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HoppestraatHoppestraat Podcast #17 - Zuur & Kveik in de pers, Dutch Craft Brewers Conference en Biertrends in 2026Hoera! We zijn terug! Met collega Janos De Baets kijk ik terug op zijn deelname aan de Dutch Craft Brewers Conference, de zurige editie van de laatste Standaard Magazine, en kijken we naar de opkomende trends van 2026 in Bierland! Schenk maar al een Tango uit, want het wordt zéér nerdy, je gaat het nodig hebben!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introductie00:01:16 - Zuur in De Standaard Magazine00:06:12 - Kveik in De Zytholoog00:19:03 - Dutch Craft Brewers Conference00:37:57 - Biertrends in 202600:50:45 - Agenda00:53:50...
2026-02-051h 02
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessEpisode CC: Return of the Fat JediA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...! Craft beer is on the rise, queues of beer nerds are lining up for the latest Imperial Stouts and a brave alliance of brewers has formed to bring down the Galactic Empire known as 'Big Beer'.In this last instalment of the Hop Forward Podcast, we sit down opposite Damian Doherty from Emperor's Brewery in The Fat Jedi (aka Damian's truly intergalactic beer cellar!) to chat all things Imperial Stouts, Porters and Barley Wines. We reminisce about the rise of craft beer, what has changed over the pa...
2026-01-091h 54
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessCan You Reuse Dry Hops? Sludge, Soup and Everything in Between [with Pete Gillespie, Garage Project - Wellington, NZ]On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, we head to Wellington, New Zealand, by the magic of the internet to sit down digitally with Pete Gillespie, co-founder of Garage Project, for a deep dive into one of the most unusual hop-forward beers you’re likely to come across: Sludgefest — a Radical Recycled Hop IPA brewed using reused dry-hop slurry.We discuss this unusual beer, how it tastes and the approach Garage Project takes towards creativity and experimentation on their beers, while keeping a consistent core range available to the average supermarket drinker.W...
2026-01-021h 37
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessThe Power of Place: Building the Brewery Story Around The Abbey Estate [with Claire Monk from Welbeck Abbey Brewery]Established in 2011 by General Manager and Brewster Claire Monk, Welbeck Abbey Brewery is situated on the Welbeck Abbey Estate. Founded as a Premonstratensian monastery in 1153, after the Dissolution, the Abbey was bought by Bess of Hardwick's youngest son, Sir Charles Cavendish.As with many country estates, over time, the house and grounds have become a popular tourist attraction, pulling in crowds of people for a quintessentially English spot of afternoon tea and a gentle potter around. Situated to the rear of the sprawling buildings, you'll find Welbeck Abbey Brewery, set in the heart of an artisan estate-village th...
2025-12-151h 26
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWhy Agricultural Research is Imperative for the Future of Brewing [A Round Table Discussion with Will Rogers from Charles Faram, Duncan Westbury, Dean of Land and Property Management at the Royal Agricultural University, and Scientific Researcher, Josh BrHow many grams per litre of dry-hopping creates those big juice DIPA flavours? What cereal should we use to create a self-stable haze? What are the correct additives and E-numbers that will give us the right hue to our teal coloured slush-puppy sour...? These questions are great but unless we dig deeper to unearth how we can grow our raw ingredients in unfavourable conditions, then perhaps synthetic-coloured beers are all we can look to in a dystopian future where smoothie-sours are the norm.In this episode, we explore why agricultural research is imperative for the future of bre...
2025-11-111h 04
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessBakers of Beer [with Dean & Jill from Bakers Dozen Brewing]In this episode, Nick sits down with Dean & Jill Baker, the husband-and-wife team behind Bakers Dozen Brewing. Based in Rutland, the smallest county in the UK, the Bakers have built a lifestyle business from scratch — just the two of them — while balancing the headaches of running a brewery while keeping their relationship sweet.Once landlords of The Jolly Brewer in Stamford, the Bakers share how they cleared out the drug dealers and bad curtains from their pub and turning it into one of the market-town's favourite public houses, before tiring of being landlords and exchanging and b...
2025-09-251h 34
The Beer Rep Chats WithThe Fab Four: Hops With Will Rogers from Charles FaramPart one of a four part mini series from The Beer Rep Chats With called The Fab Four, exploring hops, malt, water, and yeast. In this episode Martin speaks with Will Rogers from Charles Faram about the history and sustainability of British hops. They discuss the unique qualities of British hops, the changing demand in the beer market, and the innovative breeding programs aimed at developing new hop varieties. Will shares insights into the challenges faced by hop growers, the importance of sustainability, and the future of hop production in the UK. The conversation also touches on different hop...
2025-09-1543 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessA View From The Floor: Conversations about the State of Things in UK Craft Beer [featuring Twice Brewed, The Driftwood Spars, Wipre & True, Utopian Brewing, Abbeydale Brewery, Attic Brew Co, Contract Distilling, Broadtown Brewery and Round Corner Brewing]On the podcast this week, Nick takes us on a roving audio tour of SIBA Beer X—the UK’s largest brewing trade show—capturing raw, on-the-ground insights straight from the tradeshow floor.Armed with a microphone and plenty of curiosity, Nick chats with a cross-section of UK brewery owners, brewers, and industry folks to ask two simple but telling questions: Where are the biggest opportunities in beer right now? And what’s the greatest challenge facing the industry?From Twice Brewed in Northumberland to The Driftwood Spars on the Cornish coast, t...
2025-07-151h 14
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFrom Extract to Impact: How Abstrax Hops Are Shaping Beer’s Future [with Julian Shrago from Beachwood Brewing, USA]On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Craig Thomas, National Account Manager at Abstrax, to take a deep dive into the science, story, and serious hop chemistry behind their innovative hop products—used by some of the most respected brewers in the industry.Craig shares insights into how Abstrax uses cutting-edge technology to isolate and recreate the essential oils and aroma compounds that give beer its characteristic punch and complexity—providing brewers with another layer of precision and creativity.Following this, Nick sits down with Julian Shrago, co-owner and brew...
2025-06-2056 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFacing the Cold Hard Facts [with Fell Brewery's Tim Bloomer]On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Tim Bloomer, co-founder and Sustainability Director for Fell Brewery. Based in Cumbria, one of the UK's most scenic areas, having a brewery that is friendly to the environment is a top priority for this growing brewery. So much so, in 2024, Fell performed a full, all scope carbon footprint analysis of our beer with their friends at Small World Consulting.Now that the brewery really knows where our emissions really come from, they have been able to make a plan to start meaningfully reducing them.By 2028, the br...
2025-06-051h 15
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessPivot! [with Kate Hyde from Hand Brew Co]I've stayed in craft beer for over a decade not just for the love of the liquid, but for the friendships. The relationships I've built are what keep me here, the camaraderie amongst brewers and beer professionals. You don’t stick with a job that leaves you soaked in yeast and wrestling with broken equipment unless you’re surrounded by others who have been in the trenches with you. There's nothing quite like trading stories and the mini-dramas over a good, solid pint with your newfound friends at a beer festival or down the local. And when you both wax lyr...
2025-05-161h 33
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessDiversity, Equity & Inclusion... and The Simpsons [with David Jesudason]This week on the Hop Forward Podcast, we're joined by journalist and Beer Writer of the Year 2023, David Jesudason. We discuss diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within hospitality and the brewing sector, exploring themes of code-switching, how we should strive to make meaningful changes to our businesses rather than just raise awareness about DEI, and talk about David's journalism and writing, including topic that he's reported on extensively: BrewDog.And, of course, we chat about our mutual love of The Simpsons.Nick is also joined by Alix Blease, Technical Sales Representative for Lallemand, where we e...
2025-05-011h 14
Spreading HoppinessEp 4 - Hops on the Horizon: The Next Generation of Hop FlavoursHop Heats Continues...
On this week's episode, our sensory session is bound to get your taste buds tingling! Join Charles Faram for the latest chapter in our experimental hop journey, with Buxton Brewery. We have brought together a panel of experts and 150 brewers to taste, explore and critique 4 BRAND new hop varieties that have never been brewed with before!
Brewing trials provide the vital feedback we need to secure the future of new British hops. Same base beer.... same brewery... but very different hops... which will be victorious? Stay tuned to find out.
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2025-04-2557 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWhy Is Dave Selling a Shit Load of New England IPA? [with Indie Rabble's Dave Hayward]Hopefully, by the end of this episode, we'll have answered the question why Dave Hayward, co-founder of A Hoppy Place and Indie Rabble Brewing Co, is selling a shit load of hazies... but even if we don't, we're sure you'll be thoroughly entertained by our musings on the way!Recorded on location at Sheffield's Indie Beer Feast, Nick is joined by Dave Hayward from Windsor's Indie Rabble to discuss all things setting-up a 20HL brewhouse in a railway arch, business rates, energy costs, the economy, tariffs, beer subscription boxes, New England IPAs and more...!Nick...
2025-03-1850 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessIs Starting a Brewery Without a Brewery a Lost Cause...? [An Exploration of Contract and Cuckoo Brewing with Colin Stronge]I'm sure you'll forgive the clickbaity title but it's a question I've been asking for the last 10 years. Most brewery businesses start by obtaining a premises, purchasing equipment, commissioning a brewhouse and getting to work making beer. However, what happens to those of us out there who don't have access to the kinds of capital required to open their own brewhouse and taproom but still have the passion and zeal, business and brewing skills required to make a go of it...?In this episode, Nick chats to Colin Stronge - a well-known and highly respected figure in mo...
2025-03-061h 13
Spreading HoppinessEp2 - Brew & Lore : Witches, World Records & Adventures in the World of Beer!What do witches, world records, a day dedicated to celebrating beer, and hop root foraging have in common?
More than you realise, but for today it’s Jane Peyton! This month, we sit down with extraordinary storyteller and beer aficionado Jane to uncover the ‘spellbinding’ truth behind the classic Disney witch image, Jane’s adventures picking hops and foraging for rare hop shoots, the history of women in brewing, and the incredible moment she shattered a world record for the largest beer tasting event!
Plus, we raise a glass to Beer Day Britain, now celebrating its 10th a...
2025-02-2841 min
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessThe Origins of Fyne Ales: Blending & Wild Beers with Fyne Ales' Origins Dan Wye.This week on the Hop Forward Podcast, we're diving into one of the most fascinating corners of brewing: blending and wild beers with Dan Wye who oversees Origins, the wild and spontaneous fermentation arm of Fyne Ales. From wild yeast and spontaneous fermentation to barrels, foraging, and time-honoured techniques, this episode is all about the magic that happens when nature takes the lead in beer making. While Fyne Ales is widely known for its flagship pale ale, Jarl, the brewery has been pushing boundaries since launching its wild beer programme in 2017, drawing inspiration from the ru...
2025-02-111h 10
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessThe Fellowship of the Beer [with Steam Machine Brewery Company]Nick Smith from Steam Machine Brewing Company joins us on the Hop Forward Podcast this week to discuss their unique subscription service, The Fellowship of the Beer. The Fellowship of Beer is an extension of Steam Machine Brewing Company’s mission to showcase just how vastly different every pint of beer can be.Founded in 2015 by husband and wife Nick & Gulen Smith, this North East brewery has always been focused on direct relationships with consumers rather than following race-to-the-bottom mass supply and supermarket deals. Their idea of craft concentrates on the ultra-artisan side of the market, with drau...
2025-01-231h 24Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessBack from the Brink [with Buxton Brewery's Dominic Metcalfe]When Buxton Brewery announced it had gone into administration, shockwaves could be felt across the craft beer community. As a pillar of the UK craft beer scene since 2009, setting benchmarks for quality and innovation with beers like Axe Edge, it was unthinkable that a brewery with such a solid reputation could be amongst the casualties of the current economic climate. However, no business is immune, and Buxton Brewery, it appeared, was no exception.After facing the challenges of the pandemic and navigating a pre-pack administration in 2023, the brewery is now under new ownership and back...
2025-01-071h 03
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessAre regenerative Barley and low-impact ingredients the future of sustainable brewing? [Recorded live at Beer X UK, March 2024]Is regenerative Barley really the future of sustainable malt, or has its benefit been over-hyped? In this week's episode, Nick hosts a panel debate to hash it out with experts in the field whether this and other low-impact ingredients are the future of sustainable brewing.Recorded at SIBA Beer X in March 2024, Nick is joined by Greg Piley from Stroud Brewery and Ben Richardson, CEO and co-founder of Zevero, a carbon accounting and decarbonisation platform working with more than 15 breweries across the UK to help them measure and reduce their emissions. Mark Machin from the Soil Association an...
2024-12-201h 05
Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessProper Sound Beers from Liverpool [with Colbier Brew Co]Liverpool has long been a musical powerhouse. From Echo and the Bunnymen and Frankie Goes to Hollywood to its most famous sons, The Beatles, the City of Pop has shaped global culture. But Liverpool is far more than music and mop-tops.Home to two iconic football teams, Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C., the city is also a gem for beer and food tourism. The Grapes pub offers cosy vibes and well-kept cask ales. Dead Crafty on Dale Street showcases rare international beers, while Azvex Brewery & Taproom is a must-visit. For amazing vegetarian Indian...
2024-12-111h 21
Spreading HoppinessEP 32: Tears and a Tractor: The Grower Brewer RelationshipOn this week's episode, Growers and Brewers talk relationships, but not the romantic kind... from crying on a tractor to why it's helpful for brewers to get to know their hop growers.
We have a huge selection of guests, including the team from Wye Valley Brewery, Ant from Ledbury Real Ales, and two of our illustrious hop growers, Tom Probert and Simon Parker, with plenty more mentions along the way!
Plus, catch up with Faram's Maddie as she chats with Head Brewer Alice, from Batham's Brewery, they talk favourite hops, best beer suggestions and some m...
2024-12-061h 11
Spreading HoppinessEp31: The Secrets of the Hop Lab & the Brewer who won't pick FavouritesEver wondered about the science behind hop breeding or weather proofing the future? Well on this week's episode find out in a way we'll all understand, as Mark Dredge catches up with Klara Hajdu, Hop Breeder and expert at Wye Hops. From the Noah's ark of hops, to the magic of creating aroma, let her guide you through hop breeding as she brings her PhD research to life.
But that’s not all! Tune in for a great chat between Faram’s Paddie and Brewer Chris Gooch from Teme Valley Brewery. Learn about how Chris went from farmi...
2024-11-011h 05
Spreading HoppinessEp30 - It's the Weyermann® Way: From Recipe to RefinementGet ready for malt to take the spotlight on this week’s episode of Spreading Hoppiness. We welcome malt expert Axel Jany from Weyermann® Specialty Malts, all the way from Germany. He sits down with our own brewing expert Faram's Jon and Beer Writer Mark Dredge to chat about the world of malt and its impact on your beer.
From the heritage of favourite varieties such as ISARIA 1924® to developments in CARARED® and CARAHELL®, they cover it all, exploring flavour, colour, and taste along the way. With Jon revealing what unique tweaks you need to make to take y...
2024-10-0441 min
Spreading HoppinessEp 20: Hops on the Horizon: An Expedition into Experimental FlavoursJoin us at BeerX for our interactive tasting session. Let's dive into new flavours and some brand-new experimental hops. Our Charles Faram hop experts Paul Corbett and Will Rogers, alongside Buxton Brewery's Production Director Rob Topham and Beer Writer Mark Dredge, will explore our hop development process and provide insight into the future of British hops and how they shape our beer. This episode also features a 5 Minutes with Faram chat with a Reading based brewer.
So, join us on this week's flavourful podcast and check out the full presentation on the link below:
https://ch...
2024-03-2854 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 19: Hop Processing - The Secret is in the PelletIn this week's episode, we're exploring the fascinating world of hop pellet processing. From the fields to the facilities, join us as we uncover the journey these green cones take before they end up in your favourite brews. Also hearing from Cirencester based brewer Lucy as she talks us through her favourite hops, beers and everything in between.
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2024-03-1537 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 18: Inside the Minds of Headbrewers - International Hop AwardsFrom one hop to another, let’s explore the minds of head brewers as they talk hop varieties. This episode of ‘Spreading Hoppiness’ unpicks the thoughts of head brewers as they take us through each round of the International Hop Awards, and give us their much-valued opinions. Also, within this episode we check in with Salisbury based brewery, Rude Giant.
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2024-03-0142 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 17: On the Farm: The Hop Grower's YearFrom the frosty fields of January to the bustling harvests of September, this episode of 'Spreading Hoppiness' unpacks the nuances of hop growing, offering valuable insights for brewers. Featuring award-winning beer writer Mark Dredge, Charles Faram’s Group Technical Director Will Rogers, and 5th generation hop farmer and chairman of the Charles Faram Farms, Richie Phillips. This conversation is full of anecdotes, tall tales, tips, and a dash of humour. Here's to spreading hoppiness one brew at a time.
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2024-02-1651 minHop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessThis Marks a Turning Point [with Cameron Brown from Turning Point Brew Co]This episode marks a turning point for the Hop Forward Podcast as it will be the last episode of the show before we go on hiatus (or a 'hop rest' as we prefer to call it) for a while. In this episode, Nick shares his reasons why he's taking some time away from the show.Following this introspection, he dives into a compelling beer conversation with Cameron Brown, the co-founder of Turning Point Brew Co. Together, they explore the brewery's growth journey, navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and the exciting transition into Rooster's former brewery.
2023-12-111h 19Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWill Climate Change Be the End of Citra Hops...? [Talking Sustainability with Chris Terry from 86 Carbon]On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Chris Terry from 86 Carbon to talk about the impacts of climate change on the brewing and hospitality industry and explore ways to make your business more sustainable and eco-friendly.86 Carbon specialise in Accredited Carbon Literacy training, which leads to an understanding of how climate change will affect individuals and the industry around them. They help those in the brewing sector acquire the skills and knowledge to lower their carbon footprint by as much as 15%, and certification from the Carbon Literacy Project is recognised internationally.Chris a...
2023-11-231h 21Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWhy Marketing is one of the Most Important Aspects of Your Business [with Sarah Sinclair from Moonwake Beer Co]Without marketing you may have a flagship beer that no one will ever taste. Marketing is one the most important aspects of your business that often gets overlooked or is grossly misunderstood as merely posting a few images to social media and watching the sales come flooding in.But in a crowded beer market, how should we be marketing our breweries, bars, bottle shops and brands? What can we do to stand out on the bar, pop-out of the fridges and get repeated sales?In this week's episode, we return to Moonwake Beer Co (see ep...
2023-11-1056 minHop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessSell, Sell, Sell! [Talking Sales (and Belgian Beer) with Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson from Devil's Depot]On this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked art of selling craft beer. While we've covered a wide range of brewing topics in the past, it's time to explore the other crucial half of the beer industry: sales. We examine the challenges of selling beer and the importance of building trust and relationships with customers. Featuring the insights of Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson, seasoned bar owners who are about to launch a Belgian Beer Cafe, Devil’s Depot, in Chesterfield, this episode provides valuable perspectives on what bar owners look for when...
2023-10-201h 28Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessLock, Stock and Two Pints of Ale [with Gritchie Brewing Company and an EXCLUSIVE interview with Guy Ritchie]On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, we take a trip to Gritchie Brewing Company: a 'beer farm' located on the Ashcombe Estate near Shaftesbury, owned by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and director Guy Ritchie.Drawing from the land that surrounds the farm, their 20BBL brewhouse sits within rustic stone-built barns, overlooking expansive fields where their own Maris Otter barley is grown for malting and beer production.From the intimate setting of the Brewery Lodge, a secluded private tasting space reserved exclusively for invited guests, we sit down with members from the brewery, the vibrant Compton...
2023-10-021h 17Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFrom Bitters to Barrel Farms: Connecting the two with Ampersand Brew CoOn the podcast this week, we're joined by Andy from Ampersand Brew Co, based in Diss, Norfolk (UK). Started by a family team of Amy, Andy & Adrian Hipwell in a converted barn on the family farm, the team have now expanded and moved to our current site in Diss. Their bespoke brewhouse, designed and fabricated to their own unique set up and specification was specifically designed to optimise what they like to brew and to put people at the heart of the brewhouse, to ensure people get home on time.The brewery wa...
2023-09-151h 20Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFermenting Thoughts: On Packaging and SustainabilityOn the Hop Forward Podcast this week, Nick & Sean share their Fermenting Thoughts on all things packaging and sustainability. We discuss everything from the logistics of kegs, supporting venues, the value of cask beer and how simple design elements, such as texture on a label or point-of-sale material - when done properly - can make the difference.THE HOP FORWARD PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY CHARLES FARAMCharles Faram have been sellers of hops since 1865 and hop growers for even longer.They stock nitrogen-flushed leaf hops, T90 and T45 pellets, and, to ensure t...
2023-09-0734 minHop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessBattling an Infection in a Wild Brewery [with Wildflower Brewing & Blending]In this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, Nick chats with Topher Boehm, co-founder of Australia's Wildflower Brewing & Blending. We discuss everything from how climate change is impacting beer production and Topher's views on terroir and terminology in beer, after reading an article published by Pelicile Magazine recently titled There is No Such Thing as Terroir in Beer.We also chat at length about how the brewery, which focuses on making beer with wild yeasts and bacteria, battled and overcame an infection, which crippled production and beer releases. We explore how they isolated the source of the in...
2023-08-241h 07Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWhat Happens Next After Your Brewery Ceases Trading...? [with Anthony Barrett, Twisted Wheel Brew Co]On Monday 4th December 2022, it was announced that Warrington's Twisted Wheel Brew Co had ceased trading. Numerous factors contributed to the closing of this much loved brewery, including Covid, consumer confidence, cost of living crisis and the escalating costs of raw materials.The announcement came within days of Wild Beer Co - a brewery renown for its barrelling programme - statement that they had gone into administration and were seeking a buyer for the business.As you can imagine, the craft beer industry is on tenterhooks right now as businesses throughout the supply chain do w...
2022-12-091h 20Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessFinding Your Hoppy Place Through Challenging Times [with Dave Hayward from A Hoppy Place]Times are tough for brewers, retailers, hospitality and supply chain businesses at the moment. Raw materials, chemicals, packaging costs and even blue roll has increased exponentially in price. And that's not even to mention business rates, taxation and the like.In a recent blog post, Steve Dunkley of Manchester's Beer Nouveau reported that no less than 47 breweries have closed in 2022. Similarly, various announcements from community pubs, beloved craft beer bars and bottle shops have come thick and fast, sometimes with several announcements in one day.In this week's episode, we're joined by bar and bottle sho...
2022-11-241h 14Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessWrestling a Brewery into Submission [with Top Rope Brewing]On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, we're joined by Neil Rothwell - co-founder of Liverpool's Top Rope Brewing. Coming up to their 6th birthday celebrations, we take a look back at their journey and explore Liverpool's beer scene. We also discuss the many challenges they (and similar breweries) have and are facing as they wrestle their way through these turbulent times.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF THE PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY:Charles Faram & CoCharles Faram have been hop factors and merchants since 1865 and hop growers for even longer than that. W...
2022-10-211h 07Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer BusinessShould Craft Brewers Be Making Beers For Social Clubs Too...? [Exploring Pete Brown's new book, Clubland]This week on the Hop Forward Podcast, we're joined once again by author Pete Brown to discuss his latest book, Clubland: How The Working Men's Club Shaped Britain. We explore some of the questions surrounding classism, the preconceptions many people have about social clubs and working men's clubs, as well as exploring whether craft brewers should be creating offerings that cater to social clubs and their patrons.THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF THE PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY:Lallemand BrewingLalBrew NovaLager™ is an innovative new hybrid lager yeast from Lallemand brewing. Belonging to the newly cre...
2022-10-0654 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 16:Henry Kirk Five Minutes with Faram'sHenry Kirk from Dark Star Brewery answers the Five Minutes with Faram's questions with our Jon Stringer. He talks about Azacca, Rodenbach, Fat Cat in Norwich, Hopguns as a game-changer, his obsession with biodigesters, how he got into brewing, Brewers' Christmas, beer/wine hybrids and French Fuggles.
https://www.darkstarbrewing.co.uk/beers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_and_trap
http://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
2021-07-1224 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 15: Graham Gamache of Cornerstone Ranches. Hops & vintage trucksGraham Gamache talks to Faram's MD Paul Corbett about his farm in Toppenish WA and hop varieties including the peculiarities of Cashmere.
They talk about the cool Dodge D4's that were bought in 1974 from the US Forces and the trusty handmade wooden picking machine from the 50's. A lot of history and a lot of info.
http://www.cornerstoneranches.com
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
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2021-06-1532 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 14: New Zealand hop chatCharles Faram MD Paul Corbett chats about hops over in New Zealand with George Tunstall from NZ Hops Ltd and Brent McGlashen of Mac Hops. They talk about environmentally friendly initiatives, staffing and shipping issues, machinery, opportunities, successes and the importance of contracting.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/ #hops #nzhops
2021-06-0752 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 13: Kevin Le Tiec Five Minutes with Faram'sCharles Faram's Andrew Whalley talks with Kevin Le Tiec from Brasserie Brittanys about his favourite beers and beery experiences.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://brasseriebrittanys.bzh/
2021-06-0444 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 12: Brewery Resource Roadshow with FermentisThe sixth BRR segment focuses on our supplier Fermentis. Dr Gino Baart talks about new product launches, his homebrewing during lockdown, influences of new styles and webinars.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://fermentis.com/en/
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/dry-yeast-webinars-from-fermentis-and-charles-faram/
2021-05-1125 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 11: Darren Batten Five Minutes with Faram'sIn this episode, Darren Batten from Palmer's Brewery tells us about his favourite hops, beers, pubs, interests and new things happening at the brewery.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/news/darrenbatten
https://palmersbrewery.com/
2021-05-0724 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 10: Brewery Resource Roadshow with Weyermann®The fifth BRR segment focuses on our supplierWeyermann®. Axel Jany talks about Brexit, the business through lockdown, base malts and smoked malts.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://www.weyermann.de/in/
Weyermann® English Playlist on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCG7tDP8IHXNqb9RSCgRGw_AlT92qJJB
2021-04-3020 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 09: Brewery Resource Roadshow with Murphy'sThe Sixth BRR segment focuses on our supplier Iain Kenny at Murphy & Son. Iain talks about the latest happenings at Murphy's and what they've been up to in the lab.
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https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://www.murphyandson.co.uk/
2021-04-2321 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 07: Brewery Resource Roadshow with LemonTop CreativeAs we can't meet up in person for our day of seminars and pub visits, we've brought updates to you online. The third BRR segment focuses on our supplier LemonTop creative. Andy Mogg talks about branding, e-commerce and social media. https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/ https://www.lemontopcreative.com/
2021-04-0620 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 05: Brewery Resource Roadshow Online, Crisp MaltAs we can't meet up in person for our day of seminars and pub visits, we've brought updates to you online. This second segment focuses on our supplier partner Crisp Malt. Nigel Gibbons talks about new products and changes.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://crispmalt.com/
#farming #growers #beer #brewing #maltsers #anecdotes #brr2021 #breweryresourceroadshow #crispmalt #malt #HeritageMalt
2021-03-2918 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 04: Simon Yates Five Minutes with FaramThis is the Podcast adaptation of our newsletter feature which delves into the life of a different brewer each month. In this episode, Simon Yates tells us about his favourite hops, beers, pubs, music and anecdotes.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/news/simonyates5mins
https://www.bankssbeer.co.uk/
2021-03-2531 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 03: Brewery Resource Roadshow Online, Rankin BrothersAs we can't meet up in person for our day of seminars and pub visits, we've brought updates to you online. This is the first segment and it focuses on our supplier partner Rankin. Jim Rankin talks about local produce, Brexit, sustainability, the #RaiseAglass initiative and a secret scheme to be launched in May
https://www.rankincork.co.uk/
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
#farming #growers #beer #brewing #companyhistory #buckinghamshirebusiness #history #anecdotes #globalbusiness #export #corks #closures #casks #kegs #portugal #raiseaglass #brr2021 #breweryresourceroadshow #rankin
2021-03-2217 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 02: Paul chats to Darren Gamache of Amarillo® famePaul Corbett chats to Darren Gamache of Amarillo fame. Includes the discovery of Amarillo, a lab in his great grandmother’s basement and state preference for our UK customers
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
https://vgfinc.com/
#hops #amarillohops #farming #growers #beer #brewing #hops #ingredients #hophistory #companyhistory #worcesterbusiness #history #anecdotes #hopgrowing #hopyards #worcestershire #theolddays #inmyday #charlesfaram #hopmerchant #globalbusiness #export #americanhops #newworldhops #hopdevelopment #hopbreeding #hopvarieties
2021-03-1820 min
Spreading HoppinessEpisode 01: Interview with Paul Corbett and introStarting off our 2021 series of Podcasts and videos on all sorts of topics from the team members, to recipes, hop talk, chats with the growers, chats with brewers and technical advice. This first episode provides an interesting insight into how Faram's has changed over the 30 years with some funny stories that allow you to see inside our MD's mind.
https://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/video-and-podcast-2021-series/
#hops #brewing #beer #ingredients #hophistory #companyhistory #worcesterbusiness #history #anecdotes #hopgrowing #hopyards #worcestershire #theolddays #inmyday #charlesfaram #hopmerchant #globalbusiness #export #britishhops #newzealandhops #czechhops #slovenianhops #germanhops #belgianhops #americanhops #newworldhops #hopdevelopment #hopbreeding #hopvarieties
2021-03-1647 min