The Beer Rep Chats With…
The Beer Rep Chats With...
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Welcome to The Beer Rep Chats With... 🍻We’re here to bring you real conversations with the faces behind the UK’s best independent breweries. From homebrewing beginnings to launching full-scale breweries, we uncover the passion, creativity, and challenges behind the beers you love. Expect great stories, expert insights, and the lowdown on exciting new beers hitting our store.
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The podcast focuses on various topics related to the craft beer industry, including the transition from homebrewing to commercial brewing, the challenges faced by independent breweries, and stories of passion and creativity behind brewing. Episodes like the one with Andy Parker explore unique aspects such as starting a brewery and the intricacies of crafting specific beer styles.
The Beer Rep Chats With is your front-row seat to the UK’s independent beer scene. Join host Martin as he sits down with brewery founders and industry insiders to uncover the stories behind the pints — from recipe innovation and branding, access to market struggles, and community impact. Expect honest conversations, brewing insights, and a few laughs along the way.
In this episode we speak to Mike from Colbier Brewery who recently won the SIBA business award for Best New Independent Brewery in the UK at BeerX. He shares his journey from a music background to starting a brewery in Liverpool. He discusses the challenges of finding a suitable location, the influence of Liverpool's music scene on their beer themes, and their take on traditional beers. Mike also highlights the current craft beer market, the innovative ingredients they use, and the feedback they receive from the community. He shares Colbier's future plans, including new beer styles and potentially opening a taproom/pub.
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