The Beer Rep Chats With
The Beer Rep Chats With is your front-row seat to the UK’s independent beer scene. Join host Martin as he sits down with brewery founders and industry insiders to uncover the stories behind the pints — from recipe innovation and branding, access to market struggles, and community impact. Expect honest conversations, brewing insights, and a few laughs along the way.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
The Beer Rep Chats With
Latest Episodes
From Dance Floors to Brew Floors: With Hackney Church Head Brewer Jacob Hobbs
In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin sits down with Jacob, Head Brewer at Hackney Church Brew Co to explore his inspiring path from training as a contemporary dancer to head brewer.Jacob shares the story behind Hackney Chu...
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Episode 17
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39:02
Elevating Independent Breweries Through Branding: With Tim Weaver
Martin chats with Tim Weaver, founder of The Brand Weaver, about how indie breweries can level up their branding. From avoiding common mistakes to sharing success stories and practical strategies, Tim reveals what it takes to stand out in today...
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Episode 16
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36:01
The Fab Four: Hops With Will Rogers from Charles Faram
Part one of a four part mini series from The Beer Rep Chats With called The Fab Four, exploring hops, malt, water, and yeast. In this episode Martin speaks with Will Rogers from Charles Faram about the history and sustainability of British hops...
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From Fashion to Brewing: Kate Hyde's Journey to Head Brewer at Hand Brew Co
In this episode, Martin speaks with Kate Hyde, the head brewer of Hand Brew Co., about her unique journey into the brewing industry, the ethos behind Hand Brew Co., and the importance of diversity and inclusion in brewing. Kate shares her exper...
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Episode 15
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37:52
Turning Stories Into Beer: The Folk Tale Inspired World of Brid's Cross
In this episode, we chat with Sean O’Reilly, founder of Brid’s Cross Brewery, a Rochdale based brewery where folklore and fermentation go hand in hand. Sean shares the journey of how Brid’s Cross was born from a blend of personal passion, famil...
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Episode 14
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33:37
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