Brewers Journal Podcast

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  • The brewers industry podcast from the Brewers Journal and the Brewers Lectures
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  • #163 | Alex Kerr, Two Flints

    #163 | Alex Kerr, Two Flints
    Feb 14 2025
    “It takes two flints to make a fire”Where did the inspiration for your brewery name come from? For Alex Kerr, founder of Windsor, Berkshire-based Two Flints, he has his own story to tell. And drawing influence from the famous quote from Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age novel Little Women was just the place to start.Opening at the end of 2022, Two Flints recently has marked its second anniversary brewing in Berkshire. A town that has been the home of Windsor and Eton Brewery for more than 10 years, Alex Kerr and his team have given beer fans another new spot for excellent beer. And soon after in 2023, they would soon be joined in Windsor by neighbours Indie Rabble, the brewery founded by Naomi and Dave Hayward. Since starting out, Two Flints has made its name with a series of excellent hop-forward, hazy pale ales and IPAs such as Santiago, Never End and Big Bash. But they also make superb lagers and other styles, too.In this episode we speak with Alex to learn about his early influences and how he found a passion for brewing while living in Singapore. We discuss his fascination with hops and the qualities they impart on the beers they brew, the importance of Two Flints' taproom and also reflect on his desire for continuous improvement in everything that they do.
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    24 mins
  • #162 | Kate Hyde, Hand Brew Co

    #162 | Kate Hyde, Hand Brew Co
    Feb 7 2025
    Which brewery, which style, or which beer, got you into the wonderful world of brewing? We will all have our own response and that’s what makes this liquid so great.And for today’s guest, it was a Bitter that lit that fire. But instead of a beer from a classic British brewery, it was one being produced, and enjoyed, by locals and tourists alike, in the heart of Paris.Because in the brewing industry, some of us are set on our trajectory from early on. Knowing full-well that a career in beer is for them. Others end up part of this sector after working in a different field. And today’s guest, Kate Hyde of Hand Brew Co, is one such example.And while Kate's journey has taken her from the UK to Australia then onto France, she has since gone onto establish herself as a revered member of the brewing community in the South of England. Both through her production prowess, but also as a mentor for Women in Beer, too. In this episode, we reflect on what it was like working in the burgeoning craft beer scene in Paris. The parallels, and differences, between France and UK and why in Sussex alongside its wealth of excellent breweries, she feels right at home. Production: Ross MacPhersonPhoto Credit: Milly Fletcher
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    26 mins
  • #161 | Russ Clarke, Amity Brew Co

    #161 | Russ Clarke, Amity Brew Co
    Jan 31 2025
    In starting Amity Brew Co back in 2020, the team wanted a business that stood for community, friendship and good beer. And more than four years on, they can proudly say they’ve achieved just that. But that doesn’t mean they’re planning on slowing down, though. Far from it. Because in 2025, the West Yorkshire business is set to take its next exciting step.Amity Brew Co is the brainchild of Russ Clarke, Verity Clarke and Richard Degnan. Opening their doors in 2020, the business is based in Sunny Bank Mills, a commercial and cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds.Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners. As a result, they are creating a blend of work, leisure and culture, offering beautifully restored creative business spaces for both small and large organisations like breweries.And since starting out, Amity has gone on to create a wealth of fantastic beers. They’ve become a central community hub and provided employment, too. The brewery also graced the cover of our very own publication in March 2022, and you can conveniently read our profile of the team’s early days via the link above. But nearly three years is a long time, and much has changed since then. So last week with caught up with co-founder Russ to reflect on how the team has maintained its community ethos since day one. Why a strong core range will always complement new and seasonal beers, and how 2025 will mark a year of positive change for the much-loved brewery.
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    22 mins

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