas, filo prawns, the 12 days of cheesemas and whether winter warmers are rubbish.Beers include:Kuusk from Pohjala, paired with “Kick The Balls (of Patriarchy)” by Goldstein.Mary Christmas from Ilkley Brewery, paired with “Hey Santa Claus” by Kevin Bloody Wilson.Panettone from Arbor Ales, paired with “Home for the Holidays” by Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler.Stille Nacht (2023) from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers, paired with “Keeping The Dream Alive” by Munchener Freiheit.Jule Malt (2023) from To Ol, paired with “the Parting Glass” by boygenius and Ye VagabondsAll beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.NotesTopple & Burn – Christmas merchandise  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Holly and Nick, co-owners of Garden City Brewery, to discuss community breweries, frunge, Bangalore whippets tails and the seriousness of a hot mums disco. Beers include:Garden City Bitter from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Show” by Caolan McCarthy.Banjax from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Dog” by corook.Brew 400 from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Bitter End” by Placebo.Garden House Hop Spice from Garden City Brewery, paired with “Can’t Stop” by Missy Elliot.Links mentioned in the showGarden City Brewery Cyberdog Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke return for another supermarket special as the world has forced them apart against their will (or their calendars just don't match up). Whilst drinking supermarket beers, they discuss sheep-powered internet, bananas, trademarking pillow-y and how the supermarket beer game has changed since 2014.Beers include:Faith In Futures // Tank Petrol // DDH IPA from Northern Monk, paired with “C’est Si Bon” by Say She She.Love & Hate from Vocation Brewery, paired with “Twentyfour” by Flight Mode.Duvel from Duvel Moortgat, paired with “Checking Out” by Divorce, and “I Lost Myself (I’m Hungry…..And That Ain’t Right)” by Meow Meow + Thomas LauderdaleBeers for this episode were purchased from TescoTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew attempts to school Luke in what saisons should taste like via six lovely samples, via  how tall Moby is, why classic saisons can get in the sea and doing weird things to cowsBeers include: Petite Cerise from Burning Sky, paired with “Best Friend” by Belle and SebastianSaison Dupont from Brasserie Dupont paired with “This Must Be The Place” by Iron and Wine, with Ben BridwellCascading Petals from Little Earth Project, paired with “Heavy Heart” by Bartees StrangeLord Nelson (2023) from Elusive Brewing (+ Weird Beard), paired with “Water Boatman” by Au-TurnOther beers drank on the episode:The House I Grew Up In from Wilderness BrewerySaison Anniversaire 2023 from Burning SkyBeers for this episode were purchased from Beer Shop HitchinNotesBeer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) – style notes for Saison  CreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Paired beersMotueka & Lime Hazy Pale from Otherworld Brewing, paired with “Do The Standing Still” by Boy Azooga.Stout Beer from Newbarns Brewery, paired with “Drunken Lullabies” by Flogging Molly.Younger Than Springtime from Dilettante Brewing, paired with “San Dimas High School Football Rules” The Ataris.Weighed Down The Earth from Makemake Brewing Co, paired with “There Ain’t Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury & The Blockheads.Other beers consumed during the podcastOff Planet from Verdant Brewing Co, with Django DjangoOther Links“Stuff of Legend – Ghost Ship Pale Ale” playlist, curated by Rhythm & Brews Indiefjord festival in Norway wikiFeet Wondercraft ai GWAR  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew invite Matt Chinnery, beer writer, pint-pourer at Radio City Social and hip-hop junkie, back to the podcast for another hip-hop challenge. All the beers get matched to some banging hip-hop while they also discuss TIm Gammon, going down a Nas-hole, crate digging and getting white-man shitfaced. Beers include:Rainbock (2023) from Utopian Brewing Ltd paired with "Is it Wetherspoons?" by Goldie Lookin ChainHopfenweisse (TAP05) from Schneider Weisse paired with "Cherry WIne" by Nas feat Amy WinehouseObi Wan Cannoli from Brew York paired with "Got the be real" by Larusso feat. Doc BrownAll beers in this episode were purchased from House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed were Superdelic Pale Ale by The Kernel.Show NotesSobremesa -Farmhouse beers and natural ciders from Wales Discogs – looking for that elusive 7” single? Radio City Social, Chelmsford Essex Spirits Co Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Pip Young, founder of The Coven and 30six, to talk about taking up space, not being hardcore and being a brewery mum.Beers Include:Biere De Saison Sour Cherry from The Kernel Brewery, paired with “oh GOD” by Orla GartlandDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Christine” by Siouxsie and the BansheesCheese, Volume 2 from Pressure Drop Brewing, paired with “Shame” by Joan As Policewoman.All beers for this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed during the podcastNatural History from Mash GangNotesPip Young – Pellicle’s Trailblazers and Trendsetters for 2023Pip Young – Burum Collective interview The Coven – Instagram The Coven – linktree The Coven merchandise Brave Noise Beer Salt Beer Factory CreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew kick off a new season and talk about AI, poo kits, The Scottish Brewery and becoming a viral Twitter star while drinking some tasty beers from Duration x Queer Brew Co and Nothing Bound.Beers include:Nothing Bound - Raise (Pale Ale) paired with Jane Weaver - I need a connectionDuration x Queer Brewing Co - Translatlantacism (Pale Ale) paired with Dune Rats - LTDOther beers consumed during the podcast:Wilderness - Naive MelodyKees Brewing - Purple is the New BlackTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with their intrepid partners Nicole and Sue and talk low and no alcohol beers, from tasty feet to full bodied soft drinks to just wanting something that tastes like beer.Beers include:Special Effects Hoppy Lager from Brooklyn Brewing paired with “Trust Me” by Sincere EngineerHitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Non Ale from Kiuchi Brewery, paired with “Flamingo” by Kero Kero Bonito The Schoff from Vault City Brewing + Mash Gang, paired with “Summer People” (Radio Edit) by The Webb Brothers Holy Heaven from Northern Monk, paired with “Love and Hate in a Different Time” (Edit) by Gabriels Other beers consumed during the podcast:Flat Moon Society from North Brewing Co0.5% Pale Ale – Citra & Centennial from Brew By NumbersAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier – Hansla from SchlenkerlaWoodcutter Brown Ale from Big Drop Brewing CoMann’s Brown Ale from Marston’s BreweryReign in Blood from Mash Gang + Amundsen BreweryTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew get festive and talk about Christmas beers, how there's some lettuce that is a little bit Hitler, sleigh bells and whether you can melt a Flake.Beers include:Jingle Crush from Moonraker Brewing Co, paired with "Christmas Is Going To The Dogs" by EelsForbidden Christmas – Cranberry & Cinnamon from Three Hills Brewing, paired with "Sunshine" by SiaSeasick Crocodile from Prairie Artisan Ales, paired with "You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch" by Tyler, The CreatorLebkuchen Imperial Stout from Marble Beers + Turning Point Brew Co , paired with "ugly xmas sweater party" by girlhouseShow notes:Topple and Burn Christmas jumperBrutallixmas - Signature Brew, 21 Dec 22Other beers consumed during the podcastCo-Ordinates: Christmas Chocolate Orange Bock from Three Hills BrewingSleigh Puft Matchmakers from Tiny RebelOther songs mentioned during the podcast“So Much Wine” by Phoebe Bridgers (from the So Much Wine EP)“It’s Christmas And I Fucking Miss You” by Charly Bliss & PUP“Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)” by Laura Marling“Christmas Was Better In The 80s” by The Futureheads“Just Like Christmas” by Low“two queens in a king sized bed” by girl in red“I Got Your Cookies and Milk” by Big Cynthia“At Last, I’m Ready For Christmas” by Stan Rogers“A Winter’s Tale” by David Essex“Christmas is Awesome” by Reuben“A Christmas Fucking Miracle” by Run The Jewels“Home Alone, Too” by The Staves“Dear Santa” by Jay Brannan“Maybe This Christmas” by Ron Sexsmith“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Manchester Orchestra“Truckin’ Trees for Christmas” by Red Simpson“I Saw Santa In A Bar” by Logan Mize“Home To You (This Christmas)” by Sigrid“It’s Christmas” by Pilot“Drunk Christmas (Forget This Year)” by Brutalligators“Christmas In July” by BrutalligatorsCreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for a rare moment of just them two to drink sours, discuss good funk, potent mushrooms, frogs and weird Japanese pop.Beers include:Berlinder Kindl Weisse Himbeere from Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei, paired with “Reconte-moi Une Histoire” by M83Hitachino Nest Anbai Ale from Kiuchi Brewery, paired with “Kimi Wa Inase Na Girl” by Necry Talkie featuring Hitomi NihonmatsuDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Someone Great” by LCD SoundsystemElixir from Yonder Brewing & Blending, paired with “Fourth of July” by Sufjan StevensOther beers consumed during the podcastOFS086 Turkish Delight Sour from Northern MonkBerlinder Kindl Weisse Waldmeister from Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-BrauereiPickleback from Brass Castle BreweryRhubarb Fool from Yonder Brewing & BlendingOude Geuze Cuvee Armand & Gaston (18/19) Blend no.41 from 3 FonteinenTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke talk to Jen Ferguson, co-founder of Hop Burns & Black about algorithms, the dream of starting a bar, whub whub and the eternal joy of creating playlists.Beers include:Villages – Rodeo (American pale ale) paired with “Cloud 9” by Beach BunnyAugustiner-Brau Munchen - Lagerbier Hell (Helles lager) paired with “Universal Tellerwascher” by Die SterneElusive Brewing x Brew York - Oregon Eagle (West Coast Double IPA) paired with “Looking At Your Pager (Extended)” by KHShow NotesHB&B Spotify playlistsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew chat to Jonny Garrett, beer youtuber, author, broadcaster (or beer documentarian, in his words) about writing a travel book when you weren't allowed to travel, hugging Claudia Winkleman and adjuncts.Beers include:Baron Brewing - Murk (Double IPA) paired with “The Charm Offensive” by OceansizeHoly Goat Brewing - Summer Crusher (Sour Golden Ale) paired with “Summer’s Cauldron” by XTCMount Saint Bernard Abbey - Tynt Meadow (Old English Ale) paired with “Trusty and True” by Damian RicePope’s Yard Brewery - Danger Money (Imperial Stout) paired with “This Place Is A Prison” by The Postal ServiceShow notesJonny Garrett - links and social mediaCraft Beer Channel “A Year In Beer” by Jonny Garrett, available at the CAMRA websiteBJCP Style Guidelines for beer 420 – what does it mean? Gruit – a beer style  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with blogger, author, and bar owner Katie Mather to discuss the ins and outs of setting up your own bar, writing articles about rolls, creating inclusive spaces, and protesting a lack of pigeon songs with clogs. Beers include:Donzoko Brewing Co x Braybrooke Beer Co – Vienna Lager (Lager) paired with “Seventeen going Under” by Sam FenderRivington Brewing co – Never Known Fog Like It (IPA) paired with “Thank God I’m A Lizard” by Ross From FriendsThe Kernel – Export Stout, London 1890 (Export Stout) paired with “Every 1’s A Winner” by Ty SeagallShow NotesCorto BarCorto’s Spotify playlistsKatie’s round-up newsletter – “The Gulp”Pellicle magazine (and details of how you can support it via Patreon)  Katie’s article about bread rolls, in Pellicle – “Bun! A Taxonomy of the British Bread Roll”Reese Hugill’s article about banked beer in Pellicle - “I Want To See Mountains Again — The Banked Beers of Teesside, North East England” Merakai Brewing CoTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Em Sauter, illustrator, cicerone, and OG beer celebrity. They drink some Russian River beers while discussing Catholic radio stations, the clarinet, sour porters and how Charlie Brown Christmas album is the greatest Christmas album of all time.Beers include:Russian River Brewing - Propitiation (Sour Porter) paired with Tom Tom Club – Genius of LoveRussian River Brewing - Sanctification (Blonde) paired with The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Strange Meadow LarkRussian River Brewing - Pliny the Elder (Double IPA) paired with  Atmosphere - SunshineShow notesPints and Panels - Website and shopEm on TwitterBeer Is For EveryoneHooray For Craft BeerFox Farm BreweryWJMJ Radio is available on various online radio sites such as this oneTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Helena and Anthony, founders of Eko Brewery, to talk about everything from cuckoo brewing to collabs to using traditional African ingredients and techniques in their brewing to feet.Note: There were some issues with the audio on this one, so apologies for the noise and slightly slapdash editing. We did our best to get it out on time!Beers include:Eko Brewery - Black (Smoked Porter) paired with Chet Baker - My Funny ValentineEko Brewery - Gold (Lager) paired with  Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - SummertimeEko Brewery - IPA (West Coast IPA) paired with Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran - PeruEko Brewery - Haze (NEIPA) paired with  Blvck Hippie - If You Feel Alone At PartiesCheck out Helena, Anthony and Eko Brewery on BBC Storyworks (only works outside the UK, sadly)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Tom Gosnell of Gosnells of London to talk mead, getting sticky, and why mead should be the next hype style.Meads include:Gosnells of London - Original Wild Flower Mead paired with Rex Orange County – Amazing Gosnells of London - Hibiscus Mead paired with Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy Gosnells of London - Hopped Mead paired with The Leisure Society – Cars Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.