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In this Left Hand Brewing special we are joined by Sharona Selby of Left Hand Brewing and we catch up with previous guest Joe Dick.This is episode was recorded at Grunting Growler tap room at 51 Old Dumbarton Road Glasgow.

In this Left Hand Brewing special we are joined by Sharona Selby of Left Hand Brewing and we catch up with previous guest Joe Dick.This is episode was recorded at Grunting Growler tap room at 51 Old Dumbarton Road Glasgow.

In this Left Hand Brewing special we are joined by Sharona Selby of Left Hand Brewing and we catch up with previous guest Joe Dick.This is episode was recorded at Grunting Growler tap room at 51 Old Dumbarton Road Glasgow.

In this Left Hand Brewing special we are joined by Sharona Selby of Left Hand Brewing and we catch up with previous guest Joe Dick.This is episode was recorded at Grunting Growler tap room at 51 Old Dumbarton Road Glasgow.

In this episode we join Sara from www.scot.beer as she takes us on a walking tour of Edinburgh and tells us the fascinating history of beer and how it helped to build the city.Beers sampled are:Stewart Brewing - Radical RoadHurley Burley - Last Sheep ShearedFallen - You Can't Spell Wheat Without IPA6 Degrees North - Brevet SaisonBlack Isle - Anything GoseMagic Rock - Salty KissCross Borders - SummerTempest - Mango BerlinnerTempest - Dios Mio!Fierce - Peanut RiotFallen - Blackhouse

After almost a year out the boys are back, no third mic on this episode as the boys watch Taken and pass comment. 

In this episode we sat down with Oli from Brewdog Edinburgh as he talked us through some beer and food pairings.This round features Kingpin and brie.

In this episode we sat down with Oli from Brewdog Edinburgh as he talked us through some beer and food pairings.This round features Punk IPA and pepperoni.

In this episode we are joined by the bar manager of The Hanging Bat, Joe Dick @WhatJoeWroteMagic Rock, Human CannonballStuart – 8.5 | John – 8.5 | Joe – 9.5 = 26.5Magic Rock Un-human CannonballStuart – 9 | John – 9 | Joe – 9 = 27Founders, KBSStuart – 10 | John – 9.5 | Joe – 9.5 = 29

In this episode we are joined by the bar manager of The Hanging Bat, Joe Dick @WhatJoeWroteHowling Hops, Rye WitStuart – 7 | John – 7.5 | Joe – 6.5 = 21Mad Hatter, March HareStuart – 6 | John – 9 | Joe 8 = 23Pilot, MochaccinoStuart – 8.5 | John – 8 | Joe – 8.5 = 25

In this episode we are joined by the bar manager of The Hanging Bat, Joe Dick @WhatJoeWroteBuxton Brewery, Blue WolfStuart – 7 | John – 6 | Joe – 9 = 22Wild Beer Co, EpicStuart – 7.5 | John – 7.5 | Joe – 8.5 = 23.5Buxton Brewery, Axe EdgeStuart – 8.5 | John – 8 | Joe – 9 = 25.5

No ratings in this episode, just banter!

Orkney Brewery, Corncrake AleStuart – 7 | John – 7.5 = 14.5Robinsons Brewery, Iron Maiden Beer, TrooperStuart – 7.5 | John – 8 = 15.5White WineJoanna – 5.5

Anchor Brewing, Big Leaf Maple, Red AleStuart – 6.5 | John – 7 = 12.5Edinburgh Beer Factory, Paolozzi, Lager Re-BornStuart – 5 | John 6.5 = 11.5Peugeot Pepper MillJoanna – 7

I said that the artist who created the Flying Dog label was Ralph Stead, but actually it was Ralph Steadman @steadmanart. The reason his art seemed familiar is because he’s best know for his work with Hunter S Thompson.Brewdog, Vagabond, Pale AleStuart – 7 | John – 6 = 13Flying Dog, Easy, IPAStuart – 8 | John 7.5 = 15.5House WhiteJoanna – 7

Tiny Rebel Brew Co, Dirty Stop OutJehad 7 | Stuart 7.5 | John 8 = 22.5Bristol Beer Factory, EnkelJehad 8 | Stuart 8.5 | John 7.5 = 24Moor, Hoppiness IPAJehad 7 | Stuart 7 | John 9 = 23Winner of this round is Enkel by Bristol Beer FactoryThe winner of the episode is a tie between Bristol Beer Factory’s Enkel and Cloudwater and Port Streets Collaboration, Lapsang Lichtenhainer.

Round 1 was Jehad from Grunting Growler’s own brew that he brewed at The Hanging Bat. It was a cherry sour and was delicious.Round 2 beers:Cloudwater and Port Street Collaboration, Lapsang Lichtenhainer.Jehad 7.5 | Stuart 8 | John 8.5 = 24The Hanging Bat, Space PlanktonJehad 7 | Stuart 7 | John 7.5 = 21.5Luckies Pale AleJehad 6 | Stuart 6.5 | John 6.5 = 19Winner of this round Cloudwater and Port Street colab, Lapsang LichterhainerRound 3 beers:Fourpure, Northern Latitude, Red Rye Winter AleJehad 7.5 | Stuart 6 | John 7.5 = 21Weird Beard, Dark Hopfler, Dark Milk AleJehad 3 | Stuart  2 | John 4 = 9Cloudwater, Brown AleJehad 7.5 | Stuart 5.5 | John 7 = 20Winner of this round Fourpure Northern Latitude, Red Rye Winter Ale

This is our second brewer special episode and in this tspecial we meet and talk to one of the men behind Krafty Brew , Mike Ward.Mike talks about some of his beers as well as being a brewer, working in the music industry, running pubs and moving to Australia.twitter.com/kraftybrewwww.instagram.com/krafty_brewwww.facebook.com/kraftybrewkraftybrew.comwww.kraftybeerclub.com/

Williams Bros, 7 GiraffesMalcolm – 8 | Stuart – 8.5 | John – 7.5 = 24Moosehead LagerMalcolm – 7 | Stuart – 7.5 | John – 7 = 21.5Kronleins Bryggeri, Crocodile LagerMalcolm – 6 | Stuart – 6.5 | John – 6 = 18.5In the battle of animals, Giraffe vs Moose vs Crocodile Giraffe wins!!!Giraffe also wins the episode with the highest score of 24

Negra ModeloMalcolm – 8 | Stuart – 7 | John – 7 = 22Drygate, Gladeye IPAMalcolm – 6 | Stuart – 7.5 | John – 8 = 21.5Blue Moon, Belgian WhiteMalcolm – 9 | Stuart – 4 | John – 7 = 20Winner of this round, Negra Modelo.

Drygate Bearface Lager – 7 out of 10Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – 6 out of 10Inveralmond Fair Maid – 6 out of 10

Hanging Bat Brewery, Midnight PorterHannah – 8 | Stuart – 6.5 | John – 9 = 23.5Alpha Project, P Nut 45Hannah – 8 | Stuart – 9 | John – 8 = 25Moor, Old AleHannah – 8.5 | Stuart – 8 | John – 8 = 24.5Special mention – The Hanging Bat with 6 Degrees North, La Place Du SoleilHannah – 8 | Stuart – 8 | John – 8 = 24The winner of this round is The Alpha State, Peanut Butter and Raspberry P45 with a score of 25. But the winner of the episode is Club Tropicana by Mad Hatter with a huge score of 26.5!

Siren / Hill Farmstead, Love of work, Earl Grey Golden AleHannah 7.5 | Stuart 8 | John 6 = 21.5Brew by Numbers, Simcoe, Session IPAHannah 6 | Stuart 7 | John 6 = 19Bristol Beer Factory, Independence, APAHannah 6.5 | Stuart 7 | John 7.5 = 21Love of Work, a collaboration between Siren and Hill Farmstead, wins the second round.

The Hanging Bat, RoadrunnerHannah 8 | Stuart 8 | John 8 = 24Mad Hatter, Club TropicanaHannah 8.5 | Stuart 9 | John 9 = 26.5Wiper and True, Milk ShakeHannah 7.5 | Stuart 8 | John 8 = 23.5Club Tropicana by Mad Hatter wins the first round.

Bit of a break from the norm in this episode, Stuart and John take a back seat and let the infamous Brew Bob of Six Degrees North take centre stage in this meet the brewer special hosted at The Hanging Bat in Edinburgh.Beer 1Wanderlust wheat beerA traditional, Belgian wheat beer, citrus but not bitter, simple and drinkable.Brew Bob takes a look at the history of Six Degrees North then answers some questions.Beer 2Hop ClassicSix Degrees North’s flagship beer, apricot, citrus and pistachio notes in a very drinkable and beer.Brew Bob covers the brewing process and answers some more questions.Beer 3Chopper StoutA delicious malty stout with flavours of chocolate and caramel.This beer was also used in the cooking of the delicious stew served in a bread bowl that we enjoyed.Brew Bob BonusTwo more beers for us to try as a bonus selection.A sour beer in the style of a gueuze that Brew Bob referred to as “Fuse” so maybe that should be “Fueuze”?A Framboise created from the “Fueuze”

In this episode we take a break from the norm to answer some questions posed by an old school chum of Johns. www.brewgeekery.com/Wrap their flaps around itLuckie’s phenomenal beersBert’s bar@Black Isle BreweryExorcist catHorror movie chatStephen King is the best story tellerThe lawnmower man stinksFlowers for AlgernonThe Talisman and Black HouseChristopher BrookmeyerMagic moth appears from nowhere!Joe DonnelyWee whisky for me to take homeSpringbank 12 year old batch 9 cask strengthI heart catsCarl HiassenQuestion 11I am the bollocksShut up and listen!A Whicker Basket Full of Dark Pleasures SMWS 30.80A whisker!We are hilariousBig thanks to Peter!Weird Beard’s Upside to a Down Day and Barney’s Extra Pale Ale both scored 18 points!

In this episode we take a break from the norm to answer some questions posed by an old school chum of Johns. www.brewgeekery.com/Question 6Tiny Rebel Brew CoJohn sings!I’m not a complete idiot9gagFunny headlinesBlack Eyed Peas Eh?Geez yer gless and yer boatleGeez a gonk yah dobber@Stewart Brewing – Kapai – IPA – 5.2%Stuart 9 | John 8@Weird Beard Brew Co – Upside To a Down Day – Black IPA – 4.6%Stuart 9 | John 9A Right TouchCracking LabelEven the foam tastes niceThat’s not a squidgy ball – it’s hard!Tough decisionKapai-Sour-Upside-Sour-Upside-Sour-Upside-Kapai-GutterQuestion 7@Fyne Ales@Luckie Ales@Stewart Brewing@Williams Bros Brew@Alechemy Brewing Co@Inveralmond Beer@Harviestoun Brew@Black Isle Brewery@Loch Lomond Brew@Loch Ness Brewery@Cairngorm Brewery@Barneys Beer@Isle of Skye Brew@Krafty Brew@six°northCool websitesBeer clubs – Beer 52 – FlavourlyKrafty BeerKrafty Brew@Otley Brewing CoQuestion 8Scottish real ale festivalJocktoberfestThey hold their own little things from time to timeHamster sneezeQuestion 9Guest host? Third Mic?Ultimate goal? Beers are on usPoint is, Madonna’s a slagBe3rcast home brewComputazQuestion 10I think I know the answer but hing oan90 guitars!Weird Beard wins this round, also with a combined score of 18 points

In this episode we take a break from the norm to answer some questions posed by an old school chum of Johns. www.brewgeekery.com/I forgot that was a sour!@Wild Beer Co and @Hobs House Bakery – Sour Dough – Sour – 3.6%Stuart 8.5 | John 9@Jaw Brew – Drop – Hoppy pale ale – 4.2%Stuart 7 | John 7Navy bluuuuuuuuuuuueDon’t drink when pregnant chick is having a whale of a time!My precious tableYour arse tastes like juice!Shake harder boy!Mint and cucumber? Sounds boggin!@Luckie AlesBig fat 9 right in the pie holeGluten free? The hispters will love itQuestion 3@The Hanging BatWe’ll go from 3 to 2, jam it!@Kevin Smith@Comedy Bang Bang@Marc Maron@Lamb of God@Jim and ThemGuitarmageddon chatPerformance issues3 and homeWe were so drunkThis could lead to free beerSaw you on the red carpetCaptain Malt…GuyNice beard, quiff and tattoosIt’s not all about the beerDon’t watch a podcastHello to our international listeners@JHippo Beers@SMWS The Vaults@Kaapse@Beavertown BeerWife versus whisky habit@Krafty BrewQuestion 5Stuart’ll give me a handyComments please!Supermarkets all sell craft beer@Spit / FireYou’ll have a pint of lager and a cheese toastie like every other cuntDundee!?!?!@six°north@The Kernel@sCamden Town Brewery@Otley Brewing CoThe Wild Beer Co/Hobs House Bakery collaboration Sour Beer wins this round with a score of 17.5 out of 20

In this episode we take a break from the norm to answer some questions posed by an old school chum of Johns. www.brewgeekery.com/Two inches of headCooking with gasSlightly different episodeOld school chumPeter McKerry www.brewgeekery.comHighschool friendCat distractionWee, pale and gingerRight big bushy beardA wee featureSpeak for yourself I’m gorgeous11 questions3 beers and questions (not the usual shit chat)@Alechemy – Saison Detre – Hoppy pale saison – 4.5%Stuart – 7 | John – 7@Barneys Beer – Extra Pale – Pale ale – 4%Stuart – 9.5 | John 8.5Bottle up his noseDoes anybody call it the affy?PIZZA!True storyFallout on the labelDrinking at homeKraftys and BarneysI’m dripping! That’ll be those cheap tamponsThe Full Melon ExperienceIBUClever in the closet/looking fab story ruined by JohnRobust is more wanky than aubergineTurn your turds to stoneQuestion 1Fully qualified versus fly by nightWebsites and stuffCum spy!Question 2Epiphany!Stuart has always drinked beerDaves in the Black IsleAre we getting old and sensible? No.@BrewdogAll I can taste is b.o. and fartsMore of a whisky geek@Black Isle Brewery@Big O and DukesAmerican talk radio@Oakton Wine ShopSeasonals, autumn, spring, summer, winter, pumpkinBeaker impressionYou should be able to taste…I’ll teach you about whisky if you suck my cock teach me about wine!Pink pish!Barneys wins this round with a stunning combined score of 18!

Exotic names, such as Beautiful Tyre and Purple Haired Jackson.Sneeze name.Mixed heritage.Teenage idiots.Your mum is proper good looking.Want to learn a language, move!Arnie the farmer.Well my Granny’s Scottish, but that’s not it!Uni changed my life.Accents.Born in Talisker.Another podcast.Mike Myers chat – Funny guy, some shit movies.Mum, do I make you feel horny?DILDO!Adult jokes told by kids.You bloody oaf!Fair enough son.Kids love swearing.Practicing my swear words.Audio cassette.It’s a magic place behind the sofa.Mind your fucking language pal.Different swears.I’m full of beer.Somebody’s barbecued something, somewhere.Sook your face in soor.I set the bar so low.Top guest!Crazy random nonsense.Jinx!Nicola has ebola.Nobody has a sense of humour on a plane.I was just dying to shoot someone.Especially an 8 year old.Nicola’s choice – Firestone Walker Opal Farmhouse Ale (7.5%) @FirestoneWalkerNicola = 6 | Stuart = 6 | John = 7Stuart’s choice – FourPure Pale Ale (5%) @FourPureBrewingNicola = 8.5 | Stuart = 8 | John = 7.5John’s choice – Brewdog Dead Pony Pale Ale (3.5%) @BrewDogNicola = 8 | Stuart = 7 | John = 7.5The clear winner of this round was Stuart’s choice of the FourPure Pale Ale with a combined score of 24 out of 30.

Pee chat.Six sheets to the wind.CansQuality burd for 24.Such a deviant.Unimpressive aroma.Lovely soap.Commited to a chug.Jizz everywhere!I saw lots of pants and stocking tops.Deep fried gherkins.I’m thinking, agh, they’re a bit big.It’s like hot pickled onion monster munch.On a scale of frog to kangaroo.It’s like when you go out for fresh air but don’t make it.A bottle of wine a day for 30 days.1 bottle of Oasis + 2 paracetamol = magic cure.Beer lightweight.Origin story.Psycho Joanna, not nice Joanna.I’m so drunk.Super loud personal calls.Crazy coke addict.She’s never spoke to me.Mercy’s really cool.

Nicola wants a dark one.Fucking James Broadstreet!Kids can be dicks.I like you! *PUNCH*Still no internet!EE stop phoning me!It tastes confusing, it tastes pointless, it tastes like weak n dirty piss water.Guiness with a spoonfull of cocao powder.Malty Redbull? Malty Redbullshit!Bar Fire, dinner at Spit, mmm appetising.TASTE MY AWESOME BEER!Hot chocolate weetabix.Like a beer in puberty!ZERO!Whiff of urinal cake.Aubergine is the most wanky word.Rhinoceros Unicornus.I’m not  a fan of big gherkins, I prefer small crunchy ones.Faceless spreadsheet ninja.No need for a pension, my son’s going to be famous.Stop drinking it!Kid chat.I’m Clouseau, she’s Cato.Coming for a fag bitch?Look how cool I am!First ever bike at 24.My other John.Lion hat and Nerf gun.Beer52, Flavourly. etc.Tell a true story.Nicola’s choice – Kaapse Bea Black RYE IPA (6%) @KaapseBrouwersNicola = 5.5 | Stuart = 7.5 | John = 7Stuart’s choice – Mikeller Drink’in the Sun Wheat Ale (0.3%) @MikkellerBeerNicola = 2 | Stuart = 0 | John = 1John’s choice – Lagunitas Little Sumpin Extra IPA (8.5%) @LagunitasBeerNicola = 6 | Stuart = 5.5 | John = 8Nicola’s choice of Kaapse Bea pips John’s to the top spot of this round by 0.5 with a score of 20 out of 30 but the story of the round is the lowest score ever recorded on Be3rcast by Mikkeller with a staggering 3 out of 30!Round winner = Bea (Black Rye IPA) by Kaapse.

Home made exploding ginger beer.Krafty Brew gets a mention again.Beer labels, we’re convinced they’re good.What the f**k is a ketchup flight?It looks pink from here!Do you get spices in Glasgow?10 + 11 + 17 = arsehole.What’s more exciting than election night at the BBC?This beer tastes like it has clouds in it. No, really, it does.HARSH HANDCOCK!Whisky chat on the be3rcast again, it’s be3rcast, not flipping whiskycast!About time we introduced the third mic, it’s Dickola Handicock!This cat is really small, those ones are far away.Drinking beer for 70 years!Nicola’s choice Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (5%) @SierraNevadaNicola = 8 | Stuart = 6.5 | John = 7.5Stuart’s choice Brewdog Electric Indian Pils (5.2%) @BrewDogNicola = 4 | Stuart = 6 | John = 6John’s choice Thornbridge Tzara Pale Ale (4.8) @ThornbridgeNicola = 6 | Stuart = 4 | John = 6With a combined score of 22 out of 30, Nicola’s choice is the winner of this round.

Ding ding seconds out, we’re on to the final round!In Stuart’s corner we have a stout from our friends at Krafty Brew called Chocolate Stout. @KraftyBrewIn John’s corner we have wheat beer from Rose Brew called White Rose. @RoseBrewBeersDivided opinion on the beers in this round. Stuart scored the Chocolate stout a 7 out of 10 while John only scored it a 4. The White Rose faired even less well with a 5 from Stuart and a 5.5 from John.We start with a chat about cans and can art. Some excellent stuff out there.John has an epiphany! Maybe, he thinks.When it’s chilly don’t put the heating on, grab a blanket!A bottle opener in your belt buckle? Clever.Stuart has his key sounds turned on on his phone, come on dude, stop it.Bad word of the day examples.BILBO!Best Simpsons episode ever? ohn claims it’s the Thomsons.Alan Davies, As Yet Untitled, living the dream.Phil Jupitus, smug tw@ or funny guy?Jai Dugg and Stoo Pot are so gangsta!Robocop chat, the original was way better, yes?The Chocolate Stout Scrapes this round with a combined score of 11, only .5 ahead of White Rose’s 10.5.In ascending order the beers this week were:White Rose – 10.5American Dream and Chocolate Stout – 11Session Ipa – 12.5Neck Oil – 14.5But the winner this week with a combined score of 15 points is the Sofa King Pale Ale from To OlUntil next time, enjoy your brew.

Time for round 2, in this round Stuart had To Øl‘s Sofa King, a 4.7% pale ale – @ToolBeerJohn had American Dream, a pilsner from Mikkeller at 4.6% – @MikkellerBeerRead on for the scores!We start this episode with a bit of chat about Fatman Scoop, remember him?To save his precious table, Stuart gives John’s beer a right snogging!Quentin Tarantino’s back catalogue gets scrutinised as we talk about Death Proof, Pulp Fiction and Inglorious Basterds.Lip Sync Battle, seriously? A whole TV show?Hops, hoppity hop hops!Is that the song from Little Big Planet in the background?CHUCK! That’s definitely the song from Chuck! Which leads us on to a long and meaningful conversation about Yvonne Strahovski.John deserves a glove.Summer Glau, weird or hot?Reaper, what a let down! Sock should have his own series though.John is cruel about some random kids giant ears.Dale and Tucker!And finally the scores, John scored the Sofa King 7 out of 10 while Stuart scored it an 8.John scored the American Dream a 6 and Stuart gave it a 5.Sofa King wins this round with a combined score of 15.Half a point behind is the Neck Oil in second place with a combined score of 14.5

Finally episode 3 is here and this time around the venue is Stuart’s fine home in Edinburgh.We’re trying something a bit different this time around and we’re going to be sampling some beers that Stuart ordered from beer52.com instead of going to a pub.Before we get started on that though I’d like to mention that we’d spent the afternoon at the Krafty Brew brewing facility where we met the owner Mike and sampled some of his fine beers. Check them out at www.kraftybrew.com or give them a follow on twitter @KraftyBrew don’t forget to tell them that we sent you!So first things first, in this round Stuart was sampling Fourpure‘s Session IPA (4.2%) @FourPureBrewing and John was trying Beavertown‘s Neck Oil (4.3%) @BeavertownBeer.Before we get to the scores, here’s a quick rundown of the topics discussed in this episode!Stuart explains to John why the I in IPA stands for India, at least he thinks he does.John’s beer swilling pal Peter, @PJMcKerry on twitter, makes a social (app) faux pas!John eyes up Stuart’s Hanging Bat glasses.The boys wonder who is and isn’t listening.Missy’s, @FunSizeBiddie on twitter, complaint get’s a mention, and Stuart just chews louder.Dickola Handicock also gets a mention ????THE PIZZA ARRIVES!!!John is looking into creating Flipboard articles for the podcast.The boys chat about what is better, cut or uncut? But are they talking about pizza or something else?“Charlie” makes an appearance and is immediately torn to shreads! Seriously Charlie, what even is that? A horse? A bike? An office chair? Have a look at yourself Charlie!Eminem comes out, kind of. While we’re talking about The Interview, John does a pretty decent Seth Rogan impression.Goodbye Rick, your laidback womanising ways will be sorely missed.Last but not least, the scores! Stuart’s beer, FourPure Session IPA was given 6.5 out of 10 by Stuart and 6 by John.Beavertown Neck Oil was scored 7.5 by Stuart and 7 by John.The excellently named Neck Oil wins Round 1.Bye Dr Nick!

Middle names – Tiberius, Oranthanold.Foo Fighters, actually awful or?Crazy bass vibrating your spine.Extended Beastie Boys chat.They all wear shorts!Rock Steady tales.Dealing with stage rushers.Arms down, put your arms up…fair enough.This has been the best night of my life!Beyonce wears a lot of make-up.Missy Elliot is pure toty!More boxing in the crowd than in the ring.Ocean Colour Scene.Ian Brown sticking up for his craft.Missy Elliot has twice the bum that Kylie has, literally!

Episode 2 part 2 and we’re back in the Hanging Bat.Stuart and John are joined this week by fellow beer lover Kate.The brews and breweries sampled this episode are:Vatted Porter (K – 4, S – 3, J – 3.5), Saison L’autumne (K – 2, S – 3.5, J – 3.5) and Monolith (K – 2, S – 3, J – 3), all by Burning Sky Ring Your Mother (K – 1, S – 3, J – 3.5), a collaboration brew by Buxton, Oedipus and Rooie DopNot Brewed Often (K – 4.5, S – 4, J – 4) by Luckie AlesHalcyon (K – 3, S – 2, J – 3.5) by ThornbridgeLose Seahund (K – 2.5, S – 1, J – 3) by The Alpha Project at The Hanging BatLemon and Juniper Table Beer (K – 2.5, S – 4, J – 3.5) by Cloud WaterInk (K – 3.5, S – 3.5, J – 3.5) by CamdenNot Brewed Often by Luckie Ales was the clear favourite.

Episode 2 part 1 and we’re back in the Hanging Bat.Stuart and John are joined this week by fellow beer lover Kate.The brews and breweries sampled this episode are:Vatted Porter (K – 4, S – 3, J – 3.5), Saison L’autumne (K – 2, S – 3.5, J – 3.5) and Monolith (K – 2, S – 3, J – 3), all by Burning SkyRing Your Mother (K – 1, S – 3, J – 3.5), a collaboration brew by Buxton, Oedipus and Rooie DopNot Brewed Often (K – 4.5, S – 4, J – 4) by Luckie AlesHalcyon (K – 3, S – 2, J – 3.5) by ThornbridgeLose Seahund (K – 2.5, S – 1, J – 3) by The Alpha Project at The Hanging BatLemon and Juniper Table Beer (K – 2.5, S – 4, J – 3.5) by Cloud WaterInk (K – 3.5, S – 3.5, J – 3.5) by CamdenNot Brewed Often by Luckie Ales was the clear favourite.

Fyneales.comVedett.comBelhaven.co.uk

We’re in The Vaults @smwsTheVaults this time and it’s just John and Stuart. The beers sampled this evening were one from @Vedett, one from Belhaven and two @FyneAles offerings.Round 1: Stuart had the Extra White, Belgian white beer by Vedett (John – 3, Stu – 4) and John had the Highland strong ale by Fyne Ales (John – 3.5, Stu – 3).Round 2: Stuart had Fynebank, another beer from Fyne Ales, this time a peat smoked golden ale (John – 4, Stu – 5) and John had the Craft pilsner by Belhaven (John – 3.5, Stu – 3).Round 3: As we are at the whisky society we decided to go with a whisky for round 3, it would be rude not to really.Stuart had a bourbon cask whisky called Anyone for Cricket. Neat it was rated John – 4, Stu – 3.5 and with water it got a 4.5 from both the boys.John had a bourbon cask whisky with the dubious name of A Beaker Full of the Warm South. Neat it got a 2 from Stu and a 2.5 from John but staggeringly the addition of a drop of water elevated the scores to 4 from each.As far as beers go the clear winner was the Fynebank peat smoked golden ale. The winner of the whiskys was Anyone for Cricket. So a triumph for smokiness all round!

In this episode we sat down with Oli from Brewdog Edinburgh as he talked us through some beer and food pairings.This round features Dead Pony Club and smoked cheddar.

Last round of episode 15 recorded with Colin at Daylight Robbery in Edinburgh.Magic Rock, Salty KissJohn - 8 | Stuart - 9.5 | Colin - 6

In this episode we are still recording at Daylight Robbery in Edinburgh with Colin.Tempest Brewing - Long White CloudStuart - 2 (4) | John - 7 (6) | Colin - 5 (8.5)Fierce Beer - Cranachan KillerStuart - 5 | John - 7 | Colin - 5Ayinger - Celebrator DoppelbockStuart - 5 | John - 7.5 | Colin - 8.5

Camden, Helles LagerStuart – 8 | John – 8 | Colin – 6.5Williams Bros, Joker IPAStuart – 7 | John – 8 | Colin – 5West, LagerStuart – 4 | John – 6.5 | Colin – 4

Tiny Rebel Brew Co, Frambuzi Stuart – 7.5 | John – 7 | Colin – 3 Natural Selection, Volcan Wolf Stuart – 7.5 | John – 8 | Colin – 4.5 Tempest Brewing, Long White Cloud Stuart – 4 | John – 6 | Colin – 8.5

This episode is a Grunting Growler special. This is round 4 of 4 rounds of funny chat plus some actual insightful beer chat! Five Points Brewing, Pale Ale Stuart – 9 | John – 7.5 | Jehad – 8

This episode is a Grunting Growler special. This is round 3 of 4 rounds of funny chat plus some actual insightful beer chat! Weird Beard, A Coffee Milk Stout Stuart – 8 | John – 7.5 | Jehad – 8 = 23.5

This episode is a Grunting Growler special. This is round 2 of 4 rounds of funny chat plus some actual insightful beer chat! Cloudwater, Saisson Stuart – 7.5 | John – 7.5 | Jehad – 7 = 22

This episode is a Grunting Growler special. This is round 1 of 4 rounds of funny chat plus some actual insightful beer chat! Magic Rock, Salty Kiss Stuart – 9.5 | John – 8 | Jehad – 9 = 26.5

In this episode we sat down with Oli from Brewdog Edinburgh as he talked us through some beer and food pairings. This round features the Brew Dog Beer Geek Quiz