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Chris and James. Reviewing beers whilst talking about sports, life and general nonsense.

Beer and Bants


    • Jul 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Episode 54 - Hasta Luego

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 54:21


    In this episode, Chris is joined by Aaron to chat about popular culture whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Black Country Special, Holden's The Peter Falk - Yorkshire Pudding Beer, Yorkshire Pudding Beer Brewery Around the World - Levensgenieter, Kompaan Wildcard - Fader, Laine Beer Co

    Episode 53 - Another One Bites The Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 32:31


    In this episode, Chris reflects on the modern world whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Shipyard The Peter Falk - Munich Dunkel, Utopia Brewing Around the World - Haze Charmer, Troegs Independent Brewing Wild card - Cold Alliance (Except Its Hot), Icebreaker x Brewdog

    Episode 52 - 3 Indians And A Tart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 37:57


    In this episode, Chris reflects on the world of entertainment whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Session IPA, Purity Brewing Co The Peter Falk - Phoenix IPA, Buxton Brewery Around the World - West Coast DDH IPA, The Garden Brewery & Lervig Wildcard - Blueberry Tart, Tiny Rebel

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    Episode 51 - From Fabric To Fabrication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 59:39


    In this episode, Chris is joined by Emma to discuss a number of topics whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Citra Session IPA, Oakham Ales The Peter Falk - American Pale Ale, Ad Astra Brewery Around the World - I Love Lamp, Evil Genius Wildcard - Solar Flare - To Øl

    Episode 50 - Tastes Like Potpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 36:42


    In this episode, Chris discusses his opinions on popular culture whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and tested - Session IPA, Steam Brew The Peter Falk - Organic IPA, Stroud Brewery Around the World - Tropical Wildcard - Disco Dirigible, Drygate

    Episode 49 - Put It On Loudspeaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 32:54


    In this episode, Chris reflects on news events and popular culture whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Wave after wave, Vocation The Peter Falk - Christmas Porter, Sainsburys Around the World - Loudspeaker, Lervig Wildcard - Libertine, Brewdog

    Episode 48 - I Got Chills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 39:27


    In this episode, Chris discusses general life whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Whitstable Bay, Shepherd Neame The Peter Falk - Chilly Cold IPA, Camden Town Brewery Around the World - Happy Pils, BRLO Wildcard - Rye Ruby Ale, Crumbs Brewing

    Episode 47 - Who's Snake Plissken???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 57:03


    In this episode, Chris is joined by Aaron reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Paolo, Williams Brothers The Peter Falk - Oligo Nunk, Hollow Stone Brewing Co Around the World - Marinera, Nao Wildcard - Pompelmocello, Siren Brew

    Episode 46 - What The Ruck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 42:28


    In this episode, Chris discusses current affairs whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Bone Idols Funland, Phantom Brewing Co The Peter Falk - Goose on the Loose, Goose Island x ALDI Around the World - Piraat Wildcard - Honour, Northern Monk

    Episode 45 - London Bridge Has Fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 32:20


    In this episode, Chris gives his review of popular entertainment along with discussing current affairs whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - IPA, BRLO The Peter Falk - West Coast IPA, Beavertown x Soffles Around the world - Baltic Porter, Browar Stu Moscow Wildcard - Salted Caramel Milkshake IPA, Brewdog x Joe & Seph's

    Episode 44 - Joys Of The Commonwealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 34:59


    In this episode, Chris reflects of life and entertainment whilst reviewing the following beers: Tried and Tested - Crash, Salt The Peter Falk - Zakur, La Superbe Around the World - Mucho, Nao Beer Wildcard - Aunt Bessies Jam Roly Poly, Northern Monk

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    Episode 43 - The Legendary Nigel Pearson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 40:03


    Chris Is flying solo in this episode, reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Roll With It, Vocation Brewery The Peter Falk - Prospect Street, Loch Lomond Brewery Around the World - Bermeja, Malpeis Wildcard - Parma Violets, Brewdog

    Episode 42 - Patrick Stewart In A Leather Jacket?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 53:42


    Chris is joined by guest Dan, reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Drive Thru Andy, Crop Beer Co The Peter Falk - Ronseal Saison - Northern Monk x Ronseal Around the World - Tripel, Bornem Wildcard - Baltic Berliner, Love Lane

    Episode 41 - One Man Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 39:48


    Chris is flying solo in this episode, reviewing beers and reflecting on life. In this episode he reviewed: Tried and Tested - Mangoes on with Faith, Northern Monk The Peter Falk - Summer Lager, Freedom Brewery Around the World - Hazy Little Thing IPA, Sierra Nevada Wildcard - Silk Road, Brewdog

    Episode 40 - It's Not All Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 53:43


    Chris is joined by guest Alex, reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Bohemian IPL, Beavertown x Worldwide FM The Peter Falk - Polarity, Saltaire Brewery Around the World - Suvila, Pohjala Wildcard - Rainbow Sherbet Sour, Gweilo

    Episode 39 - Santa's Got His Sack Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 52:11


    Chris is joined by guest host Kev reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Butty Bach, Wye Valley The Peter Falk - Within and Without, Northern Monk Patrons Project Around the World - Piraat Triple Hop Wildcard - Milk Foley, Turning Point Brew Co

    Episode 38 - Returning To The Scheduled Programme

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 56:04


    Chris is back with guest host Jack reviewing beers and having a chat. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Heavy Gravity, Beavertown The Peter Falk - Medjuica, Siren Around the World - Radler Grapefruit, Stiegl Wildcard - Love Hate Marmite Ale, Camden

    Episode 37 - Swansong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 68:52


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Bravehop, Loch Lomond Brewery The Peter Falk - Up State, Collaboration by Hatherwood and Stewart Brewing Around the world - Gulden Draak Wildcard - Sour Solstice, London Beer Factory

    Episode 36 - For Crying Out Kaleb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 80:27


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - 42, Brew By Numbers The Peter Falk - Hoppi Polla, Drygate Around the World - Bornem Wildcard - My Little Sabrony, Arbor Ales

    Episode 35 - Three Bolts On A Shirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 75:55


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Double Or Nothing, Brewdog The Peter Falk - Haka, 4 Chaps Brewing Around the World - Madonna of Sori, Sori Brewing Wildcard - Bubble Trouble, Boss Brewing

    Episode 34 - Out Of The Bushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 51:00


    Chris is joined by guest host Kev to review beers and find out what brought Kev into the world of craft beer. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - 505, Tiny Rebel The Peter Falk - Fish Don't Scream, 3 Blind Mice Brewery Around The World - Missle IPA, Champion Brewing Company Wildcard - Tone Burst, Drygate Brewing Co

    Episode 33 - The One With The BFH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 67:27


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Newcastle Brown Ale The Peter Falk - Down The Rabbit Hole, Jack Rabbit Brewery Around the World - Lagunitas IPA Wildcard - Tony's Hopolonely, Brewdog

    Episode 32 - What Do You Mean A Toothache?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 58:31


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Zoom Time, Loch Lomond Brewery The Peter Falk - Session IPA, Cloudwater Around the World - Hofbrau Original Wildcard - Hop, Skip & Juice, Vocation & Manchester Marble Brewery

    Episode 31 - Team Colin vs Team Cuthbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 60:43


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Punk IPA, Brewdog The Peter Falk - Bure Gold, Woodforde's Around the World - Westmalle Trappist Dubbel Wildcard - First Audition, Brew Mechanicals

    Episode 30 - Do You Remember When Phones Were Small?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 56:01


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Berliner Pilsner The Peter Falk - Darwin's Origin, Salopian Brewery Around the World - Brugse Zot Wildcard - Ice Queen, By The Horns Brewing Co

    Episode 29 - In A Change From The Scheduled Programming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 57:30


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Green Mountain, Thornbridge The Peter Falk - Waggle Dance, Eagle Brewery Around the World - Goose IPA, Goose Island Wildcard - Juice Forsyth, Brew York

    Episode 28 - One Man And His Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 59:35


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Blood Red Sky, Innis and Gunn The Peter Falk - Skye Black, Isle of Skye Brewing Around the World - El Guapo, O'Connor Wildcard - Double Gentle Bastard, Horizont

    Episode 27 - Who's Moustafa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 56:50


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Boon Doggle, Ringwood Brewery The Peter Falk - DDH DIPA, JackRabbit Brewing Co Around the World - Kaiju Krush! Wildcard - Stripclub Lube, Church Farm Brewery

    Episode 26 - New Year, Same S***

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 56:59


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Heineken 0.0 The Peter Falk - Nanny State, Brewdog Around the World - Erdinger Alkohol-frei Wildcard - Hoegaarden 0.0

    Episode 25 - They Think 2020's Over...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 60:39


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - 61 Deep, Marston's Brewery The Peter Falk - Luna, Dingbat Beer Around the World - Great Return, Hardywood Wildcard - Mild Thing, 4 Chaps Brewery

    Episode 24 - How Many Mince Pies???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 65:48


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Birds & Bees, Williams Bros Brewing Co The Peter Falk - Flat White, Alphabet Brewing Co. Around the World - Oh My Citra! Tanker Wildcard - All Together, Full Circle Brew Co.

    Episode 23 - Dinosaurs In Bridlington???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 56:32


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Monument Valley, Fourpure Brewing Company The Peter Falk - Spider Monkey, Black Isle Brewing Co Around the World - Hazy Queen, Horizont Wildcard - James Beer, Evil Twin Brewing

    Episode 22 - The One And Only Rik Mayall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 73:50


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - London Pride, Fuller's The Peter Falk - Yer Ben, Isle of Skye Brewery Around the World - Pepper Spray, Mikkeller Wildcard - Lemondrop Pale Ale, Alphabet Brewing Co

    Episode 21 - Doris the Inflatable...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 64:57


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Gamma Ray, Beavertown The Peter Falk - Metroland, Two Tribes Around the World - Warsteiner Wildcard - Five Summers, Harbour

    Episode 20 - Lightning Strikes Twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 75:33


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Faith, Northern Monk The Peter Falk - Virtuous, Kirkstall Brewery Around the World - Buried at Sea, Galway Bay Brewery Wildcard - Crossing the Rubicon, Drygate Brewing Co

    Episode 19 - It's a 2020 Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 57:43


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Elvis Juice, Brewdog The Peter Falk - Naranjito, Brooklyn Brewery Around the World - Duvel Wildcard - Lucaria, Thornbridge

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    Episode 18 - Back To Normality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 57:36


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Master Brew, Shepherd Neame The Peter Faulk - Elderflower Ale, Purple Moose Brewery Around the World - Mongozo Mango Wildcard - Cape Sour, Fierce & Devils Peak Collaboration

    Episode 17 - Don't Mention The C Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 67:38


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing cider. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - Rattler Original The Peter Falk - Thistly Cross Around the World - Angioletti Wildcard - Brothers Parma Violet

    Episode 16 - Attic Brew, Brewery Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 57:39


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers but with a twist. This episode all the beers are from Attic Brew Co based in the UK. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - More Miles Than Money, Session Hazy IPA The Peter Falk - We've All Enjoyed The Memories, Kveik NEIPA Around the World - Helles On Earth, Munich Helles Wildcard - Weiss This So Hard, Wheat Beer

    Episode 15 - Who Hates Watermelon???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 59:59


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Just One More, 3 Chaps Brewery The Peter Falk - Subaquatic Getaway, Alphabet Brewing Co. Around the World - Misty, Trzech Kumpli Wildcard - Summer, Shindigger

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    Episode 14 - The Big One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 63:31


    Chris' and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. This episode is our special episode where we purposely try 10 beers that we think we wont like all for the purpose of your enjoyment. The beers involved in this episode are: Eagle Brewery - Banana Bread Beer. Bad Brewing Co - Off-Tempo Milkshake IPA. Attic Brew Co - LL Coulis. Tiny Rebel - Pump Up The Jam. Roosters Brewing Co - One Trick Pony. Tanker - Orange Rainbow. Northern Monk - Neapolitan Ice Cream Pale Ale. Alphabet Brewing Co - Dank Matter. 8 Wired - Cosmic Chaos. Thornberry - Necessary Evil.

    Episode 13 - Don't Get Your Names In A Knot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 57:36


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Twisted Knots American IPA The Peter Falk - Birmingham Brewing Co, Pale Brummie Around the World - La Chouffe Wildcard - Gander Brew Co, Fatty Seal

    Episode 12 - Is This The Way To Amarillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 60:18


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tasted - Stones Bitter The Peter Falk - Nothing Bound, You're Breathin' Amarillo Around the World - Port City Brewing Co, Porter Wildcard - Halton Turner, Mango Milkshake

    Episode 11 - As Far Away as... Derby?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 63:52


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - St Austell, Tribute The Peter Falk - Attic Brew, Nobody's Poet Around the World - Heaney Irish Stout Wildcard - Halton Turner, Beverley Hills Hop IPA

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    Episode 10 - My Milkshake Brings All The Pokemon To The Yard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 58:11


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and Tested - The Wild Beer Co Pogo The Peter Falk - Hatherwood Ruby Rooster Around the World - La Goudale Wildcard - Black Sheep Pineapple Milkshake IPA

    Episode 9 - Mango, Mango, Nothing But Mango

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 61:53


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Brewdog Dead Pony Club The Peter Falk - Siren Calypso Around the world - Singha Wildcard - Drygate Disco Forklift Truck

    Episode 8 - Testing The Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 50:07


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion and banter whilst reviewing beers. In the episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Doom bar The Peter Falk - Inhaler Around the World - St Bernardus Pater 6 Wildcard - Means to an end

    Episode 7 - Slipping Like Clockwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 55:22


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion and banter whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we reviewed: Tried and tested - Red Stripe The Peter Falk - Brewdog Clockwork Tangerine Around the World - Erdinger Weissbier Wildcard - Slippery When Wet

    Episode 6 - No Need To Show Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 55:39


    Chris and James' usual brand of discussion and banter whilst reviewing beers. In this episode we have reviewed: Tried and tested - Brooklyn Lager The Peter Falk - Camden Show Off Around the World - Stone Ripper The Wildcard - Hoppy Lovin' Christmas Mikkeller

    Episode 5 - Who's Laura Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 67:22


    The beers reviewed in this episode are: Tried and Tested - Gosser The Peter Falk - Timothy Taylor's Landlord Around the world - Super Bock Wildcard - Northern Monk's Laura Slater

    Super Bowl LIV Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 56:42


    A Super Bowl special where we review American beers in preparation for the big game. Beers reviewed this episode are: Tried and Tested - Samuel Adams Boston Lager Columbo - Blue Moon Around the World - Kona Big Wave Wildcard - Sierra Nevada California IPA

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