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 • 15 episodes
The Beer Rep Chats With
Latest Episodes
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
From Serving Beer to Brewing It: The Birth of Indie Rabble
In this episode, Martin sits down with Dave Hayward, co-founder of Indie Rabble, to explore the bold journey from running one of Berkshire's best-known micropubs (A Hoppy Place) to launching a community-driven independent brewery.We cha...
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Episode 13
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35:51
Inside The Malt Miller: Homebrewing in the UK
In this episode, Martin sits down with James Stiff from The Malt Miller, which is the go to UK supplier for homebrewing gear, ingredients, and advice.From his first brew in 2016 to becoming a central figure at The Malt Miller, James sha...
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Episode 12
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37:35
From Music to Brewing: The Colbier Journey
In this episode we speak to Mike from Colbier Brewery who recently won the SIBA business award for Best New Independent Brewery in the UK at BeerX. He shares his journey from a music background to starting a brewery in Liverpool. He discusses t...
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Episode 11
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29:32
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