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Hello! It's the return of Cans Across The World podcast and this week, Sean catches up on the recent happenings, shares some beer news, events, answers questions and checks out the Light Up Gold West Coast IPA by Our Brewery.
The first guest of Season 2 is Darren Matthews - comedian, podcaster, beer fan and all round good guy.We have a chat about stand up comedy, Armagh, Sean's embarrassing hangover from hell, the insane & interesting tale of Sullivan's brewery and loads more.You can follow Darren on instagram @darrenmatthewscomedian for upcoming dates and events.The beer sampled this week is Everything You Never Had Berry Sour by Beer Hut Brewing Co.
Another one! On this week's episode, we catch up with whats been happening beer wise and life wise. Then we remember the hard way that lambic bottles are all fancy and have corks. Also, beer news and Halloween films with beer pairing recommendations.The beer this week is the Lindemans Gueuze Cuvee Rene 2022 Lambic.
We're back baaaybeeee - Season 2 of Cans Across The World podcast pours fresh from the taps from today on!This episode is a big catch-up on all the happenings - stories from a solo holiday to Porto, exciting music times, local gigs, bike raves, upcoming beer events and outings.The beer reviewed was the Peanut Butter Milk Stout by Left Hand Brewing.
Woohoo! It's episode 100 of the podcast and this week I'm joined by Nathan of Stewart brewing. Stewart brewing are based in Loanhead, just outside Edinburgh, Scotland. Join us as we find out a bit about the brewery, Project 7, sustainability, beer development and loads more.The beer sampled this week is the Under & Over Oat Cream IPA, the first in the Project 7 Series line for 2024 by Stewart Brewing. Make sure to check out their socials & website for new brews & exciting things like touring their brewery, visiting their taproom and even brewing your very own beer with them onsite!
This week, Seán catches up with John, Matt and Ethan of Some Guys With A Camera. They chat about their upcoming Amazon Prime series 'Birchall's Pints' which will be released on Friday November 10th. Follow them on social media to stay in the loop and stick 10th Nov in the diary!
True to the word, here's episode 99, a week later as planned! This week, Seán is joined by Wayne of Twkom Media which includes a podcast along with videography and photography services - amongst other things - Give them a follow on social media! In this episode, they get into a good chat about music, festivals, making videos, the take a hike walking group, beer news and a whole bunch of other stuff. Also, Bourbon the producer constantly interrupts the podcast cos he's the lord of chaos and he chose violence that day.The beer sampled this week is the Budgie Smuggler Sour Pale by Bullhouse. And also a second sneaky can of Danann Juicy IPA by The White Hag.
CANS RETURNS! After a hefty amount of time away, the CATW podcast is back. In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews, comedian/podcaster to chat about his comedy career, playing against Man United Legends XI, traveling, beer news and some other bits. The beer sampled this week is the Wasted Hot Cross Bun Pale Ale by Northern Monk X Surplus To Purpose)
In this episode, Seán catches up with the first Cans Across The World podcast in just over a year, shares some beer news and reviews some beer by the fantastic new brewery from Get 'Er Brewed called 'Our Brewery'.The beer sampled on this podcast was the Modern Love Pale Ale from Our Brewery by Get 'er Brewed.
In this episode, Seán rides solo to chat about the fantastic guests from the past episodes, updates on each of them, lockdown restriction easing, recent news events, Godzilla VS Kong, beer subscription boxes and much more. The beer sampled on this podcast was the Imbongito Tropical Table Beer Micro NEIPA by Boundary
In this episode, Seán speaks with Alan Mahon, the co-founder of Brewgooder. They chat about the story behind Brewgooder, what they are working towards and their future plans. Tune in to find out more and check out Brewgooder.comBrewgooder is a craft beer company who set out to provide clean drinking water to 1million+ people by donating 100% of their profits to clean water charities.CansAcrossTheWorld.com
In this episode, Seán welcomes Dr. Keith Villa Ph.D., CERIA Brewing Co-founder/Brewmaster and Blue Moon Brewing Founder. They discuss Dr. Villa's incredible journey in the world of craft beer, studying in Belgium, founding Blue Moon brewery, creating a THC/CBD infused non-alcoholic beer under the name CERIA brewing co and much more. Dr. Villa's book 'Brewing with Cannabis: Using THC and CBD in Beer (Volume 1)' comes out on August 1st 2021. It will be available on AMAZON and GOOGLE BOOKS
In this episode, Seán is joined by Matt and Joe from Some Guys With A Camera. They discuss BIRCHALL'S PINTS: Web Series which is a Six-part web series about a craft brewery ran by two brothers and their eccentric friends. They're currently crowdfunding for the project HERE. Check out the project at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/birchall-s-pints-web-series#/ and donate if you can!The beers sampled on this podcast were Stormtrooper Situation Normal IPA, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and a cheeky Koppaberg Mixed Fruits cider.
In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews (comedian/podcaster) to chat about the history of Mead, St. Patrick's Day stories, the roadmap out of lockdown and much more. The brew sampled on this podcast was a home brewed mead gifted to us by our friend & home brewer Stevie. Thanks a million! Follow Stevie on Instagram @SME30 and check out his very excellent band The Coronations.
In this episode, Seán rambles about the royals, Piers Morgan, getting into the Evening Standard, gig memories and car accident scam calls. He also shares some beer news from the week.The beer sampled in this episode was the Mallow Laser Quest Marshmallow & Pineapple Hazy IPA by Brewdog.
In this episode, Seán wishes the Covid nonsense a happy 1st birthday, ponders the origins of the plastic basin in the sink, praises Lynx Africa and wonders how to survive a zombie outbreak. Also on the docket, some beer news and the weirder news stories of the week. The beer sampled was the Hazy Morning APA by Pinta Brewery.
In this episode, Seán is joined by Darren Matthews for a can and a chat. They discuss the latest lockdown banter, some personal stories, Darren's ancestry.com adventures, the good pub, some beer news and much more. The beer sampled was the I Hope This Pale Ale Finds You Well by Evil Twin brewing.
Seán is joined by Darren Matthews (comedian/podcaster) for a chat about life, the universe and everything. They discuss the sesh, growing up in the country, the latest beer news and answer some questions from the listeners. The beer this week is Pan IPAni Double Wheat IPA from Trzech Kumpli brewery. Check out CansAcrossTheWorld.com for more beery goodness!
Merry Christmas! In this episode, Seán wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and enjoys a brew from Galway Bay. He introduces Episode #299 of the Fellaship Podcast that he was a recent guest on. Enjoy, have a great Christmas.
n this episode, Seán rambles about the Winter Solstice (21st Dec), mental health/mindfulness exercises, being excited for Christmas and protecting your family dinner from the cops. He also discusses the latest beer news and happenings of this crazy ol’ world. The beer sampled in this episode is the Southwold Christmas Ale by Adnams.
In this episode, Seán rambles about the time he sent an e-mail to Nigel Farage asking for a fight, his favourite Christmas movies, answers some listener questions and shares some beer news. The beer sampled in this episode is the Loosey Joosey Pale with Plum & Sour Cherry. It’s a collab brew between Bullhouse brew co. and Hopfully Brewing.
In this episode, Sean is joined by Darren Matthews to celebrate being back on the drink after 30 days of sobriety. They chat about Diego Maradona, music, life, answer listener questions and discuss the beer news of the week. The beer sampled is Seán's home brew called 'Hum It' APA.
In this episode, Seán is joined by Gareth from Metal For Life NI and Darren Matthews (comedian/Injury Time podcast). They speak about mental health, mindfulness, coping mechanisms, what the Metal For Life NI charity is all about and they geek out about music. The alcohol free drink sampled in this episode is: Yellow Label Black Tea by Lipton
In this episode, Seán chats about eating bugs & sustainability, putting up the C*******s Tree too early, the progress of his home brew, ancient Irish hill forts, winter solstice, answers some listener questions and discusses the beer news of the week. The alcohol free beer sampled in this episode is the Low Tide Pale Ale by Shipyard brewing.
In this episode, Seán chats about his hand injury and reminisces about times gone by… Silly injuries, gig stories, the Wild Mountain Thyme trailer, octopus friends, paddy whacking in Hollywood and he shares the beer news of the week. The alcohol free beer sampled in this episode was the Mango Juice Drink With Nata De Coco by Tao Ti.
In this episode, Seán rambles about how No Craic November is going, mental health, beer legislation changes in the North of Ireland, Trump vs Biden, answers some listener questions and more stories from the week. Also, he shares the beer news from the week.The alcohol free beer sampled in this episode is the Unfiltered 0% Lager by Lucky Saint.
In this episode, Seán gets into the Hallowe'en spirit by discussing how to entertain the twins from The Shining over the mid term break, horror movie beer name puns, what horror movie villain would be great to go on the sesh with and telling a ghost story from Ireland. May contain spoilers about the Sixth Sense (Bruce Willis was dead the whole time). Beer sampled was the Pumpkin Brew, the pumpkin beer by Trouble Brewing.
In this episode, Seán is joined by Jonny Murray via skype. They chat about the haunted pubs in Belfast, the Freemasons connections with Belfast & the occult history there, women brewers accused of witchcraft in the Middle Ages and the conspiracy theory that David Bowie burned down Alistair Crowley’s house in 2016 and died a week later. Plus loads more spooky stuff! The beers sampled this week are the No Water Chocolate Orange Milkshake Milk Stout by Wild Beer and Platform 6.1 Impeccable IPA by Wickwar Wessex Brewing
Seán is joined by Wayne (TWKOM Media) to chat about the 'rona, music, horror movies, video games and life. The beers sampled this week are the Getting Tiki With It Pina Colada Wheat Ale by Left Hand Brewing & Geyser Session IPA by Fourpure brewing.
In this week's episode, Seán answers questions from the listeners, discusses beer news and samples the Irish Stout by Heaney Brewery.
In this episode, Seán has a can and rambles about Vault studios (c)Art Park festival, further lockdown restrictions, bangling your pub, the government being melters, the craft reboot trailer, smuggling beer to your mate in prison, speakeasy pubs and he reads the beer news for the week. Enjoy! The beer sampled this week is the Agua De Jamaica Hibiscus Spiced Berliner Weisse collaboration brewed by Marble Beers and Slim Pickens Cider & Mead.
In this episode, Seán cracks a beer and sits down to ramble about his new job, the world beer awards, Bullhouse’s new taproom and crowdfunding goal, beer being racist, a house made out of cans and loads more. The beer sampled this week is the Duvel Belgian Golden Ale by Duvel Moortgat Brewery.
This week, Seán chats with Darren Matthews (comedian/Darren Matthews & Sometimes Friends podcast) to have a can and ramble about the week’s topics. They get into a chat about socially distanced comedy gigs & shows, tell drinking stories, Bullhouse brewing’s recent announcements, the world’s strongest beer and other beer news. The beers sampled this week are the Quadditch Belgian Quadrupel by Larkins Brewing Co and the Blood Orange Pale Ale by Great South Bay Brewery.
This week, Seán flies solo to ramble about the 50th birthday sesh, The Rock getting Covid-19, Trump's nobel peace prize nomination, Neil Buchanan is Banksy, missing live events and he shares some beer news. The beer sampled this week is the Daydreaming Of Far Off Lands IPA by Modest Beer.
In this episode, Seán and Stu get together for a chat about their weeks and life changing events. They ramble about out who won the best beer garden in the UK, Joe Rogan censored, what's annoying Stu? and they share some beer news. The beers sampled are Scrabo Gold Pale Ale by Ards Brew Co and Mickerbocker Glory Bock by Bullhouse Brew Co.
In this episode, Sean and Stu get together via skype once more to discuss their mammoth VBBF beer review session last weekend, The Batman and other movie trailers, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the Brewdog vs Aldi saga, the mythical b&m off licence and loads more. They take some questions from the listeners and share some beer news. The beers sampled this week were the Salty Kiss Gooseberry Gose by Magic Rock Brewing and the Mediterranean Lager by Anadolu Efes Brewery.
Seán and Stu get together via skype once again for a few beers and a chat. This week, the lads ramble about returning to the gym, BMW drivers, the Bill and Ted soundtrack, beer festivals, the sesh and they discuss the latest beer news. Tune in for some hijinks and get involved on social media! The beers sampled were the Winter Is Coming Oatmeal Porter by 12 Acres Brewing Co. and the Rinse and Repeat IPA by Beer Hut Brewing Co.
It's another week for Skype podcasting for Seán and Stu. The lads get together to drink a few beers and have a chat. The ramblings this week include a spoiler free review of the movie Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, passive aggressively working from home, the government are cowboys, mask wearers vs non-mask wearers and they discuss the latest beer news.
In this episode, they ramble about an explosion in Beirut, Carl Benjamin vs Akilahobviously, post-lockdown haircuts and nights out, Fightback brewery teaming up with the Music Venues Trust and loads more. The lads also answer a few questions kindly sent in from listeners. The beers sampled this week are the Insert Pretentious Beer Name APA by Bullhouse brewing and the Amber Lager by Brooklyn Brewery.
This week, Seán and Stu get together over Skype for a chat and some beers. The fellas discuss post-covid house parties, Joe Rogan & Brie Larson on gaming, a man attacks a seal with bottle, cats with Covid-19 and loads more. The beers sampled this week are Jack Brand Crystal Rye IPA by Adnams and Revival English Bitter by Moor Beer.
In this episode, Seán and Stu chat with Ruairi Woods (Comedian and host of the WoodsTalk Podcast) over Skype. The lads ramble about post-lockdown pub visits, socially distanced comedy shows, Strabane, questions from the listeners and breaking up with a beer subscription service via electronic letter. The beers this week were cans of Asahi, Guinness and Dark Skies Stout by Drygate Brewing.
In this episode, Seán and Stu catch up over Skype after a little break. This week, the lads ramble about managing their mental health, Stu’s adventures in the Mourne mountains, Segways, Dark Tourism, Cancel Culture and they share some beer news.
In this episode, Seán flies solo to ramble about post-lockdown pub visits and clothes chopping, beer wrecking digestive systems, entitled celebrities and a chicken shop ruining Stu's birthday week - all this and more! The featured beer this week is the Mango NEIPA by Galway Hooker brewery.
Happy birthday Stu! This week, Seán and Stu get together on Skype to ramble about Piers Morgan, cancel culture, tearing down statues, a big furlough conspiracy, share some beer news and answer some questions from listeners, amongst other chat. The beers featured this week are the Lockdown Pale Ale by Norn Iron Brewing Co. and Bira 91 IPA by Bira 91 Brewery.
This episode Stu is Joined by Comedian Darren Matthews to discuss the C&C/Maine man, Craic-uums, the bars re-opening, gigging and punters, Tab Clear and Tom from Myspace.
Rejoice! Seán and Stu finally met up for a beer and a socially distanced chat in person after months in lockdown. In this episode, they discuss the lockdown effects on mental health, 5G conspiracy and more. The lads also try out the non-alcoholic Smashed Lager from Drynks Unlimited ahead of No Craic November.
In this episode, Seán and Stu are joined by Roy of www.quareswally.com which is a beer blog based in Northern Ireland.They ramble about the 'rona, beer festivals, local breweries doing home deliveries, beer licensing and share some beer news from the current week. The beers this week are: Strata Pale Ale (Modest Brews) Overworks Raspberry Sour (Brewdog) Kalamansification Tropical Sour (Wild Beer Co)
Seán & Stu take to Skype for a catch-up. This week, they discuss Bruce Dickinson, Netflix's Epstein documentary, lazy journalism, the Real Balds of Belfast, what's annoying Stu this week and much more. The beer this week is The Trooper Beer which is a collab beer from Iron Maiden and Robinson's Brewery).
This episode Stu is joined by Nikki Stewart to discuss neighbors, GOT, farting in sugar, Croatia facts and Nikki gets diddled! The lock-in continues....
This week, Seán and Stu are joined by Alanagh Chipperfield & Ilse Van Staden of the Ke Nako Biltong company (https://kenakobiltong.co.uk) to find out about the incredibly tasty and wondrous world of biltong. The beers sampled in this episode were Baltic Porter (Farmageddon brewing), Elbow Patches Stout (Virginia beer co), Last Train Stout (Fourpure brew co) and Dead Pony Club (Brewdog).
Lockdown skype podcasting continues. This week, Seán and Stu chat about the improving tech of internet podcasting, world's strongest men at handbags, a return to the prohibition era of pubs after lockdown and the positive mental health value of not being a dick. As usual, there's some beer news and the beers featured this week are Off Menu IPA (Camden Brewery) and Elevation Pale Ale (Wicklow Wolf Brewing)