Best Microbrewery Podcasts (2024)

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17/04/24 - Wet weather food impacts, farm microbrewery, tenant farmers and seabird dawn chorus 13:47

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A total wipe-out of crops is now a possibility for some farms - it follows the record rainfall over recent months. Crops on thousands of acres of highly productive land have been destroyed and even now fields are too boggy for machinery to harvest or plant crops for the months ahead. So what impact will this have on our fresh produce supply chains?…

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26/04/2024: Red Tractor, Tree nursery, Universal Credit, Isle of Luing cattle 14:04

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The National Sheep Association says it has no confidence in the Red Tractor assurance scheme's executive. MP's have highlighted the impact of the changes in welfare payments on farmers, who historically claim tax credits to boost low incomes. A tree nursery manages to combat the adverse weather conditions, and a breed of cattle found on a remote Sc…

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25/04/2024 Illegal fishing, housing estate flock, ash dieback 13:47

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Fishing is a very popular pastime. In England alone, the Environment Agency issued more than 900,000 fishing licenses between March 2022 and April 2023. But illegal fishing on rivers and watercourses is on the up, according to the police, who are stepping up patrols with other agencies. Angling clubs pay thousands of pounds every year to stock rive…

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24/04/24 - Labour's Rural Crime Strategy, Scottish forestry grants and English deer management 14:14

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The Labour Party has launched a Rural Crime Strategy, saying crime is rising faster in rural than urban areas. Research commissioned by the party, and based on information from the House of Commons Library, shows rural crime has risen by a third since 2011, compared to a rise of 24% in urban areas. Labour says the new Strategy would include increas…

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23/04/24 - Land mines in Ukraine, trees on farmland and peatland re-wetting 14:16

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Around 38 million acres of Ukrainian farmland has now been rendered too dangerous to farm by Russian mines. According to the charity the "Mines Advisory Group", there have been more than a thousand mine accidents in Ukraine since 2022 - with farmers making up one of the largest single groups of casualties. We hear from the man in charge of clearing…

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22/04/24 Public perception of commercial forestry, the state of UK woodlands, feral pigs in Scotland. 12:02

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Today trees: from Welsh Government plans to get them planted on farms, to the ever missed English planting targets and the recent cuts to the budget for planting in Scotland, trees are the subject of much debate in rural areas. Despite our fondness for them and need for timber, we still don't like commercial forestry. Foresters warn the public's pe…

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20/04/24 - New Welsh Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary, unlawful game licences and dairy pollution 25:06

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Wales' new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs says his first job it to listen to farmers. It comes after unrest and large protests in Wales by farmers, angry about the Welsh Government's approach to farming. In particular, the way its tacking TB in cattle, stricter rules on pollution and the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which wil…

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19/04/24 River pollution from dairy farms, new border checks for food, pumpkin diversification 14:06

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Most UK dairy farms are failing to meet environmental regulations aimed at protecting rivers from pollution; so says the campaign group River Action which has used freedom of information requests to find new data. It says dairy farms are one of the biggest causes of river pollution. The National Farmers' Union says farmers are getting better. Compa…

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18/04/24 Government admits it broke rules on gamebird releases, vegetable oil harvest down, worm diversification 14:02

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The Government has admitted that it unlawfully issued some licences for releasing game birds last year. The campaign group Wild Justice challenged the licences granted in the Deben Estuary in Suffolk and Breckland in Norfolk, saying that ministers had ignored the advice from the wildlife regulator Natural England, and that a proper assessment of th…

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16/04/2024 - New Welsh rural affairs cabinet secretary, River Wye pollution and farm diversification 14:06

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After farmers held protest against post-Brexit agricultural policy in Wales, is the new Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs ready for the challenge? In his first interview for the programme, Anna Hill asks him about the 10% tree policy, how they plan to tackle bovine TB and whether they're doing enough to clean up Welsh riv…

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Stubborn German Podcast Season 03 Episode 18 1:09:58

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Josh's bottle collection, Chris did his homework, You said duty, Beer B Que is amazing, Back Roads Bash for the Vetwork, Missing KevinBy Stubborn German

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15/04/2024 Trail hunting, diversification, climate-resistant hops 11:57

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Changes to farm support payments after Brexit, increasingly unpredictable weather, not to mention a cost of living crisis means farmers are relying more on additional income streams to boost their farm profits. We’re going to be looking into farm diversifications all this week, and while you might think the most common sources of extra income would…

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Andygator Doppelbock Deep Dive and Nostalgic Tunes 1:08:14

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Ever cracked open a beer and wondered about its storied past or how it might just benefit your health? Strap in with your favorite pint as Sean Field and I, Andy Beckstrom, serve up a frothy blend of history, culture, and fun facts you never knew you needed. From the Bavarian roots of Abita Brewery's Andygator Doppelbock to the unexpected health pe…

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13/04/24 - Farming Today This Week: Changes to flood payments, bird flu in cattle and SSSIs 25:01

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Changes have been made to the UK Government's Farming Recovery Fund after the NFU reported "major issues" with the scheme. The Fund was announced back in January, to provide up to £25,000 to farmers affected by Storm Henck to go towards repairs to their land. Four months later, this week the Government opened that fund to applications...and almost …

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12/04/24 Financial impact of extreme weather on farms, sustainable pork labelling, upland sheep farming vs conservation. 14:05

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A new report has put a price on how much the changing climate is affecting farmers. Commissioned by WWF Cymru, looking specifically at Wales, it estimates that extreme weather events are already costing farms tens of millions of pounds a year. Can hill farming and conservation work together? Since taking over the tenancy of a Lake District farm in …

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11/04/24 - Wet weather impacts, farming recovering fund, pigs on straw and farming in space 14:02

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The UK Government's Farming Recovery Fund had opened to help farmers badly hit by Storm Henck back in January to pay for repairs to their land. The fund provides those who are eligible with up to £25,000 but some flood-hit farmers say they won't get as much as they'd hoped, because the pay outs only apply to fields within 150m of specific rivers. T…

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10/04/24 - SSSI designations, flood fund and outdoor pigs 13:44

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Who should decide whether an area of land is of such great environmental importance it should be given legal protection? A bill being considered by Parliament at the moment wants the power to designate Sites of Special Scientific Interest transferred from Natural England - the Government’s own advisor for the natural environment in England - to the…

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09/04/24 - Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice, farrowing crates 14:04

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The relationship between landowners and tenant farmers can be a difficult one - but it’s hoped a new Code of Practice could help improve things. It was one of the key recommendations of the Rock Review into tenant farming in England. The Tenant Farmers Association has called it a “major step forward”, saying “for too long tenants have felt marginal…

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08/04/24 Caged hens, young rangers and pig week. 12:01

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Should cages for laying hens be banned? The Scottish Government is consulting on phasing them out, in order, it says, 'to improve their welfare by allowing birds to exhibit their normal behaviours.' Egg producers warn it would mean Scottish consumers paying more for eggs - or potentially being offered English imports - and say the ban is being prop…

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06/04/24 Farming Today This Week: Import charges, wet weather, dogs 24:45

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The Food and Drink Federation says new labelling rules will cost food companies million of pounds. From October dairy and meat products for sale in Great Britain will have to have "not for EU" on the packaging, just as products on sale in Northern Ireland have had since last year. The Government says the aim is to make sure that Northern Irish cons…

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05/04/24 - Flooded farms fund, accessible footpaths 13:51

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Flooded and waterlogged farmers are asking what's happened to the Government's Farming Recovery Fund. It was announced after storm Henk back in January and offered up to £25,000 to farmers towards the clean up after the storm. Well since then, the rain has kept on falling - but no sign of the fund. We hear from one flooded farmer who needs the mone…

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04/04/24 - 'Not for EU' labelling, share farming and footpath repairs 13:58

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Muddled, costly and unnecessary regulatory burdens - that's the Food and Drink Federation's description of new labelling rules which it says will cost food companies million of pounds. From October dairy and meat products for sale in Great Britain will have to have 'not for EU' on the packaging. Just as products on sale in Northern Ireland have had…

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Suds and Stories Shaping Invictus's Community Craft 45:20

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Ever fantasized about turning your beer-brewing hobby into a full-fledged business? So did Previn Solberg before he made it a reality with Invictus Brewing. As we recount Previn's leap of faith and the growth of a craft beer community in Blaine, Minnesota, you'll get a taste of adventure and the warmth of a shared dream. We're serving up a frothy m…

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30/03/24 Farming Today This Week: Protest at Westminster, cap on land taken out of food production, Brexit impacts on salmon. 24:57

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Earlier this week English farmers drove tractors into London and held a rally outside Parliament, protesting at what they say is a lack of support for British food production. Just a few hours before that rally the Government announced a change in the rules for environmental schemes. Farmers will now only be able to put 25% of their land into schem…

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Stubborn German Podcast Season 03 Episode 17 1:10:05

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Open Bottle Night, Described as key lime, Rotating guests, Time-Life operator, 2nd one is best, For the bourbon guy who has everythingBy Stubborn German

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28/03/24 - Scottish salmon exports, basalt dust and flax fishing nets 13:27

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Farmed salmon was the UK’s most valuable food export in 2023, according to the HMRC, with £581 million pounds worth of international sales. But Scotland’s salmon farmers reckon they could have made far more, and that Brexit has cost them up to £100 million a year worth of exports. Flax is grown commercially to produce fabrics like linen in the Neth…

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Melding Opera & Metal with Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer 1:02:35

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Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, Folterkammer, melding Metal with Opera, discovering harsh vocals, her upcoming collaboration with Growlers Choir & so much more. Throughout this chat Andromeda dranks some Swiss sparkling water while I enjoyed 5eBaron's "Lucide Dream" the 8.5% Breakfast St…

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Ritualistic Decadence with Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant 54:34

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Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant & I have a conversation about his Craft Beer evolution, the golden ritual, connecting with an audience despite wearing a mask, New York, Folterkammer & so much more. Throughout this chat, Zachary drank a Red Stripe while I enjoyed L’Espace Public's "Bière de Câlins" the 7% Raspberry Sour Ale. This is a Heavy MTL…

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Shenanigans Irish Red Ale and St. Patrick's Day Cheers with Millstream Brewing 50:33

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Embark on a malty adventure as Andy, and I take you through the rich flavors of Millstream Brewing Company's Shenanigans Irish Red Ale. With a backdrop of Amana, Iowa's quaint charm, we weave tales of brewing beginnings sparked by beers like Killian's Irish Red, while dissecting what makes Shenanigans a stand-out in the red ale category. As our tas…

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Stubborn German Podcast Season 03 Episode 16 1:05:56

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At the Nichols Saloon talking whiskey labels, Chris's German pronunciation is not good, I'm not making no KFC, How old is this beerBy Stubborn German

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Pizza & Craft Beers with Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing 39:27

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Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metalhead, his 1st shows, how Jackknife Brewing came to be, making great pizza, running a venue & so much more. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön's "Confessions Nocturnes" the 4.2% Tmavý Ležák-inspired da…

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Demon Time with Jason Nitts of Warforged & Spent Case 1:28:34

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Jason Nitts of Warforged / Spent Case & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, touring together, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, his new band Spent Case, writing material with Warforged, our mutual love of Crocks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Jason drank Miskatonic Brewing x Phase Three Brewing's "NITTS BLITZ" is a 5.5% …

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Dragon's Milk Stout Saga and the Magic of Evolving Franchises 1:03:46

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Have you ever dared to step out of your beer comfort zone and into the bold world of bourbon barrel-aged stouts? That's exactly what we did when we wrapped our taste buds around New Holland Brewing Company's Dragon's Milk. We're venturing into the deep, rich flavors of their iconic stout and sipping on a variety of Milk Reserve flavors like coffee,…

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Born to Perform with Zach Weed & Tony Rolandelli of Almost Dead 48:34

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Zach Weed & Tony Rolandelli of Almost Dead & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, becoming musicians, "Destruction Is All We Know", The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Tony drank Elysian Brewing Company’s "Elysian Space Dust IPA" the 8.2% Double IPA, Zach …

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Making Movies with François Simard of RKSS FILMS 58:38

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François Simard of RKSS FILMS & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the movies of his youth, getting into cinema, the success of Turbo Kid, the fear of a follow up, working in a group and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, François drank Herman Brasserie Artisanale's "Zaffiro" the 4.6% Italian (Inspired) Pilsner while I enjoyed Kahnawa…

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Stubborn German Podcast Season 03 Episode 15 1:04:09

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Jerid Saffel is back discussing everything that goes into making a new beer, What's in a name, Brewing what you like, Thick and chewy or Slimmed down, Basement piercingsBy Stubborn German

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Drekker Brewing's Super Mega Lager and a Toast to Timeless Tales 54:49

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Ever found yourself chuckling over the confusion between Fargo and Minnesota, or the idea of a pigeon doubling as a spy? That's the kind of quirky, side-splitting banter Andy Beckstrom and I, Shawn Field, bring to the table while we imbibe in Drekker Brewing Company's Super Mega Lager. From personal revelations about family and the passing of time …

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Creating Atmosphere with Ethan McCarthy of Primitive Man & Vermin Womb 58:44

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Ethan McCarthy of (Primitive Man & Vermin Womb) & I have a conversation about drinking less, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, creating a sense of dread during live shows and so much more. Throughout this chat, Ethan drank some coffee while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Bammer" the 4.5% Stout. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops epis…

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Doing What You Want with Ron Lahyani of Rorcal 39:41

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Ron Lahyani of Rorcal & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, the Swiss scene, Black Metal and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ron drank some Mint Tea while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Kōkua" the 4.2% Session IPA that was brewed as a part of Maui Brewing Co.'s "Kōkua Project" to raise funds for Maui’s w…

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The Pint-Sized Debates on Beer, Borders, and Beyond 57:13

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Ever find yourself at the crossroads of curiosity and thirst, yearning for a path sprinkled with laughter and deep dives into the craft beer world? Our latest episode is a frothy mix of both, as we share tales from Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, Connecticut, and dissect their Lil' Heaven Crushable IPA and the casino-collab Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA. …

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Stubborn German Podcast Season 03 Episode 14 53:28

3M ago53:28

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Jerid Saffel of Heavy Riff, Music themes are hard, Brewing industry ups and downs, Jerid met Chris in homebrew club, The Pepsi Clear of IPA's, Tammy wants more BSBy Stubborn German

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Brews News Week #451 Brews News News 59:57

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This week the team have an update on Brews News to share. Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involved Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Check out the Brewery Pro Podcast. Our partners Ra…

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From Trois-Rivières to Wacken with Steve DC & James Foster of Strigampire 48:53

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Steve DC & James Foster of Strigampire & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, Trois-Rivières, working with Christian Donaldson, their experience at Wacken & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Steve drank a Pabst Blue Ribbon, James drank some water while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing x Mutoïde's “Fightin…

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H100 Shorts - Stirling Howland / Balter 12:17

3M ago12:17

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The Hottest 100 is the biggest celebration of craft beer nationally each year, but last year's "We Love Good Beer" campaign from Balter was another huge celebration of beer. While an ad for Balter, it was also one of the best category celebrations as well. We wanted to hear from Stirling about what drove it, and what we should be doing to get peopl…

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H100 Shorts - Steve Jeffares / The Local Taphouse 13:40

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With the size and importance that the GABS Hottest 100 occupies in the craft beer scene, we caught of with one of the poll's founders, Steve Jeffares, to hear where it all came and how it got started. Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involved Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your …

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H100 Shorts - Nick Murphy & Katie Greenleaf / First Choice Liquor Market 14:45

3M ago14:45

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With competition for a place in the H100 fiercer than ever, we speak with two of the most influential beer in craft beer, Nick Murphy & Katie Greenleaf the Category and Assistant Buying Managers, Craft Beer at First Choice Liquor Market. We talk current beer trends and the impact that they see the Hottest 100 results see for breweries in-store. Lea…

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