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Asia on TapCrafting Success: Paul Jones’ Insights on the Beer IndustryIn the fourth episode of Asia on Tap, I sit down with Paul Jones, founder and owner of Cloudwater Brew Co. Paul shares the story behind launching one of the UK’s most respected craft breweries, opens up about the challenges he’s faced along the way, and offers his perspective on the current trends and future direction of the global beer market. Whether you’re a brewer, a beer lover, or just curious about the industry, you’ll find Paul’s insights and experiences both inspiring and thought-provoking.Send us a textSupport the show
2025-04-161h 17
Beer O'Clock AustraliaSingapore Day 2 - Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew CoInterview from the BrewAsia Media Booth with Paul Jones, Co-founder of Cloudwater Brew Co in Manchester, UK. This was a really thoughtful wide ranging conversation that delved into the depths of the industry. If you've only got time for one of these interviews I would make it this one. Paul was one of the key note speakers at BrewAsia & we were privileged to have him join us.
2024-10-0433 min
The Pellicle PodcastEp59 — The State of IndependenceSince the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis, the UK has experienced the closure, or change in ownership of nearly 200 small, independent breweries. Prior to that, however, we saw a boom, growing from just over 700 in 2013, to more than 2000 at the start of 2020.Around 700 of these breweries are members of SIBA, the Society for Independent Brewers and Associates. In March 2024, our host Matthew Curtis visited its annual trade show, Beer X, in Liverpool, and wandered the trade floor asking members two simple questions: what’s the biggest challenge facing their business at...
2024-09-0925 min
This Week in Craft BeerEpisode 204 - Cloudwater Brew Co. - 2024 UpdateJoin me for my third conversation with Paul Jones at Cloudwater, as they begin to contemplate their tenth birthday celebrations!
2024-06-171h 39
Beer PrimeBeer Prime - Episode 86 - CloudwaterEpisode 86: Cloudwater
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Join me for a jam-packed episode with not 1, not 2, not even 3 guests... 4 GUESTS! OK, 2 of them were together when recording, so it's 3 segments but hey... 4 guests!
The main guest is Paul Jones from Cloudwater and there is an epic length chat with him, because it was too good to edit down. I also chat with Amelie Tassin from Tipple Marketing about what she does in the beer industry.
There is also a quick chat, recorded live at Anspach & Hobday's 10th birthday bash, with Paul Anspach and Jack Hobday!
2024-03-272h 00
I'll Try That Podcast154 - Cloudwater Brew Co w/ Paul Jones | Forever Chubbles and Fuzzy Hazy PaleThis week, we have the pleasure of being joined by Paul Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Cloudwater Brew Co. Paul shares his views on the current brewing climate, the industry and what makes Cloudwater one of the standout craft brewers in the UK. He shares his journey of expanding UK and US relations with his passion for beer collaborations between Cloudwater and his US beer partners.Be sure to follow Cloudwater Brew Co 📲 👊 Website: https://cloudwaterbrew.co/ 📷 Instagram: @cloudwaterbrew🐦 Twitter: @cloudwaterbrew💪 Untappd: https://untappd.com/CloudwaterBrewCo Be sure to follo...
2023-08-0242 min
This Week in Craft BeerEpisode 132 - Cloudwater Brew Co. - 2022 UpdateI am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. based in Manchester.
Paul launched Cloudwater in Feb 2015 to champion beer quality through their focus on balance, precision, creativity, and brewing science. Cloudwater have a stated commitment that behind every beer is work to evolve, develop, educate, and ensure the future of the industry and your beer experiences reach the highest highs.
Last Autumn Paul was the guest on Episode 85 of our Podcast which was significantly our most downloaded Episode to date, and it is a privilege to be sitting...
2022-10-311h 43
This Week in Craft BeerEpisode 85 - Cloudwater Brew Co.I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. based in Manchester.
Paul launched Cloudwater in Feb 2015 to champion beer quality through their focus on balance, precision, creativity, and brewing science. By 2017 the World-renowned RateBeer Survey already had Cloudwater ranked as the 2nd best brewery in the World, and they have been ever-present in the Top 15 ever since.
It is no exaggeration to say that Cloudwater are a true colossus of the International Craft Beer Scene, and it is a privilege to have Paul on the podcast
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2021-11-301h 46
Pubs. Pints. People.Beer City - ManchesterWith each new season of the podcast, the hosts focus one episode on a city that has made a name for itself in the beer world - this time it's Manchester! In this penultimate episode, Owen Ralph speaks to Beer Nouveau founder Steve Dunkley, and Alison Taffs chats with Paul Jones, owner and co-founder of Cloudwater Brew Co. Find CAMRA job opportunities: https://camra.org.uk/about/work-with-us/job-opportunities/CAMRA's Pub Design Awards: https://camra.org.uk/pubs-and-clubs/awards/pub-design-awards/Shop CAMRA Books: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-category/books/
2021-11-2343 min
BrewCraicPaul Jones from Cloudwater Brew CoLoughran Brewing Stores' trip across the UK didn't disappoint, especially when we had the opportunity to sit down with Paul Jones from Cloudwater to chat about one of our favourite hops, Strata. An unmissable episode of BrewCraic, Enjoy
2021-10-1312 min
More Views on Craft BrewsEpisode 29 - Cloudwater Brew Co Q&A - Part 1Well we just couldn’t get enough of Paul Jones, founder of Cloudwater, so we had to keep him on for a 2 part special episode. During this episode we thought we’d go back to our earlier days and start with a good ol’ craft beer quiz - Toby Vs Louis. We then went on to speak with Paul about the world of Cloudwater Brew Co.Part 1 - during the Q&A we discussed the importance of inclusivity within the craft beer scene, their collaboration work with Rock Leopard, Good Karma, Queer Brewing & Eko, their vast beer r...
2021-08-0445 min
More Views on Craft BrewsEpisode 29 - Cloudwater Brew Co Q&A - Part 2Well we just couldn’t get enough of Paul Jones, founder of Cloudwater, so we had to keep him on for a 2 part special episode. During this episode we thought we’d go back to our earlier days and start with a good ol’ craft beer quiz - Toby Vs Louis. We then went on to speak with Paul about the world of Cloudwater Brew Co.Part 1 - during the Q&A we discussed the importance of inclusivity within the craft beer scene, their collaboration work with Rock Leopard, Good Karma, Queer Brewing & Eko, their vast beer r...
2021-08-0441 minThe Pellicle PodcastEp21 — Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Co, ManchesterWhen Cloudwater Brew Co. was founded in Manchester six years ago I was desperate to be the first to get the scoop on this exciting new brewery. This opportunity came in September 2015, when on a typically rainy Manchester day I met a smiling Paul Jones—the brewery’s often outspoken owner and founder—at the entrance of his brewery for a tour, tasting and interview. The article I would subsequently write was published by Good Beer Hunting in January 2016, and was one of the first proper dives into what motivates Jones and his brewery, which at the time was single...
2021-05-311h 17
Beer PrimeBeer Prime - Episode 22 - Utopian Brewery (with guest co-host Adrian Tierney-Jones)Beer Prime - Episode 22 - Utopian Brewery
I'm joined in this episode by the brilliant Beer Writer, Adrian Tierney-Jones, who is a guest co-host. Adrian and I talk with Jeremy Swainson of Utopian Brewery in Devon, a lager only brewery producing some outstanding beers.
We talk about Jeremy's background, including a few years working in Germany; decoction mashing techniques, whether Jeremy is a scientist or an artist, and much more!
Beers
Beer 1: Ten Degrees (me); Alt Beer collab with Bristol Beer Factory (Adrian)
Beer 2: Now We Are Two - t...
2021-04-141h 33
Good Beer HuntingEP-301 Stacey Ayeh, founder of Rock Leopard BrewingWhile Rock Leopard is relatively new to the scene, Ayeh is not. He’s worked in the alcohol industry since 2002, when on a trip to Sweden he discovered Kopparberg cider. Seeing its potential he persuaded the company to let him be the UK agent, launching a brand that went on national prominence. Sadly larger distributors saw its potential too, and without an exclusivity agreement Ayeh was forced aside. That was the first of several setbacks that have come to plague Ayeh, but never define him. After frustrating experiences at controversial start-ups like London Fields Brewery and Magic Sp...
2021-04-101h 11
Promote The Hell Out Of It!Paul Jones (Cloudwater Brew Co) : A Love For Beer & People!This weeks conversation is with the wonderful Paul Jones, Owner and Managing Director of Cloudwater Brew Co. I can't even begin to tell you how much of their beer I have drank and how much of a fan I am, both of the brand and of Paul as a person.Cloudwater are Manchester based craft beer brewery who constantly stay ahead of the curve not only with beer but also with their ethics in the workplace and their attitude towards social issues. Did I mention I'm a huge fan?On the episode we talk about...
2021-01-251h 10
Track Brewing Co Presents - The Thirst TimeS2 - Ep 1 - The Thirst Time - Paul Jones - Cloudwater Brew CoHello and welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2 of The Thirst Time. The aim of The Thirst Time is to take a deep dive into that first beer that changed everything for some of the most creative, boundary-pushing, innovative and generally just all-round great people in the industry today and how that moment was the first step in the career they now find themselves in. This week we speak to Paul Jones owner & founder of Cloudwater Brew Co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-291h 37
Drinking PartnersDrinking Partners | Stacey Aye | Fresh Fest 2020The Drinking Partners go worldwide with this latest and Fresh Fest Digi Fest exclusive release as they welcome Stacey Ayeh from Rock Leopard Brewing in London, England. After getting his start on the sales end of brewing, Mr. Ayeh decided to start homebrewing, yet faced hurdles to get his products on the shelves despite how well-received they were and how successful he had been selling other brewers’ products. He relates how Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Company became a quick and dedicated fan of his brewing, and it was his support that finally allowed Mr. Ayeh’s beers to gain...
2020-09-2447 min
Friday 5pmFriday 5pm – malty brown bitter boisIt's Friday, it's 5pm and we are having the week of our LIVES thanks to the huge response to our homebrewed cask ale video. We discuss all the comments and messages we've received after the first episode of our attempt to recreate hand-pulled real ale at home went live then get to talking about what we'll be asking Cloudwater founder Paul Jones when he joins us LIVE on Youtube tomorrow night at 8pm. Most it's gonna be about chins and toilets pep talks apparently.Check out this week's video here, join tomorrow's live show with Cloudwater here...
2020-06-1220 min
Good Beer HuntingEP-266 Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Co.I’m Jonny Garrett, and you’re listening to the Good Beer Hunting podcast. Today’s guest is Paul Jones, founder and sole owner of Cloudwater Brew Co. in Manchester, England. Since founding Cloudwater just five years ago Jones has, perhaps knowingly, become a spokesperson for the British beer industry. To be fair, he has plenty of right to that job. Cloudwater was previously voted the fifth-best brewery in the world by the users of RateBeer, and is one of the country’s fastest-growing beer businesses. Jones has also had a hand in many of the major developm...
2020-05-231h 10
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessHow Can Breweries, Bars and Pubs Survive the Coronavirus Outbreak? [with Chris Wright from the Pubs Advisory Service]How can breweries, bars and pubs survive the Coronavirus outbreak in the United Kingdom? That’s the burning question that is on everyone’s lips at the moment.The hospitality industry has been quick to react to Boris Johnson’s government statement urging Britons ‘to avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants and theatres and to only make essential journeys in the “national fightback” against coronavirus’.Without closing these spaces, many have been unable to claim on their insurance, if they were ever able to at all.And what of the supply cha...
2020-03-181h 13
Fermentation Beer and Brewing RadioFermentation Beer & Brewing Radio - 5 March 2020 - Is it ever just beer?Beer has the power to unite us, to say something to us, and to have a major influence on the world around us. So is it ever 'just beer'? Featuring a discussion with two of the most influential people in beer today: Dr J Jackson-Beckham (Diversity Ambassador, Brewer's Association) & Paul Jones (Co-Founder & Director, Cloudwater). Available to download and listen at: Apple Podcasts Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts
2020-03-0500 min
Good Beer HuntingEP-253 Edwin Methu of Cloudwater SodaMy guest today has been in beer sales for the best part of a decade and seen how fickle and complicated the trade can be. Edwin Methu’s first job was at the infamous London Fields Brewery, an early innovator in the scene that slowly disintegrated due to the criminal dealings of its owner. Bouncing back from that he was part of a Camden Town Brewery sales team overseeing huge growth, before becoming a sales rep for Sierra Nevada at a time when local craft was forcing U.S. imports into decline. It could be that divers...
2020-01-1858 min
The 16oz. Canvas - The Art of Craft BeerEpisode 128 - Vicky Carr & Chris Shearston (Cloudwater Brew Co.)This week’s featured artists are Vicky Carr & Chris Shearston who together make up Textbook Studio . We came to learn of their story and work through their designs and labels for Cloudwater Brew Co.
Learn about their process, how they are always on the search for unique textures and patterns so much that you may find them on the floor scanning at a pub or getting excited during the next time your computer crashes and displays the ultimate glitch. We also spend a little longer than usual discussing toilets, but it all ties things together.
This team is creating unique works fo...
2019-09-161h 18The 16oz. Canvas - The Art of Craft BeerEpisode 128 - Vicky Carr & Chris Shearston (Cloudwater Brew Co.)This week’s featured artists are Vicky Carr & Chris Shearston who together make up Textbook Studio . We came to learn of their story and work through their designs and labels for Cloudwater Brew Co.
Learn about their process, how they are always on the search for unique textures and patterns so much that you may find them on the floor scanning at a pub or getting excited during the next time your computer crashes and displays the ultimate glitch. We also spend a little longer than usual discussing toilets, but it all ties things together.
This team is creating unique works fo...
2019-09-161h 18
Good Beer HuntingHāpi Festival and Symposium — Matt Tarpey of The VeilGarage Project’s Hāpi Festival and Symposium was held earlier this year in the lead-up to New Zealand’s hop harvest. The symposium and festival form the public-facing side of a hop-breeding initiative Garage Project has undertaken with New Zealand’s Freestyle Farms, and with backing from the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries. Over the course of a day in Wellington’s famous Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, speakers such as Alexandra Nowell from Three Weavers Brewing Company, Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, and Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. gave talks with...
2019-07-1624 min
Good Beer HuntingHāpi Festival and Symposium — Andrew Bell of The BrueryGarage Project’s Hāpi Festival and Symposium was held earlier this year in the lead-up to New Zealand’s hop harvest. The symposium and festival form the public-facing side of a hop-breeding initiative Garage Project has undertaken with New Zealand’s Freestyle Farms, and with backing from the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries. Over the course of a day in Wellington’s famous Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, speakers such as Alexandra Nowell from Three Weavers Brewing Company, Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, and Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. gave talks with...
2019-07-1628 min
Good Beer HuntingHāpi Festival and Symposium — J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street BreweryGarage Project’s Hāpi Festival and Symposium was held earlier this year in the lead-up to New Zealand’s hop harvest. The symposium and festival form the public-facing side of a hop-breeding initiative Garage Project has undertaken with New Zealand’s Freestyle Farms, and with backing from the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries. Over the course of a day in Wellington’s famous Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, speakers such as Alexandra Nowell from Three Weavers Brewing Company, Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, and Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. gave talks with...
2019-07-1620 min
Good Beer HuntingHāpi Festival and Symposium — Jos Ruffell of the Garage ProjectGarage Project’s Hāpi Festival and Symposium was held earlier this year in the lead-up to New Zealand’s hop harvest. The symposium and festival form the public-facing side of a hop-breeding initiative Garage Project has undertaken with New Zealand’s Freestyle Farms, and with backing from the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries. Over the course of a day in Wellington’s famous Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, speakers such as Alexandra Nowell from Three Weavers Brewing Company, Matt Brynildson from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, and Paul Jones from Cloudwater Brew Co. gave talks with...
2019-07-1524 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessMental Health in the Beer Industry [with Paul Jones from Cloudwater]In this week’s episode, Nick ventures over the Pennines to one of the leading breweries in contemporary beer: Cloudwater Brew Co.However, if you’re expecting an episode about Cloudwater rise to success or how they obtain bold, punchy flavours in their beers, then think again!We caught up with founder and director, Paul Jones, in Cloudwater’s Unit 9 Tap Room to chat about mental health and the impact of negative social media - a.k.a Beer Twitter - on brewers in today’s industry.Paul shares his first-hand experience the triumphs and the...
2019-06-2655 min
Lagered Tales3: The Extra British Show, with John Keeling, Paul Jones and much moreIn episode three we’re going across the pond! Well, kinda. We hear from Beau’s Brewmaster about our take on the E.S.B.; we talk to former Fuller’s Brewmaster, the renowned UK beer expert, John Keeling; some British expats in Canada test out the Beau’s E.S.B.; and we hear the story of Eddy Earwigg tempting fate by wearing a West Brom jersey in the Man U section at at the notoriously divided Old Trafford football stadium in Manchester, UK — hilarity ensues. Eddy also talks to Paul Jones, co-founder of Cloudwater Brew Co. That’s two of the...
2018-11-1200 min
Good Beer Hunting#SHELTONFEST2017 — Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Co.Today’s episode is part of a series of talks we recorded at the Shelton Brothers festival back in August in Atlanta — a phenomenal gathering of some of the best brewers in the world, as well as a few niche cider and wine makers, all holding their own in one of the most diverse and interesting product portfolios that’s ever been assembled. The folks from Shelton Brothers gave us a room, and free rein to curate talks with anyone we wanted, on any topics we wished. It’s a somewhat speedy series of interviews, much shorter than you’re used to on G...
2017-11-2128 min
Good Beer Hunting#SHELTONFEST2017 — Hannah and Drew Fox of 18th Street BreweryA series of talks we recorded at the Shelton Brothers festival back in August in Atlanta — a phenomenal gathering of some of the best brewers in the world, as well as a few niche cider and wine makers, all holding their own in one of the most diverse and interesting product portfolios that’s ever been assembled. YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE SERIES OF INTERVIEWS FROM SHELTON FEST 2017 HERE! Interviews include: Hannah and Drew Fox of 18th Street Brewery in Indiana Paul Jones of Cloudwater Brew Co in Manchester, UK Chris Hall of Brew by Numbers in London Harold Krab...
2017-11-2122 min
Good Beer Hunting#BEAVEREX17 — Forever Young, Part 1FOREVER YOUNG (PART 1) Staying Relevant in the Modern Beer Landscape, Part 1 Host: Michael Kiser, Good Beer Hunting Guest Speakers: Kim Jordan, New Belgium Brewing Paul Jones, Cloudwater Brew Co. Good Beer Hunting was thrilled to partner with Beavertown Brewery at their Extravaganza anniversary celebration this year to bring you some compelling discussions and presentations about the state of craft beer in 2017. A wide range of topics and personalities were available to discuss some of the more pressing, and exciting pursuits in beer. You can learn more about Beavertown's educational investments on their blog.
2017-10-2544 min
Beer Sessions Radio (TM)Episode 378: Going Up on a Tuesday, Gotcha Whisky’s to Choose-aySome of the best beer brewers and whisky tasters are here with us this week on Beer Sessions Radio! We’d like to welcome to the show Lew Bryson (whiskey writer), Gabby Gjonaj (Kings County Distillery)Harold Simoneau (Noorman's Kil), and Paul Jones (Cloudwater Brewing).,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-04-0455 min
Good Beer HuntingEP-113 Logan Plant and Paul Jones at Rate Beer BestAt Rate Beer Best, it became clear that this was the year the British breweries would assert themselves among the best in the world. Many of the best British breweries have followed in the footsteps of their American counterparts and are now evolving at a similar pace — but what really made this the year of the Brits was the shift in Rate Beer’s own audience. According to Joe Tucker, founder of RateBeer.com, London is now the largest metropolitan market for Rate Beer’s user base. Two of the more prominent breweries in the U.K. scene are Beavertown in Londo...
2017-02-1855 min
Beer O'clock Show PodcastsEpisode 122 – NZ Hopfen Weisse
This week we feature not one, but two beers from the Manchester-based Cloudwater Brew Co. Our feature beer is the NZ Hopfen Weisse from their Autumn range plus we also crack a US Hopfen Weisse from their Summer Range for comparison purposes. If that wasn’t enough Cloudwater for you, there’s also an epic interview with co-founder Paul Jones.
We also discuss exactly what a Hopfen Weisse is, the constant innovation of beer styles and in #HopTopic we ask what the term ‘IPA’ actually means now.
All this plus the usual news and the mo...
2015-10-091h 05Beer O'clock Show PodcastsEpisode 122 – NZ Hopfen Weisse
This week we feature not one, but two beers from the Manchester-based Cloudwater Brew Co. Our feature beer is the NZ Hopfen Weisse from their Autumn range plus we also crack a US Hopfen Weisse from their Summer Range for comparison purposes. If that wasn’t enough Cloudwater for you, there’s also an epic interview with co-founder Paul Jones.
We also discuss exactly what a Hopfen Weisse is, the constant innovation of beer styles and in #HopTopic we ask what the term ‘IPA’ actually means now.
All this plus the usual news and the mo...
2015-10-091h 05