We Are Beer People

Welcome to We Are Beer People - a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.Today we have a special episode where I headed to SIBA's (the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates) annual AGM conference and exhibition, BeerX, in Liverpool where I got to meet many of the fantastic beer people. It includes brewers, suppliers, associates as well as speakers and is one of the few times when brewers get a chance to take a moment and meet each other. A big thank you to Ken and Adam at Mysterious Brewing who invited me to join them and hopefully they didn't regret that decision. Whilst I was there I had a short chat with five of the beer people so today we'll hear from: Neil Walker, Head of Comms and Marketing at SIBAAxel Jany from Weyermann maltstersJon Cox who works at Willis European, stainless steel brewing, bottling and processing equipmentTom Bacon from BarthhaasXPaul Corbett from Charles Faram We talk about SIBA's new branding, how they got into their role, what their role is like and what they've been excited to be talking about and sharing at SIBA Beer X So with that, grab yourself a beer and let's have a chat with some of the beer people. Follow us to stay updated: Website: www.wearebeerpeople.co.ukSocial media: @wearebeerpeople on X (Twitter) and InstagramGet in touch on email: wearebeerpeoplepod@gmail.comIntro/outro music: That One Time by Midnight Daydream

Welcome to We Are Beer People - a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.Today I'm meeting with Emma Inch, beer podcaster and communicator that was voted UK beer writer of the year in 2018 and has a background in radio, DJing, podcasting, writing, judging, teaching and social work. And Emma's recent project is called Same Again? A Podcast About Beer Pubs & Mental Health. It's a deft, informative and supportive look at the interplay been these three elements told through the experiences of those in the beer world and we'll talk about this in the podcast as well as Emma's journey to getting where we are today. Emma lives in Brighton and we were spoilt for choice with the number of fantastic places we could have visited. And in the end we chose to duck out of the rain and into the The Hole In The Wall, a beautifully welcoming pub, tucked away just off the seafront, with an excellent selection of beer and cider on keg and cask and from near and far. So let's head out of the rainy day and into the pub, collapse our brollies, hang up our coats, order a beer, pull up a chair and have a chat with one of the beer people.Follow us to stay updated: Website: www.wearebeerpeople.co.ukSocial media: @wearebeerpeople on X (Twitter) and InstagramGet in touch on email: wearebeerpeoplepod@gmail.comEmma Inch:Podcast - Same Again? A podcast about beer, pubs & mental healthWebsite - fermentationonline.comTwitter/X - @fermentradioInstagram - @fermentationradioThe Hole In The Wall, BrightonWebsite - theholeinthewall.netTwitter/X - @hitwbtnInstagram - @theholeinthewallbtnIntro/outro music: That One Time by Midnight Daydream

Welcome to we are beer people, a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.*This is part TWO of a two-part episode. In the first part we focus mainly on Fuller's and the earlier part of Hayley's career whilst the second part picks up when Hayley joins Siren Craft Brew. If you haven't listened to it already, you might want to listen to the first part of this before this one.* So today, I'm heading to Staines and to one of the local pubs of Hayley Pearce, shift brewer at Siren Craft Brew. Hayley's brewing career started with homebrewing with her Dad, before joining Fuller's as part of their graduate scheme and going through a number of different stations, training to run the big kit, helping commission and run the pilot kit at the brewery before joining Siren Craft Brew. We talk about the differences of what it's like working for a family brewer - "standing on the shoulder of the giants" of previous generations that have brewing at that since 1845 - versus at relatively small (although probably medium-sized) craft brewery founded 11 years ago that has a range spanning everything from West Coast to barley wines, braggots and everything in between. Along the way Hayley has - in her words - had to figure out her way of doing things in breweries that have often been built around men; with processes, tools and designs that haven't changed much in generations. Hayley's been a proponent for opening doors and removing obstacles to help open brewing up to more people that might otherwise be put off.We talk about keeping fermenters warm with ski jackets, the ballet performance of getting large malt sacks into the mill with a wheelbarrow and the different languages of brewing that are spoken at different breweries by different people.  So join us as we have a chat with one of the beer people.

Welcome to we are beer people, a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.*This is part ONE of a two-part episode. In the first part we focus mainly on Fuller's and the earlier part of Hayley's career whilst the second part picks up when Hayley joins Siren Craft Brew.* So today, I'm heading to Staines and to one of the local pubs of Hayley Pearce, shift brewer at Siren Craft Brew. Hayley's brewing career started with homebrewing with her Dad, before joining Fuller's as part of their graduate scheme and going through a number of different stations, training to run the big kit, helping commission and run the pilot kit at the brewery before joining Siren Craft Brew. We talk about the differences of what it's like working for a family brewer - "standing on the shoulder of the giants" of previous generations that have brewing at that since 1845 - versus at relatively small (although probably medium-sized) craft brewery founded 11 years ago that has a range spanning everything from West Coast to barley wines, braggots and everything in between. Along the way Hayley has - in her words - had to figure out her way of doing things in breweries that have often been built around men; with processes, tools and designs that haven't changed much in generations. Hayley's been a proponent for opening doors and removing obstacles to help open brewing up to more people that might otherwise be put off.We talk about keeping fermenters warm with ski jackets, the ballet performance of getting large malt sacks into the mill with a wheelbarrow and the different languages of brewing that are spoken at different breweries by different people. So join us as we have a chat with one of the beer people.Follow us to stay updated: Website: www.wearebeerpeople.co.ukSocial media: @wearebeerpeople on X (Twitter) and InstagramGet in touch on email: wearebeerpeoplepod@gmail.comFollow Hayley: On Twitter @sirencbhayley and on Instagram @hayley.pearceIntro/outro music: That One Time by Midnight Daydream

Welcome to we are beer people, a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.It's no wonder that reconviction rates are so high (42% of all UK prison leavers will be reconvicted within 12 months). Prison leavers aren't always set-up for success, leaving with just £76, they need to build up skills and confidence, find accommodation, a place of work and prospects for the future.I chatted with Brian Spencer, Marketing Manager at Tap Social Movement (TSM) in Oxford. TSM is a social enterprise with a craft brewery, bakery (Proof Bakehouse) and five hospitality venues. They're brewing award-winning beer but, perhaps most importantly, they've brewed a business that makes a difference.Tap Social Movement creates training and employment for people in prison and prison leavers. Having a fulfilling job helps build self-confidence and resilience, and equips people for a productive and happy life. Benefiting the individual, but also wider society.We speak with Brian and hear about his journey into the world of beer and life as a marketing manager at Tap Social and the amazing work that Tap Social does.We also get the opportunity to speak with Rory, who works at Proof Bakehouse and we hear about the difference Tap Social has made to him and his life.Certainly recommend visiting Tap Social and one of its venues when you're next in Oxford.Tap Social Movement has a couple of cool beer festivals coming up in 2024, one in summer and one in winter. Head to their socials and website for more info:22nd June (summer) and 30th November (winter)Change Is Brewing Beer Festival* 14 leading independent UK breweries* Curated small-batch cask ales* Live DJs & music* Sourdough pizza & street foodSo grab a purposeful brew and let’s have a chat with some of the beer people.Follow us to stay updated: Website: www.wearebeerpeople.co.ukSocial media: @wearebeerpeople on X (Twitter) and InstagramGet in touch on email: wearebeerpeoplepod@gmail.comTap Social Movement:Web / Twitter / Instagram / FacebookUnited We Are:Web / InstagramIntro/outro music: That One Time by Midnight Daydream

Welcome to we are beer people, a podcast all about the many different people who help us enjoy beer.One of the things I love about beer and brewing is that it is of its time, of its place and of its people. We can look into a brewery – see why it brews certain beers, what was popular, who was making it, where the ingredients came from and how it was brewed - and it tells us so much about the time, the place and the people. That’s why I’m really excited to speak with today’s guest, Ron Pattinson. Ron’s a beer writer and a beer historian – well known for researching uncovering, deciphering and documenting historical beer styles and brewing practices.That’s no mean feat, when you might have to navigate a brewery’s idiosyncratic archives take thousands of notes and photos and make sense of large amounts of data recorded and stored with variable consistency. You might have heard of him from his website Shut Up About Barclay Perkins or his publications, which range from the homebrewers' guide to vintage beer to city and country guides around Europe.So let’s head into the archives and have a chat with one of the beer people about the beer and its place in history. Follow us to stay updated: Website: www.wearebeerpeople.co.ukSocial media: @wearebeerpeople on X (Twitter) and InstagramGet in touch on email: wearebeerpeoplepod@gmail.comRon Pattinson Website - LinkSocials - Twitter/X - @Patto1RoIntro/outro music: That One Time by Midnight Daydream