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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 63 (August 12, 2024)12 Aug 202401:04:59

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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 his journey!

Brew To Me features some very enjoyable brews from Cold Shelter Brew Co based in Wales and Bad Boy Brewing in Hastings, as both Daves return to the scene of previous Brew To Mes to unearth new gems.

Kohia Nelson is a new hop blend from Freestyle Hops that we tried for the first time on the previous episode. We go in again in Hype Or Tripe to check out the beer made from Hackney Church Brew Co featuring the hop and to see whether we think it's a hit or a miss.

Dave B is unhappy in Tried and Tested but there's some light relief as we run down the top 20 beers out there as selected by We Are Beer.

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Daftaboutcraft is podcast is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, X and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Durham Brewery (August 5, 2024)05 Aug 202400:42:32

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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 beer, this 8.4% honey and date concoction is easily one of the most complex and interesting beers we've had on the podcast.

Elly was also one of the most informative and entertaining guests we've had, so we thought it only right to release a bonus episode which details what it's like to run a brewery day-to-day, while coming up with lots of innovative new recipes!

Daftaboutcraft is podcast is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, X and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 54 (December 18, 2023)18 Dec 202301:38:06

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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 he hopes the year ahead will pan out.

The Brewer's Wife isn't telling the stories this time, but rather listening to a story involving her husband Dan from Copper Beech Brewing Company as she finds out about a crunching experience that left a fair few scratches and dents.

In Brew To Me, we're sampling beers for the first time from the Mysterious Brewing Company in Reading and Two Towns Down Brewing from Paisley.

All this and plenty more, including what we can expect from the craft beer scene in 2024 as we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.

We are sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on most episodes with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 53 (November 20, 2023)20 Nov 202301:11:56

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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 the next 12 months hold? Do they regret making the move? They answer all the questions and talk about their passion for good beer.

Sam, The Brewer's Wife from Copper Beech Brewing Company is back to give her alternative insight into the world of craft beer, and this time the story involves an aeroplane that didn't always look like an aeroplane!

We focus on a series of beers from Durham Brewery in Hype Or Tripe. Will 10% Russian imperial stout Temptation live up to expectations - and how does it match up against it's rum barrel-aged counterpart Imperious?

We are sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on most episodes with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 52 (October 23, 2023)23 Oct 202301:09:31

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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 is as passionate about the 1980s as he is about the excellent beers he produces in his nano brewery.

It's been a while since we gave a beer the Hype Or Tripe treatment so it's time to get the microscope out and see if the fifth birthday creation from Grimsby's Docks Beers hits the mark.

We are sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on most episodes with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 51 (September 29, 2023)29 Sep 202301:25:07

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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 beers since the last episode, there is high praise for a major supermarket's seasonal offering, while Any Other Beerness hones in on a timely release from our sponsor.

We are joined by Sam, one half of the Copper Beech Brewing Company from Kidderminster, who tells all about life as the Brewer's Wife. And this is a good one, as we find out about a kit upgrade that has seen husband Dan increase his brewing capacity significantly.

We kick off the episode with Brew To Me, in which we sample beers from breweries that have recently come on to our radar. This time the spotlight falls on 3am Brewery in Surrey and Crich Brew Co in Derbyshire.

As if the episode was not packed enough already, we also have appearances from James at Lakedown Brewing Co and Brook at Brolly Brewing to give us exciting updates since they last appeared on the podcast.

We are sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on most episodes with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 50 (September 4, 2023)04 Sep 202301:35:08

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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 Dan join us to give some tremendous insight and leave us wanting more of their beer.

Our main chat this time is with Rhys Smith, head brewer at Caps Off Brewery in County Durham. Dave D met Rhys at a beer festival during the summer and just had to get him on to the podcast to find out more about him, the beers he makes and his views on the craft beer scene.

The Brewer's Wife - aka Sam from the Copper Beech Brewing Company - drops in to tell us what has been happening with the brewery from her perspective, and there is an amusing tale to tell.

Tried and Tested is the part of the podcast where we talk about the beers we've enjoyed most since our last episode, and this time we highlight memorable experiences with Trillium Brewing from the US and Missing Link Brewing from Sussex.

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. In this episode find out how to grab ten per cent off your first order!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 49 - Northern Ireland Special (August 14, 2023)14 Aug 202300:57:48

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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, the innovative Our Brewery, a branch of equipment and ingredient supplier Ger 'Er Brewed, and McCrackens Brewery in Randalstown.

It's a fascinating insight into names that often don't appear in the spotlight as all six are either nano or micro operations. We are joined by a representative from each brewery to talk us through their business, how and why they started and the beers they produce as we unearth some exceptional creations.

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on most episodes with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 48 (July 25, 2023)25 Jul 202300:53:20

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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 and try one of their beers for the first time.

Sam from Copper Beech Brewing Company pops by for a chat about life as a Brewer's Wife and what challenges have been thrown her way in recent weeks, and staying in Worcestershire, Dave D reports about a memorable beer from 3 Words Brewing and Dave B talks about a milk stout from Norfolk's Ampersand Brew Co that has been doing the business.

Hype Or Tripe is back in town and sees a triple IPA collaboration from Pipeline Brewing Co and Phantom Brewing Co being put under the microscope and an appearance from Pipeline's head brewer Jonny to talk us through the beer and how it came to be.

Finally, we pick up the story with Twisted Wheel Brew Co as owner and head brewer Anthony joins us for an update from North Yorkshire.

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. This episode find out how to get 10 per cent off your order!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 47 (July 10, 2023)10 Jul 202300:56:44

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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 works hand in hand with the Mill Hill Cask and Coffee Pub, which we also find out about.

Harry talks us through the beginnings of Mill Hill, his ethos, what he wants to achieve with his beers and what he hopes the future will hold.

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. This episode sees Andy offer two free cans with your order, so be sure not to miss out!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 46 (June 20, 2023)20 Jun 202301:20:18

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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 Stockport as we have a first taste of beers from Atelier Vrai and Neighbourhood Brew Co. We are joined by Nico Doring and Jake Astbury from the two breweries who offer unique insights - and some tremendous beers, including the lesser-spotted white IPA!

In a couple of weeks' time, Hobsons Brewery from Worcestershire will be celebrating their 30th birthday. Of course, there is a special beer to celebrate the milestone, and founder Nick Davis joins the pod for a chat and a drink, discussing three decades in beer, bingo (yes, really!), and why he has huge respect for what craft breweries are achieving and why traditional operations often struggle to go head to head with them.

There is plenty more going on throughout the episode, including The Brewer's Wife on why moving into an empty unit just over a year ago came with far more headaches than expected.

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. This episode sees Andy offer two free cans with your order, so be sure not to miss out!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 45 (June 9, 2023)09 Jun 202301:04:12

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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 our new mini-feature Barflies sees a visit to The Bailey Head in Oswestry, where Dave D finds a tremendous selection of craft on keg, cask and in the fridges.

In our main interview we talk to Matt from Alter Ego Brewing Co in Derbyshire. Not only does he run the brewery and taproom but he's also the brains behind The Tip Inn.  We talk about his enterprises, the industry and what the future might hold.

It's no secret that Dave D has a passion for sour beers from Edinburgh, thanks to Vault City. But how does their new Peach Ice Tea table beer square up as it undergoes the Hype or Tripe treatment?

The podcast is sponsored by online bottle shop Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. This episode sees Andy offer two free cans with your order, so be sure not to miss out!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 62 (July 7, 2024)08 Jul 202401:22:43

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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!

Dave D heads to his Brew To Me safe place, Wales, and this time shines a light on Zulu Alpha Brewing from Caldicot. For Dave B, it's a trip to the south coast and Brewing Brothers, who have plenty more to offer than just beer!

Sam, one half of the Copper Beech Brewing Company from Worcestershire, joins us as usual for her unique take on being the Brewer's Wife and the trials and tribulations it entails!

All this and more on our latest episode that marks four years since Daftaboutcraft began as a lockdown project in 2020 and shows no signs of slowing down!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 44 (May 12, 2023)12 May 202301:00:34

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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 latest Brewer's Wife, and there's an amusing tale to tell about a new vehicle and how life as part of a brewery is never altogether straightforward.

We put the Hype Or Tripe focus on a big-hitting stout made by those wizards in the East Midlands at Reckless Dweeb Brew Co and Bang The Elephant Brewing Co. We saw the pictures from when this was made and it looked a particularly messy session with the brewkit. But how does the end product taste?

In Any Other Beersness we welcome back Anthony Barrett from Twisted Wheel Brew Co to give us an update on the brewery he resurrected from extinction at the end of last year, while there's an interesting taste test going on as well - from cask legends Timothy Taylor's.

The podcast is sponsored by Hops At Home, and Andy Marsh appears on each episode with news on his latest stock and an offer for you to take advantage of. This episode sees an extension of the Daftaboutcraft box - 12 beers from north-east breweries including Almasty, Two By Two, Full Circle, Wylam and more, delivered to your door for £50, inclusive of postage.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Missing Link Brewing (May 1, 2023)01 May 202300:41:26

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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 the glamping pods during his visit, Dave highly recommends the experience. So much so that this bonus episode includes a special discount code giving listeners 10% off their stay.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks.

We are sponsored by Hops At Home in South Shields, an online bottle shop with a huge range of stock from across the UK. Owner Andy appears on each full episode with a special code to redeem on the store - and currently available is the Daftaboutcraft box - 12 beers from north-east breweries including Almasty, Two By Two, Full Circle, Wylam and more, delivered to your door for £50, inclusive of postage. Plus use the code SPANIEL15 for 15% off your order for the next week! 

Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 43 (April 18, 2023)18 Apr 202301:33:38

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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 of this year's Chubbles offerings from Cloudwater and The Veil?

Our popular Brew To Me feature, in which we try breweries that are new to us,  takes in Dave B's recent trip to North Yorkshire with a sampling of beer from Bayonet Brewing and the lowdown from owner/brewer Alex, while Dave D checks out Lady Luck Brewery from Whitby and is joined by head brewer Arran.

This latest episode also features the unveiling of our brand new sponsor - Andy Marsh joins us from Hops At Home to reveal all, talking about his love for the craft beer scene and what teaming up with Dave and Dave means to him. There will be new offers on each and every episode for you to take advantage of, kicking off with the Daftaboutcraft box - 12 beers from north-east breweries including Almasty, Two By Two, Full Circle, Wylam and more, delivered to your door for £50, inclusive of postage.

Regular listeners will recall we recently took part in our very first collaboration, and the result was a beer called Gloop, in conjunction with the Oil Basin in Worcester and Copper Beech Brewing Company. Dave D and the Brewer's Wife crack open a couple of cans to see what it's like - and there's a special listener offer to get involved with if you fancy trying it out for yourself!

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 42 (March 27, 2023)27 Mar 202301:13:51

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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 owner and brewer (and everything else!) Michael on the episode to tell us much more - including details of a project he hopes will see him grow his own hops.

Hype Or Tripe returns as we put a pair of weighty IPAs from Pressure Drop through their paces, not just in terms of what's inside the cans but the cans themselves.

Ever wanted to know more about beermats? Well this is your chance to find out all you ever wanted to know in our newest feature Any Other Beersness. We turn the spotlight on award-winning Mosaic Board Print as Nathan Houghton joins us for a fascinating insight into this often-missed corner of the beer world.

Plus there's plenty more going on as usual, including The Brewer's Wife - aka Sam from the Copper Beech Brew Co in Kidderminster with a most amusing tale about their early days.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 41 (March 6, 2023)06 Mar 202301:01:36

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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 .

One of our favourite features on the podcast is Brew To Me, and this time we're trying beers for the first time from Datum Attitude Brewing Co and Trailhead Brew Co.

The Brewer's Wife - aka Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co  has an amusing tale of life behind the scenes at the Worcestershire nano brewery. Together with Tried and Tested, all that makes for another jam-packed episode!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Schlenkerla (March 1, 2023)01 Mar 202301:00:00

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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.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a very special insight into beer and brewing!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!



Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 40 (February 13, 2023)13 Feb 202301:02:23

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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 literally explosive Brew To Me as Lakedown Brewing Co and State Of Kind Brew Co take centre stage, plus there's a rare five on Untappd which we talk about in Tried and Tested!

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft . . .

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Twisted Wheel (February 2, 2023)02 Feb 202300:29:37

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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 and what the future holds for Twisted Wheel on our latest special episode.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 39 (January 23, 2023)23 Jan 202301:04:53

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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 BreweryBrolly Brewing and Growling Gibbon Brew Co and also be joined by a member of the team from each brewery to talk through what they're all about.

Add to that our regular spot with the Brewer's Wife (aka Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co) and we have a mammoth seven guests in one episode - our most so far.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Read more in Feed Spot's top 30 craft beer podcasts, which you can see here. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook too!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Beer and cheese (January 6, 2023)06 Jan 202301:01:16

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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 enjoyed over the festive season and what 2023 might have in store.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 61 (June 3, 2024)03 Jun 202401:08:33

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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.

Dave D is angry, again, in our Tried and Tested feature , while Dave B talks through a recent holiday to Derbyshire and the beers he sampled.

Our Brew To Me section in which we try beers from breweries we haven't sampled before comes courtesy of Libertalia Brewing Company in London and Macho Mango Brewery in South Wales.

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 38 (December 19, 2022)19 Dec 202201:19:08

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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 the studio for the latest instalment of the Brewer's Wife and an amusing tale about new kit, old beer and a new beer!

Brew To Me features beers from Oslo and Electro Brewing in Wales - all this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft the craft beer podcast!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 37 (November 21, 2022)21 Nov 202201:13:40

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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 B hones in on True Story Brewing Co near Bath, while Dave D plumps for a beer from the dales and is left stunned by a New Zealand pale from Wensleydale Brewery.

The Brewer's Wife - Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co - joins us for a chat about mental health in the beer industry and her first-hand experiences of how testing it can be, especially when things don't work out as planned.

In our Tried & Tested segment we talk about our visit to Northern Monk's Dark & Wild festival in Leeds, while with Christmas looming we present a special look at the 12 days of the festive season, matching up a beer for every day with one eye on party time, meeting with family and friends and then easing off a little in the New Year.

There's plenty going on, so sit back, relax and enjoy a leisurely stroll through all things craft beer.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 36 (October 24, 2022)24 Oct 202201:09:06

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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 we roadtest their first beer in Hype or Tripe.

Bianca Road BrewIng Co and student craft brewery Stu Brew feature in our Brew To Me section - plus we've got lots more goodies as usual!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 35 (October 3, 2022)03 Oct 202201:17:47

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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 podcast, Turning Point Brew Co. Josh gives us the lowdown on their new Imperial Stout collaboration with the mighty Emperor's Brewery, their 12% abv Pulpatine. You don't want to miss this beer!

Dave B enjoys a brand new brewery to keep an eye on in Brew To Me, while Dave D samples a somewhat out of date milk stout from Russia - plus there's lots more besides!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 34 (September 20, 2022)20 Sep 202200:58:41

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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 gem feature in Brew To Me, while it's time to dust off the 80s aftershave as a Brut IPA from Hammerton gets the Hype or Tripe treatment!

All this and more in the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 33 (August 22, 2022)22 Aug 202200:54:13

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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 in Margate feature in Brew To Me.

All this and more in the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 32 (August 1, 2022)01 Aug 202201:23:00

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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 from head brewer Sam Shrimpton and co-founder Brett Ellis.

If that wasn't enough, we launch a new feature, The Brewer's Wife. We are keen to get as many voices heard in craft beer as possible, and Sam from Copper Beech Brew Co explains what it's like being married to a craft brewer.

Tiny Rebel's tipa take on Clwb Tropica gets the Hype or Tripe treatment, plus beers from Bullhouse Brew Co of Belfast and Inner Bay Brewery from Inverkeithing star in Brew To Me. All this and more in the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 31 (July 11, 2022)11 Jul 202201:13:17

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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 his endeavours in the craft scene. The result is a superb interview which features on this episode.

We also present the latest in our One Hop Wonders series where this time we shine the spotlight on the simcoe hop by sampling four different beers and finding out the many ways in which the hop can be used.

Add into the mix our regular features of Brew To Me - with appearances from new players Moot Brew Co and Otherworld Brewing - Tried & Tested where we reveal out favourite beer since our last episode, plus Hype Or Tripe and it's another packed episode and a real must for craft beer fans across the land!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 30 (June 20, 2022)20 Jun 202201:10:44

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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!

Dave B fills in a blank with Brew To Me, while Dave D is chilling out with a margarita sour, and speaking of sours it's a very unusual green beer in focus for Hype or Tripe!

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 29 (May 30, 2022)30 May 202201:17:21

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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.

Our Hype or Tripe offering is unusual in that  it is a mere 4.2 per cent, but the excitement lies in how it is brewed. Just what does a 100 per cent oat pale taste like? Attic Brew Co have dared to be different so find out what we think!

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 60 (May 6, 2024)06 May 202401:31:50

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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 D with Problem Child Brewing, while Dave B enjoys finding out just how much Brinkburn St Brewery in Newcastle do.

Hype or Tripe is definitely not Chubbles. Instead it's a trip to Yorkshire Heart for a pinot porter and a nelson IPA which earn rave reviews!

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 28 (May 9, 2022)09 May 202201:03:38

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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, 164mph.

Our One Hop Wonders series continues with another craft powerhouse, Mosaic, plus there's the usual goodies like Brew To Me and Tried and Tested.

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Hype Or Tripe BONUS EPISODE (April 25, 2022)25 Apr 202200:18:01

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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!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 27 (April 11, 2022)11 Apr 202201:17:25

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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 go from Baron Brewing in Hertfordshire to Germany and Sudden Death Brewing Co, and round off with a big stout all the way from Finland's Salama Brewing Company.

The globetrotting doesn't stop there as Dave D is in America for his Brew To Me, while Dave B stays closer to home and Pinkers Craft Brewery from Weston-super-Mare.

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Chubbles 2022 (March 25, 2022)26 Mar 202200:21:49

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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.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 26 (March 14, 2022)14 Mar 202200:43:14

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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 try four single hopped beers with the powerhouse Citra hop.

There's also our regular Brew To Me and Tried & Tested features, plus get ready for a special Hype Or Tripe bonus episode!

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature on every second episode.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 25 (February 21, 2022)21 Feb 202201:13:27

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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 Company, and the trio is completed with an imperial stout from Estonia's Puhaste Brewery, which is this episode's Hype Or Tripe selection, giving you the chance to get involved with not one but two parts of the podcast.

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 24 (January 31, 2022)31 Jan 202201:06:00

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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 of growth, while Dave D talks about pouring his own pints in Birmingham during a visit to Autobrew!

It's St Alban's and America to the fore in Brew To Me as we taste test beers from Farr Brew and Energy City Brewing - and of course there could only be one candidate for Hype Or Tripe to start the year. It's Putty time, but what do we make of the latest version's of the ever-popular dipa from Verdant?

Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer and we team up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 23 (December 6, 2021)06 Dec 202101:08:56

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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 some exciting non-beer related news.

There's something a bit different to mark the time of year as we dive into the world of cheese and pair some staples of the cheese board with craft beers - with some exciting results!

Dave D heads to Sweden via Scotland for his Brew To Me from Chad Beer, while Dave B is also in Scotland with Glasgow's Top Out Brewery.  

We'd like to wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to more great beer in 2022!

Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 22 (November 15, 2021)15 Nov 202101:17:23

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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 strength to strength, tapping into the city's amazing music scene and becoming a big part of a vibrant community. Their can art is sensational, and so are the beers!

In another first, three beers from the same brewery feature in our Drinkalong section. We try Unbarred's single hop, single fruit trilogy while also talking advent calendars and Daftaboutcraft beer hats!

If that's not enough we pack our bags and head to Mexico via Hebden Bridge for Vocation's All Saints and All Souls limited edition beers for Hype or Tripe, plus roadtest beers from Malt Coast and Crop Brewing Co for Brew To Me.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 21 (October 25, 2021)25 Oct 202101:03:14

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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 Giant gets the Hype or Tripe treatment - and there's plenty more going down along the way!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 59 (April 16, 2024)16 Apr 202401:27:19

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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 which sound similar and both taste great, with easy-drinking, tasty stouts courtesy of Cod Head Brewing Company from Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Ramsey Island Brewery in Essex.

Dave D has been out and about with his microphone and gets the lowdown from Simon and Gazz, the brains behind the Craft Brew Festival  as they helped brew Hazy Daze, their special beer for their series of festivals this year that kicked off in Manchester the weekend just gone.

Sam, the Brewer's Wife from Copper Beech Brewing Company is here to tell us about a recent trip to the craft beer paradise of Bristol - a day that involved a safe word and visits to Wiper & True, Fierce & Noble and Left Handed Giant.

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 20 (October 4, 2021)04 Oct 202101:32:23

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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 from Fyne Ales joins us to talk about their plans, brewery tap and amazing beer festival, Fyne Fest.

As something a little different, we take two beers and tackle the issue of storage. Should your craft beers be room temp or straight from the fridge? The results are pretty conclusive!

We have our latest Drinkalong in association with our sponsors Haul! which also has some Scottish influence and just to make it a full house, Vault City and Alpha Delta feature with a sour IPA for Hype or Tripe, a style that's very new to Dave B!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Haul! Beer Shop BONUS EPISODE (September 20, 2021)20 Sep 202100:52:22

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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 on Dave B's honeymoon and craft beer tour of Yorkshire and Scotland!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 19 (September 13, 2021)13 Sep 202101:06:38

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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 lyrical about his visit to the new Black Iris taproom in Nottingham.

Our Hype Or Tripe feature goes into overload as we examine an 18% booze bomb from Tiny Rebel and pitch it alongside something hefty from Northern Monk.

All that before we get to the Drinkalong brought to you in association with our sponsor Haul! Beer Shop in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Get your cans at the ready as we sample beers from Pollys, Fallen Acorn and a collab between Pastore and London's Brick Brewery - and on this episode we're doing it with a difference. Dave D is joined by Paul - one half of Haul! - while Dave B enjoys his honeymoon and collects more beery tales and experiences to share on episode 20, available to stream and download from October 4!

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 18 (August 23, 2021)23 Aug 202101:09:43

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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 was at Canada Water to see how he was enjoying the festival.

Our second Drinkalong in association with Haul! Beer Shop has offerings from Rock Leopard, The Kernel and Three Hills, plus musings on beer styles, late night taxi rides and sub-genres of techno!

We head to Sweden for Brew To Me, while Wylam make a first appearance in the Hype or Tripe section with the wonderfully named Betty The Bat Tipa.

We are two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. We are proudly sponsored by Haul! Beer Shop and will be teaming up with them for our Drink Along With Us feature in every episode.

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