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Simon interviews author Mark Dredge and visits Brouwerji Huyghe in Belgium to talk to Brewer Joris Dheedene.

Alison interviews brewers Miles Jenner from Harvery’s in Lewis, Andy Leman from Timothy Taylor and Max Descloux from Five Points about the yeast and water for their beers.  

Our Guests:

-Joris Dheedene, Head Brewer at Brouwerji Huyghe https://www.brouwerijhuyghe.be/en

-Mark Dredge, Beer Writer https://www.m...

In this episode the team explore the second of the four essential beer ingredients: malt. 

Alison chats to our resident chef Christian Gott about the flavours of malt. Clare visits Crisp Maltings and with Dr Dave Griggs, follows the malting process. Simon gets the low down on all things malt beer and running with writer Mark Dredge. Alison visits Five Points Brewery and sees how malt is used during mashing in with Max Descl...

In this episode the team explore one of the essential beer ingredients; Hops. Simon interviews Will Rogers, from Charles Faram from Malvern about growing hops.  He also visits Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham and speaks to Matthew King the Hop Garden Manager and Stephen Holland the Lead Brewer. Alison visits the family brewer Harvey’s at their historic brewery in Lewes and gets up close to English whole hops with Head Br...

This episode the team explore and sample the world of low/no alcohol beer and cider. Simon interviews the Founder of Dry Drinker and tastes some no/low beers with Alison. Alison interviews brewer Jordan from Mash Gang, talks to cider maker Tom Tibbits and cider historian Elizabeth Pimblett about Ciderkin, and tastes some low/no cider with Sam Wright from the London Cider Circle. Clare speaks to Sonja from Jump Ship B...

In this bumper episode to celebrate the start of season seven, the team explore and celebrate the wonder of marvellous mild. 

Alison makes a visit to the Black Country with her expert local guide (our Editor in Chief David) in search of the delicious malty brew. She meets Clare and Alice Batham and the team at the Victorian Sarah Hughes Brewery at The Beacon Hotel Dudley and tastes some brews in local pubs. Simon chats to P...

Following on from last week’s episode recorded live at GBBF, we have secured interviews with some of the UK’s best drinks writers about their latest projects.

Providing insights about the future of cask ale and the joy of perry, regular host Alison Taffs speaks to Pete Brown about the Drink Cask Fresh Campaign, Des de Moor about his brand new book “Cask” and Adam Wells about his forthcoming book about Perry; that rare and exci...

In this podcast, we wanted to give you a feeling for this year’s Great British Beer Festival in Olympia, and the huge range of food, drink and learning on offer. It’s a great day out and of course there are festivals up and down the country organised by CAMRA branches, breweries and pubs that are also worth visiting throughout the year.

There were several books launched at the GBBF and we spoke with Des de Moor about his new boo...

In this episode we explore some of the more fascinating aspects of brewing, including the botany of beer, wild brewing and hop farming. Plus, we're celebrating CAMRA’s Cider Month by taking some walks in the wild with short ‘postcards’ from some orchards around the country.

Hear from Jaega Wise of Wild Card Brewery about her book Wild Brews, which won ‘Debut Drink Book’ at the Fortnum and Mason Awards 2023. The team also chat to...

This episode of Pubs. Pints. People. looks at the key roles that women play in brewing and in the beer and cider communities. Listen to an interview with Tara Nurin, acclaimed author of the book ‘A Women’s Place is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches and CEOs’. Plus, we speak to Jenny and Kenny Bruton who have created the Real Ale Finder App, which provides a digital listings of draught beers and c...

This episode shines a light on the city and its rich brewing and pub culture. The episode is virtually hosted this month by the Stockport and South Manchester CAMRA Branch and guest host Sean O'Mahoney, covering the much-loved mild beer style, why you should consider cider throughout all the seasons, and Matthew Curtis’ upcoming CAMRA book Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. 

Quick links for the episode:

Stockport and Sou...

This episode shines a light on pubs and clubs, and their importance within communities. The hosts look at some of the campaigns that CAMRA has rolled out to help pubs, breweries and cider makers to survive. The episode is virtually hosted by the Burton CAMRA branch, which is the home of this year’s Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) Winter, taking place from 16-18 February at Burton Town Hall. 

Hear from Dr Claire Mark...

Kick off 2023 with our latest episode ‘new beer resolutions’, which highlights both the impact that challenges like Dry January and New Year’s resolutions present for the industry.

The episode also dives into CAMRA's hopes and aspirations for 2023, sitting down with Senior Campaigns Manager Ellie Hudspith to discuss the cost of living and cost of goods crisis facing many publicans up and down the country, whilst also shining a s...

This month, hosts sit down with Christian Gott, a full-time chef working for Liberation Brewery, Adam Dulye, Executive Chef of the Brewers Association in America, Alex Spencer, Head Brewer of DC Brau Brewing Co and Lotte Peplow, Brewers Association American Craft Beer Ambassador for Europe to hear their expert beer recommendations to pair with Christmas dinner.

The episode also features CAMRA’s Bedford branch, shining a spo...

In the final episode of season 5, the hosts examine the unique role of pub games in British pub history and how events such as a quiz night or skittles alley can help transform some of the quietest pub nights into a popular evening, bringing people together and breaking down social barriers. 

They chat to award-winning freelance writer, audio maker and podcast consultant Emma Inch, and former pub quiz master Jane Peyton, an...

Join us for this special bonus episode featuring an exclusive Q&A with ex-rugby union players Tom May and Greg Bateman at the Great British Beer Festival Trade Day!

The pair explore the unique relationship between rugby and beer and announce the exciting festival competition with MSG Tour.

MSG Tours will be offering £3,000 worth of sports travel vouchers for one lucky visitor to this year's festival for a sports travel pa...

We are reporting LIVE from the Great British Beer Festival, taking place from 2-6 August at Olympia London!

To book your tickets, visit: gbbf.org.uk

In this episode, we speak to Festival Organiser Catherine Tonry about organising a beer show of this size. We also shine a spotlight on some of the great features at this year's event - including our Discovery Bar, the book launch for World's Greatest Beers with author chats and ...

The popular CAMRA podcast Pubs. Pints. People. is shining a light on diversity and inclusion in the beer world in its latest episode, ‘Beer is for everyone', hosted by the South Devon branch.

Hosts Clare Phillips and David King are joined this month by Helen Smith, founder of the Burum Collective, which is working towards a safer, healthier and more equitable working environment for those within the drinks and hospitality indust...

In this episode, Clare Philips, Simon Webster and David King and joined by Fergus Fitzgerald, head brewer at Adnams and creator of the ‘Thank Brew’ pale ale that is being brewed and sold by brewers and publicans to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Ahead of the Glasgow Real Ale Festival on 16-18 June, they sit down with Walter Ross to learn a bit about the role of a festival steward, a real unsung hero of the festival, being the...

In this episode, Clare Philips and Paul Grant and joined by Simon Webster to learn all about "Ale & Steam", the relationship between railways and beer. They sit down with beer writer Des De Moor to learn about the railway arches of London, and hear from two railway-themed festivals - the Ale & Steam beer festival taking place on two station platforms from 27-29 May in the North Cotswolds and the Chappell Beer Festival which...