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 Church Brew Co, a London-based independent brewery that’s all about community, creativity, and great beer. He talks about his brewing philosophy, how the team develops new recipes, and what it means to create beers that welcome everyone — from casual drinkers to passionate beer fans.

We also dive into upcoming collaborations, the future brewery move to a new home, the importance of diversity in beer, and advice for home brewers looking to take the next step.

Whether you’re a craft beer lover, a brewer in the making, or just curious about the people behind the beers, this episode gives you a fresh look at the art and community of brewing in East London.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Jacob's Journey into Brewing
• 3:51 The Story of Hackney Church Brew Co
• 5:44 Crafting a Unique Identity in Brewing
• 7:45 Engaging with the Local Community
• 11:34 Favourite Ingredients and Techniques
• 15:43 Future Beer Styles and Innovation
• 19:01 Hackney Church Collaborations
• 23:58 Thiols and IBUs
• 30:17 Moving to a New Brewery
• 32:59 Advice for Aspiring Brewers
• 36:31 New Brewery Open Day
• 38:16 Outro