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A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew240 - Bucket List Beers - JaipurIn this episode of A Woman’s Brew, we look at our next bucket list beer and take a deep dive into one of the UK’s most influential beers: Thornbridge’s Jaipur. Celebrating 20 years of this modern classic, we crack open both the original Jaipur IPA and its alcohol-free sibling, to see if the peak beer of the Peak District still holds up. Expect honest tasting notes, thoughts on what makes Jaipur such a fridge staple, and plenty of laughter about surprising flavor finds — including the unmistakable Maris Otter malt backbone.   We break down how Jaipu...2025-07-0758 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew239 - The Tell-All TankardIt’s time for another dive into the Question Jar! (or should we say, the Tell-All Tankard?) In this episode, Tori and Jo catch up after a hectic week, cracking open a couple of colourful beers—including one that turns your tongue blue—and sharing what’s been going on in their lives. From Aussie Schwarzbiers to imperial gelato sours, there’s plenty of tasting chat and spontaneous tangents sparked by what’s in our glasses. Also: plushies, ice cream nostalgia, and why a gumball at the bottom of your Mr. Whippy might be the hill you die on. Food a...2025-06-231h 04A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew231 - Random Topics & QuestionsThis week we are being chatty Cathys and bringing you some random, news, topics, updates and answers to questions you didn’t even know you needed to hear!   Our topics range from sustainability, brewery closures, haunted restaurants, beer & food pairing and KFC mac & cheese! We also introduce you to our ‘new’ logo… we’ve had it for a year, but we never told you about it! Oh!  And we’ve got a new website, so go check that out too!   We ask – should we go bi-weekly?  Let us know what you think!  2025-02-241h 05A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew230 - Mystery Beers, Take 2!We are revisiting tasting mystery beers this week, but we let our husbands pick the beers….. do we know our stash as well as we think we do?   Join us as we try to guess the beers with literally no context.  We put our tasting skills and knowledge of the beers in our fridge to the test.  Will we guess them correctly, or will we fail miserably?!   We also top off the episode with some questions from the Question Jar.  If you would like to add a question for us to answer...2025-02-1053 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew229 - A UK Beer Spa ExperienceWe bring you rest and relaxation this week when we take the podcast on the road and visit the UK’s first beer spa!   The Norfolk Mead, near Norwich, opened it’s beer spa in July 2024.  We visited in January 2025 and share our experience.  This is a 45 minute experience with unlimited beer – we see how much you can really drink in this time and still have a relaxing experience.  We share out tips for staying in the area and what we might change about our trip if we visited again.   Find out if we r...2025-02-0340 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew228 - Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in IrelandWe are very excited to welcome Dr Christina Wade to talk about her new book Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland, which is being published this week!   We find out what makes a Filthy Queen (spoiler, it’s the opinion of a man!), discuss historical drink recipes, how varying historical sources and experimental archaeology bring us closer to the truth of our history and share our favourite stories from the book.  Of course, you will just have to order a copy to get the full picture!   Reading the book and c...2025-01-271h 26A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew227 - News Roundup: Leading Beers, Endangered Hops, and Industry ShiftsInterrupting our usual format, today is all about the latest in beer news as we present our first news episode of 2025. Our conversation dives into a range of compelling topics in the beer world, with an aim to stir both minds and emotions.   First up, we explore a series of polarizing yet crucial news articles. We recap the trending stories and the larger conversations they provoke, from politically charged topics to the dramatic shifts in the beer scene. We discuss the sentiments around work-life balance versus work-life integration, highlighting strong opinions and sparking deeper reflections o...2025-01-201h 43A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew226 - Tori's Blind Beer TastingThis week we go back to the summer when Tori was in the US.  She set herself up a blind beer tasting of American Light Lagers to see if she could tell the difference between craft and macro – how do you think she did?   We recap the tasting notes for American Light Lager and give tips on blind beer tasting.  Tori also shares some tips around her American beer road trip.   Would you like to see us do more blind beer tastings?  Let us know!     Find our...2025-01-1339 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew225 - Leftovers and GoalsHappy New Year! We’re starting off 2025 by having a clear out and sharing some leftovers and beer pairings we think you should try.  We love a bit of food and beer pairing, and this felt like the perfect way to clean out our fridges! Do you have chocolate, cheese and snacks left over from Christmas?  We try out a variety of beers with these foods so you don’t have to!   We also set our personal beer goals and…. DRUMROLL!!... We put together our own beer challenge for 2025!  It only took us a year to make it...2025-01-061h 51A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew224 - End of Year Review 2024Strap in kids – this is a long one, and rightly so! We look back at 2024 and all the great things that have happened along the way for A Woman’s Brew   We look at our Untappd stats, our Spotify Wrapped for the podcast, how well we did with the Drink Harder Challenge and did we achieve our 2024 beer goals.   We’re thinking about what our goals should be for 2025 – what do you want to see us try?  And what are your goals for the new year?  Let us know!     2024-12-302h 00A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew223 - Christmas 2024Gather ‘round, dear listeners, because this episode is all about embracing the festive spirit! We’ve selected three seasonal brews with traditional flavours to sample, alongside asking our AI overlords to come up with unique gifts for the craft beer lover in your life – how do you think they will do?   We raise our glasses to discuss a mulled dark cherry sour and gingerbread latte stout from Vault City and a plum porter from Holy Goat. We'll also touch on the fascinating history of beer in holiday traditions, from Viking offerings to Odin to the modern...2024-12-231h 37A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew222 - A Conversation With... Tom BaconThis week we are joined by the one and only Tom Bacon!  Previously from Meantime, Peroni, Brew York and Wander Beyond, Tom has a plethora of beer industry stories and plenty of ‘opinions’!   The Great Dive Bar Debate is finally resolved (maybe!) and we talk beer stashes, Untappd, what you should do if you get a beer with a fault in a bar, and what’s better filtered or unfiltered?   Tom recommends his favourite taprooms, bars, breweries and events of 2024 and shares his favourite stories with us.   Does Tom n...2024-12-161h 39A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew221 - Don't Be A Dick On Untappd and other storiesLet’s have a catch up!  Tori and Jo have been on their travels and share with you their experiences of Brau Beviale in Nuremberg and The British Guild of Beer Writers Awards in London.  Did you know we were shortlisted for two awards?!  We didn’t win, but that just makes us more determined for next year!   Tori also visited Manchester and gives you her top tips for places to visit.  Jo visited Glasgow for the Glasladies Beer is for Everyone festival and saw a bunch of our fave people.  Finally, we chat about when you s...2024-12-091h 38A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew220 - Beer Mystery: Tartarus' Goddess SeriesThis week, we dive into the magical world of IPAs with Tartarus Beers’ captivating goddess-themed tasting challenge. We'll unravel the mystique of three mysterious IPAs, each with a secret ingredient twist. As we embark on this flavourful journey, we promise to bring you along for every sip, sniff, and guessing game.   Our tasting session is set against the backdrop of breathtaking artwork, each label part of a grander piece of art, offering more than just a beverage but a visual feast as well.   Join us as we explore the complex profiles of t...2024-11-2557 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew219 - What makes an Independent Brewery? SIBA's Indie Beer CampaignRecently SIBA (The Society for Independent Brewers and Associates) launched their Indie Beer campaign, designed to define what independent beer really is. According to SIBA, ‘Independent beer is handmade by real people who truly care about the quality and flavour of the beer they are producing’. They have also produced a set of guidelines to determine which breweries are independent and a tool for consumers to check which breweries meet the criteria.   We look at SIBA’s criteria and ask if this really does the UK craft beer industry justice. We compare it to the Brewer’s...2024-11-181h 23A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew218 - A Conversation With... Tom CanningThis week we are finally bringing you another interview! We connect with Tom Canning, founder and organiser of the Berkshire Beer Festival. From missing kegs to randomly sized fence posts, Tom talks us through how he grew his festival from 80 attendees to the successful event that has been running for 13 years. We ask the hard questions – like how do you even begin to choose all the beer?! Tom also talks us through his other pursuits (check out Beer in Berkshire) and his recommendations for a night in Reading. What is your fa...2024-11-111h 37A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew217 - It’s Pumpkin Season 2024It’s our favourite season once again – the pumpkin beers are out! We’re running out of things to talk about when it comes to pumpkin beers now… but we’ve still found something! Jo brings you tips on how to grow your own pumpkins and Tori has found the top pumpkin and bonfire night beers in the UK. We also bring back the cauldron of questions to find out what horror films we would pair with our beers. This year we bring you: Icabod f...2024-11-041h 25A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew216 - It’s Spooky Season!This week, we're embracing the eerie and chilling vibes as it’s spooky season! Venture with us into the haunted corridors of Moon River Brewing in Savannah, where ghosts of gamblers and yellow fever victims roam, and Phoenix Brewing Company in Ohio, famously located in a former mortuary with a history that's as dark as its beer. We'll also recount ghostly legends like the playful yet eerie spirit "Toby" and the enigmatic "lady in white." But our supernatural exploration doesn’t stop at ghost stories! Discover our hilarious superstition of leaving a pi...2024-10-281h 32A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew215 - Lager Series: Munich DunkelIn another episode of our Lager series, we're diving into the rich and toasty world of Munich Dunkels through a tantalizing exploration of Hofbrau and Augustiner beers. Using these two iconic brews as our focal point, we delve into their distinctive taste profiles, contrasting the higher bitterness and drier finish of Hofbrau with the strong, malty character of Augustiner. Traveling back to the 12th century origins of Dunkel beer, believed to be first brewed by Benedictine monks, we discuss the fascinating challenges and innovations that have shaped its journey to modern-day enjoyment. We'll also share...2024-10-211h 22A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew214 - Mount Rushmore BeersWho are the pioneers of the craft beer scene? Inspired by Vine Pair’s article ‘The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries” we embark on a spirited discussion about the UK craft breweries that have carved a significant niche in the beer landscape. We share our personal picks for a UK "Mount Rushmore" of craft breweries, with Jo highlighting Thornbridge, Cloudwater, The Kernel, and Verdant for their innovation, quality, and foundational impact on the craft scene. We dive into the unique contributions of each brewery, from Thornbridge's famed Jaipur to Cloudwater's groundbreaking styles, The Kernel’s commitme...2024-10-141h 11A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew213 - Q3 Review 2024We are now at the end of the 3rd quarter of the year and we endeavour not to say ‘hasn’t the time gone quickly’! Instead, we share with you updates to our beer goals – they are going pretty well and Tori has a spreadsheet to prove it! We also check in on our Drink Harder challenge and let you know the episodes of the podcast you’ve loved this quarter. We chat beer styles, fruit in beer and salmon safe hops! How are your beer goals going? Is there anything you need t...2024-10-071h 48A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew212 - Our 4th Birthday!It’s our 4th birthday! Thank you for sticking with us for 4 whole years! To celebrate, we have a beery afternoon tea with the full works – sandwiches, scones, cake and Colin the Caterpillar…. Can you guess which beer we paired with that?! You will have to listen to find out! We also play the Newlywed Game – do we know our bestie as well as we think? And we’ve got a few podcast stats to wow you with. What has been your favourite episode over the last 4 years? Let...2024-09-301h 46A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew211 - Lager Series: Italian PilsFollowing on from our German Pils episode, we bring you the Italian Pils next in our lager series. Italian Pils is not listed in the BJCP or Brewers Association guidelines so bring you tasting notes, it’s history and a few fun facts. In this episode we tried: Gallo Pils by Roosters Pastel Pils by Siren Campagnol by La Source Have you got a favourite Italian Pils you can recommend us? Check out the rest of...2024-09-231h 04A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew210 - Pre-Holiday Beers: Strange Tradition or Travel Essential?In this episode, we’re immersing ourselves in the spirited tradition of holiday beers with a lively discussion on the necessity and culture of pre-holiday brews. Inspired by the recent collaboration between package holiday provider On The Beach and Seven Brothers Brewing, we pair their beer, Breakfast Brew with breakfast sandwiches – are they actually the perfect pairing? As well as investigating people’s attitudes towards airport beers, we also discuss our top drinking moments – do yours match ours or those of the article, which you can find below: https://www.beerguild.co.uk/news...2024-09-161h 40A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew209 - Non-Alcoholiic Stouts: Techniques, Tastings & TrendsIt’s been a while since we’ve talked exclusively about non-alcoholic beer options. With Guinness 0 making such an impact recently, we thought it was time to give you a bit more insight into non-alcoholic stouts, exploring both the opportunities and challenges faced by big brewers and small craft beer producers alike. Larger companies like Guinness have harnessed their resources to master the art of creating non-alcoholic versions of their classic recipes, while smaller brewers continue to innovate despite financial constraints. We'll take you through the sensory experience of tasting alcohol-free beers, breaking down the nuan...2024-09-0955 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew208 - Lager Series: German PilsDo you German Pilsner? We are continuing our Lager series with a classic this time. But was it this style that put Jo off lagers? As usual we hit you with the style guidelines and history, but we also give you some ‘horrifically untrue facts’ as well! Our German Pilsner examples were: Augustiner Pils Flensburger Pilsener Riba by Garage What’s your favourite type of pilsner? Let us know! Check out the rest of our lager series here: https://www.yo...2024-09-021h 04A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew207 - Barside Chat with the Topic JarWe know you love hearing us chat, so this week we bring back the topic jar and answer some burning questions. Would you rather go to a consistent brewery with only a limited amount of styles or a brewery with more styles but their quality could be hit or miss? What do you do if someone wants to go to Spoons or Brewdog? What are your craft beer red flags – this was a great one and we’ve put the question back in the jar to come up w...2024-08-261h 16A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew206 - The Complex World of GueuzeThis week we dive into the intricate world of Gueuze—a complex and traditional Belgian beer. We'll cover everything from the meticulous cork removal process to the distinct appearances, aromas, and flavours of their chosen versions. Together, they compare the carbonation, foam, and colour of their drinks, and explore the layers of tartness, dryness, and fruity funk that make these beers so unique. We will also take you through the fascinating history of Gueuze, the specific serving temperatures, and the traditional glassware that enhance the drinking experience. You'll hear about their adventures finding Lambic baskets, th...2024-08-191h 11A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew205 - Pairing Beer & Chocolate by David NilsenWe are bringing the world of pure imagination this week when we introduce you to David Nilsen’s book Pairing Beer and Chocolate: A Guide to Bringing the Flavours of Craft Beer and Craft Chocolate Together. David very kindly sent us a copy of his book and we picked some pairings to share with you. We pair chocolate with a hoppy pale ale, a pumpkin spice ale (obvs!), a non alcoholic sour and a Flanders red! We share what works (and what doesn’t!) and talk you through where we got our chocolates from so you...2024-08-121h 39A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew204 - Lager Series: Vienna LagerWe are showcasing one of Jo’s fave beer styles for this edition of our lager series – Vienna lager. In fact, it’s the style that got her into beer! Tori’s more of a Marzen fan, but each to their own. Looking at the history of Vienna lager, we meet our old friends Anton Dreher and Gabriel Sadlmayer (those thieving brewers with their walking sticks), find out who brews better – head brewers or ghosts, and how the best versions of beers may be picked by our feline friends. We found two great...2024-08-051h 07A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew203 - Cocktail Beers: Amaretto SoursWe’ve got another cocktail inspired beer episode for you! This time we bring you Amaretto Sour, which Jo and Tori are in love with. As per usual, we bring you a touch of history, some fun facts and how you can make your own. There are a bunch of tasty variations to try too! We also give thanks to our robots overlords and ask Chat GTP to create us beer cocktail versions of an Amaretto Sour. Tori tries an addition of a wheat beer and Jo adds a citrusy pale ale – but does it work...2024-07-291h 29A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew202 - Introducing the Topics Jar!This week we are beating the burnout and having a chat about our upcoming plans and topics picked by you, the listener! We introduce our topics jar – we’ll pick random questions from the jar and attempt to answer them. This is an ask us anything opportunity – and apparently not just about beer! Would you rather have a wifi brain or a time traveling finger? Would you rather only order pints or always have a flight of 10 beers? How do you feel about beer haul photos and why do they have to be on your stairs...2024-07-221h 33A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew201 - Quarter 2 ReviewSaid in very British voice: ‘where has that time gone?!’ We are already half way through the year and checking in on our 2024 beer goals. We both think we’ve done alright so far, Tori is working on hard mode (obvs) while Jo is reviewing and refining her goals – mid year is the best time for this! We also look at how far we’ve got with our Drink Harder challenge and, once again, debate what constitutes a dive bar! Tori lets us in on her data collection for the year so far and...2024-07-151h 50A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew200 - Episode 200!It’s our 200th episode!!! If this is your 1st episode with us or your 200th, thank you for being on this journey with us! We’ll look back at our top episodes, run through a bit of our history and introduce you to some new Chat GTP beer cocktails to celebrate! We talk about our journey and what beer we think represents the podcast (it’s pumpkin spice, obvs!) What has been your favourite episode so far and what do you want to hear in the next 200? Let us know! ...2024-07-082h 06A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew199 - Lager Series: Light LagerIn this episode of our lager series we are diving into the effervescent world of American light lagers, shining a spotlight on their unique place in beer culture. Alongside giving you tasting notes, we navigate the fascinating history and marketing strategies that have propelled these beverages into the hearts and hands of many… if not those of us craft beer lovers! Tori grabbed us a Miller Lite while she was in the US, so we can give you our honest insights into the typical example of this style. We then compare this to craft and no...2024-07-021h 27A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew198 - The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited ReportThis week, we're diving into the challenges and opportunities for women in the beer industry and community with the thought-provoking findings from The Gender Pint Gap: Revisited report by Dea Latis. Using the report as a starting point, we'll explore the ten challenges and nine opportunities it highlights, addressing critical aspects such as the need for gender-neutral marketing, inclusive spaces, and better representation in mainstream advertising. We'll share personal anecdotes and our thoughts on the opportunities outlined in the report, like promoting premium beer, emphasizing taste over price, and introducing low or no-alcohol options. Additionally...2024-06-241h 51A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew197 - Lager Series: Dortmunder ExportOur lager series continues this week with the lesser known Dortmunder Export. We have examples from Lost & Grounded, Exhale and Culmination Brewing and take you through what you should expect from this classic style. We won't just stop with the tasting notes, though. We’ll also be your guides through the optimal glassware and serving temperatures to ensure you get the best out of each pour and possible food pairing options. We trace the historical roots of the DAB Brewery, unfolding its journey through the technological revolution of refrigeration in the late 19th century, its re...2024-06-171h 27A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew196 - Book Club: Girly DrinksWe’ve been talking about it for ages, so here it finally is – our first book club episode and we’re reading Girly Drinks by Mallory O’Meara which dives into the fascinating intersection of beer, history, and powerful women. Join us as we unravel historical narratives, challenge gender stereotypes, and celebrate the unsung heroines of the alcohol industry. From Cleopatra's controversial portrayal to the inspiring achievements of master blender Joyce Spence, we'll highlight the powerful stories of women and their relationships with alcohol throughout history that O’Meara has brought forth for us. 2024-06-101h 59A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew195 - Pumpkin Spice and Everything NiceHere at A Woman’s Brew, it’s always Pumpkin Spice season! We missed our pumpkin episode last autumn, but we have finally got round to trying our selection of pumpkin spiced beers for you now. From the aroma reminiscent of freshly roasted coffee with a hint of warming spices, to the unexpected flavour profiles that these unique beers deliver, we'll leave no pumpkin unexplored. As we savour each sip, we'll share our thoughts, preferences, and memories, from childhood pumpkin carving experiences to our university days of culinary exploration. Join us as w...2024-06-031h 43A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew194 - The Beer Flight DebateHow do you feel about beer flights? Here at A Woman’s Brew both Tori and Jo are big advocates for beer flights - both for beer choices, pour size and beer education. But there is a debate going on as to whether a beer flight works for breweries and taprooms – does it slow down service? Not give the best representation of the beer? Or maybe there isn’t enough space for glass storage? We look through two articles and decide if we agree with the opinions, of if we are still pro-flight. ...2024-05-271h 40A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew193 - Brussels Beer ExtravaganzaThis week, Tori and Rik take us on a journey through their recent trip to Brussels, focusing on their fascinating tour at Cantillon Brewery. They'll compare this unique experience to other brewery tours they've been on, highlighting the complexities and history of lambic brewing in Brussels. Beyond the brewery, they'll recount their adventures in the city—from discovering hidden gems like La Source and Stella Coffee to navigating the challenges of finding quality street food and managing travel anxieties. Whether it's savouring a luxurious bourbon barrel-aged coffee stout or exploring the Delirium Village, they br...2024-05-201h 28A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew192 - Navigating the Tour de GeuzeBack by popular demand (if you don’t listen to Tori!), Rik joins Tori to talk about their recent Belgian excursion to the Toer De Geuze where tradition meets the bubbling excitement of craft brewing. They embraced the unique opportunity to peek behind the curtains of some of Belgium's most revered Lambic breweries and blenders. But! Navigating this event, that only happens every two years, can be a bit challenging. They share their top tips for planning and budgeting for the trip and how to find your way to the event hosted by Horal – The...2024-05-131h 23A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew191 - Top Rated BeersThis episode takes a unique spin as we explore the landscape of top-rated beers, sipping our way through Julius by Treehouse and some of it’s variants. We'll navigate the world of exceptional beers, discussing the finer points that elevate a beer to "top-rated" status. Tori shares her experiences of visiting Treehouse while she was in the US and Jo walks you through her Try All The Beers blog series. We’ll help you put together your bucket list of beers you must try with this episode! We drink through Julius (will Jo like it?!) and...2024-04-291h 49A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew190 - Lager Series: Mexican LagerThis week, we're embarking on a flavourful journey south of the border to explore the enigmatic world of Mexican lagers. But do we once again have more questions than answers? We contrast craft enthusiasms with macro lager charm and question how a slice of lime became synonymous with a whole genre of beer. From the Austrian-brewed history of the Vienna lager's Mexican adventures to the European and American perspectives that have painted our knowledge of these beers, we not only taste some UK versions but alos look at the colonial history of Mexico that...2024-04-221h 09A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew189 - Core Ranges and Formative BeersIn this episode we tap into the world of core beer ranges, the power of first beer impressions, and the essence of a brewery's core lineup. What makes a great core range and what do you expect from a brewery’s flagship beers? Do you have a favourite core range? We also took this opportunity to taste through some beers Jo brought back from the US from Alaskan Brewing Co – one of the breweries that got her into beer. Tori and Jo share a selection of the beers that started their craft beer journeys – with some interesting overla...2024-04-151h 44A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew188 - Quarter 1 2024 Review: Completing Our Goals One Sip At A Time!It's been a wild ride this first quarter of 2024, keeping us busy when we should be working on our beer goals and the drink harder challenge! Despite our best efforts to stay on top of our beer check-ins and tracking, we admit, keeping up has been a bit of a struggle. But it's all in the name of good beer and great company! But! We have a few updates for you, including our memorable visit to Craft Beer Junction and savouring beers blended with intriguing fruits. Jo chats about her dedication to tracking the...2024-04-081h 32A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew187 - Guess The Hop: Understanding and Identifying Hop VarietiesThis week, we're delving deep into the world of hops with Siren’s thrilling challenge of "Guess the Hop." Using the challenge as a starting point, we guide you through the intense and important process of judging hops for brewing, discussing the meticulous attention to detail and keen sense of smell required. We share our experiences of identifying different hops, the tools and techniques we recommend, and the impact of unconscious bias in the tasting process. Together, we will take you on a journey through the complexities of hop selection, exploring the variability in scent and quality in...2024-04-011h 16A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew186 - A Conversation With... Matt LincolnHe’s back! Our mate, Matt Lincoln, formerly of Siren and Unbarred, and who has been on the podcast a couple of times, is leaving us to move to the US! Tori took the opportunity to ask him about the move and revisit his background in beer. Matt gives us his current insights into Atlanta, where he is moving to, and adds his top tips for moving a beer stash to another country. Also – does lager pair with Victoria Sponge? How much Yorkshire Tea is he packing? And what are...2024-03-251h 47A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew183 - A Conversation With... Craft BeeringsYou know we love supporting women owned businesses at A Woman’s Brew, and who better to visit us than Carys from Craft Beerings. You may have seen Carys’ offerings at beer festivals – beautiful earrings, bracelets and more made from craft beer cans. We talk about the origins on Craft Beerings, her creative process and what makes a beer can perfect for creating jewellery with. Craft Beerings has also been nominated for Essex Small Business Awards, go vote for Carys here: https://thesmallbusinessawards.co.uk/essexvoting/ ...2024-03-041h 08A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew179 - Cocktail Beers: Espresso MartiniIt’s been a while, but we are bringing you another cocktail beer episode! This time we are looking at the delectable Espresso Martini. You know how Jo & Tori love coffee! We drink beers from Wiper & True, New Bristol and Yonder and decide if your espresso martini loving friends would drink the beers with you. As per, we hit you up with some fun facts, a few interesting variants of the cocktail and how you can make your own. What cocktail inspired beers do yo...2024-02-051h 07A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew178 - Your Beer Challenge If You Choose To Accept It!You know we love a challenge here at A Woman’s Brew, so we thought we’d create our own beer challenge this year, alongside our beer goals. We look at the Drink Harder challenge for 2024, which we will take part in again and then think about tasks we could add to our own A Woman’s Brew beer challenge. Will you be following the Drink Harder challenge or do you have challenge suggestions for us? Let us know! Check out Katie’s Beer School D...2024-01-291h 47A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew169 - She Drinks Beer 2nd Birthday Beer!We are delighted to have Kelly from Good Chemistry back on the podcast this week, chatting about their new beer All Welcome. The beer was brewed to celebrate the 2nd birthday of She Drinks Beer – a regular night at the pub for women who enjoy beer. To mark the occasion, Kelly and the team at Good Chemistry welcomed women from the Bristol hospitality scene to the brewery to brew a delicious pale ale. We chat to Kelly about the brew day and why She Drinks Beer is such an important event. Through these events he...2023-11-201h 02A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew164 - Social Media and BeerDuring our visit to Unbarred to brew Like & Subscribe (available now!), we sat down with Emma Inch and Dan Philips to talk Social Media. You might love it, you might hate it, you might have a relationship status that’s ‘it’s complicated’ with social media, we all have our viewpoints. And the internet is the place to air those! We discuss our own relationships with social media, the platforms we love and share some positive and negative experiences. We can’t deny that Tori and I wouldn’t have met wit...2023-10-1644 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew163 - Like & Subscribe!Have you liked & subscribed?! We were given the unique opportunity by our friends at Unbarred to collaborate on a beer. Now, that doesn’t sound too unique, as you know we’ve done that before. However, this time we were collaborating with other content creators as well as a brewery! Pulling together all the people who love craft beer so we can support and champion one another, the new beer Like & Subscribe is being released on 10th October at all good bottleshops, bars, taprooms and pubs as well as on Unbarred’s webshop. We got to...2023-10-0952 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew149 - Hop WaterBreweries are looking for ways to diversify in the current climate, and one of those ways is hop water! It’s potentially a good alternative if you aren’t drinking for whatever reason – but are they as good as they sound? And how are they made? We try three different hop waters and throw in a Cloudwater soda for good measure. We try: Lupho Apricot & Citra Hop Soda from Only With Love Holy Hop Water with Sabro & Holy Hop Water with Mango and Citra from Northern Monk ...2023-07-0341 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew146 - Hop ProductsWe love hops! Fruity, juicy, spicy, bitter and all the other good stuff they add to our fave beers. But what options do our brewers have when choosing how they will add them to their brews? As drinkers, do you know what things like T90, BBC, Lupomax and Cryo even mean? Never fear! We are here to explain them all! We take a look at the hottest addition to beers right now – Thiols – and drink through a range of beers showcasing different hop products. We taste: VIP Person from Phan...2023-06-121h 21A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew130 - What is a Vertical Beer Tasting?Tori sometimes calls them horizontals, but have you heard of a beer tasting vertical? These are where you try the same beer from different years, often consecutive years, and taste the progression in the flavours. We talk you through the best beer styles to use for a vertical and how you can make it an event. Who could you share the beers with, where can you get them and which beers could you choose? We also drink through a vertical of Fuller’s Vintage Ale from 2022, 21 & 20 and pair it wi...2023-02-2055 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew125 - A Conversation With... 360 Brewing CoWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! This week we chat to Ben from 360° Brewing Co. Did you know that they are 10 years old?! We sure didn’t! As a brewery that produces both traditional and craft styles we discuss how they choose what to brew and the sense of place that 360 puts into their beers. Ben and Tori share a love for punny and interesting beer names, while we are both excited by the work 360 do with a local campsite to keep the camper’s thirs...2023-01-161h 20A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew123 - Merakai’s 2nd BirthdayWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s Merakai’s 2nd birthday! Our most recurring guest, Emma, is back to chat about their three birthday beers – Am I The Drama?!, The Good Left Undone and Affogato. We also talk about their round of crowdfunding for their Worthing tasting room, which we can’t wait to visit. A lot has changed since Merakai opened in 2020 and we are here for it! Producing a range of beer styles from non alcoholic like It’s a Thirst Trap, New En...2023-01-021h 45A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew119 - A Conversation With... Wilderness BreweryIn case you missed it – we love Wilderness! We’ve been lucky enough to chat to James and Helen again, this time about their new ‘not core range’ Rise/Fall. We find out how a brewery in Wales that makes mostly farmhouse ales (which are delicious!) develops a core range to fit their style. We also talk about the branding of the Rise/Fall beers with Sophie Potter, their new tshirts and frogs in cowboy hats! Head over to Wilderness’ website to grab their beautiful beers (and a tshirt!) here: https://www.wildernessbrew.co.uk/...2022-12-192h 10A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew117 - Bring Your Mum To (Beer) WorkWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It is bring your mum to (beer) work day here at A Woman’s Brew, please meet Sharon – Tori’s mom! Sharon doesn’t really drink, let along drink beer, so Tori thought it would be interesting to hear her insights into the world we call craft. We chat to her about her experience of beer and drinking throughout her life before Tori takes her to here favourite spots here in the UK. After a few weeks of travels we chat again to get Sha...2022-12-051h 37The Inclusion Bites PodcastThe Inclusion Bites PodcastDo What You Love, Love What You Do Do What You Love, Love What You Do Mike is a Business and Personal Performance Coaching working in Mental Wealth. Mike helps clients achieve positive mental wealth through building handpicked support networks and helping them unlock significant performance improvements. He believes Mental Wealth comes from the pursuit of your true potential and positive wellbeing with a committed support network the Mental Wealth Team.   Published: 17.11.2022 Recorded: 24.05.2022 Duration: 1:07:58   Shownotes: Please connect with our hosts and guests, why not make contact..? Brought to you by your host 2022-11-171h 07A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew112 - Beer & Candy PairingWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Spooky season is upon us and you might have some sweets left over. Can you pair them with your favourite beers? This week we pair some popular Halloween candies with beer to see which is a treat and which is a trick. We try Starburst, Haribo, M&Ms, Kitkat, Twix, Snickers and Milkway with various beer styles to find the tastiest treats. We also delve into the different sweets given out across the world, and which states in the US love peanut butter cups....2022-10-311h 45A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew104 - Scottish BreweriesWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! This week we are heading to Scotland to have a look at breweries across the border. We highlight some breweries you will know well and some that you might not have heard of. We drink beers from: Simple Things Fermentation https://www.simplethingsfermentations.com/ Epochal https://www.epochal.co.uk/ Overtone https://www.overtonebrewing.com/ Did we miss any of your favourite Scottish breweries? Let us know in the comments!...2022-09-051h 36A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew100 - Episode 100!!!Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We’ve hit 100 episodes! Thank you so much to all of our listeners for being on this journey with us. To celebrate 100 episodes we went on some beer adventures in London and share our thoughts on which ones you should do too. We visit the London Craft Beer Cruise, Mother Kelly’s and use our beer passports on the Blackhorse Beer Mile. We asked you what you wanted to know about us and the future of the podcast, so we also answer your q...2022-08-081h 46A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew098 - Something in the WaterWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! There is definitely something in the water – probably because beer is 90% water! It’s a fairly important ingredient when it comes to brewing our favourite beverage but it’s also quite a complicated subject. In this episode we look at water profiles around the world that have shaped some of the beer styles you love today. We’re talking IPA, Gose and Czech Pilsner. We also taste a beer made in two different places to see if the water is really that important (spoiler – it is!) Check...2022-07-251h 11A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew097 - What is a Froze?Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Froze or froze? Or Froz-ah?! If you’re anything like us, you love an interesting beer, and fruited Gose is definitely interesting! Not one for the ‘why doesn’t beer taste like beer’ crowd, the fruited gose can taste anything from a fruit smoothie to a cocktail that needs a little umbrella and a beach. We look at froze beers from our friends Merakai Brewing Co and Fallen Acorn and compare them to a fruited gose from Goodh Brew Co and a Smoothie Sour from Drekk...2022-07-181h 23A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew083 - A Conversation With... Arundel BrewfestWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We are super excited to have been invited to curate a bar at Arundel Brewfest! We chat to Ellie, aka Hoppy Raptor on Instagram who is organising the festival this year. We talk about collaboration brews (spoiler alert – some you will only be able to taste at the festival), what it’s like to organise a beer festival and how the breweries were picked. The A Woman’s Brew bar will feature Heist Brew Co, Full Circle Brew Co and Eko Brewery and there are goin...2022-04-111h 07A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew082 - A Conversation With... Hopt SauceWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We are getting spicy this week with a chat with Sam from Hopt Sauce. The process of making hot sauce draws some interesting paralles with the process of brewing beer. Sam created Hopt Sauce out of his love for craft beer and flavour. We chat about how to make hot sauce, how collaborations work and how hot sauce is surprisingly marketed in a masculine way. Go buy some of Sam’s delicious sauces at his website here: https://www.hoptsauce.co.uk/ 2022-04-041h 21A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew076 - Coffee in BeerWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Tori and Jo both love coffee… they love coffee in beer even more! In this week’s episode Tori takes you on a tour through how coffee is harvested and made and Jo talks about how it’s used in beer. We recommend different coffee beer styles for you to try and hit you with the fun coffee and beer facts! The similarities between beer and coffee are vast – do you love a bit of Joe in your beer? Let us know in the comments!2022-02-211h 37A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew058 - A Conversation With... S43 BreweryWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s pumpkin spice season y’all!! You know Tori & Jo love a bit of pumpkin – they managed to grab Alex from S43 Brewery to chat about their pumpkin collab with Brew York, pumpkin beers in the US and how you add pumpkin to beer anyway! Grab a can of Pumpkin, Pumpkin Imperial while you can! https://s43brewery.com/shop/ Also check out the Pumpkin Spice TikTok Jo & Tori keep going on about here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM82...2021-10-1858 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew040 - A Woman’s Brew x Women on Tap: The Pub That Didn’t ExistWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We’ve got a very special episode for you today that was specially commissioned by Women on Tap CIC for the 2021 Festival. Women on Tap were looking for creative commissions for this year’s festival and A Woman’s Brew: The Podcast were honoured to be selected as one of 6 submissions. We want to showcase the wonderful women of Women’s Pint Club – a beer group started in person by Jo but then expanded to include all those online via a Facebook group and Zoom. Throug...2021-06-142h 02A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew037 - Black Beer StylesWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Come to the dark side – we’ve got beer! In this episode, we look at black beer styles – how they are made, what they taste like and why we love them! We drink beers from Iron Pier x Elusive, Wild Weather and Fierce, discover the land of Cascadia and talk about great beer memories. What black beer styles have you tried? Let us know in the comments! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://w...2021-05-2457 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew034 - Beer BlendingWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We are very excited to get this episode to you because we’ve been planning it for a while. When Jo saw the beautiful artwork on an Urbanaut can and realised it was a beer blender, she knew there had to be an episode about beer blending! We take you through three different beer blends, teach you the rules of blending (and promptly break them!) and give you some ideas for blends of your own. Have you experimented with beer blending? What worked for you...2021-05-031h 15A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew033 - Toast & CrumpetsWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Back in episode 10 we looked at sustainability and told you about Toast. Joanne waxed lyrical about crumpets and the crumpet beer that she had missed out on… well! Toast have brewed another crumpet beer and we grabbed it! We also asked Toast a few questions about how they use bread products in their brews and why. Since we did this recording, Toast have released a 4th beer in their Rise Up series – a Mango IPA with Odd Box London and Flawsome Drinks. Chec...2021-04-2637 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew026 - International Women’s Day 2021Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s International Women’s Day! As women this is obviously very important for us as a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This includes women in the beer industry and community. We talk about International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, drink beer from Mothership Brewery and bring you the viewpoint of women in the beer community. We gathered women from our Facebook beer group Women’s Pint Club and over a few beers chatted about our...2021-03-082h 04A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew023 - A Conversation With... Three Hills BrewingWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We’ve got our first guest! Tori and Joanne were lucky enough to chat with Andrew from Three Hills Brewing. We talk about what it’s like to set up a tap room during Covid, the impact of Brexit and pianos with beer taps in them! We also introduce our interview feature ‘Can You Name Your Own Beers?’ Thanks for sharing a beer with us Andrew – they were excellent! If you want to grab some, pop over to their webshop here. ...2021-02-1559 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew021 - Tryanuary Pt2Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Part 2 of our massive Tryanuary episode, Joanne and Tori try beers from Fallen Acorn, Wander Beyond, Maltgarden and Donzoko. They also talk about what other breweries they want to try in 2021. Did you take part in Tryanuary? Who or what is on your list to try in 2021? Let us know in the comments! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lo...2021-02-011h 04A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew020 - Tryanuary Part 1Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We have so many new beers we want to try for Tryanary, we’ve had to make our Tryanuary roundup in two parts! In part one Joanne & Tori try Dig Brew Co, Braybrook Brewing, Play Brew Co and Brew By Numbers. What new beers or breweries have you picked up for Tryanuary? Let us know in the comments! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk In...2021-01-251h 07A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew019 - Amped Up BeersWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode we are looking at amped up beers. You know the ones – when a popular beer from a brewery is remade with a higher, usually imperial abv making it punchier, more alcoholic and, hopefully, more delicious. Joanne and Tori look at Crunch & Crunchier and City of Cake & Cake Metropolis from Hammerton. They also compare the Hazy Jane family from Brewdog. Have you got a favourite amped up beer? Do you think breweries should be messing with customer favourites, or2021-01-181h 09A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew018 - Dry JanuaryWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Joanne & Tori introduce you to non-alcoholic beers for Dry January. There is a wide range of styles available out there now, there are even hop based products to keep you going. We compare a wide range and let you know what we think. Are you doing Dry January? Do Alcohol Free beers fit into your drinking lifestyle? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you want to hear abou...2021-01-111h 34A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew017 - Easing into Dry January with Brewdog AF!Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s our first episode of 2021 and to ease you into the year and possibly into Dry January, Tori & Joanne compare Brewdog’s Punk AF and Lost AF to their alcoholic counterparts. We will be doing a full episode on Dry January and low & no alcohol beers next week so let us know which non alc beers you like (or don’t like!) in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you want t...2021-01-0645 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew016 - Year in Review 2020Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this extra long episode, we review the year in beer. Joanne & Tori decide on their top 10 beers, the ones that didn’t quite hit the mark, their favourite beer experiences this year and, of course, review their Untappd stats! What was your beer of the year? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk Instagram: http://www.in...2020-12-281h 47A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew015 - Supermarket BeersWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Back in September, Joanne and Tori went on a search for the current supermarket beer hotness….. and this podcast is the result of their expedition. They discuss beer distribution, the pros and cons of craft beer in supermarkets and controversial breweries. What are your thoughts on supermarket beers? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com2020-12-2142 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew014 - Christmas BeersWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s Christmas!!! Tori and Joanne showcase some festive beers for you, let you know how to make mulled ale and discuss beer advent calendars. Joanne also gives you an insight into the porter, stout and Mild family. Want to learn more? Come join her beer membership, The Beer Tent Society here. What Christmas beers have you found? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe! Time & Tide: https://www.timean...2020-12-141h 09A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew013 - Local BreweriesWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! Joanne and Tori wanted in introduce you to their favourite local breweries – shopping local and independent is so important right now to keep our great brewing industry alive! We look at Boutilliers and Time & Tide from Joanne’s neck of the woods and Elusive and Siren from Tori’s stomping ground. Let us know your favourite local breweries in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe! Boutilliers: https://boutilliersretailltd.selz.com/ Time & Tide: https://www.timeandtidebrewing.co.uk/shop...2020-12-071h 05A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew012 - CollabfestWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! This is an extra special, extra long episode – It’s Collabfest! Brewdog’s beer festival, where bars collaborate on beers with local breweries, came to homes this year and it was epic. Joanne and Tori take you through the experience, from receiving the beers, trying to guess what they were (and trying to pronounce the brewery names!) to a round-up of their favourite ones. Let us know if you took part in Collabfest and which were your favourit...2020-12-011h 53A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew011 - Charity BeersWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne and Tori are trying to build up some good karma by looking at beers produced for charity. They discuss beers from Brewgooder, Crown & Hops 8 Trill Pils and the All Together Initiative from Other Half. They also highlight other charity initiatives breweries take part in as suggested by you the listeners. Let us know if there are any we’ve missed below, leave us a review and subscribe! Oh, and here’s Tori’s blog, give it a rea...2020-11-231h 12A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew010 - SustainabilityWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, we look at sustainability in the brewing industry. There are lots of breweries who are doing things to help the planet, we only scratch the surface! We taste Hello My Name is Gale from Brewdog, Sliced Heist from Toast and Throw Away IPA from Seven Brothers and discuss what these breweries are doing to make a difference. We also waffle on about crumpets – since recording, Toast have put another crumpet beer out that you can find...2020-11-161h 03A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew009 - Brewdog vs AldiWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! We compare the infamous Brewdog and Aldi beers! Joanne and Tori try Punk IPA, Anti Establishment IPA, Ald IPA and Double Punk side by side to put to rest the argument – which is best?! Let us know which one you preferred by contacting us below, leave us a review and subscribe! Read the story here Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk Instagram: http://www...2020-11-1039 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew008 - Subscription BoxesWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne and Tori look at the good, the bad and the ugly of subscription boxes. They were kindly asked to test a box by Zoe from Coffee and Cask – which they highly recommend! They go through the pros and cons of having a subscription and the best places to find them if you are interested in signing up. Let us know if we missed any good sub options by contacting us below, leave us a review and subscribe! Check out...2020-11-021h 27A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew007 Green Hop vs PumpkinWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! It’s our autumn episode! We are pitting Green Hop beers from the UK against pumpkin beers…also from the UK, but representing the US, to see which we like best. Joanne gives us a run-down of what Green Hop beers are and Tori gives us some background on how pumpkin ended up in beer anyway. Are you Team Green Hop or Team Pumpkin? Let us know by contacting us below, leave us a review and subscribe! 2020-10-261h 05A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew006 - Siren Twin Flames ComparisonWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne and Tori compare Siren Craft Brew’s Twin Flames, brewed in both classic and nitro carbonation. The ladies discuss what a Red IPA is and which of the two they prefer. #twinflames Siren Brew Co: https://www.sirencraftbrew.com Let us know which one you preferred by contacting us below, leave us a review and subscribe! Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk 2020-10-2025 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew005 - Beer Clean Glassware & The Perfect PourWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! This episode is another in our educational series hosted by Joanne. We look at how to get beer clean glassware at home and how to pour beer to get the best beer experience. Have you got any tips for beer clean glassware? What other educational content do you want to see? Get in touch! Get in Touch: · Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com · Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk · Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lovebeerlearning · Facebook: https...2020-10-1213 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew004 - Oktoberfest!Welcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode it’s Oktoberfest season! Joanne & Tori compare traditional German versions of a Pilsner, an Oktoberfest and a Hefeweisen to UK craft versions from Duration and Deya (spoiler alert – it’s only Joanne’s second ever Deya beer!). They also let you know a bit about the history of Oktoberfest and some fun facts – like why Paris Hilton is banned for life from the festival! Flensburger: https://www.flens.de/ Paulaner: https://www.paulaner.com/ Erdinger: https://uk.erdinger.de...2020-10-051h 09A Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew003 - Ice Cream Pale AlesWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne and Tori sample Ice Cream Pale ales from Top Rope Brewing, Northern Monk and Siren. Joanne reveals that she is the granddaughter of an ice cream man and talks about her ice cream skills and Tori reminisces about ice cream shops in the US. Listen in to find out how the ladies rate these beers and which one wins out as top ice cream beer of the day! Tope Rope Brewing: https://www.topropebrewing.com/ Be...2020-09-2550 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew002 Beer GlasswareWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne will talk you through a selection beer glassware, why its important to always decant your beer into a glass and what her favourite glass is. Spoiler alert – she’s got a lot of favourite glasses! This is the first in a series of short, educational episodes that will help you boost your beer and tasting knowledge. Let us know what you think by contacting us below, leave us a review and subscribe! Get in Touch: Emai...2020-09-2512 minA Woman’s BrewA Woman’s Brew001 - Breweries who have women as head brewersWelcome to A Woman’s Brew, where women talk about beer! In this episode, Joanne & Tori discuss beers from breweries who have head brewers who are women. They will also introduce you to the podcast as this is the first full episode! Beers and Breweries featured: Wild Card Brewery: https://www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk/ Tori drinks: Ella IPA Joanne drinks: NEIPA Jeaga Wise: @jaegawise. Ora Brewing: http://www.orabeer.com/en/ Tori drinks: Lemoncello IPA Joanne drinks: Giasone IPA Ju...2020-09-2557 min