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Grass Me UpThe Granular Fertiliser Illusion: Why Nearly Every Pre-Plant Fertiliser Looks the SameMany pre-plant granular fertilisers share a 6-9-6 NPK because a few UK manufacturers produce bulk granules and white-label them for multiple brands, creating an illusion of choice. Granules are cheap to make, often contain chloride salts that can cause leaf scorch, and can stick to leaves if moisture is present. Liquid fertilisers, while requiring a sprayer, offer greater flexibility, plant-available ingredients like silicon, and allow mixing with biostimulants. If buying granulars, compare NPK ratios and appearance to spot likely white-labelled products.
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2025-12-2903 min
The Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 17 - IWC Results 2025 with Sam & ArlineIn Episode 17, hosts Samuel Boulton and Arline Lyons sit down to talk all things IWC Sake 2025. 🍶We take a deep dive into this year’s results, sharing our thoughts on the standout winners and trends shaping the sake scene. Arline gives us a rare peek behind the curtain at how the International Wine Challenge (IWC) sake judging process really works, from the tasting tables to the final decisions.Expect expert insights, honest opinions, and plenty of sake enthusiasm in this behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most respected Nih...
2025-10-3140 min
The Izakaya Happy HourBonus Episode Chinese Baijiu - Part 2 with Sam Chatterji!Join hosts Samuel Boulton and guest Sam Chatterji for the second half of our special Moutai series. Following Sam C's recent win at the UKBG Moutai Expedition Cocktail Competition, we travelled to Moutai Town, China, with Joyce Linn of Jazz Trading, and Kweichow Moutai.In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and explore the fascinating world of sauce aroma baijiu, China’s most celebrated spirit. We break down what makes it unique, how it’s produced, and why it’s so important culturally and historically. Expect insights, stories from our trip, and plenty of flavourful conver...
2025-10-0732 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 16: With Special Guest Brandon Doughan of Brooklyn Kura!Episode 16: Samuel Boulton Chats with Brandon Doughan of Brooklyn KuraIn this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton sits down with Brandon Doughan of Brooklyn Kura.Brandon shares his journey into the art of sake brewing, from learning the craft to helping shape Brooklyn Kura into the vibrant brewery it is today. Sam and Brandon also dive into the future of sake in America, discussing trends, challenges, and the exciting potential of the growing market.Whether you’re a sake enthusiast or just curious, this episode is packed with ins...
2025-10-0249 min
The Izakaya Happy HourCam & Sam Talks — Episode 3 Grafting🎙️ Cam & Sam Talks — Episode 3 GraftingIn this episode of Cam & Sam Talks, things get a little real and a little ridiculous as Cam and Sam dive into the world of working in a Japanese sake brewery 🍶🏭Camilla shares stories from her time living and working at a brewery, including an unforgettable (and slightly dramatic) medical emergency that happened mid-brew 👀Meanwhile, Sam reflects on whether he’d ever take the plunge and work in a brewery himself and what holds him back.A candid, fun...
2025-09-1822 min
The Izakaya Happy HourBonus Episode - Chinese Baijiu - Part 1 with Sam ChatterjiJoin hosts Samuel Boulton and guest Sam Chatterji for a 2 part talk about something non-japanese! In this episode, we celebrate Sam’s recent win at the UKBG Moutai Expedition Cocktail Competition, where he secured 1st place. The cocktail and we discuss our recent travels to Moutai Town, China, to explore the home of sauce aroma baijiu. This trip was generally generously supported by Jazz Trading UK as well as UKBG and Kweichow Moutai.Disclaimer: We had a small issue with our host Samuel’s mic in this episode, so please excuse the lower audio qual...
2025-09-1325 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 15 – Sake and Shochu Courses!In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton sits down with sake translator and educator Arline Lyons, and sake importer and educator Erika Haigh, to explore the world of sake and shochu courses.Together, they share their must-do courses, what you can expect to learn, and their personal opinions on where to start if you’re considering formal education in sake or shochu. From beginner-friendly introductions to more advanced certifications, this conversation lays out the pathways available for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge.This ep...
2025-08-2356 min
The Izakaya Happy HourCam & Sam Talks - Episode 2 Ice-creamIn this tasty little episode of Cam & Sam Talks, Camilla gets her first spoonfuls of Gelato San, Sam’s brand new Japanese-inspired ice cream ! 🍨🇯🇵Tune in as Cam blind-tastes a range of unique flavours, reacts in real-time, and the duo chats about: What makes Gelato San different Flavour inspiration from Japanese sweets and culture The magic (and madness) of launching a new food brandShort and sweet, this episode is a must-listen for foodies, Japan lovers, and anyone who’s curious about creative small-batch desserts.
2025-08-1628 min
The Izakaya Happy HourCam & Sam Talks: Episode 1 - Holidays!Episode 1 - Cam & Sam Talks Holidays!Welcome to the very first episode of Cam & Sam Talks a new mini-series from The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast.In these shorter, 20-ish minute episodes, your hosts Camilla Bonnannini and Samuel Boulton catch up on all things they love: Japanese food, drink, culture, travel, news… or just whatever’s on their minds.This time? It’s all about Japan travel plans! Both Sam and Cam are heading to Japan later this year with their partners, who’ll be experien...
2025-07-1127 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 14: How To Sell Sake with Special Guest Adam Smith-HopesdaleIn this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, hosts Samuel Boulton and Camilla Bonnannini are joined by special guest Adam Smith-Hopesdale, a devoted fan of Japanese sake, though not a professional in the industry.Together, they dive into an insightful conversation about how Japanese sake is perceived, marketed, and ultimately sold outside Japan. With Sam and Camilla offering expertise from within the industry, and Adam providing a candid consumer perspective, this episode bridges both sides of the market to uncover what really works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to promoting sake gl...
2025-07-051h 00The Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 13: Fun & Novelty Packaging in the Sake IndustryThe Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast – Episode 13: Fun & Novelty Packaging in the Sake Industry
Welcome back to The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast! In this episode, hosts Samuel Boulton (@boultononbooze), Arline Lyons (@tastetranslation), and Sarah Stewart (@sakestudies) dive into the wild and wonderful world of fun and novelty packaging in the sake industry.
From anime collaborations to seasonal releases and zodiac-themed bottles, sake makers are constantly coming up with creative ways to capture our attention—and our taste buds!
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2025-01-3141 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 12 Meet the Team with Samuel BoultonMeet The Team with Samuel Boulton 🎙️🍸In this special episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast, we switch things up as Erika Haigh takes the hosting spot to interview our regular host, Samuel Boulton! 🍶✨Samuel Boulton is one of the leading drinks developers, bartenders, and consultants in the UK. Himself and his bars have received multiple accolades from prestigious organisations such as CLASS, Imbibe, Drinks Trust, Healthy Hospo, and the renowned Tales of the Cocktail. Currently, Sam works as a consultant specialising in Japanese drinks, collaborating with both local and global ba...
2024-12-1334 minThe Izakaya Happy HourBreaking News Special! - Sake, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity🎙️ Breaking News Special!Join host Samuel Boulton as he sits down with expert Arline Lyons for a momentous episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour. Today, December 5, we celebrate the Traditional Knowledge and Skills of Sake-Making with Koji Mold being officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Together, Samuel and Arline explore what this means for sake and us as educators.Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or curious about cultural heritage, tune in now and raise a glass to...
2024-12-0511 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 11 Sparkling Sake? With Special Guest Martin Litt🎙️🍶 Sparkling Sake? With Martin Litt 🇯🇵✨In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton is joined by co-hosts Erika Haigh, Sarah Stewart, and Camilla Bonnannini for an exciting deep dive into the world of sparkling sake! We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Martin Litt, a wine specialist who’s new to sake, as he shares his unique perspective on the vibrant flavors and versatility of sparkling sake. 🍾✨Together, the panel discusses the expanding market for sparkling sake, its similarities and differences to traditional sparkling wines, and the ideal occasions f...
2024-11-2948 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 10 Meet the Team with Erika HaighMeet the Team: Erika Haigh 🎙️🍶In this episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast, we’re delighted to introduce Erika Haigh, a key figure in the world of sake education and Japanese drinking culture. Born and raised in Japan, Erika’s love for sake has taken her across the globe, and she now calls London home. As an international kikisake-shi sommelier (SSI), Erika is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and complexity of Japanese sake to the world.Erika is the founder of Mai, a boutique Japanese fine sake merchant, and co-owner...
2024-11-1521 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 9 The state and future of Japanese Shochu with Christopher Pellegrini: Part 2🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini Part 2 🇯🇵✨
In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟
Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese spirit, Christopher shares his insights on Shochu’s growing international presence and its potential to transform the cocktail scene.
2024-11-0127 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 8 The state and future of Japanese Shochu with Christopher Pellegrini: Part 1🎙️🍶 The State of Japanese Shochu with Special Guest Christopher Pellegrini 🇯🇵✨
In our latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome industry expert and Shochu ambassador Christopher Pellegrini! 🌟
Christopher, the founder of Honkaku Spirits and a certified Shochu sommelier, joins us to dive deep into the current state of Japanese Shochu and explore its future in the global market. 🍶🌍 With years of experience advocating for this traditional Japanese spirit, Christopher shares his insights on Shochu’s growing international presence and its potential to transform the cocktail scene.
2024-10-2538 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 7 Meet the Team Sarah StewartWelcome to the next mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Sarah Stewart, a key member of our team and a true expert in the world of all things Japanese drinks. With nearly 20 years of experience in Japanese tea, Sarah’s entry into the sake world in 2019 has quickly established her as one of the leading experts in Europe and she is now a WSET Certified Sake Educator and head of sake programming at West London Wine School as well as one of the three glob...
2024-10-1119 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 6 Mixing with Shochu with Jane Nam: Part 2🎙️🍶 Exploring Shochu in Mixed Drinks with Jane Nam 🇯🇵✨In the latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re excited to welcome special guest Jane Nam! 🌟 Jane is a talented bartender from NYC with a background in cooking, now working at two top bars in the city. She’s on a mission to spread the word about Shochu, collaborating with Honkaku Spirits to introduce this amazing Japanese spirit to New Yorkers. 🍸🍶Joining Jane is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails, and regular guest Sarah Stewart, a passio...
2024-10-0431 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 5 Mixing Shochu with Jane Nam: Part 1🎙️🍶 Exploring Shochu in Mixed Drinks with Jane Nam 🇯🇵✨
In the latest episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, we’re excited to welcome special guest Jane Nam! 🌟 Jane is a talented bartender from NYC with a background in cooking, now working at two top bars in the city. She’s on a mission to spread the word about Shochu, collaborating with Honkaku Spirits to introduce this amazing Japanese spirit to New Yorkers. 🍸🍶
Joining Jane is our host Samuel Boulton, author of The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails, and regular guest Sarah Stewart, a passio...
2024-09-2758 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 4 Meet The Team - Arline LyonsWelcome to the next mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, we introduce you to Arline Lyons, an integral member of our team. Originally from Ireland, Arline stumbled upon her passion for sake through her work as a Japanese to English translator. What began as translating wine texts soon evolved into a deep love for nihonshu, fueled by the passionate people she met in the sake industry. Join us as we explore Arline’s journey from translation to becoming a key figure in the sake world, hosting events and sharing lesser-known stories through her sake ne...
2024-09-1322 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 3 Sake Tourism in Hyogo and Osaka, with Andrew Russell!In the second episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, host Samuel Boulton explores sake tourism in the Hyogo and Osaka areas with regular host, Arline Lyons and special guest Andrew Russell. Andrew is a Kurabito at Kenbishi Brewery in Nada. Andrew, who also runs Sake Origin Tours, shares his insider knowledge on the region’s rich sake culture. Tune in to discover the unique experiences and hidden gems that make sake tourism in these areas a must for any enthusiast.
2024-08-3050 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 2 Meet The Team - Camilla BonnanniniWelcome to the first mini episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour podcast! In this episode, we introduce you to Camilla Bonnannini, a key member of our team. Originally from Italy and now residing in the UK, Camilla brings a rich background in fine dining and a passion for introducing the world of sake to new audiences. Join us as we dive into her journey from the vibrant culinary landscapes of Italy to her current adventures in the UK. Discover how her experiences in high-end restaurants shaped her love for sake, and get a glimpse of the unique insights she’ll...
2024-08-0723 minThe Izakaya Happy HourEpisode 1 How to Sell SakeIn the premiere episode of The Izakaya Happy Hour Podcast, a conversational series hosted by Samuel Boulton, we dive into the fascinating world of sake sales with industry experts Arline Lyons, Sarah Stewart, and Camilla Bonnannini. Listeners will gain insights into how we see sake being sold alongside wine. The episode covers effective sales strategies, the importance of storytelling in engaging customers, and personal journeys of the guests in the sake industry. Tune in to boost your sake sales skills and deepen your appreciation for Japanese sake in our inaugural episode!
2024-07-2457 min
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Title: Five Days In May
Author: Matthew Solon
Narrator: Henry Goodman, Nicholas Boulton, Samuel West
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 56 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2011
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary: Written by Matthew Solon. This BBC Radio 4 'Saturday Play' tells the story of the tense negotiation that followed the 2010 general election, which led to the country's first post-war coalition. Based on interviews with those who were at the meetings, political journalists and on published material - and using actors to play all the key...
2011-03-0156 minExplore Complete Digital Audiobooks for Your LibraryAudiobook: Five Days In May by Matthew SolonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/384671 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Five Days In May
Author: Matthew Solon
Narrator: Henry Goodman, Nicholas Boulton, Samuel West
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 56 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2011
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary: Written by Matthew Solon. This BBC Radio 4 'Saturday Play' tells the story of the tense negotiation that followed the 2010 general election, which led to the country's first post-war coalition. Based on interviews with those who were at the meetings, political journalists and on published material - and using actors to play all the key...
2011-03-0156 minGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalFive Days In May by Matthew SolonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/384671to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Five Days In May
Author: Matthew Solon
Narrator: Henry Goodman, Nicholas Boulton, Samuel West
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 56 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2011
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Written by Matthew Solon. This BBC Radio 4 'Saturday Play' tells the story of the tense negotiation that followed the 2010 general election, which led to the country's first post-war coalition. Based on interviews with those who were at the meetings, political journalists and on published material - and using actors to play all the key characters - this is a compelling account of...
2011-03-0156 min