Beer: it's powerful stuff. In fact, all evidence points to it being one of the main reasons behind civilisation as we know it. So why shouldn't it change the world? In this bitesize edition of Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio, Emma speaks to artist, beer writer, queer activist and founder of the Queer Brewing Project, a collaborative beer project aiming to raise the profile of LGBTQ people in the brewing & hospitality industry. [Recorded live at the Cambridge Beer Festival]

From your local brewery tap room to a UK beer city, from closer to home to further afield, more people are planning their holiday based on the beer and beer experiences on offer. And on this episode, Emma takes a closer look at beer tourism.

Britain: a land of damp Sundays, conkers on strings, cooked breakfasts, unnecessary apologies, and wonderful, wonderful beer. In this episode we delve into the exciting world of contemporary British beer and look ahead to Beer Day Britain - Britain's national beer day - which is coming up on Saturday 15 June. Cheers to beer!

When Emma went over to host a live podcast at Barcelona Beer Festival back in March, she ended up meeting many of the people who make the Catalan beer scene such an amazing place. Featuring: - Robin Barden - Edge Brewing - Aran Leon - La Pirata Brewery - Francesco Stella - Almogaver Brewery - Josh Wheeler - Cyclic Beer Farm - Jordi Sanchez Puig - Lupilina Hop Growers - Shane Main & Graham Wylie - Wylie Brewery - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton

We all have a first. The special one, the legendary one that first awoke your taste buds. Maybe it was supping the foam off a pint of your dad's homebrew. Maybe it was a taste of your grandmother's glass of stout in the village pub. Maybe it was a cold can of something thrust into your hand as you watched a game of football. Join Emma (and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton) for a fascinating tour of Greene King - the 220 year old brewery that first drew her into the wonderful world of beer.

On this episode, Emma links up with four breweries - from the UK, mainland Europe and the USA - who are shaping the contemporary beer scene in their own unique ways. Featuring: - Tim Faith, Research & Development brewer at Chicago's Goose Island Brewery; - Simon Webster, CEO & co-founder of Thornbridge Brewery; - Jerome Rebetez, charismatic founder of Swiss brewery, Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM); - and Justin Hutton from Two Tribes Brewery.

Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio goes LIVE at the 2019 Barcelona Beer Festival! Featuring: - Joan Villar-i-Marti - beer writer and one of the organisers of Barcelona Beer Festival; - Quionia Pujol - co-founder of Lo Vilot, a brewery attempting to become the region's first 'full circle', sustainable brewery; - Alberto Coromina - founder of Cyclic Beer Farm, a brewery specialising in farmhouse brews, and - Anna & Christina from the Spanish chapter of Pink Boots Brewing Society

Today's episode is the very first Fermentation Bitesize - occasional single-guest specials featuring the best of the contemporary beer scene. Collaboration is the theme of the discussion and today's guest has pulled together a truly monumental collaboration between 12 brewers from all parts of the UK and 12 brewers from right across Europe. The project is called 'Citizens of Everywhere' and the person behind it is Justin Hawke, founder and head brewer at Moor Beer.

In this episode we mark International Women's Day by talking to and celebrating some of the wonderful women who are working hard right across the contemporary beer scene. Featuring: - Sophie de Ronde - Head Brewer, Burnt Mill Brewery; - Gabe Barry - Education Manager, Brooklyn Brewery - Europe; - Jane Barnes - Founder, Mothership Brewery - Claire Russell - Co-founder, Home Brewtique - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton

In this episode we explore the wonderful world of beer and art. Featuring: - Dave Stone & Sally Lindsell (Wylam Brewery); - Darron Anley (Siren Craft Brew); - Luci & Mike Clayton-Jones (Double-Barrelled); - Leigh Pearce (Cloak & Dagger); - Toni Skinner (Pig's Ear's Distribution); - the staff and customers at Bison Beer in Hove; - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton.

Every beer has a tale to tell, and much of the story is wrapped up in the journey of how it came into being, the steps its maker took to bring it to life. Explore some of those journeys in this episode. Featuring: James Rylance (Harbour Brewing / Hinterland); Eddie Lofthouse (Harbour Brewing); Peter Simpson (Open Gate Brewery); Luci & Mike Clayton-Jones (Double Barrelled Brewery); Tommy Barnes (Braslou Biere & author of 'Beer in the Loire'; and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton.

Explore stories from right across the contemporary beer world in this bumper-sized international episode. Feat: - Rogue Ales' Bill Tollner (USA); - Todd Nicolson from the New Zealand Beer Collective (NZ); - benevolent dictator of the Yeastie Boys (NZ / UK / Australia); - VP of Kiuchi Brewery, Mr Youichi Kiuchi (Japan); - Ingrid Vico, brewer at Mahou San Miguel (Spain); - beer writer & founder of #FlagshipFebruary, Stephen Beaumont (Canada); - and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton (UK)

In this Alcohol-Free Special, Emma takes a closer look at alcohol-free beer with the help of Fergus Fitzgerald (Head Brewer at Adnams), Laura Willoughby (co-founder of Club Soda - The Mindful Drinking Movement), Brigid Simmons (Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association), the staff and customers of Bison Beer Crafthouse in Hove, and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton. PLUS - Rupert the Whippet and Colin the Terrier take part in a blind tasting of the best dog beers in town.

In this episode: - Jaega Wise - head brewer at Walthamstow's Wild Card Brewery - gives Emma a tour of the new site and introduces her to some very special brews; - London Beer Factory's Sim & Brett tell us about their plans to take a coolship on the road; - Ben McFarland, one half of the Thinking Drinkers - tells us about their new show, 'Pub Crawl'; - Steve Fisher, the man behind the Kitbag Brewery - a revolutionary new homebrew set up in a bag - encourages Emma to brew up a beer on her...

On this month's show: - Emma grabs a pint with brewers from two of Ireland's very best contemporary breweries - White Hag & Boundary; - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, takes us on a food & beer matching tour of Brighton's Open Market; - Dave Grant - co-founder of Fierce Brewery - tells us about his award-winning beer; - resident homebrewer, James Torr, talks about the best ways to begin brewing beer at home, - and, live in the studio, Alex Lewis from new, eco-friendly, artisan...

On this month's show: - award-winning brewer - previously of Darkstar, Meantime & Beavertown - Jenn Merrick; - Rachael Weseloh from The Brooklyn Brewery; - news on how you can buy a share in legendary Brighton pub, The Greys; - the lowdown on all-in-one homebrew system, the Grainfather; - resident homebrewer, James Torr, talks lambics; - Rachel from Trenchmore Farm talks heritage grains, and - resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, matches sour beer with food. Produced & presented by...

In this episode of Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio we bid a fond farewell to Radio Reverb - the community radio station that has provided us with a home for the past three years - and looks ahead to some very exciting developments in the world of Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio. Hear some highlights from the past few years including: - Miles Jenner (Harvey's); - John Keeling (Fuller's); - Adam Robertson (Verdant); - and much, much more! Remember to subscribe to make sure you never...

IF A MEDIA PLAYER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY APPEAR IN YOUR BROWSER, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO & DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE Gabe Cook - The Ciderologist This episode is a 'Cider Special' in which Emma explores the fascinating world of contemporary cider. Featuring Gabe Cook (The Ciderologist), Susanna Forbes (drinks writer & co-founder of Little Pomona boutique cidery), Pete Brown (drinks writer), Tom Oliver (renowned cider maker), and the UK's very first Cider Pommelier, Jane...

In this episode: - Emma is shown round the new Bath Ales Brewery by Master Brewer, Roger Ryman; - we revisit the Beer Day Britain / Brit Hop celebrations; - Jonny Garrett (Cave Direct & Craft Beer Channel) talks barrel-aged beer; - beer writers, Pete Brown & Jess Mason teach us how to sell beer to everyone; - and, in the studio, resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton, talks enough beer & food to make us all very thirsty and hungry indeed! Produced & presented by Emma Inch...

In this episode: - Emma talks tackling food waste with Rob Wilson from Toast Ale; - we meet some of the people behind two of the breweries from Berkshire's thriving brewing scene - Chris & Ian from Wild Weather Ales and Luci Clayton-Jones from Double-Barrelled; - we hear about the positive side of the brewing scene from G - founder of Craft Beer Cares; - and Natalya Watson - beer sommelier, certified Cicerone and all-round beer geek - gives us a potted guide to some of the most important...

Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio - the UK's only beer and brewing show broadcasting on FM radio - is produced and presented by beer writer & broadcaster, Emma Inch. On this month's show: - Emma talks tackling food waste with Rob Wilson from Toast Ale; we meet some of the people behind two of the breweries from Berkshire's thriving brewing scene - Chris & Ian from Wild Weather Ales and Luci Clayton-Jones from Double-Barrelled; we hear about the positive side of the brewing scene...

Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio - the UK's only beer and brewing show broadcasting on FM radio - is produced and presented by beer writer & broadcaster, Emma Inch. On this month's show: - Four very different brewers share their unique perspectives on the world of contemporary beer: Chris Angelkov from the highly acclaimed Lost+Found Brewery; Rob Lovatt, head brewer at Thornbridge; Martyn Batchelor, co-founder of Loud Shirt Brewing and Charlotte Cook, lead brewer at Truman's Brewery....

Fermentation Beer & Brewing Radio - the UK's only beer and brewing show broadcasting on FM radio - is produced and presented by beer writer & broadcaster, Emma Inch. On this month's show: - Emma talks to the brewing philosopher, John Keeling, who is soon to retire from a long career at Fuller's; Little Earth Project's Tom Norton talks wild and sour beers; Duvel's Master Brewer, Olav Blancquaert, explains why it has taken so long to get Duvel on tap; PLUS, live in the studio, Drinks...