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EPISODE 120: THIRTYFIFTY//I sat down with Jamie Percival and Chris Scott from ThirtyFifty - a wine and beer educator - all about their WSET courses, and beer tastings. We also had a little tasting of three beers, and I drafted in my son, Luca, for his Beer Prime debut to taste along with me and learn a few things!LINKSThirtyFifty - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ News stories featured:⁠⁠Anspach & Hobday's Oktoberfest eventPastore Brewing's 6th Birthday special beersLost & Grounded win top awardAbbeydale shortlisted in three awardsLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

EPISODE 119: BOHEM BREWERY//I went down to the Queens Arms in Battersea, where I sat down with Jakub Mikusinec from Bohem Brewery, and we talked all about their authentic Czech lagers produced in the heart of London, as well as all about the Czech way of dispensing their beers, the importance of the Tapster, and much more.LINKSBohem Brewery - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ News stories featured:⁠⁠Martin Dickie quits BrewDogCollabageddon 2025 Line-up announcedOktoberfest season round-up, with Anspach & Hobday, Amity Brew Co, Five Points Brewing, Lost & Grounded, Brewery Market, Duration, Westerham Brewery, Gun Brewery, A Hoppy Place, Albert's Schloss, Bermondsey Bierkeller, and Beers of EuropeLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

EPISODE 118: SOUTHWARK BREWING CO.//I went down to see Peter Jackson at Southwark Brewing Co and chatted with him about his 11 years as part of the Bermondsey Beer Mile, and his beer industry background before that - 33 years and not a single drop brewed!LINKSSouthwark Brewing Co - ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ News stories featured:⁠Champion Beer of Britain 2025These Hills Festival 2025Two Tails Taproom - August pop-up and tap takeoverLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

EPISODE 117: SAMBROOK'S BREWERY AND THE RAM BREWERY//I visited John Hatch at the Sambrook's Brewery taproom in Wandsworth, Southwest London, on the old Young's Brewery site. John works for the brewery, but also brews heritage beers as The Ram Brewery using a "scrapheap challenge" nano-brewery that was cobbled together from materials during the Young's exit. There are plenty of fascinating stories, and John delivers them in style, while wearing his trademark lab coat!LINKSSambrook's Brewery - ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠website⁠⁠The Ram Brewery - ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ News stories featured:We Are Beer's Top 50 Beers of BritainEaling Beer Festival London Cask Beer AwardsAnspach & Hobday's The Pineapple GoseSave The Crooked HouseHarvey's buy Brighton Bier's intangible assetsLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

EPISODE 116: TAP SOCIAL MOVEMENT REVISITED//I took a trip to Oxford and dropped in to Tap Social Movement's Kiddlington brewery, and sat down with Brian Spencer to catch up with what they have been up to since the last time we spoke, on Episode 54 in September 2022.LINKSTap Social Movement - ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Bluesky⁠ / ⁠website⁠Beer Prime Episode 54 with Tap Social - ⁠Link hereLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

EPISODE 115: THE DODO MICROPUB//I took a trip to West London, to sit down in the Dodo Micropub with owner Lucy Do. We talked about the Micropub concept, why she started one, what trials and tribulations have befallen her, and lots more. We were joined by Lucy's some-time colleague and the doyenne of beer festivals, Kelly Mukhida, and we covered the Ealing Beer Festival, the Great American Beer Festival, and why its best to START drinking the higher ABV beers. You're in for a treat!LINKSThe Dodo Micropub - Twitter / Instagram / Bluesky / website / TikTokKelly Mukhida - Instagram / Ealing Beer FestivalLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 114: ATTIC BREW CO.//This episode features Oli Hurlow, co-founder of Birmingham's Attic Brew Co. We talk about their beginnings in an attic, to moving in to their own space, then on to tripling production capacity. We also cover the dichotomy of being a "local" company, with getting their beers out around the country and repping West Midlands brewing.LINKSAttic Brew Co - Twitter / Instagram / website / TikTokLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 113: BEER BOOKS WITH PETE BROWN AND SAM CULLEN//In this episode, I speak with two Beer Writers with new books out. First up is Sam Cullen, whose new book "London's Lost Pubs" chronicles over 200 pubs in the Capital that have closed in the last 25 years. Plenty of interesting stories, and a bit of nostalgia for me as I discovered that a few pubs that I used to frequent are no longer with us.Then on to Pete Brown, who brings us a book all about pairing beer with music, in "Tasting Notes". The book is a fascinating look into the effects of drinking beers with certain characteristics while listening to songs that either match or contrast them.LINKSPete Brown - Twitter / Instagram / website / Tasting NotesSam Cullen - Twitter / London's Lost PubsLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 112: SUSSEX SPECIAL WITH ONLY WITH LOVE, THREE ACRE, AND TWO TAILS//I went down to a farm in Sussex which is home to TWO breweries - Only With Love and Three Acre. We were joined by local Sussex pop-up taproom and exponents of all things Sussex - Two Tails.LINKSOnly With Love - Instagram / websiteThree Acre - Twitter / Instagram / websiteTwo Tails - Twitter / Instagram Leave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 111: MYSTERIOUS BREWING CO REVISITED//I paid a visit to Mysterious HQ to help brew a beer, and to catch up with Ken and Adam about what they've been up to since we last spoke, and their big 2nd birthday bash plans.There's also a message from Colin Gilham from Two Tails Taproom.LINKSMysterious Brewing Co - Twitter / Instagram⁠ / BlueskyLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠Email me - ⁠⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 110: BEER BREAKS IN BRITAIN//On my trip to Lewes, where I recorded with Beak Brewery, I also sat down with Phil Mellows to talk about his book Beer Breaks in Britain.There's also a message from Deana Gilham from Two Tails Taproom.LINKSBeer Breaks in Britain - ⁠website⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / SubstackPhil Mellows - Twitter / InstagramMaidenhead Craft Beer Festival - ticketsLeave me a message on Speakpipe - ⁠CLICK HERE⁠Email me - ⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠Follow, Comment, and/or DM me on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Bluesky

EPISODE 109: BEAK REVISITED//Recently, I took a trip to Lewes to visit Kat Türková of Beak Brewery. I was joined by writer Phil Mellows (more from Phil in the next episode) and we talked about Beak's output, the welcome return of the These Hills Beer Festival, and how their plans for a Central Brighton venue are going, plus a lot more.There's also a Speakpipe message from Dave Hayward of Indie Rabble and A Hoppy Place fame; and some news about the Blind Tasting episode.LINKSBeak Brewery - website / Twitter / InstagramLeave me a message on Speakpipe - CLICK HEREEmail me - beerprimeuk@gmail.comFollow, Comment, and/or DM me on Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky

EPISODE 108: ANSPACH & HOBDAY//Another episode recorded in person, and following on from the last episode with Bianca Road, I walked a little closer back towards London Bridge to Anspach & Hobday's Bermondsey home to chat with one half of founders - Jack Hobday. We discuss London Black, their wildly successful Nitro Porter, plus much more.Also, I reveal more details of the Blind Tasting episode, on 5th April, in celebration of SIBA's Indie Beer Week. Participating breweries are Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury, Brid's Cross, Indie Rabble, Mysterious Brewing, and Westerham Brewery. If you'd like to join us to help taste the beers, then contact me here:Email: ⁠beerprimeuk@gmail.com⁠DM: ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠Voice Message: ⁠Speakpipe⁠LINKSAnspach & Hobday - website / Twitter / Instagram

EPISODE 107: BIANCA ROAD BREW CO.//In the latest episode I headed into London to sit down with Bianca Road Brew Co owner/founder Reece Wood, in their Bermondsey taproom.We talk about their beginnings in their eponymous home street, before necessity made them move. There's also talk of Cease and Desists, being welcome into the Beer Mile fold, and much more. We also sample a few of their beers.Join me for the Blind Tasting episode in celebration of SIBA's Indie Beer Week. Contact me here:Email: beerprimeuk@gmail.comDM: Twitter / InstagramVoice Message: SpeakpipeLINKSBianca Road Brew Co. - website / Twitter / Instagram

EPISODE 106: VAULT CITY//In the latest episode I welcome Joe Cruickshank from Edinburgh sour specialists Vault City. We talk about their modern sours, their stonking stouts, and their impending brewery move, plus much more.LINKSVault City - website / Twitter / InstaThe Big Swally EdinburghEmail me: beerprimeuk@gmail.comDM me - Twitter / InstaLeave me a voice message on Speakpipe

EPISODE 105: NORTHERN MONK REVISITED // I'm back for 2025 with a brand-new episode recorded in person in Leeds at Northern Monk's Refectory where I chatted with co-founder Brian Dickson. We talked about a whole host of things including their AF range, a possible London taproom site, their penchant for weird beers, the Patrons Project, Faith in Futures, and much more. LINKS Northern Monk - website / Instagram / Bluesky Brian Dickson - Twitter / Instagram Northern Monk Refectory - Twitter LEAVE ME A MESSAGE - Speakpipe

EPISODE 104: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2024 WITH ADNAMS AND PELLICLE // It's that time of year again, and this year's epic Christmas special features Fergus Fitzgerald from brewing giants Adnams, plus Matt Curtis and Katie Mather from Pellicle Magazine. I also crown my "Beer of the Year" and play your voice messages and read your emails. Pour yourself a cup of Eggnog (or maybe a decent festive beer instead!) and enjoy. Merry Christmas! LINKS Adnams - website / Twitter / Instagram / Bluesky Pellicle - website / Twitter / Instagram / Bluesky Matt Curtis - Twitter / Insta / Bluesky Katie Mather - The Gulp / Twitter / Insta / Bluesky BGBW Award winning articles from Pellicle: Will Hawkes: The Story of Dora Kulka, and How One Woman Changed British Beer Forever // Bonedigger, Bonedigger — How Grace Land and Saint Monday are Building an Empire in London // Highway to Helles — Störtebeker Braumanufaktur in Stralsund, Germany Pete Brown: This is the End — The Sad Demise of Worthington White Shield David Bailey: Hype is Dead, Regional Cask is Forever // The Usual Mark Dredge: Visions Of The Things To Be — How Mash Gang is Breaking the Alcohol Free Mould Rachel Hendry: The Essential Guide to Beer and Crisp Pairing Rob MacKay: Do Androids Dream of Electric Pints? — On AI Art in the Beer Industry Ruvani de Silva: Apathy Has Rained On Me — On DEI Burnout in the Beer Industry // London Is The Place For Me — Robyn Weise and Her Windrush 75 Lager Photo credits: Main photo: Anthony Cullen; Inset photo: Cath Harries.

EPISODE 103: ABBEYDALE BREWERY // Join me for another chat with folk from the craft beer world as I speak with Laura, Jim, and Dan from Sheffield's Abbeydale Brewery. They have a fair amount of history, but the most exciting times are yet to come as earlier this year they became 100% Employee Owned. We chat about how it all happened, what it means, and much more - including their brewery's Funk Dungeon! LINKS Abbeydale Brewery - website / Twitter / Insta / Bluesky Send me a Christmas message on Speakpipe! HERE

EPISODE 102: FIREBRAND BREWING CO. // Join me as I chat with Joe Thomson, co-owner and Head Brewer of Cornwall's Firebrand Brewing Co. We discuss the brewery's genesis, non-alcoholic beers, American hops, and much more. LINKS Firebrand Brewing - website / Twitter / Instagram Get your cans of Primal! Nearly sold out. FIND THEM HERE Speak to me!! Leave me a Speakpipe message. Follow me on Blue Sky

EPISODE 101: LOST CAUSE BREWING CO // In this episode I speak with Colin Stronge of Lost Cause Brewing Co, which is barely 6 months in existence and already turning people's heads. Colin has a wealth of experience behind him, including a Brewer of the Year award, and we discuss his background and where he plans to take Lost Cause. I also speak with Neil Walker of SIBA about their new Indie Beer campaign. LINKS Lost Cause - ⁠website⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ SIBA - ⁠website⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ SIBA Indie Beer - ⁠website⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ Elusive Collabageddon 2024 venues Send me a voice message on Speakpipe - ⁠HERE⁠