Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast

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Christmas is fast approaching and our sack is full of craft beer goodies as Dave B and Dave D bring episode 78 to you!

One of the staples of the podcast since it started has been Brew To Me, but we're going to mix it up a little bit and alternate this feature with What's In The Fridge? This new segment will give us a chance to get through some of those beers lurking in the depths of the Daftaboutcraft vault but also test our tasting...

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Winter is fast approaching and here's another episode of Daftaboutcraft to keep you warm! 

Tun Brewing Company may not have been going for long, but they have already produced award-winning beer, and founder Richard tells us all about how Tun came to be in a fascinating chat. 

Oktoberfest may be winding down now, but there's still plenty of Festbiers around so we roadtest a handful to see if craft can compete with the original German examples. 

Brew To Me features more Tun...

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After what feels like an age, we're back with another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! 

Non-beer matters might have been slowing us down, but this is a full-throttle episode with lots of different interviews. Our main chat comes courtesy of award-winning Great Newsome Brewery. Based in East Yorkshire, Great Newsome have been brewing since 2007 and are situated on a working farm. Director Matthew Hodgson talks us through how the brewery came to be, what changes they've seen over the past 18 years, and everything i...

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Yeah? What Of It? Here's some bonus content courtesy of our friends at this Nottingham-based podcast.

Recently, Dave D had a beer and a chinwag with Kehan and Harry, who attended one of the Craft Brew Festivals during the summer and were keen to find out more about Britain's only touring beer event. 

So sit back and listen to some new voices talking about beer and festivals and why the guys can't wait to return to The Nest for Nottingham's Christmas Craft Brew F...

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Here we go again, just in time for the last bank holiday of the year, it's time for the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Autumn might be in the air, but one last heatwave has definitely been choc ice weather, and East London's Pillars Brewery delivers in spades with their Choc Ice Eisbock. Find out all about it in Hype or Tripe!

Brew To Me also has a summer vibe with Shandy Shack on deck for some lager vibes, matched...

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You might think we know a thing or two about what beer should taste like, but we thought it would be a good idea to get some tips from the professionals. So, join us on this special bonus episode as we learn how to taste beer like a pro, courtesy of accredited beer sommelier Jamie Percival and Chris Scott, owner of ThirtyFifty, who run wine tastings across the UK.

Jamie and Chris also offer courses for all levels on beer and wine tasting through the...

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It has been hot, hot, hot, but the beers are still nice and cold for the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! 

We enjoy speaking to all our guests, but every so often we have a chat to breweries where the enjoyment in what they do really shines through, and this was the case with Neighbourhood Brew Co. Based near Stockport, Jake and Corinne are very proud of their beers, and with good reason. Dave B was suitably impressed to place an order a...

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Tonsillitis troubles and festival frolics, but you don't have to wait any longer, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast, is here!

The sun is shining again and there's not much better than enjoying a crisp lager and a few rays at the same time. Blackjack Brew Co feel the same as evidenced by the seven styles of lager they brew! Matt from the brewery joins us for a deep dive on all things lager and Blackjack.

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May is proving a big month for birthdays and Daftaboutcraft are here for another celebration in our latest episode!

Mysterious Brewing turned two by the time you listen to this and we spoke to co-founders and co-brewers Adam Sculthorpe and Ken Adams to get the lowdown on what they had planned for the big day plus everything that has happened since they launched. It's a great chat, and one that shows how you can grow a brewery slowly and organically.

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This episode is a special bonus, which we are delighted to release to coincide with a brand new craft brewery being launched in the UK. Coldframe Brewing is launching today, May 2, and we were able to talk to the man behind the project, Simon Court, just days before the big launch. Simon's ethos is to brew beers that are connected to the local area, in this case Cornwall. 

Simon is passionate about creating and sourcing ingredients that are part of the local area and community. W...

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Have an early Easter treat on us, its the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Sulwath Brewery have been operating for 30 years this year and were an amazing surprise to both Daves in our feature interview. Scott Henderson is the third generation of the family to be involved in the brewery and he got in touch having listened to previous episodes. If you want classic beers brewed to an exceptionally high standard, Sulwath are for you.

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Easter may not be quite here yet, but that doesn't mean you can't have a treat, go on, indulge yourself, it's another episode of Daftaboutcraft! 

We love finding out about the people behind the beer, and in James and Nia Rylance, aka Ideal Day Family Brewery from Cornwall, there's a great story to be told. James will probably be able to forget more about beer than most people will ever learn, having been around the scene for a long time - and he has a f...

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Spring has just about sprung and it's time for another hit of your favourite craft beer podcast, Daftaboutcraft, THE craft beer podcast! 

Rewind to 2024 and both Daves were blown away by a new brewery putting out excellent pales. Dark Element Brew Co proved the hype was real with a stunning first year of brewing, and the man behind the magic, Tom Kendall, joins us to discuss how the year has been, as well as enjoying some birthday beers to mark the occasion! 

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Not one but two episodes to start the year and, after chatting to Ben Gibbs, aka Sober Boozers Club, we felt it was only right to give him his own episode.

Ben's story on how he overcame alcoholism and has become an authority on alcohol-free craft beer is inspiring, fascinating and unflinching in equal measure.

The craft beer scene has caught up to making quality alcohol-free beer and in some part that is due to people like Ben, who have championed the cause.<...

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It's a new year and a new episode of your favourite craft beer podcast, Daftaboutcraft!

We start 2025 with a returning guest, but this time he brought beer! A lot has changed for Dan Harvey, aka Radio City Beer Works, since we last spoke to him in October 2022. The brewery has gone from strength to strength and Dan brings us up to speed with all the changes.

A new year requires a new feature, so in Pints Of View, Dave and Dave discuss whether...

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Dave D was recently asked to take part in a live Instagram and LinkedIn chat with The Brand Weaver called Beer Meets Podcast: How to get your brewery heard.

The conversation deals with some Daftaboutcraft history and touches on how a podcast like ours can potentially help a small craft brewery. It was something different for us and an experience we really enjoyed. So, just in case you missed out on hearing the chat, we're adding it to our collection of bonus episodes...

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Longtime listeners will know that as much both Daves love beer, they also love cheese! Each year there has been a special bonus cheese and beer episode for Christmas, but this year is definitely the best yet!

Andy from The Courtyard Dairy in Settle, on the borders of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, joins us to talk through some wonderful British cheeses, and discusses the type of beers that work best with them.

Andy's knowledge is second to none, and the cheeses...

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Ho ho ho! It's time for your Christmas instalment of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Dave D and Dave B must have been good this year, as they finish on a high with some awesome beers courtesy of Oxfordshire-based Bman Brewery. Alex Berryman is the man behind the beer and tells us all about how Bman came to pass.

Brew To Me only has one beer, but it's a doozy, as Twisted Tree Brewery continue the Oxfordshire theme with a corking stout that...

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In our latest bonus episode we chew the fat with Ben Balla-Muir, sales director for Only With Love Brewery in Lewes, East Sussex.

After a busy summer on the festival circuit, Only With Love are now in collab mode and also starting to gear up for dry January, which is anything but dry for them given their range of alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers, together with calorie-free sodas.

Ben tells us all about the brewery, his journey in the beer industry and discusses some...

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It's Halloween! And what better thing to do at Halloween than mess around with pumpkins! We might not be doing any carvings but what we're doing this time is trying not one, not two, but three pumpkin beers from those Sheffield legends Abbeydale Brewery, whose pumpkin spiced ale Pilgrim was first released in 2017 and now forms the backbone of the trilogy we're sampling. Joining the original are Twilight Pilgrim, a pumpkin spice latte stout and Imperial Pilgrim, an 8% pumpkin spiced ale. Are they Hype or Tripe? There's...

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It's time again to listen to Dave and Dave, it's another episode of Daftaboutcraft,  the craft beer podcast!

Our main guests hail from Swindon, as Vibish Brewery join us. Dan and Tom have carved out a loyal local following but their beers can easily hold their own on a wider scale... these guys are names to note!

Kohia Nelson has piqued the interest of both Daves over the last few months, and they complete their journey with the hop courtesy of Three Legs B...

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We're back, and we've got not one, but two new sponsors on board! We're delighted to now be backed by Craft Brew Festival, curators of unique beer festival experiences across Britain, and Mosaic Board Print, manufacturers of epic beermats.

On to our latest episode, and we had a very informative chat with Will France, Brand Manager for Weekend Project Brewing Co. This Cheshire-based outfit may be new in terms of releasing beer, but the experience behind the scenes is a who's who of the craft...

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It's that time again, it's a new episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

In one of our most packed episodes ever, there's not one, not two, but three Daves on the podcast as we chat to Dave Goddard, aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing.

Dave surprised us with an imperial stout in the post and he is looking to get up and running on a larger scale very soon! Join us for an interesting chat with a brewer right at the beginning of...

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Last month, Durham Brewery celebrated their 30th birthday and released a special beer to mark the occasion. We were blown away with the barrel aged versions of Imperious that we tried last year, and were delighted to chat to owner and head brewer Elly Bell.

Elly took over the business and brewing operations from her father-in-law Steve Gibbs in 2020, and since then has overseen a huge amount of exciting and innovative beers. Sumerian, the brewery's 30th anniversary beer, is no different. Described as a wheat...

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Summer has briefly shown itself recently, and Stewart Brewing took advantage of the warm weather with some special releases that definitely hit the spot! We sample four beers and are led through by the process by Nathan and Sam from the brewery.

Hype or Tripe hones in not a beer, or even a brewery, instead the focus is on the Kohai Nelson hop. It takes centre stage in Floc Brewing's Dipa, Plenty. Is it a hit or a miss? Have a listen to find out!<...

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Dave B has often bemoaned the lack of options in his part of the world, but he has nothing to complain about this time around, with not one, but two, breweries from Essex and Cambridgeshire!

Alan from St Botolphs Brewery offers a fascinating insight in what it's like to be brewing on a small scale at a target audience, while Ricky Dolphin from Burwell Brewery provides more classic beers with a modern twist.

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It's another little milestone for the podcast as we release our 60th episode! We're closing in on four years of Daftaboutcraft but there's no sign of slowing down!

Big beers are the order of the day with our guest, Mike Watch, aka Breakbeat Brewing. Mike unashamedly brews imperial stouts and not much else and when he's as good at it as he is, why do anything different?

Our Brew To Me selections are from a chance encounter in a service station for Dave...

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Easter has been and gone but we've still got lots of hops for you in the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Our main guest is Alex Bell, who is head brewer for New Wharf Brewing Co. Alex has a raft of experience in the industry, dating back the best part of three decades, and that shines though in a discussion that ranges from fish and chips to witches and everything in between!

Brew To Me has a pair of beers...

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It's Easter this week, and we have something better to offer than chocolate, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

The two Daves may be left hopping mad later in the year, as they take on Siren Craft's three 'Guess The Hop' beers. The results won't be in for a couple of months, but the taste test was still very enjoyable!

Our guest for this episode is Sean O'Reilly from Brid's Cross Brewing (pronounced Breed's). Sean is a natural-born storyteller, and...

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We're back with a brand new episode, and also the start of a new era for the podcast! Having hinted at our big news on the previous episode, we're delighted to announce our new partnership with Tap Door.

Tap Door is a craft beer webshop with a difference, as they, like us, love to shine a light on smaller breweries. The beers you hear us talking about on episodes will more often than not be available on Tap Door, and we're looking forward to working...

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It's the Valentine's Day gift you've been hoping for, another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

There's a distinctly Welsh feel to this episode as we feature not one but two breweries based in the land of the dragon. First up are Axeljack Brewery, aka Craig and Ian, who only started their South Wales-based brewery in August 2023, but have wasted no time in releasing quality beer. While Craig looks after the brewing, father-in-law Ian takes care of the business, and the pair place the...

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Welcome to our first episode of the new year! We're back (that's us, Dave B and Dave D) with a whole raft of craft beer goodies for you.

We chew the fat with Dan Wright from Hideaway Brewing Company, one of six breweries in Salford, and he tells us 'it's all about people' as we discuss the realities of the beer industry at a time when breweries are closing on what seems a daily basis.

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It's Christmas! And with the festive season comes what has become a Daftaboutcraft tradition, so we're pairing up another six beers with six cheeses in a bid to find the perfect taste sensation. 

But that's just part of this bumper episode as we're also shining the spotlight on new York-based nano operation Trig Brewery, whose webshop has gone live in the last few days. We talk to founder Patrick, find out what made him want to start a brewery in these testing times and how h...

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Our latest episode kicks off in traditional style with the Brew To Me feature. Dave B heads to Surrey to check out a beer from Disruption Is Brewing, while Dave D pinpoints Scotland's most southerly operation and tries Summerisle from Five Kingdoms Brewery.

We are joined by Craig and Gareth from Worcestershire's 3 Words Brewing for an in-depth chat about a hobby that turned into a business and is all about brewing harder to find craft beer styles. What do they want to achieve? What will...

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We kick off episode 52 of our craft beer podcast with Brew To Me, in which we sample beers from breweries we have yet to try. This time the spotlight falls on Renegade Brewery in Berkshire and Iron Pier Beer from Kent.

We're in Reading for our main chat this time, getting the lowdown on an operation that is not just about the beer, but also about the music and the films. All will become clear as we chat to Rich from Future State Brew, who...

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Welcome to episode 51 of the craft beer podcast presented by Dave B and Dave D.

This time we're peeling back the layers of Edinburgh's Stewart Brewing to find it's not at all what we expected. We find out about their Project 7, an innovative concept that has produced all manner of exotic offerings since its inception in 2018. As we're chatting with brewer Nathan, we try their Oktoberfest beer, and that is a theme that runs throughout the episode. In Tried & Tested, where we discuss our favourite...

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We've reached our half-century and we've got a packed episode in (mini) celebration!

We kick off in traditional style with Brew To Me, the feature that has become a firm favourite with us - Dave B and Dave D. This is where we crack open a beer from a brewery that is new to us. This time we shine the spotlight on St Ives Brewery and we stay at the seaside - quite literally as you will hear - with Lost Pier Brewery. Callum and...

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We're off on our summer hols to an often overlooked part of the United Kingdom when it comes to craft beer. Actually, we don't leave South Staffordshire or Suffolk, but we - that's Dave B and Dave D - track down six breweries from Northern Ireland we haven't had beers from before as we present our latest Brew To Me special.

We sample delights from Lacada Brewery, a community-owned co-operative from Portrush, Belfast-based Ormeau Brewing Co and Out Of Office Brewing, Spadetown Brewery in Lurgan...

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Here we are with episode 48 as we edge closer to our half-century. Dave B has been very busy at home getting used to a new life with baby Bob B, but he's back with Dave D to present an episode that features no less than TEN voices!

We're joined by Adam and Joe from East London's Neckstamper Brewing and Lucy and Lizzie from Edinburgh's Closet Brewing Project in our feature Brew To Me, in which we hear from a brewery that is new to us...

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A few months ago we came across Mill Hill Brew Co from Enderby near Leicester for the very first time. We sampled their beer in the Brew To Me feature on episode 42 and were impressed. So much so that we've since sought out more from this nano operation - on cask and in can - and have become even bigger fans.

So on this episode we are delighted to have an extended chat with Harry, the brains behind the brewing side of the operation that...

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We've been back behind the microphone to produce another packed episode with loads of craft content. Regular listeners will know how Dave B often bemoans the lack of modern breweries in his neck of the woods, but Artefact Brewing from Ixworth  in Suffolk are helping to put that right. James and Kat take a break from their hectic lives to chat all things beer and discuss how their business is shaping up with three years under their belts.

Brew To Me drops into Germany and S...

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We're closing in on our half-century of full episodes as we present number 45 to you, with all of our usual craft beer-related goodies and more.

Brew To Me kicks us off, featuring beers from newcomers G3 Brewery in Burton on Trent, and low-alcohol specialists Near Beer. And we're joined by Daryl and Suneil to tell us all about their operations and their beers.

In Tried and Tested we reflect on the beers we've drunk since our last episode and reveal our favourites, while...

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There's plenty going on as Dave B and Dave D return to your ears with episode 44 of Daftaboutcraft.

We kick off in traditional fashion with Brew To Me, where we try a beer from a brewery we haven't sampled before. This time we're putting the spotlight on Broadtown Brewery and Spookton Brew Co and we're joined by Jason and Jon for an insight into these breweries from Wiltshire and the Wirral.

Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co in Kidderminster is back for the...

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Join Dave D in West Sussex on this special bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft as he pays a visit to The Old Dairy at Chiddinglye, home of Missing Link Brewing.

Recorded in the brewery's superb taproom, Dave and co-owner Jeremy Cook cover a wide range of subjects from why the core range keeps getting bigger and bigger to why Missing Link became synonymous with doughnuts during lockdown to sustainability and a new part of the business - Missing Link Glamping. And having stayed in one of...

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Easter may be over but here's an eggstra treat, it's the latest episode of the Daftaboutcraft podcast, absolutely bursting with beery content!

Wensleydale Brewing have been around long enough to see the craft beer scene change hugely, and Miles Lapprell joins us to explain their journey and discuss how he sells their beers (he's a busy man as there is literally a new one every week)!

There could only be one set of beers for Hype or Tripe, but what do we make...

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Episode 42  kicks off with our popular Brew To Me feature that sees us roadtest beers from Mill Hill Brew Co in Leicester and  Modest Beer in Northern Ireland. We're both impressed with what we try, and Dave B not just because he spent his student days in Mill Hill's neck of the woods.

Regular listeners might recall the name Ogham Brewing from a previous episode. Dave B tried the very first brew from this set-up in the north-east, and was so impressed that we've got ow...

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Spring isn't springing just yet, but we're springing into action with another episode!

The winter weather suits our guest's beers perfectly, as we are joined by Logan, aka Sinnister Brew. Logan is a purveyor of excellent big stouts and he loves doing what he does!

We are also joined in our new feature Any Other Beersness by friend of the pod Scott from Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston-Super-Mare to discuss a 'beautiful' beer brewed in conjunction with a very famous voice .

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It's time for another special guest, and this is one who Dave B in particular is very excited to talk to!

Matthias Trum is the sixth generation brewmaster and patron of the historic Schlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, and is an unquestioned authority on all things Rauchbier!

Rauchbier, or smoked beer, is a style that has deep roots, and Matthias joins us in a one-hour special to explain how the style came to be, and how it is still popular centuries later.

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It's a mini milestone for the podcast as we reach episode 40!

It's off to Dave B's neck of the woods for guests, as Luke and Rachel from Biochemist Brewery join us to discuss their nanobrew operation. As the name suggests, Luke is deeply scientific which comes through in his very well brewed offerings!

Hype or Tripe features the humble can as the star of the show, because Brew By Numbers have done something different . . .

We kick off the episode with a...

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There is a lot of uncertainty in craft beer at the moment due to a variety of factors, and one of the most upsetting outcomes has been much-loved breweries being forced to shut.

Twisted Wheel shocked the industry when closing at the end of last year but, thanks to head brewer Anthony Barrett, the brewery lives on, albeit in a very different way.

Join us for a candid and fascinating insight into what went wrong, the challenges involved in running a craft brewery...

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Our first full episode of 2023 sees us return with a Brew To Me special, which has got us super-excited!

The social media reaction we got to shining a light on breweries we've not come across was proof, not that we needed it, that there is so much good craft out there that doesn't always reach the mainstream.

So we are delighted to sample beers from Dead Weight Brewing Company, Escapist Brew Co, Hand Brew Co, Missing Link Brewery,  Brolly Brewing and Growling Gibbon B...

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It's a brand new year and it's time for a bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft.

Here we are in 2023 with our latest beer and cheese pairing, featuring a selection of beers from across the taste and flavour spectrum, paired up with a generous helping of cheese, hand selected by Dave B and Dave D.

Breweries featured include Dolphin, New Bristol, Left Handed Giant, Wild, Torrside, Schlenkerla, Malt Coast and more. And the Daves reveal what they got up to over Christmas, the beers they...

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It's the most wonderful time of the year and our stocking is stuffed with craft beer as we see out 2022 in style!

Matt from Little Brewing joins us to not only showcase some excellent beers but also to offer his own, fascinating take on brewing.

We help Wander Beyond celebrate their fifth birthday by trying a couple of the birthday releases with Tom from the brewery. Stand by for some big beers and big chat!

Sam from Copper Beech drops into...

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Our latest episode is here - finally! We're a week late releasing instalment 37 following a tragic incident involving a superb barley wine and a laptop . . . but we're back with a packed show.

The wonderful Nigel from the equally wonderful Bang The Elephant in Nottingham joins us for a chat about the brewery, his big-hitting beers, what the future holds and some amusing stories involving a cheese bath and a coach load of parched Camra members!

In our regular Brew To Me Feature, Dave...

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It's time for your latest instalment of Daftaboutcraft the craft beer podcast!

Craft beer has community at its heart, and that shines through when talking to our latest guest, Dan from Radio City Beer Works. Based in Chelmsford, Radio City have established themselves at the heart of the city and Dan's passion for great beer plus helping others is a joy to listen to!

Allkin Brewing came into existence off the back of a heartbreaking fire, but they have risen, phoenix like, and...

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We're back and brimming with guests in episode 35!

Phil Sisson from Simple Things Fermentation in Glasgow explains not only what the brewery is all about but what operating in the current climate is like - and Sam from Copper Beech Brewing Company extends this theme in The Brewer's Wife as she explains how she and husband Dan are finding life in the industry having moved from their garden shed to an industrial unit this year.

Our next guest comes from friends of the...

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We felt it only right to delay our latest episode in respect of the passing of the Queen, but we are delighted to be able to present our latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast.

Not one but two guests this time as homebrewer Steve Folland explains how a 16 per cent stout was an award-winning beer for Camra, while Tom and Dani aka Little Earth Project talk about two award-winning beers of their own!

Stevenage's only craft brewery and a hidden Manchester...

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It's time for another episode of Daftaboutcraft and there's loads going on as usual!

We're joined by Ryan Shore from Tooth and Claw Brewery who explains how their craft beer model is a bit different from the norm, and with great success! (Spoiler: Dave B actually enjoys a gose as we chat!)

Verdant's first ever triple IPA gets the Hype or Tripe treatment, we've got the latest instalment of The Brewer's Wife plus Three Acre Brewery from Sussex and Xylo from the seaside...

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The heatwave may have finished for now, but our latest episode is red hot and full to the brim!

Andy from Dolphin Brewery joins us and makes Dave D very happy as he gives us the lowdown on his sours and why he has been called the sour king of Berkshire! And Dave B is pretty impressed too!

Wild Beer are exploring the world of thiols, and thanks to their latest beer, you can too! Don't miss a very informative and interesting feature...

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Welcome to episode 31 of Daftaboutcraft!

Sit back with a beer in the sunshine and listen to us talking about what we've been up to recently, including Dave D's visit to the Craft Theory Festival where he had a great time, tried plenty of craft beers and also met James, owner, head brewer, and everything else at the wonderful Wilderness Brewery in Newtown, Powys. He was delighted to find out James is a fan of the pod and agreed to have a chat with us about...

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It's that time again, as we reach 30 episodes! Dave D has been on his travels again and had a great time at FyneFest in Scotland. Hear all about it from Dave and friend of the show Iain from Fyne Ales.

We're all about finding new things to talk about in craft beer and Milo from Standard Brew Co has launched an IPA subscription service with a difference!

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Start your week right with the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Headlining this episode is Jack Baron of Baron Brewing. Jack has burst on to the scene with a series of hazy pale bombs and if you haven't tried one of his beers, you're missing out!

Our drinkalong in association with Haul! Beer heads to Norway for some lesser spotted Scandinavian treats while it's Scotland and Wales to the fore for our Brew To Me section.

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It's time for another jam-packed episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Joining us this episode is Scott from Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston Super-Mare. Dave B enjoyed a Pinkers brew on the previous episode, and Scott talks us through his plans for the brewery while Dave D is also converted to the excellent beers on offer!

Hype or Tripe features an exciting newcomer to the scene, Sureshot Brewing. Based in Manchester, Sureshot has Cloudwater roots and up for debate is the DIPA, 164...

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It's time for another Daftaboutcraft special episode and this time it's very mild!

The mild style of beer has been around for centuries and has been given the craft update lately, with several breweries offering modern versions of a mild.

We roadtest two milds from Boxcar, the double and triple mild.

Dave B is already a fan of a mild but will Dave D be convinced that a mild can be enjoyable? Listen to the episode to find out!

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It's that time again as we're back for episode 27 and as usual there's lots to enjoy!

Our guest this episode mixes brewing with bagpipe playing, and if his musical talent is half as good as his beer then he has quite the skillset! Chris from Infinity Brewing Company in Birmingham is putting out some big beers on a small kit and this is a nano brewery to watch.

We've also got an excellent trio of Drinkalong beers from our sponsors Haul! Beer.  We g...

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The craft beer scene has gone Chubbles mad! Every bottle shop you walk into, every craft beer forum you look at, they're all drinking Chubbles - the yearly collaboration between Cloudwater in Manchester and The Veil in the US.

But what do Dave B and Dave D make of this year's offering? Are they impressed with the beers that make up the series - are they Hype or Tripe?

We reveal all on this special release of Daftaboutcraft - The Craft Beer Podcast.<...

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It's that time again, we're back with episode 26 of the Daftaboutcraft podcast!

Big things can happen from small beginnings and we have a chat with self-taught nano brewer Ben Swinburn from Nottinghamshire's Reckless Dweeb Brewing Co. He's not been brewing long but we're excited to see what the future holds for him as he's not short on ambition!

Also on the episode we introduce a new feature, One Hop Wonders. Single hop beers can offer a whole different range of tastes and we...

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We reach our quarter century on this edition as we present episode 25.

We chat to the man of a million stories - the one and only Donncha Burke, who has huge experience across the industry and last year founded Crop Beer Company. He's recently had some exciting news and he's ready to share it with you.

Our Drinkalong section in conjunction with our sponsors Haul! Beer Shop returns - with a slight twist. We have beers from Pastore Brewing and Blending, Track Brewing...

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We're back! It's been a while but we are delighted to return for our first episode of 2022.

We start with a bang as Mark from Mammoth Beers join us. We find out all about this Hackney-based microbrewery and that they produce some excellent beers. They are definitely one to keep an eye on, with one man band Mark keen to deliver quality craft every time.

There's a catch up between us, as Dave B discusses how Suffolk's craft scene is showing some signs...

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You might well have seen Azvex beers appearing on social media, and we are delighted to have a chat with the man behind them, Adam Henderson. Adam has helped make Neon Raptor one of the biggest and best UK craft breweries and, having decided to go it alone 18 months ago, he's now up and running with his brand new project.

Our drinkalong section sponsored by Haul! Beer is music to the ears of Dave D with not one, but two sours, and Dave B shares...

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There's plenty of fireworks in our latest episode, as we welcome two breweries for extended chats for the first time!

First up is Gareth from Epochal, who Dave B discovered when on honeymoon in Scotland. Gareth is all about barrel ageing beers, and also tapping into Scotland's proud brewing heritage. His beers really stand out from the crowd so be sure to try some from his new webshop!

Also joining us is Dominic from Carnival Brewing Company in Liverpool. Carnival have gone from...

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There's lots going on again, as we bring you our 21st episode!

Rob Wilson, chief toaster from Toast Ale joins us to explain how they're trying to change the craft beer industry, one slice of bread at a time!

We both take a virtual trip to Grimsby and to Docks Beers for our Brew To Me feature,  while an eclectic selection of beers await in our Drinkalong section in association with Haul! Beer.

A huge 15 per cent stout from Left Handed G...

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It's the first Monday in October and we're back with the latest podcast episode which is just as busy as you've come to expect from Dave B and Dave D.

Dave McB is back from his Scottish honeymoon and found plenty of great beers, one of which earns high praise in Brew To Me!

Dave D has also been busy and has lots to report from his trips to Derby Beer Con and Beer Central festivals!

Continuing the Scottish theme, Iain...

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In episode 19 of the Daftaboutcraft Podcast we spoke to Paul - one half of the Haul! Beer Shop in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. There was plenty of audio we were unable to squeeze into the show, so we're presenting a special here with the full interview which contains some fascinating insights and thoughts on the craft beer scene.

Our next full episode will be available to stream and download from October 4, 2021 and will contains all our usual features, plus lots more including the lowdown...

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It's September and we're back with the latest podcast episode which is just as busy as you've come to expect from Dave B and Dave D.

We drink a couple of pilsners in our Brew To Me section and compare notes. We talk to head brewer Rob at Briarbank in Ipswich who tells us about how the brewery has evolved and what the future might hold, while we reveal our favourite tipples from the last few weeks in Tried & Tested which gets Dave D waxing...

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There's no wedding in this episode, but that doesn't mean we've not got plenty of exciting things to discuss!

Dave D has been out and about, including a trip to BrewLdn, which he thoroughly enjoyed. While there, he met Dan, one of the co-owners of Heist Brew Co, and we then got to have a chat with him on the eve of their taproom opening in Sheffield.

Continuing the BrewLdn theme, Dave D caught up with John from Lord's Brewing Co. while he...

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In this latest episode we relive Dave B's wedding, which was helped along by our good friends from Copper Beech, and enjoy our first Drinkalong beers from our new sponsor!

Bini Brew Co have many interesting stories to go with their beers and Rich, James and Nick have just moved into bigger premises to get more of their beers out there. These guys are super friendly, and their beers are brilliant as well.

Then, for something completely different, we talk to Joe, who...

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We're back with episode 16, recorded just a few days before Dave B's wedding! There's heaps going on as usual, including an excellent and entertaining interview with Carl - owner, brewer, social media guru, and every other job you can think of for the Frisky Bear Brewing Company in Leeds. Find out all about the brewery, what the future holds and where Carl likes to go drinking - plus loads more.

We crack open a can each from a brewery we haven't tried before in our...

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On this episode we are joined by brothers Freddie and George Jeffries, aka Jeffersons Brewing. We were blown away by their Dipa on a previous episode, and the good news is their other beers are just as good! They have big plans, so keep an eye out for them as they are going places in a hurry.

Solvay Society successfully Crowdfunded this year to expand their Leytonstone operation, and Polly gives us the lowdown on what's happening at the Belgian-influenced  brewery.

Plus there's u...

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Variety is the spice of life, and Episode 14 has plenty of twists to keep things fresh!

First up is Brew To Me with a difference, as head brewer Matt from Twice Brewed joins us for a chat while Dave D samples the Northumberland-based brewery's offerings. No pressure!

More guests are in the mix courtesy of Jack from Tartarus Beers. These guys don't mess around with ABVs, 17 per cent Russian Imperial Stout anyone?! We find out all about this Horsforth-based brewery and what other...

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Episode 13 is here and it's busy and controversial in equal measure!

We've made some more new friends, this time it's Phil and Sam from Hip Flask. A business born in lockdown, Hip Flask offers no-subscription beer boxes that shine a light on Manchester's burgeoning scene.

Andrew from Three Hills Brewing also drops by for an update on what's going on in Northamptonshire, with the guys turning out some excellent beers recently. There's also our latest Drinkalong courtesy of Real Drinks, which has something...

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We've lots to get stuck into on our latest episode, and have headed north again, this time for a chat with Matt from Zapato Brewery. A modern twist on classic European beers is Zapato's calling card, and there are more beers on the way.

There's a Matt double dose, as Nightjar Brew Co's director joins us for the lowdown on what's happening at the brewery, and if you haven't tried any of their beers yet, do yourself a favour and get hold of some as...

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It's another jam-packed episode as we speak to Grant and Larissa, aka Mad Yank Brewery from Middlesex. This husband and wife team are putting out some very exciting and different beers and have lots of big plans for 2021.

Then for something completely different, we talked to the cast of Birchall's Pints, aka Someguyswithacamera. The guys are creating a craft beer mini-series that will be available on Amazon Prime next year!

If that's not enough there's all our regular features including our latest drink-along...

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An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

We release a new episode every three weeks and are happily sponsored by our good friends at Real Ale - the independent bottle shop with stores in Twickenham, Maida Vale and Notting Hill and online at...

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An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

We release a new episode every three weeks and are happily sponsored by our good friends at Real Ale - the independent bottle shop with stores in Twickenham, Maida Vale and Notting Hill and online at...

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An exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings on each episode as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

We are now three-weekly, and in this second episode of 2021 we kick off with our regular Brew To Me feature in which we sample a beer from an outfit we've not tried before. Dave B gives...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

In this very first episode of 2021, we kick off with our regular Brew To Me feature in which we sample a beer from an outfit we've not tried before. Dave D goes for the Dutch IPA...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

We thought we packed a lot into episode five, but we're raising the bar again as we present our final episode of 2020 (or is it? Watch for an out-takes special before Christmas!).

This time...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

Episode five is our busiest and most packed so far. Dave D taste tests a beer from the Kings County Brewers Collective in Brooklyn, while Dave B turns to the Abnormal Beer Co. in San Diego  i...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene.

In episode four Dave D taste tests a beer from Brekeriet Beer in Sweden, while Dave B goes for something from Goodh Brewing Company in our Brew To Me feature. We have a look at the...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. 

In episode three we taste test beers from Play Brew Co and Yorkshire Dales Brewery in our Brew To Me feature (with mixed feedback!), while a recent high-profile release from S43 gets the Hype Or Tripe t...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. 

In episode two we talk going back to the pub, reveal our top fives for July, taste test beers from Pentrich and Beak in our Brew To Me feature, while a recent release from Glen Affric g...

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A monthly exploration of the wonderful and creative world of craft beer. We are two guys, called Dave, who love to talk all things craft beer! There will be news, views, features and live tastings each month as we take an in-depth look at the UK craft beer scene. 

In episode one, we review beers from Northern Monk and Wild Card Brewery among others, plus Cameron from Turning Point Brew Co. joins us for a quick update.