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Beernomicon LXXXIII –Interview with Russ of Amity Brew Co.
Beernomicon LXXXII – Beermoth 10th Anniversary
Beernomicon LXXXI – Winter Beer Fest Live Podcast
Beernomicon LXXX – Interview with Lucy at Sureshot Brewing
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In our 80th podcast, we talk to Lucy, taproom manager for Sureshot Brewing.
Officially opening Nov 18th, the Sureshot Taproom is the newest addition to the Manchester beer scene. Lucy is the taproom manager and was brought in early on to overlook the building of the tap in a railway arch.
She tells us about the the work that has gone into the tap, what she did and did want not for it, and her plans for it.
Lucy has worked in the beer industry for over a decade now, doing pretty much every job you can do, except brewing (she’s tells us why in the podcast). So we talk over the industry, the roles she’s had, and with it follow the path of craft beer in the UK.
We also discuss the relatively short history of the brewery, and find out what it’s like to wander around a beer fest in an inflatable shark costume.
sureshotbrew.com
Beernomicon LXXIX – Farm Trip Series: Chapter Brewing & Torn Plant
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In our 79th podcast, the last of our Farm Trip series, we chat to Noah from Chapter Brewing and Torn Plant.
Farm trip is a yearly beer festival in Rivington run by and held at Rivington Brewing Co. During the Friday session we chatted to a few brewers so will be uploading the podcasts over the next few weeks in a series.
Noah started Chapter Brewing 6 years ago and has built a strong reputation for solid cask, interesting styles, and consistency. More recently he has also turned his hand to cider with Torn Plant, a cider makers he does together with Beernomicon’s very own Tom.
We talk to him about why he has moved into the cider world, how Chapter has grown over the years, his plans for both and plenty more.
chapterbrewing.co.uk
twitter.com/tornplant
Beernomicon LXXVIII – Farm Trip Series: Simple Things Fermentations
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In our 78th podcast, the fourth in our Farm Trip Series, we chat to Phil from Simple Things Fermentations.
Farm trip is a yearly beer festival in Rivington run by and held at Rivington Brewing Co. During the Friday session we chatted to a few brewers so will be uploading the podcasts over the next few weeks in a series.
Phil from Simple Things Fermentations tells us about how he found his way to brewing in Glasgow, why he chose the “Fermentations” name, what he hopes to do with Simple Things besides beer, and plenty more.
Meadnomicon LXXVII – Farm Trip Series: Brood Meadery
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In our 77th podcast, the third in our Farm Trip Series, we chat to Connor from Brood Meadery.
Farm trip is a yearly beer festival in Rivington run by and held at Rivington Brewing Co. During the Friday session we chatted to a few brewers so will be uploading the podcasts over the next few weeks in a series.
Connor tells us about how he got started doing mead, the process of making it, how he goes about selling it, and plenty more.
Beernomicon LXXV – Farm Trip Series: Chain House Brewing Co.
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In our 76th podcast, the second in our Farm Trip Series, we chat to Ryan from Chain House Brewing Co.
Farm trip is a yearly beer festival in Rivington run by and held at Rivington Brewing Co. During the Friday session we chatted to a few brewers so will be uploading the podcasts over the next few weeks in a series.
In this mini-pod Ryan tells us about the breweries humble beginnings, and why he has kept a DIY ethic during it’s history.
We learn how to juggle a full-time job while running a much sort after brewery, and hear a bit about future plans for a taproom in Preston.
Beernomicon LXXV – Farm Trip Series: Rivington Brewing Co.
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In our 75th podcast, we start out Farm Trip Series with a bang, or should it be a sting, as we chat to Ben from Rivington Brewing Co.
Farm trip is a yearly beer festival in Rivington run by and held at Rivington Brewing Co. During the Friday session we chatted to a few brewers so will be uploading the podcasts over the next few weeks in a series.
First up one of the masterminds behind the festival Ben from Rivington Brewing Co. We last talked to Ben 3 years ago when their taproom (where the fest is held) had just opened, and talk of a thing called covid was just starting to ramp up.
Ben tells us about how the brewery has progressed in that time, how they dealt with covid, organising the festival, and plenty more.
We also get a bit of an unfortunate visit from a wasp, but you’ll have to listen to find out what happened.
Beernomicon LXXIV – Weekender At Peakender
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In our 74th podcast, we complete our Peakender Trilogy but giving you a chronological account of our weekend as it happened.
Throughout the weekend we recorded what we were up to and what we were drinking. Hear about our camping experience, our cooking tips, what beer we were after, and plenty more.
We also collared some beer folk to chat to us during the weekend too.
James and Rosie from Squawk Brewing Co. tell us about the beer they brought to the fest, Alex at North Brewing Co. talks Bloody Marys and North Bar, and famous beer blogger Mark Johnson gives his opinion on a few beers and dogs at the festival.
Expect a few disagreements and a bit of drunken bullshit.
Beernomicon LXXIII – Peakender Talk: Future Trends
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In out 73rd podcast, we present you with the second of our talks at the recent Peakender weekend.
We sat down in front of a live audience to discuss future trends within craft beer.
Michelle and Matt from Lakes Brew Co, Alex from North Brewing Co., Russ from Amity Brew Co., and Nick from Pomona Island sat down with us to give us their thoughts on what styles we may or may not be drinking in the coming years.
We ask who dictates trends within beer, how breweries react with ever changing tastes, and is Cold IPA the next must brew style.
They tell us about how they learn about new styles, if they brew beer they want to brew or do they brew just for the drinkers, and if lactose is dead.
Also we find out how a lone trumpeter can derail a podcast pretty quickly.
Beernomicon LXXII – Peakender Talk: Modern Cask
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In out 72nd podcast, we present you with the first of our talks at the recent Peakender weekend.
We sat down in front of a live audience to discuss modern cask beer with Julie, co-founder and brewer at Neptune Brewery, and Alice, brewer at Thornbridge Brewery.
I asked them if there is a resurgence of cask after the pandemic, the cost of cask for them and the drinker, consistency, sparkler usage, and plenty more.
Listen in and find out what we can expect for cask beer int he near future.
Beernomicon LIVE –
Interview with Adam Watson of Against The Grain Brewery
In our second Live we talk to Adam Watson, co-founder of Against The Grain Brewery.
Beernomicon LIVE – Interview with Donzoko Brewing Co.
Join us for our first ever Live interview as we talk to Reece from Donzoko Brewing Co.
Beernomicon LXIV – Friends & Family & Beer Brewery Talks
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In our 64th podcast, we bring you the three talks we hosted at the Friends & Family & beer festival on Feb 21st and 22nd of 2020.
The festival graciously asked us to host a talk at each session that would be free for fest goers to attend. We decided to do Brewery Focus chats where we interviewed three breweries pouring at the festival that we thought stood out.
We chose Salopian Brewery of Shrewsbury, Young Master Brewery of Hong Kong and Trve Brewing Co. of Denver.
The first talk featured is with Wilf Nelson, Managing Director of Salopian Brewery. We discuss the longevity of the brewery and how they have changed and adapted to the changes in the UK beer scene over the last two decades, amongst other things.
salopianbrewery.co.uk
Our second talk was with Jess, Tom and Rohit of Young Master Brewery. They tell us about growing the brewery in Hong Kong and how craft beer in Asia has grown with them over the past few years. We also hear how they make their beer unique to where they are from.
youngmasterales.com
The third and final talk is with Erin and Nick of Trve Brewing, who talk to us about being known for mixed ferm beer, but creating wonderful clean beer. Including the ‘Cold’ pils we drank during the chat which they also touch upon. Nick and Erin also chat about their unique taproom and how music has inspired there look and artwork.
trvebrewing.com
Thanks to the breweries for talking to us and the festival for the opportunity.
Big cheers to those at the festival who joined us at the talks each session too.
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Beernomicon LXIII – Interview with El of Reasons To Be Cheerful
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In our 63rd podcast, we talk to El of Reasons To Be Cheerful.
El owns and runs the Reasons To Be Cheerful bar, which just celebrated its 3rd birthday. She tells us about opening the bar, and what went into the decision to do it, choosing a venue, researching the area and actually getting people in for a beer.
We also hear El’s thoughts on making the bar part of the community and a welcome space for everyone, and how she went about doing that.
From the look of the place to the cask and keg selection we hear about what makes R2BC unique, as El tells us about some of the ups and downs of owning an independent beer bar in 2020.
And of course there is plenty of Chipsticks chat.
reasonsbeercafe.co.uk
twitter.com/R2BCBeerCafe
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Beernomicon LXII – Interview with Oli of Stigbergets
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In our 62nd podcast, we talk to Oli Banks, head brewer at Stigbergets Bryggeri.
The Swedish brewery has made a name for itself over the past few years for their stunning IPAs, so we talk to Oli about their hoppy reputation, how it came about and where it has taken them.
Oli was born in England so gives us an insight into moving over to Gothenburg to work at the brewery, and what he’s been doing at Stigbergets ever since.
A big part of beer in Sweden is the quite strict laws they have around alcohol. Probably the most obviousis the government run stores called Systembolaget that are the only places in Sweden you can buy beer over 3.5%. Oli tells us how the laws impact brewing, what the beer industry does to work with Systembolaget, and gives us a overview of how the Swedish laws around beer work.
(Note: The voice you hear gegging in and asking the odd question during the podcast is Kaleigh of TheAleinKaleigh blog.)
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Beernomicon LXI – Interview with Rivington Brewing Co.
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In our 61st podcast, we talk to Ben and Mick of Rivington Brewing Co.
They have been putting out solid beers the past few years, and we talked to them as they were starting a new step for the brewery.
With the opening of a taproom on Mick’s family farm, Home Farm, and the current move of the brewery to the same building, we talk to Mick and Ben about the move and what they wanted from it.
We also discuss how a tap and brewery fits into a working farm, how they turned stables into a bar, and how they have used the farms land to their advantage since the beginning.
They tell us about the beer they are brewing, and hoping to brew in the future, why they started the brewery in the first place and what they want to grow into.
Also we find out their favourite tractors, amongst other things.
rivingtonbrewing.co.uk
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Beernomicon LX – Interview with Rob of De Moersleutel
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In our 60th podcast, we talk to Rob from dutch brewery De Moersleutel.
On a recent trip to England Rob chatted to us about the brewery, the name & how he and his three brothers started brewing beer.
Known for their big imperial stouts we ask Rob about their impy process and the progress they are making with other styles.
Also hear what they have planned for the future and plenty more too.
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Beernomicon LIX – Interview with Mori of Drygate Brewing Co.
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In our 59th episode, Tom travels to Glasgow to visit Mori at Drygate Brewing Co.
They talk about the growth of the brewery since we last talked to Mori a few years ago, and how the beer industry has changed in that time.
As it was Tom’s first trip to the brewery and its bar Mori tells us about the place, and how they try to connect with the local community and beyond.
They also crack open a fair few beers too.
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Beernomicon LVIII – Drinking the Sept Mikkeller Beer Club Box
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In our 58th podcast, we return to our Mikkeller Beer Club Box series to drink our way through the September 2019 edition of the Danish brewery’s monthly subscription that is put together by Mikkeller Webshop.
We drink our way through 8 cans and bottles, giving you our thoughts on the aroma, taste and the design of the labels, as well as just having a general chat about booze.
For this pod we are joined by Cvlt Enforcer Max ‘Dark Lord Jesus’ Plant.
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Beernomicon LVII – Interview with Donzoko Brewing Co.
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In our 57th podcast, we talk to Reece, the man behind Donzoko Brewing Co., who tells us about the brewery and the much loved Northern Helles. We learn how his chemistry background and living in Germany shaped what he brews and how he brews it.
Having a fairly small set up Reece discusses his day-to-day schedule being a one man brewery and what his ethos is for running a business.
With the success of Northern Helles, we chat about the beer and taste everything else Donzoko has to offer.
We also talk recipes, sleeping in vans, Tom’s house and more.
www.donzoko.org
twitter.com/Donzokobeer
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We are also joined by Kaleigh from ‘The Ale in Kaleigh’ for the podcast, who helped us grill Reece.
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Beernomicon LVI – Interview with James of Wilderness Brewery
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In our 56th podcast, we talk to James of Wilderness Brewery.
Having set up the brewery right int he middle of Wales just last year James is already making superb mixed fermentation and barrel-aged beer.
James explains why he set up the brewery and why he chose to go down to the ‘modern farmhouse beer’ route, we learn how living and brewing in Wales impacts what he does, and his history within the beer industry.
We also hear about his barrel-aging process, what he has planned for the future and plenty more.
www.wildernessbrew.co.uk/
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Beernomicon LV – Liverpool Beer Week
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In our 55th podcast, we discuss Liverpool Beer Week with Pedro of Liverpool Beer Collective, Rob from Black Lodge Brewery and Dom & Addy from Carnival Brewing Co.
Learn about the formation and running of LBW, how it has expanded in its second year, their collab beers and more.
We also ask about the city, its breweries and its beers. Finding out where Liverpool stands in the UK beer scene, the challenges it has faced and the up its currently on.
www.liverpoolbeercollective.com/
www.blacklodgebrewing.co.uk/
www.carnivalbrewing.me/
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Beernomicon LIV – Interview with Liam of Steep Soda Co.
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In our 54th podcast, we go a little off-subject and talk to our first soda maker, Liam of Steep Soda Co.
Liam tells us about how he got into brewing soda with his partner Laura and if ‘brewing’ is even the right wording for fizzy drinks.
He talks us though the process of making soda, how he sources the right fruit and how new recipes are thought-up then perfected.
Liam also discusses the similarities of beer & soda, and gives an insight into the big monopoly major drinks companies hold on the market place and our drinking habits.
steepsoda.co
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Beernomicon LIII – Interview with Squawk Brewing Co.
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In our 53rd podcast, we talk to Oliver, Graham and James of Squawk Brewing Co. Based in Manchester the brewery has been putting out solid beer since their inception 6 years ago.
We discuss the brewery getting started by Oliver, and how Graham & James joined the team.
Find out about the big expansion they are currently undergoing, with details about what it means for the brewery in 2019 and beyond.
Learn about the rebrand they underwent in 2018 as well, plus much more.
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Beernomicon LII – Friends & Family & Beer
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In our 52nd podcast, we talk to Connor Murphy of Cloudwater Brew Co. about organising the Friends & Family & Beer Festival.
Ahead of the festival Connor tells us about putting together such an event including; how the festival came about, picking a venue, communicating with breweries, shipping beer in from around the world, getting volunteers, why its an all-in fest and learn about the guaranteed pours they are offering.
Find out about the thinking behind the theme of the festival and how that translates into the beer world.
Connor discusses the less glamorous side too, giving an insight into the amount of work that goes into putting on these types of events as well as giving details about the small things often overlooked by drinkers.
Friends & Family & Beer happens on Fri Mar 1st and Sat Mar 2nd 2019.
www.friendsandfamily.beer/
cloudwaterbrew.co/
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Beernomicon LI – Interview with Manchester Union Lager
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In our 51st episode, we talk to Ian and Will from Manchester Union Lager.
The newest brewery to come out of the North of England, Manchester Union Lager have been putting the brewery together for the past 3 years. We discuss the problems they have encountered, why it has taken so much time and what kept them going.
Will and Ian tell us about decoction brewing, the special method they are using to brew and why they chose to go down that route.
Also find out why they want to keep it local for now, the influences that have got them to this point and why they will just be brewing lager.
Plus they let us know the public launch date of the lager too.
manchesterunionbrewery.com
twitter.com/mcrunionlager
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Beernomicon L – Drinking the Rainbow Project 2018 Box
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In our 50th podcast, we drink our way through the 2018 edition of the Rainbow Project.
This is the last year of the Rainbow Project, having started in 2013. So while going through this years beers we look back over what breweries have been involved and what beers they brewed.
We discuss the beers from this years collabs, our favourite Rainbow Project beer overall, the legacy of the event, what its meant for the breweries involved and more.
A full list of every brewery and beer over the years can be found here.
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On a sidenote, this is our 50th podcast.
Thanks to everyone who has listened over the last couple of few years.
Heres to many more.
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Beernomicon XLIX – Interview with Dave Grant of Fierce Beer
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In our 49th podcast, we talk to Dave Grant, owner & Managing director of Fierce Beer.
The Aberdeen brewery have been going for a few years now and have grown a lot in that short space of time.
We talk to Dave about setting up the brewery, why he chose to start it and how the brewery has grown.
We also discuss the way Fierce approach recipes, talk about the pro & cons of core ranges, the brewery’s new bar and plenty more.
www.fiercebeer.com/
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Beernomicon XLVIII.V – Seshfest, Updates & Mini Interview with Adam of Against the Grain
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It’s been awhile as Staind once sang, so while neck deep in sessionable beer at Seshfest (Sat June 9th) we decided to record a little update on what we’ve been doing the past few months.
We also talk about Seshfest, Beavertown and get real obnoxious for some drunken reason.
A few days later Tom managed to sit down for a quick chat with Adam of Against the Grain Brewery from Louisville, Kentucky. During a collab day with Northern Monk Adam tells us about his day at Seshfest, what he has planned for his time in the UK and more.
www.atgbrewery.com/
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Beernomicon XLVIII – Interview with Lee from Brew York
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In our 48th podcast, we talk to Lee, co-owner and head brewer at Brew York.
Brew York opened their brewery and taproom just over two years ago in the city walls of York. We talked to Lee about the origins of the brewery, opening the taproom, his philosophy on beer and more.
York is a key part of the brewery so Lee tells us why they wanted to stay central to the city, how the beer scene in York has influenced them and what differences they wanted to bring.
We also discuss the expansions plans for the brewery and the building they reside in, their current crowdfunder, why their assistant brewers may be cursed and plenty more.
brewyork.co.uk/
twitter.com/brewyorkbeer
Brew York currently have a crowdfund going that ends Friday May 4th.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/brewyork
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Beernomicon XLVII –
Interview with Russell Bisset of Northern Monk Brew Co.
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In our 47th podcast, we talk to Northern Monk Brew Co. Managing Director and co-founder, Russell Bisset.
In March 2018 Northern Monk announced ‘Northern Rising’ a crowdfunding programme to raise half a million pounds to expand the brewery. They ended up raising 1.5 million.
As the man who set up the brewery, Russell tells us why they chose to crowdfund, the process of going though with it and the risks and rewards that came with that decision.
At the time of recording the campaign had ended so Russell gives us more detail about how they will spend the money, what he hopes the expansion will achieve and his first thoughts on the proposed taprooms coming to Manchester and London.
We also hear how the brewery has grown so quickly in just 4 years, Russells thoughts on why breweries are heading the crowdfunding route, macro brewery buyouts and more.
www.northernmonkbrewco.com/
twitter.com/NMBCo
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Note: Tom has been working as a brewer for Northern Monk since mid January and Ross invested in the crowfunding (literally tens of pounds) #FullDisclosureMate
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Beernomicon XLVI – Isinglass, Veganism and Beer
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In our 46th podcast, we sit down with Steph from MASH to talk about the use of isinglass and veganism in the beer industry.
After a twitter poll we did asking ‘Should all beer bottles & cans specify if they are vegan or not?’ we got a big response so decided to delve a little deeper into the subject.
Asking why beer isnt labeled if its vegan or non-vegan? Should isinglass still be used and why it is? and more.
Steph talks us through the process of isinglass and why it is used, as well as offering an insight into its pros and cons. She also tells us about the different ethics of veganism and how that can effect the way it is marketed.
We discuss if bar staff should know what is in the beer they are serving and if breweries should label kegs and cask if they are fined or not.
Big thanks to Steph for helping us with this and bringing a lot of knowledge to the discussion.
Her company MASH specialises in craft beer & small-scale producer Marketing & Ops. Services inc. marketing strategy, social management, copywriting, consultancy
www.mash.marketing/
twitter.com/whatisMash
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Beernomicon XLV – Interview with Jeremy and Jamie of Beermoth
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In our 45th podcast, we talk to Jeremy and Jamie of the Manchester bottle shop Beermoth. Arguably the most well regarded bottle shop in the country Beermoth celebrates its 5th birthday today (Feb 1st 2018).
We talk to them about how the shop got started, what beer they started with and why, what atmosphere and look they wanted, and the progression they, and beer, have gone through over the years.
Beermoth is of course the counterpart to Cafe Beermoth, opened in 2015, so we talk to Jeremy and Jamie about how the bar come together, the stress of opening, getting the right beers on draft, Taras Boulba and plenty more.
For the shops 5th birthday they have done 15 collaborations with some of their favourite breweries so we discuss some of the beers, what they have planned for the celebrations and what we can expect for the future.
beermoth.co.uk/shop/
twitter.com/thebeermoth
twitter.com/CafeBeermoth
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Beernomicon XLIV – Interview with Wander Beyond Brewing
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In our 44th podcast, we talk to Matt, Tina and Dan from Wander Beyond Brewing. A fairly new brewery to Manchester they already have a solid line-up of beers ready to be tried.
We talk to them about how the brewery started, transitioning from the aptly named ‘Dan’s Brewery’ into its current form, the beers they wanted to start with, the importance of branding, getting the artwork right, and plenty more.
With their official launch only in December of 2017 they already have a barrel project ongoing and talk about what to expect from that, as well as what they have planned for 2018.
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www.wanderbeyondbrewing.com/
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Beernomicon XLIII – Interview with Pomona Island Brew Co.
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In our 43rd podcast, we talk to Nick, Gaz and James of Pomona Island Brew Co. Having started the brewery in Oct 2017 they are already being served in many of Manchester’s best pubs and bars.
We talk to them about how they all met, how the brewery got started, the logistics of finding a site, first brews and much more.
They tell us about the teething issues of a new brewery, from getting hops to coming up with pump clip designs, what they want from their beer, and plenty more.
www.pomonaislandbrew.co.uk/
twitter.com/PomonaIsland
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Beernomicon XLII – Highlights of 2017
In our 42nd podcast, we go through our highlights (and low points) of our 2017 year in beer.
We discuss our favourite brewery, best beer, most enjoyed festival and plenty more. As well as talking about some of the things we got up to as a podcast over the past 12 months.
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Beernomicon XLI – Interview with Frank & Elias of Mikkeller Webshop
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In our 41st podcast, on a recent trip to Copenhagen we visited Mikkeller HQ to talk to the guys behind the Mikkeller Webshop, Frank and Elias.
Frank and Elias run the webshop arm of the worldwide known brewery Mikkeller. They are also the driving force behind the Mikkeller Beer Club, a monthly beer subscription that we have featured in past podcasts.
We sat down with them and talked about beer distribution, shipping beer worldwide, the complexities of running a monthly beer club, adding a personal touch to the webshop and plenty more.
They tell us about how they get those rarer beers, the changing styles and tastes of the past 4 years, and they give their opinions on beer trading.
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Beernomicon XL – Interview with Torrside Brewing
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In our 40th podcast, we talk to Peter, Nick and Chris from Torrside Brewing.
Starting out as avid homebrewers they have quickly grown to a much loved Northern brewery. They discuss their beginnings as homebrewers, how they have grown from there and how that has shaped the brewery.
We also find out about the move into the former boat house repair warehouse they currently brew in, why they love barley wine and smoked beers, why a core range isn’t necessarily for them and plenty more.
torrside.co.uk
twitter.com/Torrside
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Beernomicon XXXIX – Interview with Tom from Little Earth Project
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In our 39th podcast, we talk to Tom from Little Earth Project, a brewery based in Suffolk that specialises in ‘historic, farmhouse and sour beers’.
We find out from Tom how the brewery came about, why he chose to take the brewery down the route he has, his brewing process, how cider has played a big part and loads more.
Sustainability is a big thing for Tom so we discuss how he has incorporated that into the brewery, as well as telling us about the hops and barley he grows himself.
Being a mixed culture fermentation brewery Tom gives us an insight into the barrel ageing process he undergoes with most of his beer, what can go right and wrong with these techniques and what he has planned for the future.
www.littleearthproject.com/
twitter.com/LittleEarthBeer
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Beernomicon XXXVIII – Beer & Food Pairing at GRUB
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In our 38th podcast, we spend an evening at GRUB, a weekly street food event in Manchester, drinking and eating whilst discussing beer and food pairings.
We talk about our preferred combinations, what does and doesnt work, if pairings really matter and plenty more. People enjoying their evening join us to to talk about what they are enjoying at GRUB and what they pair with their drinks.
Jules and Bailey, the people behind GRUB, also talk to us about how it all got started. They give us an insight in the philosophies behind what they do and give us a rundown of what to expect from GRUB in the future.
Nick aka Emperor GRUB, the man behind the beer, tells us about how he goes about choosing the beer on offer, bridging the gap between ‘craft beer geek’ & lager-drinker, his favourite beer and food pairing and plenty more.
Al, Robyn and Jay from Cloudwater Brew Co. gave us a bit of their time to chat about what they eat on a brewday and the best pub snacks.
Thanks to GRUB for inviting us down to record.
www.grubmcr.com/
twitter.com/GRUBMCR
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Beernomicon XXXVII – Talking Zwanze Day 2017 with Will from Cave Direct North
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In our 37th episode, on lambic-lovers Christmas, Zwanze Day 2017 we spoke to Will from Cave Direct North.
Cave Direct North the Unit 101 railway arch where the Manchester event was being held.
We discuss what Cave Direct do, their relationship with Cantillon, how the day has been organised, how much Zwanze has been allocated to the UK, the nature of importing Belgian beer and more.
We also find out Will’s plans for Unit 101, how they wanted to make the day special and how to allocate a rare beer to thirsty drinkers.
www.cavedirect.com
twitter.com/unit101mcr
www.cantillon.be
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Beernomicon XXXVI – Our First Beer Trade
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In our 36th podcast, we talk about first transatlantic beer trade.
Recorded on June 11th 2017 after a pre-recording beers, we are joined by Max, Vas and Kaleigh to talk about our the trade, the issues we had, the beer we sent over and the beer we were sent.
Max and I also brought some treats back from a recent trip to Copenhagen so we get through a few of them too.
Thanks to Beer Nouveau for letting us record in his brewery.
beernouveau.co.uk/
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Beernomicon XXXV – Drinking the May Mikkeller Beer Club Box
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In our 35th podcast, we return to our Mikkeller Beer Club Box series to drink our through the May edition of the Danish brewery’s month subscription.
We drink our way through the 10 cans and bottles, giving your our thoughts on the aroma, taste and the design of the labels, as well as just having a general chat about booze.
For this podcast we are joined by beer trader extraordinaire Michael Sands aka Stoke Mike, who we have talked to in the past (check out podcast XXV).
Mikkeller Beer Club
shop.mikkeller.dk/shop/beer/stout/…club-membership/
Stoke Mike
Instagram: mchlrysnds
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Beernomicon XXXIV – Interview with Bissell Brothers Brewing Co. & Northern Monk Brew Co.
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In our 34th podcast, we talk to Noah & Peter from Bissell Brothers Brewing Company and Adam & Brian from Northern Monk Brew Co., with extra help with questions from beer trader Michael Sands aka Stoke Mike.
During the breweries joint tour of the UK we start by talking to Noah and Adam about how the first few days of the tour have been, how the tour came together, cask beer & plenty more.
Peter & Brian then join us all to talk about the two collabs the breweries are doing together, the differing mash in times across the Atlantic, Bissell getting over here again for Hop City 2018 and what they have been drinking over in England.
www.bissellbrothers.com/
twitter.com/bissellbrosbrew
www.northernmonkbrewco.com/
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Beernomicon XXXIII – Summer Beer Thing Pt.2
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In our 33rd podcast, we bring you part 2 of our weekend spent drinking at The Pilcrow Pub’s Summer Beer Thing beer festival from the last few days of Manchester Beer Week.
The Pilcrow were kind enough to give us a corner to sit in and talk to brewers, bloggers, boozers and everything inbetween.
This episode covers Sat June 2nd & Sun June 3rd, Day 2 and 3 of the festival.
You can find Part 1 here:
beernomicon.com/2017/07/06/new-po…-beer-thing-pt-1/
In this podcast we talk to:
Becky from The Pilcrow
www.thepilcrowpub.com
She helped to organise the festival so she sits down with us to discuss the planning, the beer, the stress and the headsets.
We get her reaction on the last day of how the weekend went too.
Hear more from Becky in Part 1.
Ian from Hawkshead Brewery
www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk/
Ian was involved in our MCR Beer Week V Beernomicon pub crawl event representing Hawkshead and talking about their collab beer with Blackjack Beers, so we talk to Ian about the evening and the rest of his MCR Beer Weeks experiences. He tells us about his busy schedule during the week, his experience of beer festivals as a brewer and tells us a little about the Hawkshead tasting at Summer Beer Thing.
Rob of Hopzine
www.youtube.com/user/HopZine
Youtube Beer Reviewer Rob Derbyshire whats he’s been drinking, what was good and what was bad. How expectations effect his choices at beer festivals and his experience helping out with Hop City.
Adam and Vas from Northern Monk Brew Co.
www.northernmonkbrewco.com/
We catch up with Vas and Adam from Northern Monk and touch upon their Seven Deadly Sin series of beer, a new mural in Leeds Northern Monk have helped with, the changes happening to the area around their brewery and the collab beer they did with Marble Brewers for MCR Beer Week.
Connor and Jai of MCR Beer Week
www.mcrbeerweek.co.uk/
We find ourselves back with Connor and Jai to talk about their experiences through the week, how they think the events have gone, favourite beers of the last few days, if they would change anything and what we can expect next year.
The lads are currently asking for donations to a homeless appeal on their site.
www.mcrbeerweek.co.uk/charity/
Donate £5 and be put into a raffle for loads of beery prizes.
Thanks again to The Pilcrow for letting us take up their space and time.
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Beernomicon XXXII – Summer Beer Thing Pt.1
In our 32nd podcast, we start with part 1 of our 2 part epic around The Pilcrow Pub’s Summer Beer Thing beer festival from the last few days of Manchester Beer Week.
The Pilcrow were kind enough to give us a corner to sit in and talk to brewers, bloggers, boozers and everyone inbetween.
This episode covers Friday June 30th, Day 1 of the festival.
In it we talk to:
Becky from The Pilcrow
www.thepilcrowpub.com
She helped to organise the festival so she sits down with us to discuss the planning, the beer, the stress and the headsets.
Hear more from Becky in Part 2.
Luke from Tap & Bottles
twitter.com/TapandBottles
We first talked to Luke way back in podcast VII, so we catch up with him to find out what he’s drinking, how the bottle shop and bar are doing, how the bars own Beer Street went and the future of it, and what T&B’s have planned for their 3rd birthday.
Steve from Hopinions
www.beeroclockshow.co.uk
Fellow podcaster Steve tells us about his plans for his time up north, whether its for business or pleasure, beer stickers and confronts Tom about a dubious beverage.
Dave from Yes! Ale Blog
yesaleblog.co.uk
We talked to Dave about cellar beers in podcast XXVII, in this podcast we talk about his entrants into the MCR Beer Week Homebrew Expo, his prize (or lack of) after winning last year, losing to The Cvlt and how it works bringing a baby (for a bit) to a beer festival.
Ben from The Kernel Brewery
thekernelbrewery.com
We were lucky enough to grab Ben from The Kernel for a second, so quizzed him on the closed brewery taproom, what he was drinking, the fruits used in the Kernel beer and their philosophy of serving drinkers.
Thanks again to The Pilcrow for letting us take up their space and time.
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Beernomicon XXXI – Interview with Connor & Jai of Manchester Beer Week
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In our 31st podcast, we talk to Connor & Jai, organisers of Manchester Beer Week 2017.
Connor was the mastermind of Manc Beer Week 2016, getting Jai to help him out with the 2017 week.
We chat to them about how it all got started last year, what has changed in-between the two years, the amount of work that goes into it and the best & worst parts of running a beer week with 100 events.
Connor talks about his motivation for continuing, what he wanted to achieve and if he feels he succeeded. And we find out what Jai has brought to the events this year.
We also get a little peak into what might be in store for 2018.
Manchester Beer Week is on June 23 – July 2, 2017.
www.mcrbeerweek.co.uk/
twitter.com/mcrbeerweek
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Beernomicon XXX – Drinking the April Mikkeller Beer Club Box
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In our 30th podcast, we return to our Mikkeller Beer Club Box series to drink our through the April edition of the Danish brewery’s month subscription.
We drink our way through the 8 cans and bottles, giving your our thoughts on the aroma, taste and the design of the labels.
Covering topics ranging from DDH, Hop City, ‘Tremendous Ideas’, Indy Man Beer Con, Manchester Beer Week and plenty more, we sit in the rare hot sun of Manchester and get through some beers.
Mikkeller Beer Club
shop.mikkeller.dk/shop/beer/stout/…club-membership/
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Beernomicon XXIX – Interview with Matt & Stu of Legitimate Industries
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In our 29th episode, we travel to the secret office headquarters of Legitmate Industries to talk to brewers Matt & Stu.
We discuss the brewery getting started, how they approached a core range, brewing beers for a restaurant setting, what they want when they drink a beer and plenty more.
With both Matt & Stu working for well established breweries in the past they also discuss the transition made to Legitimate Industries, what similarities and difference there are, what they want from the brewery and where they want to take it.
One of the big differences to Legitmate Industries is the branding, from the cans to breweries social media. We ask Stu & Matt about the aesthetic of the brewery, where it came from, why they chose to run with it and where it can go from here.
www.legitimateworldwide.com/
twitter.com/LegitimateInd
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Beernomicon XXVIII – Panel at Hop City
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In our 28th podcast, we sat down in-between session at Hop City to have a little chat with Lewis of Magic Rock Brewing, Jon of Marble Beers and Chelsea of The Alchemist.
We talk them about what their breweries have been up to recently, what they have been up to at the festival, the beers they’ve been drinking and more.
Thanks to the organisers of Hop City for letting us put this together.
Magic Rock Brewing:
www.magicrockbrewing.com/
Marble Brewers:
www.marblebeers.com/
The Alchemist:
alchemistbeer.com/
Beernomicon XXVII – Talking Cellar Beers with David of Yes Ale Blog
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In our 27th podcast, blogger and homebrewer David Holden joins us as we talk ‘cellar’ beers aka that box or cupboard you’ve got hidden away that stores the gems you’ve collected over the years.
We discuss why people age and keep beers at home, what beer works best, what styles dont work at all, what treasures we have locked away, does anyone actually use a cellar to store their beers and plenty more.
David tells us of his experience of brewing with yeast from old bottles and we ask ourselves if cellaring is all for show.
All while we drink a few from our own stashes.
David’s Twitter:
@yesaleblog
Blog:
yesaleblog.co.uk/
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@300lbCyclist blog we mention:
300lbcyclist.weebly.com/blog/this-is-…ous-cellaring
Beernomicon XXVI – Interview with Chris & Marc of Drygate Brewing Co.
In our 26th podcast, we chat to Chris and Marc from Drygate Brewing Co.We talk about how Drygate got started, their affiliation with Tennants & Williams Bros. Brewing Co and how that affiliation how has shaped Drygate Brewing, for good and bad.
Chris and Marc also discuss the extra aspects of the brewery from the kitchen, bar, event space, studio kit etc & what they have done to make them work, and also what the Glasgow beer scene is like and how its grown over the past couple of years.
Marc also gives us a quick beer history lesson.
drygate.com/
twitter.com/drygate
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Thanks to The Smithfield Tavern giving us a space to chat.
twitter.com/TheSmithfieldNQ.
Beernomicon XXV – Talking About Beer Trading with Michael Sands
In our 25th podcast, we talk about the esoteric world of beer trading with frequent trader Michael Sands.We discuss American Vs UK beer demand, whether UK breweries can hold their own against those across the Atlantic, what beer is most sort after, methods of trading, how to get started, the codes used and plenty more.
Michael was nice enough to bring some whales for us to drink too so as we crack open some American cans we also touch upon how Michael started trading, why his does it, how difficult or easy it is and how many dickheads are out there trying to rip you off.
Michael is on twitter at:
twitter.com/THEONLYROY
His Instagram is:
@mchlrysnds
Beernomicon XXIV – Brewing & Talking with Northern Monk Brew co.
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In our 24th podcast, we span a 3 week period.On Feb 4th 2017 we visited Leeds to brew a beer with Adam of Northern Monk, under their Refectory Brew Co. handle.
On Feb 26th we sat down with Adam, Vas & Brian of Northern Monk in the Smithfield Tavern, Manchester to drink the beer we brewed and chat about whats been going on with the brewery.
Hear our day at Northern Monk as we travel to Leeds, sample nettles & gooseberries, drink some beer and talk about the beer we are brewing.
Three weeks later, we chat to Adam, Vas and Brian about the beer, dubbed ‘Lovecraft’ and get all our thoughts on how it turned out.
They also talk about brewing a high percentage beer compared to a low percentage beer, getting a dark colour in a black IPA without the flavour, Hop City, how Heathen came about, hop shortages and plenty more.
We also talk about new Patrons Projects, Refectory Brew Co, expansion plans and more.
www.northernmonkbrewco.com/
twitter.com/NMBCo
(Big thanks to Adam and Northern Monk for having us, letting us bother them about beer & talking to us about it all.
And the The Smithfield Tavern for debuting the beer and giving us a space to chat. twitter.com/TheSmithfieldNQ.)
Beernomicon XXIII.V – Mini-interview with Colin of Buxton Brewery
In true Buxton Brewery fashion we thought we’d spring this mini-podcast on you out of nowhere.
We had a quick chat with Buxton Brewery Head Brewer, Colin Stronge, about quiet releases, travelling for collaborations, that Ice Cream series logo & a few bits more.
Beernomicon XXIII – Interview with Paul of Beatnikz Republic
In our 23rd podcast, we talk to Paul the head brewer and owner of Beatnikz Republic brewery.Paul tells us about why his started the brewery, his progression from homebrewing to cuckoo brewing, his experience with crowdfunding, making the move to Manchester, building a brewery in a railway arch and plenty more.
We also discuss the philosophy of Beatnikz Republic, opening a taproom and coffee in beer.
Beernomicon XXII – Interview with Vicky & Gareth of Dead Crafty Beer Co.
In our 22nd podcast, we talk to Vicky & Gareth, owners of The Dead Crafty Beer Co. bar in Liverpool.We talk about how they came to open a craft beer bar, what influenced them, the beer scene in Liverpool, what makes a good place to drink, importance of location, what they have planned for 2017 and plenty more.
They also tell us about their ideas of what they should have on the taps, listening to regulars & how social media works for the modern drinker.
twitter.com/DeadCraftyBeer
www.facebook.com/thedeadcraftybeercompany/
www.deadcraftybeercompany.com/
Beernomicon XXI – Interview with JK of Marble Brewery
In our 21st podcast, we chat to JK, head brewer at Marble Brewery.With his extensive history in British brewing we talk to him about how he ended up at Marble, the changes he has brought to the brewery, bringing lager back, the D-word (Dobber), metal music, the nature of collaborations & plenty more.
Jk also tells us about the extensive plans Marble Brewery has for this year & beyond.
Beernomicon XX – Interview with Sam & Matt of Track Brewing Co.
In our 20th podcast, we talk to brewer Matt and owner/brewer Sam from Track Brewing Co.We discuss how the brewery came to be, the pros and cons of selling bottled beer, the beloved Sonoma, making beer in Manchester, how a brewery can be very personal, having a core range and plenty more.
Find out about future and possible collaborations coming up and what Track have planned for 2017.
As something a little different we invited people to come down and watch/listen to the interview at one of Manchester’s finest pubs, The Smithfield Tavern.
So we got people to ask Sam & Matt some questions too.
Beernomicon XIX – Ten Commandments of Untappd (Part II)
In our 19th podcast, we bring you part 2 of our collaboration podcast wth Steve and Martin from Hopinions.In it we give and discuss out collective ten commandments for your new God – Untappd.
From app etiquette to trying to live and drink in the moment we talk about our do’s and dont’s & struggles and triumphs with Untappd, as well as much more.
In this episode we give you commandments 6-10.
You can hear 1-5 of the commandments in Part 1 over on the Hopinions website:
www.beeroclockshow.co.uk/2017/01/hopi…ents-part-i/
or on iTunes at
itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/episo…id550264875?mt=2
Find Hopinions at
twitter.com/BeerOClockShow
www.beeroclockshow.co.uk/
Beernomicon XVIII – Interview with Carl of Twisted Barrel Ale
In our 18th podcast, we talk to Carl, brewer at Twisted Barrel Ale.We chat about how the brewery got started, how he got involved, the advantages of having their own taphouse, creating a beer scene in Coventry, having a core range and plenty more.
We also talk about the positives and negatives of social media as a brewer, and how important a role it plays.
Beernomicon XVII – Highlights of 2016
In our 17th podcast, we give you our Top Ten of Beer 2016.Ranging from beer, festivals, breweries, moments & more, we talk through our favourites beery things of the last 12 months.
Theres a little information on what we have planned for 2017 too.
Beernomicon XVI – Interview with Paul of Cloudwater Brew Co. Pt.II
In our 16th podcast, we return to Cloudwater Brew Co. to talk again with the co-founder Paul Jones. We talk about the DIPAs going monthly, will we ever see Cloudwater in Tesco, getting advice from bigger breweries, trying to keep beer cold from the brewery to your home, macro buyouts of micros, selling direct from the brewery, the Pilcrow Pub, the festive range of beers they have coming out, what 2017 will bring & more.With Cloudwater being very busy with collaborations we ask wether the collab bubble may ever burst, how he likes to do them, what the foraging is like in the industrial park around the brewery & what Paul has learned from working with breweries around the world.
Beernomicon XV – Interview with Tomas of Dugges Bryggeri
In our 15th podcast, we talk to Tomas from Swedish brewery Dugges.We talk about how the brewery started with a conversation with an Englishman in a pub, expansion of the Swedish craft beer seen, having to sell within government owned off-licenses, learning from collaborations & more.
Tomas also goes through the philosophy of the brewery, the advantages of travelling / tap takeovers & getting their beer across the world.
dugges.se/
twitter.com/duggesbryggeri
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Big thank you to The Pilcrow in Manchester for helping set up the interview & giving us a place to chat with Tomas.
www.thepilcrowpub.com/
Beernomicon XIV – Interview with Adam of Northern Monk Brew Co.
In our 14th podcast, we talk to Northern Monk brewer Adam Lyle. In a very busy Northern Monk Refectory, he talks about how he joined the brewery, the ideas behind the Patrons Project series, collaborating with brewers around the world, the ‘Hop, Malt and Yeast’ beer series, having cans in big chain stores, and plenty more.Adam recently came back from a few weeks brewing at Cigar City Brewery in Florida. Find out what he did whilst there, the Cigar City set up, American drinking patterns, and big buttons you’re not suppose to press.
Beernomicon XIII – #BigBeeryNight16: Off-License Beers
In our 13th podcast, to raise money for #BigBeeryNight16 we went to a local off-license & picked up a few cans to see if this ‘craft’ stuff is really all its cracked up to be.We would then check-in the beers on Untappd, rate them, & donate the rating (2.5 rating = £2.50)to the Big Beery Night 16 charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.
In the podcast we try;
White Ace
Skol Super
Special Brew
Oranjeboom Black
Kestrel Super
& a few extra surprises too.
To learn more about Big Beery Night 16 please go to bigbeerynight.co.uk/
Beernomicon XII – Interview with Mike from Chorlton Brewing Co.
In our 12th podcast we talk to Mike, the founder of Chorlton Brewing Co.
We sat down on some key kegs in the railway arch brewery and talked about brewing slow beer, being asked buy Tesco to sell their cans & why he took to Twitter to get get advice on what he should do, running a small business & his ethos of being a micro brewery, taking influence from historic Germanic brewing tradition & adding a modern edge to them, anarchy in the UK brewing industry & plenty more.
twitter.com/ChorltonBrew
chorltonbrewingcompany.com/
Beernomicon XI – Drinking the Mikkeller Beer Club Oct 2016 Box
In our 11th podcast, we drink our way through the Mikkeller Beer Club October box.
Eight beers to get through, we talk about the good and bad points of each beer. This time we ended up pouring one of them down the drain.
After being away for a month we also have lots to discuss; Rainbow Project 16, our sessions at Indy Man Beer Con & spending an evening at Salford Beer Fest.
Mikkeller Beer Club
shop.mikkeller.dk/shop/beer/stout/…club-membership/
Beernomicon X – Interview with Jim of Salford Beer Festival
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In our 10th podcast, we talk to Jim, founder of Independent Salford Beer Festival. He talks about why he started the beer fest two years ago, how he went about putting it together, its progression over the years, and why this will be the final one.
Salford Beer Festival is fairly synonymous with having new, never before released beers so Jim, and associate Jazz, talk about how & why they always try for something new.
Also hear about the multitude of festival/brewery collaborations Jim has helped come up with, and brew, with his favourite breweries, especially for this year.
Independent Salford Beer festival 2016
Saint Sebastian’s Community Centre in Douglas Green, Salford
Thursday 20th October to Saturday 22nd October 2016.
salfordbeerfestival.com/
twitter.com/salfordbeerfest
www.facebook.com/Independent-Salf…292148837630955/
Beernomicon IX – Interview with Mark from Runaway Brewery
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In our 9th podcast, we talk to Mark from Runaway Brewery. We chat about quitting his job to start the brewery, why he choose his core range of beers, trying to bridge the gap between CAMRA and craft, his focus on keg & bottle over brewing cask beer, plus loads more.
We recorded this podcast over two sessions after the Manchester weather got the better of us during the first recording.
Find out what happened by listening.
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Beernomicon VIII – Drinking the Mikkeller Beer Club Sept 2016 Box
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In our 8th podcast, we drink our way through the September 2016 edition of the Mikkeller Beer Club.
Eight beers for our eighth podcast.
Running our way through we discuss what we like and dislike about the beer, rate the bottle designs, discuss the pro & cons of session ales vs imperial specials, sour beer in 2016 and plenty more.
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Mikkeller Beer Club
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Beernomicon VII – Interview with Luke from Tap & Bottles
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In our 7th podcast, we talk to Luke from Tap & Bottles, a bar and bottle shop in Southport.
We ask about opening a specialist beer bar away from the big cities, turning drinkers on too new styles of beer, whats needed to make a successful bar or bottle shop, ordering in stock from around the world, Lukes favourite beer of all time and loads more.
Tap & Bottles is expanding soon too, so Luke talks about what they hope to achieve & plans for the future.
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Beernomicon VI – Interview with Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Co.
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In our 6th podcast, we talk to Paul Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Cloudwater Brew Co.
After our last podcast discussed the nature of hype, and mentioned Cloudwater in the discussion, we asked Paul for his take on the topic.
We also chat about the breweries DIPA series, taking his beer to America, freshness in hops, whether British breweries are scared of success and loads more.
Beernomicon V – Taking a Break From Beer & The Nature of Hype
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In our 5th podcast, one of us talks about why they have chosen to take a break from drinking for a bit, while the other just cant understand it.
We also tackle the tough topic of ‘hype’ in todays beer industry.
Is it the companies or the consumers that are to blame?
And is it really even a bad thing?
Beernomicon IV – Bermondsey Beer Mile, Rainbow Project 2016 & ‘LIVE’ Beer
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In our 4th podcast we discuss London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile and give our thoughts on the breweries and venues on the infamous stretch of railway arches in the capital.
We then move on to the recently announced Rainbow Project for 2016. Going through the collaborations and events happening this Sept 17th.
This weeks most talked about topic, Brewdog’s LIVE beer gets a mention too.
Tom compares a big popular brewery to Donald Trump, and special guest Phoebe learns she may be spending her birthday alone this year.
Beernomicon III – Interview with Beer Nouveau
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Welcome to Beernomicon III, this week we talk to Steve the man behind Manchester brewery Beer Nouveau.
Being very knowledgeable about English brewing history Steve talks to us about the beer heritage of England and how it has influenced his brewing. Also giving his take on how you can combine that knowledge of the past with brewing newer styles.
Steve is a very DIY brewer; so we discuss his transition from building his own homebrew kit in his garage to now owning a railway arch and full brewery in one of the most exciting areas for beer in the UK right now, the Piccadilly Mile.
Plus plenty more.
Beernomicon II – A Look Back at Manc Beer Week
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Recorded in Blackjack Brewery, in our second podcast we look back at the week that was Manchester Beer Week.
We discuss the Cloudwater Barrel Store tasting, Buxton Tap Takeover, Thornbridge Tasting and loads more.
Beernomicon I – Post CBC16 / Manc Beer Week
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In the first Beernomicon we talk about Copenhagen Beer Celebration 2016 and our experiences in the Danish capital.
We then move a little closer to home to discuss the upcoming Manchester Beer Week.
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