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 the challenges of finding a suitable location, the influence of Liverpool's music scene on their beer themes, and their take on traditional beers. Mike also highlights the current craft beer market, the innovative ingredients they use, and the feedback they receive from the community. He shares Colbier's future plans, including new beer styles and potentially opening a taproom/pub.

Chapters

• 0:00 The Birth of Colbier
• 2:19 Brewing Education and Challenges
• 5:33 Liverpool's Musical Influence on Brewing
• 7:14 Craft Beer Styles and Market Trends
• 9:28 Brewing Techniques and Ingredients
• 18:10 Feedback and Community Engagement
• 19:39 Navigating the Indie Beer Scene
• 22:11 Future Plans and Collaborations
• 26:44 Final Words and Outro