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Two northern craft beer lovers exploring the ins and outs of the industry, with slight profanity throughout.

  1. Episode 74 - Chainhouse Brew Co Q&A

    03/03/2025

    Episode 74 - Chainhouse Brew Co Q&A

    What happens when you leave Rob to his own devices for one episode whilst Toby is left at home with the flu? Find out in our brand new episode LIVE at Chainhouse Brew Co.  Rob is joined by Ryan, the founder of Chainhouse and a household name in the UK caft beer brewing industry. Ryan is put to the test as Rob quizzes him on all things brewing and beer.

    1h 1m
  2. Episode 73 - We Can Be Friends - Alcohol Free Extravaganza 2025

    26/01/2025

    Episode 73 - We Can Be Friends - Alcohol Free Extravaganza 2025

    Want to know more about the Alcohol Free corner of Craft Beer in the UK... Well, join us as we speak with Sam from We Can Be Friends & the award winning Ben of the Sober Boozers Club.  Thoughout the show, Toby & Rob dig into 4 fantastic Alcohol Free offerings from We Can Be Friends that have been brewed from all around the UK. Including collaboration brews with Beak / Overtone / Vault City / Gravity Well and Rivington.  Not only do we dig into the escapeds of WCBF but we also have a great insight into other Alcohol Free offerings from around the UK courtesy of Ben's knowledge.

    1h 14m
  3. Episode 72 - State Of Kind Q&A

    02/01/2025

    Episode 72 - State Of Kind Q&A

    Happy New Year and welcome to our first installment of the podcast for 2025... To kick off the year in true style we are joined by State Of Kind Brew Co, Wigan. The brewery that  Toby claims is the "one to keep your eyes on ths year". Throughout this blockbuster of an episode Toby & Rob discuss all things beer with Stu and Nat. The beers we drank; - ‘Paper Mountains’ collab with Vault City - 5.2% DDH Pale - ‘Take Me Back To The Future’ - DDH IPA 5.4% - ‘Weird World’ - NEIPA 5.7% - ‘Crossing Boarders’ collab with Stu Mostow - Imperial Stout 8.4%

    1h 22m
  4. Christmas Special 2024

    18/12/2024

    Christmas Special 2024

    Celebrate christmas with your 2 favourite northern beer drinkers during this festive period..  Join Toby & Rob as they dive into 3 christmas craft beers, sponsored by Thebeershelf.co.uk, from festive IPA's with Chritmas Tree notes, to a dutch inspired Sour Beer from Scotland to one of Manchester's very own festival stollen stouts.  Throughout the show we take you through our Christmas Day drinking journey. From that early morning beer right up to your Christman night cap. Along with hearing from some of our More Views community.  Also, isn't Christmas all about the reincarnation of a lost soul... Keep your ears peeled for a surpise cameo appearence.

    43 min
  5. Episode 71 - Twisted Wheel Q&A

    27/11/2024

    Episode 71 - Twisted Wheel Q&A

    Toby & Rob are joined by Ant from Twisted Wheel for the 71st Q&A installment of the pod this week.  Ant kicks things off by digging straight into the inception of Twisted Wheel since thier "closure" in the last 12 months, whilst discussing the brewery's movement around the UK. Throughout the show we drink through an array of Twisted Wheel highlights including a Talus DIPA, Mango Sour, Session Pale and more.  To find out more about Twisted Wheel, their new home and their glorious new tap room... get listening!!

    51 min
  6. Episode 70 - Live from 'Craft At The Plaza'

    14/11/2024

    Episode 70 - Live from 'Craft At The Plaza'

    Now this is one way to celebrate our 100th episode... Join Toby and Rob as they take on Northwich's first ever craft beer festival, Craft At The Plaza.  Throughout this blockbuster episode we sit down, drink a long and Q&A with many of the UK's best breweries as some craft beer punters too. Here's what's in store; Hush Brew Co Q&A - 00:10:51 Spookton Brewing Co Q&A - 00:27:56 Attic Brew Co Q&A - 00:50:34 Dan.drinkscraft Q&A - 01:16:53 4Ts Brewery Q&A - 01:29:39 North Brew Q&A - 01:43:09 Four Priests Brewery Q&A - 02:01:05 If you want to find out more about today's festival then check out Craft At The Plaza on Instragram or look for Hush Brew Co on all social media! If you enjoyed out new set up today and our live outings... drop up a review on your chosen podcast platform and let us know your thoughts!!

    2h 22m
  7. Episode 69 - Collab Beer with Tay Brew Co Q&A

    27/10/2024

    Episode 69 - Collab Beer with Tay Brew Co Q&A

    Managed to get your hands on our latest collaboration beer - "Childless Cat Ladies"? Well then this is the episode for you. Throughout the show we sit down with Stephen from Tay Brew Co to deep dive into our collabortion brew day as well as showcasing some of Tay's recent core offerings. We drank; Bad Knee EMP Childless Cat Ladies Tune in from 27:30 to hear all about our latest beer with news from our launch night, stories from the brew day and an insight into the blood, sweat and tears that went into Childless Cat Ladies.

    1h 17m

  8. 07/10/2024

    Hopposites Attract 022 feat. Preston Pub Fest Special

    After a busy Summer full of brewery Q&As, festival appearances, weddings and holidays... it was nice to finally sit down as just the two of us to discuss our summer of craft beer. So, sit back and enjoy a double sized Hopposites Attract episode full of beery goodness. You can expect to hear; What's Hoppening? - News from all around the craft beer world Brews on the Summer - Toby & Rob share their favourite beers so far BREAKING NEWS - Information on our upcoming collaboration beer If that wasn't enough.. We've got a bonus 30 minutes worth of content LIVE from Preston Pub Fest with Rob and the brilliant Chris of @Chrishcraft

    1h 11m
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Two northern craft beer lovers exploring the ins and outs of the industry, with slight profanity throughout.

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  • Creator
    Toby O'Brien
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Toby O'Brien
  • Show Website
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