The Beer Rep Chats With

In this engaging conversation we spoke to co founder Oli Hurlow from Attic Brew Co, who shares the journey of starting a brewery in Birmingham, the challenges faced, and the importance of community and local support. He discusses the evolution of their beer offerings, the significance of cask ale, and the impact of COVID-19 on their business. Oli emphasises the need for independent breweries to connect with their local markets and the role of tap rooms in fostering growth. He also shares exci...

In this episode, Neil Walker from SIBA discusses the challenges faced by independent breweries, including market access and profitability. He highlights the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour and the launch of the Indie Beer campaign aimed at raising awareness about independent breweries. The conversation delves into consumer misconceptions about what breweries are independent and the importance of supporting local businesses. Neil emphasises the need for clear identification of indepen...

Drop us a message! In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, we sit down with acclaimed beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones to talk all things pubs, pints, and the evolving world of beer. Adrian shares insights from his latest book, A Pub For All Seasons, exploring how pubs change with the rhythm of the year, and much more random topics. Support the show Shop for craft indie beers in our online store and get 20% off your first order when you subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on our social...

Drop us a message! In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With..., we sit down with William Mayne, founder of Bullhouse Brew Co. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to discuss the challenges of running an independent brewery in a region with some of the UK’s most restrictive licensing laws. William shares the journey of Bullhouse Brew Co., and how they’ve navigated the unique obstacles that come with brewing and selling craft beer in Northern Ireland. We dive into the impact of outdated laws on ind...

The Beer Rep Chats With... Andy Parker of Elusive Brewing 🎙🍻 In our very first episode, we sit down with Andy Parker, founder of Elusive Brewing, to chat about his journey from homebrewer to brewery owner. We dive into the story behind Elusive, his new book The Modern Homebrewer, and the challenges of running an independent brewery in today’s industry. We also talk about the four Elusive beers now available on The Beer Rep: 🍺 Level Up (5%) – A bold, hoppy American Red 🍺 Enclave (5%) – A