Episodes
Join Toby & Rob as they dig into what August and Septmber has to offer in the UK craft beer scene. Help us settle a debate on whether or not £35 is too much for 1 bottle of beer and find out what out current "gateway beers" would be in 2023.
Published 09/19/23
Join Toby & Rob as they dive into all the weird and wonderful ongoings in the craft beer world. Throughout this episode you can expect: 📰 What’s Hoppening? - News from Thornbridge, Timothy Taylor, Cloudwater, Northern Monk and more. 🍻 Brews of the week - Beers from Phantom, Holy Goat, Saltaire, Polly’s and more 🤔 Listomania - A brand new segment whereby Toby tests Rob’s knowledge through the medium of… lists? 🌍 Story Time with Beer Guide Worldwide - Join us in welcoming Kam to...
Published 08/22/23
Join Toby & Rob as they welcome Brewser to the podcast for a virtual Drink-A-Long of their most recent collaboration box with Polly’s, SureShot & Overtone. Throughout this episode you will be able to get involved by drinking with us as we discuss the stories behind their latest collaboration DIPA - Tetrad. You can also find out more behind the growth of Brewser, their recent rebrand and some very exciting bits of information that Brewser have in the pipeline for 2023… The beers...
Published 08/16/23
Join Toby and his new co-host... as they delve into their recent drinking escapades. Throughout the show you can expect familiar segements such as; "What's Hoppening?" - Including details behind the recent Alcohol Duty Rise, Vault City's 5th Brithday beers and the recent Cloudwater V Series announcement. "Brews of the Week" - July Edition - Including highlights from Manchester Craft Beer Festival, beers from Two Flints, Verdant, Phantom, New Bristol, Azvex and many more. "Beer or...
Published 08/06/23
Join Toby as he welcomes Theo Barnes from Otherworld Brewing over in Scotland as they enjoy a variety of beers whilst discussing the story behind a new craft beer name on the high streets. Throughout the show we dive in the background and story of a Lemon Meringue Dessert Beer, a NEIPA and a Jasmine Tea Leaf Sour as well as hearing more about their Whiskey barrel aged projects, smoked lagers and much more. I ask that you join me in raisng a glass to celebrate the life of Liam from The...
Published 06/21/23
Hidden somewhere deep behind a paywall... there are 12 exclusive More Views on Craft Brews episodes that only the truest of true fans have heard before. Today, we unearth a small sample of our patreon exclusive episodes for your own pleasure. From outrageous debates to our jar of mysteries... join Toby, Louis, Ben and more for pure unadulterated craft beer nonesense. Welcome to... The Patreon Files.
Published 05/31/23
Hidden somewhere deep behind a paywall... there are 12 exclusive More Views on Craft Brews episodes that only the truest of true fans have heard before. Today, we unearth a small sample of our patreon exclusive episodes for your own pleasure. From outrageous debates to our jar of mysteries... join Toby, Louis, Ben and more for pure unadulterated craft beer nonesense. Welcome to... The Patreon Files.
Published 05/31/23
Join Toby & Ben for another installment of Hopposites Attract. Today we sit down and reminisce over some of our most enjoyed beers throughout March and April 2023. This weeks segments: "What's Hoppening?" - News from Cloudwater, Rivington, Turning Point and more. "Brews of the Month" - We discuss beers from Crafty Devil, Beartown, Siren, Beak and Baron. "Unbeleibale Untapp'd Commentary" - The return of the wonderful, the weird and the wild comments on social media. As always...
Published 04/15/23
Join Toby as he sits down with Chris & Mia from Shiny Brewery, Derby. Throughout this episode we dive into the Shiny Brewery world and discuss their journey over the last 10 years. A tradtional cask led brewery that has turned it's head towards the more modern hop-froward craft style. The beers we dranks; Dots - 5.5% IPA Damson Crumble - 5.5% Pastry Sour Out The Brackets - 6.1% IPA To find out more about Shiny Brewery you can follow them on social media @ShinyBrewery and find the...
Published 04/03/23
Join Toby and Ben as they welcome George, Carys and Hugo from Bluntrock Brewery to the podcast. Throughout this episode we dive into the wild world of Bluntrock to discover more about their very "hands-on" approach to brewing, from their handbuilt brewery to the very literal blood, sweat and tears that go into this business. If you find yourself venturing to Cornwall any time soon... this is one venue/brewery you must visit! The beers that we drink: Pagan Juice - Hazy Pale 5% ...
Published 03/20/23
Welcome back to our first MVoCB Q&A episode of 2023 and out first in 6 months. Join Toby as he sits down with Neil from Top Rope Brewing, Liverpool, to discuss everything there is to possibly link craft beer and wrestling together... You want to know more about those 330ml medicinal looking bottle that are hitting the shelves in year? Or you want to know the inspriation behind Top Rope's wrestling themed beers? Find out all that and more on this week's Q&A. Throughout the show we...
Published 03/06/23
What's the worst ever Untapp'd review you've read? Not sure... we've got you covered. Join Toby & Ben for the 8th installement of Hopposties Attract as they dive into to all things craft beer. Throughout this episode you can expect the following: "Unbelievable Untapp'd Commentary" - A new sgement discussing some on Untapp'd most outragoues moments. "What's Hoppening?" - A round up of new from SureShot, Track, Yonder and more. "Brews of the week" - This week we drink Vault City X...
Published 02/20/23
We all have that one friend or family member who just doesn't understand why you like craft beer so much? Well today... you get to meet a special guest who has a very "interesting" take on craft beer. Throughout this episode you can expect the usual segements; "What's Hoppening?" - News from Little Monster Brewing Co and the Crafty Dogg Festival. "Brews of the week" with beers from Pastore, Time & Tide, Mash Gang and Vault City. "Gateway beers with your other half..." - the less...
Published 02/06/23
Join Toby & Ben as they reminisce over their christmas and new year beers whilst they put their palette to the test drinking Yonder's Mystery Beers No.1 and No.2. During the episode you can enjoy some of our usual segments; "What's Hoppening" - We discuss new from Wild Beer Co, Twisted Wheel and Verdant Brewing Co. "Big in 2023..." - Ben and Toby predict the next biggest breweries, styles and changes we will see in the craft beer sector. "Brews of the week" - We dive into some of...
Published 01/16/23
There's a southerner on the podcast... I repeat, there's a southerner on the podcast. This week's episode I welcome Matt Gyton, Hop.Gear, to the podcast. Matt is a bar manager down in London and is also a parteon supporter of the podcast. Matt bring his vast knowledge of craft beer to the show whilst he shares his views on craft brews with us. Throughout the show you can expect to hear: "The Jar of Mysteries" - Making it's debut on Hopposites Attract. Where I put random beer related...
Published 12/21/22
Join Toby in his first solo podcast since April 2020. Throughout this episode I dive into the current climate in the craft beer industry, from an outsiders perspective, to discuss issues surrounding subcription services, brewery closures and more. As always you can expact the usual segments. This week I jump straight in with: "Brews of the Week" - Find out about SureShot's most recent pale ale, Merakai's luxury stouts, Fierce's offering for their Brewser box and more. "What's Hoppening?"...
Published 12/07/22
003 welcomes the return of Ben to the show after an explosive introduction last time round. Throughout this week's episode we dig into two familiar segments: "What's Hoppening?" - Including news from Azvex, Brewser, Mobberly Brewhouse and Dark Star... "Brews of the week" - Including reviews from the eagerly anticipated Vocation Celebrations box, Vault City and Beak. "ABC's of Craft Beer" - This week we entertained a new game where we put Toby & Ben's knowledge to the test in a fast...
Published 11/23/22
Join Toby in welcoming a brand new guest host to the podcast - Ben! During this week's Hopposites Attract, Toby & Ben go head to head on all things beer. Find out what is so "Hopposite" about Ben's craft beer journey and why he made for a great guest host... Throughout the 2nd installment of the series we dive into our 3 new segments: - What's Hoppening? - Brews of the week: Including beers from Vault City, Omnipollo, Rivington, Northern Monk and more. - Change My View Ben brings 2...
Published 11/09/22
A Change Is A Brewing... More Views on Craft Brews presents Hopposites Attract. A Brand new podcast series that brings together 2 craft beer drinkers from very oppoites ends of the spectrum. Episode 001 brings to you a brand new format and lots of new beers. Throughout the show you can expect: - "What's Hoppening?" A round up on all current craft beer news around the scene including news from Pomona Island, Northern Monk & Beer Ink. - Beer Reviews on Azvex Brewing Co, Floc Brewing Co,...
Published 10/26/22
Want to know more about “that” brewery with “that” Blink 182 beer…? Join Toby as he shares a couple of beers with Dane from Reading’s very own Phantom Brewing Co. Throughout the show Dane discusses the growth and development of the brewery over recent years as well as taking us on a deep drive into their new brew kit and latest beers. Toby also discusses his recent Brewser box from Time & Tide! The beers we drank; Groove - Extra Pale 3.9% Lucid Dreams - Pale 4.8% Shark Season -...
Published 09/28/22
Look who’s back!!! We’ve been very lucky to have John & Matt from Amundsen Brewery join us, all the way from Norway, for a run through of their Donut Series this month. Unfortunately, Louis was unable to make the show so you’re stuck with Toby at the helm. Thankfully we made up for it with some outstanding beers and great guests. Through this episode we dive into the world of Pastry Style Beers, adjunct heavy stouts and vegan friendly pastry beers. The beers we drank & discussed...
Published 09/14/22
Want to know more about one of Lancashire's finest breweries and how they're making such tracks in the craft beer scene at the minute? Then look no further. Today we sit down with Farm Yard Brew Co to discuss the secret behind their current success and growth as well as drink 4 fantastic beers. Throughout the show we drank: Splish Splash - 4.3% Session IPA Chaff - 4.7% IPA It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy - 9% Rioja Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Gulf - 5% IPA Find out more about how Farm Yard...
Published 08/31/22
We are live from Track Brewing Co's taproom in Manchester for our 'in-person' Q&A with Stefan. Have you ever wondered what makes Sonoma taste so good and how much Sonoma Track are actually brewing? We sit down with Stefan to find out a lot more about the world of Track Brewing Co... from their growth in Manchester to their domination of the UK craft beer scene. We discuss the secrets behind the Gold Top range and deep dive into the US influence on Track's brewing schedule....
Published 08/24/22
Hello America!!! Join us for our first ever American brewery Q&A. During this episode we sit down with Dr Pete Oates, founder of Equilibrium Brewery from New York, to discuss the great work they're doing across the pond. Throughout this episode we dive into the American Craft beer scene, discuss Pete's background in Science & beer and talk about the inspiration behind lots of Equilibrium beers. Plus much more. The beer we drank tonight was The Final Vortex - 7.7% DDH IPA (Northern...
Published 08/09/22
Do you want to know what all this fuss is about Low and No alcohol beers? Well we sit down with the UK's hottest brewery at the minute to find out more. We are joined by Jordan from the boundary smashing, genre bending and norm breaking Mash Gang. Throughout the show we discuss how their recent crowdfunding has helped them curate a wild line up of Low & No beers, the inspiration behind their beers and branding and also discussing the brewing process of their beers. We drank: Chug -...
Published 08/03/22