Brewdog News Podcast

Doug blasts through a quick fire round of questions with Jason Block in our latest update on all things Brewdog. Here's the breakdown: 0:24 EFP Tomorrow USA extended. Why and for how long. 2:28 AGM on August 28, the details. 7:01 Brewdog Las Vegas update 11:01 New Albany bar opening 12:42 New Cleveland bar opening 14:30 New Atlanta bar opening 15:30 Ohio News - Distilling update, hop farm update, forest update, solar panels 18:06 Ohio campground? 19:10 500 cuts rum stuck in limbo 21:11 New states coming online for distribution 22:55 Planet Brewdog and stamp collecting 24:40 Iron Maiden partnership and new beers

Recorded just before the AGM, we take a proper look at the second free beer giveaway this year and the new monthly beer club. We look into the decision to reduce the ABV of Elvis Juice, what happened to 4 LGTBQIA+ in Indianapolis, new bars and breweries around the world, coffee, weddings, pizza and much more.

A busy show this month, as we catch up on the latest beers coming out of Brewdog, the continued expansion of the Ellon brewery, a brand new online beer school and an indepth look at the changes coming in Brewdog Overworks We've also news on EFP raises opening up in Europe, arguments over canned water, AGM 2021 details. Oh and Brewdog becoming a B-Corp! There's loads more too. See for yourself!

Doug got nearly 40 minutes with Jason Block the CEO of Brewdog USA! You'll hear about Brewdog Las Vegas, loads of new bars, a new "beverage" that's coming, a new collaboration (along the lines of Lamb Of God) the latest on the new distillery, and, as you would expect a ton more!

Lots and lots packed into this show. We look at Brewdog's biggest ever giveaway and how it brought around 4 hour "queue" to even visit the website. Tori Powell joins us for the first time to talk about AF Beers (including the one that drenched her when she opening it!) We also look critically at James Watts suggestions of using the Brewdog Bars as vaccination centers. Was it all just marketing BS? There's loads more too.

A fresh look to the Podcast now we're into our fifties! Let us know if you like/hate it. Two months of news to catch you up on in this show: We look at the recent problems with deliveries from the online store - have DPD drivers really been opening Punk IPA 12 packs? EFP Australia just launched! Jo plugs the **** out of her beer course(s) and we ask Doug if he's ever heard of Chewits! We've shortened the show slightly but we keeping the listener favourites (including Jo's rubbish joke!)

In this bonus episode the Brewdog News team take up James Watt's kind offer take an early look at the impressive new 'eco companion' which is Pawprint. Pawprint have a range of tools to helps you measure, understand and reduce your carbon footprint from the palm of your hand. Massive thank you to Christian Arno and Mark McCafferty for taking personal time out to spend with us on a rainy Tuesday evening.

Rob & Tamsyn squeeze in as many questions as possible into a rare 30 minutes with James Watt. We get a sneak preview of 3 new products coming in 2021, we ask about how the business is coping and hear about the water issue at the Ellon Brewery. There's a new loyalty scheme called Planet Brewdog on the way, a new top-secret but very big Brewdog community project on the way. James was desperate to tell us about it but we have to wait until Jan. We also hear about the recently director level changes, what's happening with Brewdog Millionaire, the reduced EFP discount and the impact on EFPs feelings towards Brewdog just now. Thanks to James for giving up his time for this and being so honest with his answers.

While sales of kegs to local bars might be down, all other areas of the Brewdog USA Business is doing well. In no small part that's thanks to Jason Block and his amazing (and relatively) small team based in Ohio and the USA bars. Here's a question, how do you make 500 cuts rum, when some of the ingredients aren't even allowed in the USA? On this podcast our awesome US correspondent Doug Johnson catches up with Jason to find out. You'll hear about the progress on the Cleveland Bar (spoiler - it's closer than you think!), the latest distribution plans, the distilling plans, sustainability changes, brexit, AF beer on Amazon, seltzer news... and the list goes on. It's only 25 mins long, but Doug and Jason pack in heaps!

Yes, that's right, this episode has 19 Brewdog announcements for you! Tamsyn and Rob, assisted by Doug, take you through some of the jaw-dropping things that Brewdog have announced in the last few weeks. Its quite something and we promise that even the most hardened Brewdog fans will hear something new! You'll hear about: * The 2000 acre Brewdog Forest where you get your own tree! * The launch of EFP7, sorry EFP Tomorrow * How Brewdog really are making huge changes to how they operate * We looks at the motives behind the move to Brewdog becoming Carbon Neutral. * Oh - and we even talk beer at one point! Video version of this podcast is available too!

On Saturday, as part of the USA AGM (well - the revised virtual version) James and Martin ask the EFPs and friends to assemble online to watch the "Biggest Announcement Brewdog Ever Made". It turns out it might just be one of the most important business decisions any high-profile company has made. Here's Rob's initial take on what was announced. Full coverage, opinion and reaction on our next episode

On Wednesday we attempted to record episode 47. We got chatting with Ben about how the passing of his Grandfather (from Covid-19) has affect him and his family. We then moved on to talk about our experiences of the lockdown so far and the impact on the industry in general. After that conversation we decided none of us felt in the right mood to be enthusiastic about Brewdog news. Our "Wednesday conversation" was a wide ranging chat, none of which was scripted, and after some careful thought we decided edit it and share it with you. Very little of it is Brewdog related, so you can skip this one if you've had your fill of Covid-19!

It's been a month since we last recorded a podcast and a lot has happened in Brewdog Land! In this cask strength episode we've crammed in over 20 stories (and left a big bunch out for when Tamsyn gets back from her summer break!) Following our failed attempt to record on Wednesday evening, we regrouped and created you a fact-pact episode. On this show: We talk covid, a lot - so much so that we created a separate episode devoted to it! Stunning new figures released by James Watt surprised all of us this week Great news for our Northern Irish viewers and listeners Andrew tells us, again, how much he hates seltzers Ben tells us about Black Is Beautiful (he's managed to try both) Jo sets us a tough Tokyo* question Molly chews a ball LOUDLY. 15 stories in 15 minutes, Jo's awful joke, and we start the countdown to episode 50!

Things are looking good in America. That's a phrase you don't see often enough these days, but for Brewdog in the USA things are looking positive. All the latest plans and developments post lock down in the USA. More states are (finally) getting their hands on the Brewdog goodies The steady expansion of Overworks USA How the lock down has affected the Dog House Hotel and kennels projects How the AF range is growing above exceptions Whats happening with the USA AGM?

NOTE: This podcast was recorded BEFORE we launched our charity prize draw. Brewdog stated at this years AGM they aim to become the most environmentally friendly brewery on the planet. That's one heck of a goal. In this episode we focus in on what that means in practical terms and the fantastic Tamsyn explains to Rob all about some pretty weird stuff that is often counter intuitive. How about making beer from toilet water? It's not as gross as it sounds. Honest! Also, by very kind permission of the excellent beerlovers.at, we've a clip from an interview with Martin Dickie where we answers some of the questions we had around this huge project.

Oh yes, it's a full strength podcast for you today (video and audio!) As we continue to adjust to the new normal, we have in this episode:

This episode we spend some quality time with the Chief Operating Officer of Brewdog, the wonderful Dave McDowell. (Apologies for the 'clicking' for the first ten minutes!) You'll hear about: How the brewdog team have responded to the crisis Could there be bar closures and layoffs? The incredible demand for hand sanitiser Reaction to the government measures to date The #NationalTimeOut campaign The 10 point plan for safely operating a bar

On Saturday we jumped onto a Facebook Live stream to give a recap on James & Martin's business talk. Here's the audio from that stream. We also give our first impressions on the (understandably limited) announcements of new stuff coming up. Here's the edited version of that live stream. If you want to see/hear less from us and more from James and Martin direct, the AGM replay is available on YouTube!

Hystrix started a thread on the forum this week with the subject "What will you miss most about Brewdog?" If that subject line sent a shiver down your spine (it did for us) then you are not alone. The thread quickly got very interesting. In this round-table format episode we talk about: The future of Brewdog and impact on our share values The delivery time shambles and how Brewdog are fixing it "Zoom bombers" exposing themselves on the Brewdog calls! EFP Beer lockers in the USA and Lamb Of God x Brewdog Beer All things AGM related... And there's heaps more too, so have a watch (or listen) now if you fancy catching up all things Brewdog during the lockdown :)

Bonus Podcast! Last week the awesome Doug Johnson met (virtually of course) with the recently appointed head of all things Brewdog USA. Here's his interview where they discuss how the US has adapted to Covid 19, how plans are going to expand in the US and the love of Jet Black Heart. Apologies it's a little rough around the edges. Having trouble getting it edited properly, so I've given up! RC

James Watt joins us (around half way through) as we discussed as much as we can squeeze in about how this virus is affecting Brewdog and the people who work within it. We also hear from James about a couple of mood lifting things that will be properly unveiled in the next week or so. Episode 040 of the podcast, is in VIDEO format on YouTube and Facebook as well as AUDIO in your podcast player of choice. The format is very rough and ready, none of the usual editing, no theme music, but hey... the content is here ❤

Here we are with PART 2 of episode 39. And its a BELTER! In this (PART 2) of episode 39:

Rob thought it had been a relative quiet couple of weeks in Brewdog and let the podcasters know the recording should only take about 30 minutes. WRONG. It took a lot longer. We have a lot to say. Once the interviews and other updates were added we've had to split this into TWO shows for you. Here's the first part. In this (PART 1) of episode 39: 50 empty cans for a share in Brewdog!? Good deal? Good idea? We welcome a new guest (welcome to the team Tamsyn!) We talk about Brewdogs Tomorrow Charter and what we hope for Brewdog asked their shareholders to fix the beer displays in supermarkets. We react. And part 2 will be out at the weekend - WooHoo!

We're back from our winter break and the timing couldn't be better. Brewdog is changing and its changing fast. "This may be the most pivotal year in Brewdog history." James Watt In this episode: We look into the initial reaction to the new look Brewdog How does an AF beer cost MORE than an alcoholic version? Fanzine has changed again. We looking into whats new. Squiddy's new London based walking tours are here There another fabulously fake Brewdog bar Breaking news about a big redevelopment of HQ in Ellon And around 20 more stories to catch you up on!

Jackie, of Brewdog Budapest fame, got in touch not long after Collabfest 2019. "I'm off to chat with the guys at Mad Scientist." he wrote, "Would you like me to ask a few questions for the podcast?" We couldn't have been happier to send over a list of questions (and one of Bruce's rubbish dad jokes!) You'll hear: The motivation behind Blackcurrant Trifle How it felt to see your beer being ranked number one in the world How Mad Scientist nearly went bankrupt due to an issue in the brewery! How Hungarians NEVER rate things five stars And much more. We full team are back at the start of Feb. Enjoy!

On a freezing December day, our explorers set out in dangerous conditions to visit the mythical Brewdog HQ and interview James Watt (We may be overselling the drama here a little.) In a brief but packed interview you'll hear: Why 2020 might be bring biggest changes in Brewdog history A new focus on sustainability A potential huge event in Dublin! The new beers (including an amazing Evil Twin collab) The new, free, Brewdog TV And (of course) much more!

Part Two of our Christmas special! We wrap up 2019 live from both Brewdog Inverurie and Castlegate! In this episode: We talk to James Watt about his highs and lows of 2019 More news to catch you up on including a great story about a parrot and a cat! Tamsyn is on to tell us about her very unusual Dogs On Deck experience! Rob finally tastes Jo's Orange and Basil Saison home brew. And we've the final part of Fiona, Ben, Craig, and Michael from Brewdog facing off against the podcast team in our live quiz! It's another packed show. Enjoy the ride!

Part One of our (wildly under prepared) Christmas special for you!!! We start out in Inverurie, run a Podcast vs Staff pub quiz in Castlegate and then we've an interview with James Watt at Brewdog HQ. What a weekend. In this (frankly ridiculous) episode PART 1: Loads of news to catch you up on including a brand new "concept bar", we say goodbye to Alison, EFP6 has smashed £7 million, Brewdog in the papers (for good reasons!) We say hello to Brewdog Swansea and the HUGE new Outpost Dublin! There's Christmas presents to unwrap And we've Fiona, Ben, Craig, and Michael from Brewdog facing off against the Jo, Ben, Matt and Bruce from the podcast team in our live quiz

Another month, another HUGE LOAD of news to cover! Its might be getting chilly in Scotland but we've got everything you need for a great night in right here. In this show: RIP Brewdog Airlines. We get all gossip from the last ever flights of Brewdog Airlines. We take a peek inside the new Brewdog Hotel Brewdog is officially open in a whole new continent A weird message from Dan Ackroyd (not that one) Return of Fifteen Stories in Fifteen minutes And she's finally back - BREWDOG ABBY - yes she's back on the show!

THIS Saturday (9th Nov) the team at Brewdog Overworks are doing something new. Its a brewery exclusive beer release and yard party! * Rob was invited to Overworks to try Gunpowder Treason * An imperial sour stout which has been aged in Islay Whisky casks * You'll hear about the Gunpower Evening too!

My word! Brewdog are pumping out new ideas, plans and controversies at some rate of knots just now. We try to distill (pun intended) all the happenings into an hour-ish of news, views, thoughts and even some reviews this month! * The highs and lows of collabfest 2019, including the Untappd unfairness * The burger that made the internet LOSE ITS MIND * Exciting new plans for Brewdog Distilling Co. * James's 2020 announcements and what they mean to you * The f*****g Portman Group, AGAIN!, website issues, birthday beer changes, wattie is very drunk, and loads more as ever

A whole months worth of news to cover in this episode, so we race through it as quickly as we possibly can. Well... kind of! * Brewdog's own JB chats with Rob about the tough decisions on recent bar closures * MOST of the team get a little over excited at the idea of an AGM train! * Brewdog won a ton of awards, Bruce takes us through the winning range * We have a brand new 15 stories in 15 minutes segment * We complete our DoG giveaway, watties back, bruce's bad jokes, and all the silliness some of you love and some of you hate ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Back once again, with the ill behaviour... Episode 31 brings you a plethora of exciting features. And some average ones too! First there's in an depth chat with Neil and John about the impact of potentially opening a bar in Dubai where many Brewdog staff would be unable to live and work. We talk about the awesome Brewdog Crewprint then its over to America for all you need to know about the recent USA AGM, including some very tipsy Scottish folk trying to make sense! Watties back, we've our DoG giveaway, and more...

Two shows recorded at once? Are we insane? No... there's just an awful lot going on just now in BrewdogLand! We've a bottle of the magnificent Death Or Glory glory to giveaway. What is Punk day? What do you get for free? and why were people mad about it? James is going for a drive. In a boat. On the North Sea. Neil is on to talk about the millions of pounds given away in EFP benefits. Scott is on to talk about completing 14 bars in 3 days! We talk Jet Black Heart, Charity Raffles, and much more.

We're back to a semi-normal show this week with the entire team throwing in news, views, thoughts and reviews on all manor of Brewdog topics. * Cameron Robertson has left Brewdog. He talks about his highs and lows, and the reasons for moving on. * You can visit Tower Hill, right now, in 3d! * Watties asking about Punk State, Jo is asking about computer based Frogs. * Andrews asking what the hell is going on, and Bruce asks if his jokes are any good (they are not). * We've an update on new bars, the EFP6 extension and, we mention talk about Brewdog Abby's latest project.

The sun continued to shine, the beer was still perfect and Brewdog finished of a bloody fantastic day for us all. Beatnik 2019 was on 29th of June and we set up camp in Overworks to bring you interviews, news and a ton of guests! Here's part 2 of the day including Rob's trip to Manchester!

The sun shone, the beer was perfect and Brewdog put on a bloody fantastic day for us all. Beatnik 2019 was on 29th of June and we set up camp in Overworks to bring you interviews, news and a ton of guests!

A very different and in-depth bonus episode for you this week. In March 2018 Brewdog created a big promotion, a clarion call to end the discrimination of gender pay inequality. Pink IPA was launched (Punk IPA in a pink bottle) with 20% off for women. The promotion coincided with International Women's Day. Upset by this, Tom Bower confirmed the promotion was real, then took Brewdog to court claiming sex discrimination. He won the case and donated his £1000 (less costs) to charity. In this episode Rob talks to Tom and tries to understand why he went through it all, then Jo joins Rob to give her opinion on the interview. Lets just say - she was not happy. Not. At. All.

We're back with another hour long show. Here's just some of the things we cover: * Honest To Dog - we get right into this very controversial experiment. * Brewdog have upset people by 'reinventing cask beer' * We play some mind games, we talk Macaroni Cheese, and we come up with a way to sell more Brewdog Airlines seats! * Wattie is in a bit of pickle, Chris is here and this time he's not shouting, Abby gets a mention and load and loads and LOADS more! Feedback is ALWAYS welcome. Enjoy :)

It's been a while, so predictably this is a packed episode full of our usual views, news, thoughts and reviews. Our first update since the AGM - Over 20 stories to cover! What the heck is going on with Punk IPA? What the heck is going on with Punk AF? What the heck is going on with these TV adverts? Wattie is back, Chris is on, Daniel Prentice calls in, Billy Murphy is here Oh, and we welcome Joanne Love to the team. Plus all the usual stuff! Told you it was big show!

Emma's final episode and it's a cracker - her trip to America with Brewdog Airlines! Imagine boarding a Boeing 767 full of Brewdog fans, staff and the Brewdog founders to head off to America, drinking a beer specially brewed for the flight, then staying in a craft beer hotel, and visiting a bucket load of jaw-dropping breweries and bars? Well... Emma got to do just that. Emma chats with James Watt about the crazy experience so far. You'll hear from some brewdog forum favourites recorded during the trip. We've an eye opening interview with Ranger Jenny in Brewdog USA! Meet the awesome US Equity Punks who also drove 500 miles to be there! And a whole lot more!

Rob caught up with the Brewdog Captain James Watt for a brief chat about all the big announcements from this years Annual General Mayhem in Aberdeen. You'll hear about the launch of the latest crowdfunding round (EFP6), the huge news of the purchase the Stone brewery in Germany, partnerships with British Airways and a lot more.

Your audio guide to the AGM 2019 is here! We've put together a one-off SPECIAL episode devoted entirely to this years AGM. This is essential listening especially if you will be among the *thousands* of people attended the AGM for the first time. * The must-do top-tips from fellow listeners * Rob takes you round all the Aberdeen Craft beer bars, for an exclusive chat with the bar managers. * Opening times, the beach walk, food options, the tap list, bands all discussed at length. * We run through the must-do events at the AGM itself. * And, of course, we'll be talking about backpacks!

Episode 19 of our humble podcast is ready for your ears! A slightly more laid back episode this time: The triumphant launch of overwork sours The disastrous launch of the new website If you are coming to the AGM you'll want to hear news of a new Aberdeen bar We follow up on the trading day and tell you what this means for your shares Watties back from his muck and grass show And, as ever, loads more news and bits to catch you up on.

Brewdog have hit the ground running in 2019. On this show: A podcast exclusive reveal.. the verdant collab with blow your mind! 3 new and improved discounts and offers for shareholders. Folk are not happy about the Share Trading day - Neil & Andrew tell us why. Bruce heads to Carlisle with Peter. We catch up with Fierce Beer, Verdant and more. Matt is back, Wattie is Back, and all the other usual news!

In this hastily thrown together "bonus episode" we've got two interviews you will love. First Andrew gives us the full run-down on Brewgooder with Zoe, including their awesome new Office Beers Club. Second, our final part of our chat with James Watt where he reveals some exclusive news about projects coming up in 2019: * Growler Home Deliveries! * 30 Day IPA - We've maybe already had it! * EFP 6 with European twist? * An amazing Northern Monk collaboration * Martin nearly setting fire to DogTap Kitchen! And a shed load more!

Our Christmas Special is here: * Recorded Live from Brewdog Edinburgh (on a very rainy day) * We laugh, a lot, and we really hope you do too! * James Watt joins us for a pub quiz * Abby Scott tells us about the Sticker Book *Tom & Alan join us in person * We've HEAPS of your Christmas Messages * Wattie is back (of course!)

On this news packed episode: * The crazy start to the 2019 AGM * Two new products weird and wonderful product launches * Watties on and he's not in a good mood * Brewdog Cameron joins us, Matt joins us, Lynne joins us, Chris joins us. * We go to the openings of Perth, Brixton, and edinburgh airport bars * And our friend Charles joins us to catch up on the latest in the Scofflaw drama

On this huge episode: Metro Mayhem Happened - BIG TIME Verity tells us about the amazing new Website Mild controversy as Brewdog opens a bar in a shopping center Breaking News about next year's AGM We visit Shoreditch and chat to Dave Bruce And all the usual stuff - bad jokes, brain teasers, etc Oh - and Wattie. Never forget about Wattie!

On the 2nd part of our double episode: Continuing our Interview with James Watt. Andrew has to confess to what he said! Emma has a funny turn. Neil Fletcher joins us to talk trading your EFP shares We discuss Nev's take on the Brewdog Blueprint And we finish talking about the 30, yes, *thirty* announcements