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.