Craft Community: A Local Irish Beer Podcast

For this episode we are diving into business development within the craft brewing industry, how to entice new consumers to try craft beer, along with some fascinating  comments on changing drinking habits in Ireland. Host & Beer Sommelier Susan Boyle is joined by Tom Cronin, Rye River Brewing Company, Seamus O’Hara, Carlow Brewing, Áine O’Hora, Connemara Brewing & Liam Tutty, Dead Centre Brewing. Craft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord Bia. For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly

This episode explores how a  sense of place can influence a brewery, and its beers. We hear from three different breweries located around Ireland as they discuss the role of provenance in their beers, and how the local community inspires their creations. Host, beer writer and international beer judge Susan Boyle is joined by Seamus McMahon, Brehon Brewhouse, Adrienne Heslin, West Kerry Brewery and Aileen Crean & Bill Shepperd, Tom Crean BreweryCraft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord, and has new episodes released every week. For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly. 

This wide-ranging episode captures the importance of building a unique, authentic brand and tone of voice. As we hear in the conversation, knowing when to step away from trends can be as important as knowing when to join in on the fun, in order to  stay true to a brand identity and its customers.  Host, International beer judge and beer writer Susan Boyle is joined by Joe Donnelly, Rascals Brewing, Peter Mosely, Porterhouse Brewing Company and Vivienne Lucey, LinemanCraft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord Bia. New episodes are released every week. For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly

Ever wondered how breweries get their inspiration? This episode delves into the creativity behind, and process of producing Irish craft beers. Host, International beer judge and beer writer Susan Boyle is joined by Richard Siberry, Black Donkey Brewing, Barbara-Anne McCabe, Bridewell Brewery & Maurice Deasy, Canvas Brewing.Craft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord Bia. It launches 24th October, with new episodes released every week.For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly

This week, we are chatting about the art of pairing food & beer to suit every palate. While most people are familiar with one or two beer styles, there are countless styles and flavours to enjoy. This is where food pairing can come in, as complimenting foods can be enjoyed with different beer styles for a culinary experience to remember!Host, International beer judge and beer writer Susan Boyle is joined by Claire Dalton, Dungarvan Brewery, Peter Curtin & Birgitta Hedin Curtin, The Roadside Tavern & Cuilan Loughnane, Whitefield BreweryCraft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord Bia. New episodes are released every week. ]For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly. 

This episode hears from three breweries with different sustainable business practices in place; from both a social and environmental perspective. Host, International Beer Judge and Beer Writer Susan Boyle is joined by David Walsh-Kemmis, Ballykilcavan Brewery, Wim De Jongh, Hope Beer and Rick Le Vert, Kinnegar.Craft Community, the local Irish beer podcast is brought to you by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland and Bord Bia. It launches 24th October, with new episodes released every week. For more information visit irishbeer.ie. Please drink alcohol responsibly