Rhythm & Brews

Luke and Andrew return for a one-off Christmas special, much like Gavin & Stacey. They talk about non-Christmas Christmas beers, rocket boys ruining Twitter, and how much clove is too much clove.Beers include:Mulled Apple Sour by Vault City, paired with "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Lucy RoseSaint Nick by Tartarus, paired with "Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well You Deserved It)" by Peach PitCarol! by Neon Raptor, paired with "It's Christmas And I Fucking Miss You" by Charly Bliss & PUPDingus by Whiplash, paired with "Countdown to Christmas" by Glam ChopsOther beersSnowball by Vault CityHappy Christmas by CloudwaterMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksBrutallixmas - https://dice.fm/event/dkkl8v-brutallixmas-2024-20th-dec-the-lexington-london-tickets Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for a final time to pair some beers and music. This time, they pull back the curtain and talk about their pairing process, pair to styles, and chat about the last 8 years, the trough of disillusionment, drag queen sommeliers and playing the hurdy gurdy.Beers include:Münchner Hell Lager from Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe, paired with "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" by The Specials, and also "More Than Minuses (Mathematics) by Hollie PoetryWild West Kriek-Framboos from Brouwerij Alvinne, paired with "The French Open" by FoalsSonic Muse from Two Flints Brewery, paired with "Canada" by LowMidnight Blue from Arbor Ales, paired with "Heartattack and Vine" by Tom WaitsOutro: "Letter to the Team (After Another Imperfect Season)" by TellisonOther beersVictorian Mild from The Kernel BreweryCuvee Andy from Brouwerij AlvinneBarrell-aged North Sea Stout from PilotMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksHollie McNish - https://holliepoetry.com/  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

For the second last ever episode, Luke and Andrew are joined by Francesca Slattery and Ruth Mitchell to discuss hating tories at Christmas, filo prawns, the 12 days of cheesemas and whether winter warmers are rubbish.Beers include:Kuusk from Pohjala, paired with “Kick The Balls (of Patriarchy)” by Goldstein.Mary Christmas from Ilkley Brewery, paired with “Hey Santa Claus” by Kevin Bloody Wilson.Panettone from Arbor Ales, paired with “Home for the Holidays” by Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler.Stille Nacht (2023) from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers, paired with “Keeping The Dream Alive” by Munchener Freiheit.Jule Malt (2023) from To Ol, paired with “the Parting Glass” by boygenius and Ye VagabondsAll beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.NotesTopple & Burn – Christmas merchandise  Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Holly and Nick, co-owners of Garden City Brewery, to discuss community breweries, frunge, Bangalore whippets tails and the seriousness of a hot mums disco. Beers include:Garden City Bitter from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Show” by Caolan McCarthy.Banjax from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Dog” by corook.Brew 400 from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Bitter End” by Placebo.Garden House Hop Spice from Garden City Brewery, paired with “Can't Stop” by Missy Elliot.Links mentioned in the showGarden City Brewery Cyberdog Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. 

Andrew and Luke return for another supermarket special as the world has forced them apart against their will (or their calendars just don't match up). Whilst drinking supermarket beers, they discuss sheep-powered internet, bananas, trademarking pillow-y and how the supermarket beer game has changed since 2014.Beers include:Faith In Futures // Tank Petrol // DDH IPA from Northern Monk, paired with “C'est Si Bon” by Say She She.Love & Hate from Vocation Brewery, paired with “Twentyfour” by Flight Mode.Duvel from Duvel Moortgat, paired with “Checking Out” by Divorce, and “I Lost Myself (I'm Hungry…..And That Ain't Right)” by Meow Meow + Thomas LauderdaleBeers for this episode were purchased from TescoTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew attempts to school Luke in what saisons should taste like via six lovely samples, via  how tall Moby is, why classic saisons can get in the sea and doing weird things to cowsBeers include: Petite Cerise from Burning Sky, paired with “Best Friend” by Belle and SebastianSaison Dupont from Brasserie Dupont paired with “This Must Be The Place” by Iron and Wine, with Ben BridwellCascading Petals from Little Earth Project, paired with “Heavy Heart” by Bartees StrangeLord Nelson (2023) from Elusive Brewing (+ Weird Beard), paired with “Water Boatman” by Au-TurnOther beers drank on the episode:The House I Grew Up In from Wilderness BrewerySaison Anniversaire 2023 from Burning SkyBeers for this episode were purchased from Beer Shop HitchinNotesBeer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) – style notes for Saison  CreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Paired beersMotueka & Lime Hazy Pale from Otherworld Brewing, paired with “Do The Standing Still” by Boy Azooga.Stout Beer from Newbarns Brewery, paired with “Drunken Lullabies” by Flogging Molly.Younger Than Springtime from Dilettante Brewing, paired with “San Dimas High School Football Rules” The Ataris.Weighed Down The Earth from Makemake Brewing Co, paired with “There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury & The Blockheads.Other beers consumed during the podcastOff Planet from Verdant Brewing Co, with Django DjangoOther Links“Stuff of Legend – Ghost Ship Pale Ale” playlist, curated by Rhythm & Brews Indiefjord festival in Norway wikiFeet Wondercraft ai GWAR 

Luke and Andrew invite Matt Chinnery, beer writer, pint-pourer at Radio City Social and hip-hop junkie, back to the podcast for another hip-hop challenge. All the beers get matched to some banging hip-hop while they also discuss TIm Gammon, going down a Nas-hole, crate digging and getting white-man shitfaced. Beers include:Rainbock (2023) from Utopian Brewing Ltd paired with "Is it Wetherspoons?" by Goldie Lookin ChainHopfenweisse (TAP05) from Schneider Weisse paired with "Cherry WIne" by Nas feat Amy WinehouseObi Wan Cannoli from Brew York paired with "Got the be real" by Larusso feat. Doc BrownAll beers in this episode were purchased from House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed were Superdelic Pale Ale by The Kernel.Show NotesSobremesa -Farmhouse beers and natural ciders from Wales Discogs – looking for that elusive 7” single? Radio City Social, Chelmsford Essex Spirits Co Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Pip Young, founder of The Coven and 30six, to talk about taking up space, not being hardcore and being a brewery mum.Beers Include:Biere De Saison Sour Cherry from The Kernel Brewery, paired with “oh GOD” by Orla GartlandDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Christine” by Siouxsie and the BansheesCheese, Volume 2 from Pressure Drop Brewing, paired with “Shame” by Joan As Policewoman.All beers for this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed during the podcastNatural History from Mash GangNotesPip Young – Pellicle's Trailblazers and Trendsetters for 2023Pip Young – Burum Collective interview The Coven – Instagram The Coven – linktree The Coven merchandise Brave Noise Beer Salt Beer Factory CreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew kick off a new season and talk about AI, poo kits, The Scottish Brewery and becoming a viral Twitter star while drinking some tasty beers from Duration x Queer Brew Co and Nothing Bound.Beers include:Nothing Bound - Raise (Pale Ale) paired with Jane Weaver - I need a connectionDuration x Queer Brewing Co - Translatlantacism (Pale Ale) paired with Dune Rats - LTDOther beers consumed during the podcast:Wilderness - Naive MelodyKees Brewing - Purple is the New BlackTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with their intrepid partners Nicole and Sue and talk low and no alcohol beers, from tasty feet to full bodied soft drinks to just wanting something that tastes like beer.Beers include:Special Effects Hoppy Lager from Brooklyn Brewing paired with “Trust Me” by Sincere EngineerHitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Non Ale from Kiuchi Brewery, paired with “Flamingo” by Kero Kero Bonito The Schoff from Vault City Brewing + Mash Gang, paired with “Summer People” (Radio Edit) by The Webb Brothers Holy Heaven from Northern Monk, paired with “Love and Hate in a Different Time” (Edit) by Gabriels Other beers consumed during the podcast:Flat Moon Society from North Brewing Co0.5% Pale Ale – Citra & Centennial from Brew By NumbersAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier – Hansla from SchlenkerlaWoodcutter Brown Ale from Big Drop Brewing CoMann's Brown Ale from Marston's BreweryReign in Blood from Mash Gang + Amundsen BreweryTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew get festive and talk about Christmas beers, how there's some lettuce that is a little bit Hitler, sleigh bells and whether you can melt a Flake.Beers include:Jingle Crush from Moonraker Brewing Co, paired with "Christmas Is Going To The Dogs" by EelsForbidden Christmas – Cranberry & Cinnamon from Three Hills Brewing, paired with "Sunshine" by SiaSeasick Crocodile from Prairie Artisan Ales, paired with "You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch" by Tyler, The CreatorLebkuchen Imperial Stout from Marble Beers + Turning Point Brew Co , paired with "ugly xmas sweater party" by girlhouseShow notes:Topple and Burn Christmas jumperBrutallixmas - Signature Brew, 21 Dec 22Other beers consumed during the podcastCo-Ordinates: Christmas Chocolate Orange Bock from Three Hills BrewingSleigh Puft Matchmakers from Tiny RebelOther songs mentioned during the podcast“So Much Wine” by Phoebe Bridgers (from the So Much Wine EP)“It's Christmas And I Fucking Miss You” by Charly Bliss & PUP“Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)” by Laura Marling“Christmas Was Better In The 80s” by The Futureheads“Just Like Christmas” by Low“two queens in a king sized bed” by girl in red“I Got Your Cookies and Milk” by Big Cynthia“At Last, I'm Ready For Christmas” by Stan Rogers“A Winter's Tale” by David Essex“Christmas is Awesome” by Reuben“A Christmas Fucking Miracle” by Run The Jewels“Home Alone, Too” by The Staves“Dear Santa” by Jay Brannan“Maybe This Christmas” by Ron Sexsmith“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Manchester Orchestra“Truckin' Trees for Christmas” by Red Simpson“I Saw Santa In A Bar” by Logan Mize“Home To You (This Christmas)” by Sigrid“It's Christmas” by Pilot“Drunk Christmas (Forget This Year)” by Brutalligators“Christmas In July” by BrutalligatorsCreditsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for a rare moment of just them two to drink sours, discuss good funk, potent mushrooms, frogs and weird Japanese pop.Beers include:Berlinder Kindl Weisse Himbeere from Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei, paired with “Reconte-moi Une Histoire” by M83Hitachino Nest Anbai Ale from Kiuchi Brewery, paired with “Kimi Wa Inase Na Girl” by Necry Talkie featuring Hitomi NihonmatsuDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Someone Great” by LCD SoundsystemElixir from Yonder Brewing & Blending, paired with “Fourth of July” by Sufjan StevensOther beers consumed during the podcastOFS086 Turkish Delight Sour from Northern MonkBerlinder Kindl Weisse Waldmeister from Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-BrauereiPickleback from Brass Castle BreweryRhubarb Fool from Yonder Brewing & BlendingOude Geuze Cuvee Armand & Gaston (18/19) Blend no.41 from 3 FonteinenTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke talk to Jen Ferguson, co-founder of Hop Burns & Black about algorithms, the dream of starting a bar, whub whub and the eternal joy of creating playlists.Beers include:Villages – Rodeo (American pale ale) paired with “Cloud 9” by Beach BunnyAugustiner-Brau Munchen - Lagerbier Hell (Helles lager) paired with “Universal Tellerwascher” by Die SterneElusive Brewing x Brew York - Oregon Eagle (West Coast Double IPA) paired with “Looking At Your Pager (Extended)” by KHShow NotesHB&B Spotify playlistsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew chat to Jonny Garrett, beer youtuber, author, broadcaster (or beer documentarian, in his words) about writing a travel book when you weren't allowed to travel, hugging Claudia Winkleman and adjuncts.Beers include:Baron Brewing - Murk (Double IPA) paired with “The Charm Offensive” by OceansizeHoly Goat Brewing - Summer Crusher (Sour Golden Ale) paired with “Summer's Cauldron” by XTCMount Saint Bernard Abbey - Tynt Meadow (Old English Ale) paired with “Trusty and True” by Damian RicePope's Yard Brewery - Danger Money (Imperial Stout) paired with “This Place Is A Prison” by The Postal ServiceShow notesJonny Garrett - links and social mediaCraft Beer Channel “A Year In Beer” by Jonny Garrett, available at the CAMRA websiteBJCP Style Guidelines for beer 420 – what does it mean? Gruit – a beer style 

Luke and Andrew sit down with blogger, author, and bar owner Katie Mather to discuss the ins and outs of setting up your own bar, writing articles about rolls, creating inclusive spaces, and protesting a lack of pigeon songs with clogs. Beers include:Donzoko Brewing Co x Braybrooke Beer Co – Vienna Lager (Lager) paired with “Seventeen going Under” by Sam FenderRivington Brewing co – Never Known Fog Like It (IPA) paired with “Thank God I'm A Lizard” by Ross From FriendsThe Kernel – Export Stout, London 1890 (Export Stout) paired with “Every 1's A Winner” by Ty SeagallShow NotesCorto BarCorto's Spotify playlistsKatie's round-up newsletter – “The Gulp”Pellicle magazine (and details of how you can support it via Patreon)  Katie's article about bread rolls, in Pellicle – “Bun! A Taxonomy of the British Bread Roll”Reese Hugill's article about banked beer in Pellicle - “I Want To See Mountains Again — The Banked Beers of Teesside, North East England” Merakai Brewing CoTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Em Sauter, illustrator, cicerone, and OG beer celebrity. They drink some Russian River beers while discussing Catholic radio stations, the clarinet, sour porters and how Charlie Brown Christmas album is the greatest Christmas album of all time.Beers include:Russian River Brewing - Propitiation (Sour Porter) paired with Tom Tom Club – Genius of LoveRussian River Brewing - Sanctification (Blonde) paired with The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Strange Meadow LarkRussian River Brewing - Pliny the Elder (Double IPA) paired with  Atmosphere - SunshineShow notesPints and Panels - Website and shopEm on TwitterBeer Is For EveryoneHooray For Craft BeerFox Farm BreweryWJMJ Radio is available on various online radio sites such as this oneTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. 

Luke and Andrew sit down with Helena and Anthony, founders of Eko Brewery, to talk about everything from cuckoo brewing to collabs to using traditional African ingredients and techniques in their brewing to feet.Note: There were some issues with the audio on this one, so apologies for the noise and slightly slapdash editing. We did our best to get it out on time!Beers include:Eko Brewery - Black (Smoked Porter) paired with Chet Baker - My Funny ValentineEko Brewery - Gold (Lager) paired with  Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - SummertimeEko Brewery - IPA (West Coast IPA) paired with Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran - PeruEko Brewery - Haze (NEIPA) paired with  Blvck Hippie - If You Feel Alone At PartiesCheck out Helena, Anthony and Eko Brewery on BBC Storyworks (only works outside the UK, sadly)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Tom Gosnell of Gosnells of London to talk mead, getting sticky, and why mead should be the next hype style.Meads include:Gosnells of London - Original Wild Flower Mead paired with Rex Orange County – Amazing Gosnells of London - Hibiscus Mead paired with Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy Gosnells of London - Hopped Mead paired with The Leisure Society – Cars Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Beers include: Cloudwater Brew Co - How Wonderful (Session Pale Ale) paired with Rüfüs Du Sol - Take MeElusive Brewing - Oregan Trail (West Coast IPA) paired with Johnny Cash - The Man Comes AroundStigbergets - Exclusive Series: American Brown  (American Brown Ale) paired with Gang of Youths - returnerUnbarred - Cold IPA (Cold IPA) paired with Super Furry Animals - Northern LitesTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. 

Luke and Andrew sit down for the final episode of season 2 to discuss their favourite parts of season 2, gaze into the crystal ball for 2022, try some new UK breweries and discuss how stupid post-punk is.Beers include:Atom Beers - Meridian (Mango Pale Ale) paired with  Slash Fiction - I'll Get There, If I Leave Everything By My Bones BehindNeckstamper Brewing - Bonebox Cooler (London Porter) paired with  TV Priest - DecorationHoly Goat Brewing - Space Wizard (Mixed Ferm Golden Sour Ale) paired with  Wet Leg - Chaise LongueAzvex - Seagull King (Douple IPA) paired with  Pearl Charles - Only For TonightTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew invite Mark Johnson and Francesca Slattery back to the guest chair for their 2021 Christmas extravaganza to discuss Christmas hangovers, what makes a Christmas tradition, and the power of a good compilation album. Beers include:Nøgne Ø - Julequad (Belgian Quad) paired with Kate Bush - December Will Be Magic AgainTartarus - Krampus (Imperial Christmas Cake Porter) paired with Jamie Cullum - The Pianoman at ChristmasTempest Brewing Co - The Old Parochial (BA Imperial Scotch Ale) paired with girl in red - Two Queens in a King Size BedEggenberg - Samichlaus (Doppelbock) paired with Bob Dylan - Must Be SantaTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Andy from Elusive Brewing for a special bonus episode where we match music with THE CHRISTMAS BEER THAT WE COLLABED ON WITH ELUSIVE (sorry, I leaned on the shift key there for a bit). We also talked about where Elusive came from, why collabs are so good and how Tom Waits has produced the least Christmassy Christmas song yet.Beers include:Elusive Brewing - Twenty Ferrets in a Red Suit (Imperial Chocolate Orange Stout) paired with:-The Boy Least Likely To - George and AndrewKate Rusby - Hippo for ChristmasGreg Lake - I Believe in Father ChristmasTom Waits - Christmas Card from a Hooker in MinneapolisGoddamit Jeremiah - What if Santa Claus is just Twenty Ferrets in a Red SuitIf you want to purchase some Twenty Ferrets, use the offer code FERRET10 for a little something off the end. Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Andrew sits down with Paul of Brutalligators, while Luke basically interviews himself. From the songwriting process to musical beer journeys, by the way of a big secret reveal and a mindblowing Prince bombshell. Oh, and we also talk about Brutalligators' new album of course. Beers include:Signature Brew - Pr25cription Pale (Session IPA) paired with Samantha Crain - BloomsdayTrack Brewing & Muted Horn - Dream of the Gentle Flood (West Coast IPA) paired with Brutalligators - 20/10/0Vault City x Alpha Delta - SDIPA Strata paired with Brutalligators - The HolidayTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew are joined by their long-suffering partners, Nicole and Sue, to discuss Charlie Puth, our beer matching process and what's next for Rhythm & Brews (we're opening a theme park)Spaten - Oktoberfestbier (Oktoberfest lager) paired with Neil Diamond - Sweet CarolineThe White Hag - Púca Pineapple (Dry Hopped Lemon Sour with Pineapple) paired with Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody Loves the SunshineThe White Hag - Festa Nuda (Irish Coffee Pastry Stout) paired with Cigarettes After Sex - AffectionFuerst Wiacek x To Øl - Sounds Good (Imperial Stout) paired with Daughter - PokeTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Francesca Slattery, Sales and Beer Experience Manager at Neptune Brewery, to discuss getting A Career In Beer By The End Of The Year™️, managing beer experiences successfully, Eddie Vedder's voice and the c-word (... *whispers* Coldplay)Beers include:Neptune Brewery - Melissa Cöle-sch (Kölsch style lager) paired with  Camera Obscura - Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be HeartbrokenNeptune Brewery - Abyss (Oatmeal Pale) paired with Pearl Jam - BlackNeptune Brewery - Nāmaka (Hibiscus and Passionfruit Wheat Beer) paired with  Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - What a Wonderful World/Somewhere Over the RainbowNeptune Brewery - Ship of Fools (Oatmeal Pale) paired with  Tamaryn - CranekissShow notes:Neptune Brewery webshopÆ MAK - I Can Feel It In My BonesTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew have a special guest-free episode to talk about getting IDed, beer festivals, blending beers and cryo hops. Beers include:Wildflower - St Walter 2020: Black Muscat (Wild Australian Ale) paired with Frankie Rose - Apples for the Sun (The Go! Team Remix)Rodenbach - Grand Cru (Flanders Red) paired with Fascinating Aida - Look Mummy, No HandsAdditional beers include Coast Sabro IPA, Verdant Lucky Slurps, Adnams Both Barrells 2021.Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios.

Luke and Andrew sit down with beer blogger and king of smoke, Mark Johnson, to discuss mental health, popping your grains of paradise, Taylor Swift and beer that smells like fart. Beers include:Track Brewing - Sonoma (IPA) paired with  AZ feat Nas - The EssenceTorrside Brewing - Borderlines (Smoked Dunkel) paired with Lianne Le Havas - Au CinemaThirst Class Ale - American Brown Ale (American Brown Ale) paired with Deap Vally - American CockroachTorrside Brewing - Cats of Chaos Erasmus (Islay Barrel IPA) paired with Homebody Sandman - Lemon Ginger TeaShow notes:Beer Compurgation - Mark's blogMark's amazing 'Living with beer and mental health' blog series: Part One, Part Two, Part Three.Mark on Beer O'Clock ShowTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Emma Inch, podcaster, writer, beer nerd and rockabilly DJ extraordinaire, to drink some Beak Brewery beers and chat about queer pubs, rockabilly vs rock n roll and whether Harry Styles is a nice person or not. Beers include:Beak Brewery - Cliff (Saison) paired with Self Esteem - I Do This All The TimeBeak Brewery - Parade (IPA) paired with  Wayne Walker - All I Can Do Is CryBeak Brewery - Stur (DIPA) paired with Sub Urban - CradlesShow Notes:CAMRA's Learn & Discover series exploring queer pubsFermentation RadioTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Laura Rangeley from Abbeydale Brewery, Does It Shandy and Sheffield Hopcast to discuss KT Tunstall, shandies and Shefferhoffers.Beers include: Abbeydale Brewery -  Unbeliever (Grapefruit Radler) paired with Fightmilk - OverbiteAbbeydale Brewery -  Indulgence (Raspberry Muffin Beer) paired with  Paramore - Still into YouAbbeydale Brewery - Deliverance (Double West Coast IPA) paired with The Neverly Boys - Never Come DownNotes: Pellicle Mixtape with LauraTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Stacey Ayeh, head brewer at Rock Leopard Brewing Co to talk about industry gatekeeping, hair metal and how to look around once in a while to make sure not everyone around you looks exactly like you.Beers include:Rock Leopard Brewing Co - Paper Scissors  (NEIPA) paired with Arlo Parks - CarolineRock Leopard Brewing Co - Are We Human or Are We Chancer? (IPA) paired with Cinderella - Coming Home and Miriam Makeba - Pata PataRock Leopard Brewing Co - How Are You Now (DIPA) paired with  SAULT - WildfiresNotes: Pellicle Mixtape with StaceyTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind 

Luke and Andrew sit down with Julie and Fergus Fitzgerald from Adnams to discuss all things Ghost Ship Love (or not), Grunge Vikings, sitting on walls, fresh hops and the top 10 pigeon songs of all time.Beers include:Adnams Brewery  - Red Phantom (Rye IPA) paired with  Modern Baseball - Your GraduationAdnams Brewery - Wild Hop (Green Hop Amber Ale) paired with The Frames - Star Star/Pure ImaginationAdnams Brewery - Innovation IPA (IPA) paired with Temple of the Dog - Hunger StrikeAdnams Brewery - Tally-Ho (English Barleywine) paired with The Unthanks - The King of RomeTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with beer educator, cicerone and sommelier, Natalya Watson and three Burning Sky beers, to discuss beer school, microbiology, dancing to pop music and how terrible raisins are.Beers include:Burning Sky  - Pretty Mess (IPA) paired with Illuminati Hotties - will i get cancelled if i write a song called, “if you were a man you’d be so cancelledBurning Sky - Petite Saison (Saison) paired with Feist - MushaboomBurning Sky - Before the Dawn (Imperial Stout) paired with Keeley Forsyth - Start AgainTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew do a special #tryanuary special (double special) and pair up beers from UK breweries we've never tried before! We also brainstorm better names for Tryanuary (personal favourite: Sweet Fanuary Adams), and Andrew dumps on Christian Lee Hutson for no reason.Beers and Music include:Rock Leopard Brewing Co - Are We Human or Are We Chancer (Session NEIPA) paired with Fridge Poetry (feat Evan Bernard & Nanna Venter) - Suspended in TimeGravity Wells Brewing Company - Abstract Coordinates (Fruited Gose) paired with Max Cooper - Aleph 2Pipeline Brewing Co - Pipe Time Export (DH Lager) paired with Bears in Trees - It Gets BetterLittle Critters Brewing Company - Nutty Ambassador (Hazlenut Milk Stout) paired with Skullcrusher - LiftTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Ed Cosens, venerable solo artist, guitar-slinger-extraordinaire in Reverend & The Makers, and occasional guest brewer at Thornbridge Brewery. They talk about COVID's effect on the music industry, what pillowy means and weirdly agree on all the song choices (it will never happen again).Beers include:Thornbridge Brewery - Kasperia (Single Hop Pale Ale)Thornbridge Brewery - Tupelo (Pale Ale)Thornbridge Brewery - DDH Jaipur (IPA)Thornbridge Brewery - Double Green Mountain (DIPA)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

A special feed drop! Luke and Andrew took part in an amazing panel discussion all about the state of beer in 2020 with the likes of Ferment Radio, Beer with Nat, Beers Without Frontiers, Sheffield Hopcast, Men Beerhaving Badly, and of course, Beer O Clock Show - Hopinions, who organised the whole thing. Sit back with a case (it's a long one) and enjoy hearing the cream of the UK beer podcasting crop  pontificate about what's happening and what's coming next...

Luke and Andrew sit down with 4 (or 6) Christmas beers, a crackling fire and freeze their bollocks off. They also discuss Christmas music, what an ESB should be and why nothing should be put to a public poll.Beers include:Brew York - Fairytale of Brew York 2020 (Peanut Butter and Maple Stout)Signature Brew - Bells End (Extra Special Bitter)SALT Beer Factory - Stingo Bells (Pannetonne Stingo)Lervig Brewery - Chistmas Cream (Nitro Porter)This episode was recorded in line with government guidelines.Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down to discuss what's going to happen in beer for 2021, from alligators driving monster trucks to 500 year old beer that was actually started in 2007. Beers include:Schöfferhofer - Schöfferhofer Grapefruit (Mixed Grapefruit Wheat Beer)Yeastie Boys - Cuddle Party (Nourishing Ale)Alphabet Brew Co - Florida Nan (Vegan Key Lime Milkshake IPA)S43 - Such Great Heights (TIPA)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Andrew and Luke are joined by Dan W De Bechevel, founder of Wander Beyond Brewing out of Manchester, where they discuss monster beers, adjuncts, 15% lagers and the criminal concept of not playing music while brewing. Beers include:Wander Beyond - Imperial Anura (Imperial Berliner Weisse)Wander Beyond - Octopod (Imperial Milkshake IPA)Wander Beyond - Deep Bloom (Imperial Black Milkshake IPA)Wander Beyond - Coconut Crate (Imperial Coconut Stout)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Paul Spraget, head brewer at Orbit Beers, for a bumper episode covering off experimentation, Tay Tay and liking 'proper metal'. Beers include:Orbit Beers - Nelson Pale Ale (NZ Pale Ale)Orbit Beers - Munich Dunkel (Munch Dunkel)Orbit Beers - Peel (Belgian Pale Ale)Orbit Beers - Tzatziki Sour (Cucumber & Mint Sour)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Ben Landsberry, who brews at The Kernel, to discuss ripe fruit, making the same beers over and over again and how Rebecca Black's Friday is one of the greatest songs of all time. nb. Apologies for the audio quality on this one! We definitely won't be recording on a phone again!Beers include:The Kernel - Biere de Saison Quince (Quince Saison)The Kernel - Pils Motueka (Pils Lager)The Kernel - Dry Stout Taiheke & Wakatu (Dry Stout)Head to The Kernel store online and use the code RHYTHM to get 15% off your order (valid until the 31st August).Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew sit down with Jo Llewellyn-Jones, who brews at Hackney Brewery and runs beer tasting as The Rambling Beer Man, to discuss accidental sours, being the Danny Wallace of beer, crystal clear NEIPAs and zombies at Glastonbury. Beers include:Hackney Brewery - Millions of Peaches (Peach and Basil Sour)Hackney Brewery - Early Riser (Hazy IPA)Hackney Brewery - Shadow Puppets (Chocolate Stout)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew are joined by Steve and Martin from Beer O'Clock Show/Hopinions to drink some brews from Glasgow's Simple Things Fermentation and chat about Steve's love of Ed Sheeran, French film noir and hot takes on the Marston's / Carslberg deal.Beers include:Simple Things Fermentation - Big Ideas Series 03 (Scottish Light)Simple Things Fermentation - Big Ideas Series 06 (Twisted Pilsner)Simple Things Fermentation - Big Ideas Series 05 (Belgian Pale)Simple Things Fermentation - Big Ideas Series 02 (Smoked Rye Porter)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Luke and Andrew are joined by Myles Lambert, he of NE Sippin' Forecast and #beerysecretsanta, to drink some glorious Full Circle beers from the toon. We make our way through post-lockdown predictions, Mike Ashley (he's a c**t), and what 8 year olds are listening to today.Beers include:Full Circle - Across The Bridge (DDH Pale Ale)Full Circle - Lake of Stars (Pale Ale)Full Circle - Tango Sierra Eight (Neopolitan Ice Cream Stout)Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind

Andrew and Luke do their first remote podcast via video and drink all of the big impy stouts. They go through everything from getting the Rona to how much of a wanker Tim from Charlatans is.Beers include:Wild Beer Co - No Water (Milk Chocolate Stout)Puhaste - Maskeraad (Imperial Stout with Tonka, Vanilla and Coffee)Neon Raptor Brew Co - Total Eclipse (Jaffa Cake Stout)Boundary x Zapato - You're Not Getting Any (Imperial Blueberry Stout)Thank you to Mawkin for the use of their song 'I Can Hew'

Luke and Andrew are back a month early for Season 2! We're back off the wagon and back into our usual rubbish, including friends and family, foamy wee, Portman Group and agreeing with each other too damn much.Beers include:Mikkeller - Limbo Raspberry (Low-Alcohol Raspberry Flemish Primitive)Bubble Works Brew Co - ODB (Ol' Danny's Brown) (Brown Ale with Tonka Beans)Abbeydale Brewery - Hop Cult Armageddon (Kveik NEIPA)Northern Monk x Pilot Beer - Patrons Project 26.01 (Deep-Fried Caramel Chocolate Bar Stout)Thank you as always to Mawkin for the use of our theme tune 'I Can Hew' off the album 'The Ties That Bind'

Luke and Andrew wrap up Season One of Rhythm & Brews with a Christmas Special, much in the vein of The Star Wars Holiday Special, but with more robots. Big beers, big Christmas songs, and whether ET is a horror film.Beers include:Amundsen Bryggeri - Super Santa (Chocolate Shake Stout)Brick Brewery - Druže (Fig & Cherry Schwarzbier)Tiny Rebel Brewing - Welcome To The Party Pal! (Snowball IPA)De Moersleutel - Wanna Taste My Gingerbread Man? (Ginger Imperial Stout)Non-canon beers include: Thornbridge - Lucaria Christmas Pudding (Ice Cream Porter)Cloudwater / Kees Brewing - You've Been Spotted (Apple Pie Imperial Stout)Theme by Mawkin

Luke and Andrew attempt to cram way too much into this mega episode, covering off the trends they forecast in 2019, the best beers they've had in 2019 and looking forward to what's going to be making waves in 2020. They also agree with each other a lot, which is strange.Pomona Island Brew Co - Jimmy Nail Ale (Brown Ale)Alvinne - Cuvee Sofie Quince Edition (Quince Barrel Aged Sour Ale)Brewdog x North Brewing - All Roads Lead North (Tonka Bean, Coffee & Vanilla Milk Stout)Evil Twin - Grand Cru Cuvee (Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine x Stout)Thank you to Paul for providing the opening beer (Northern Monk & Atg's Double Peanut Butter and Jelly) and to Mawkin for the use of our theme song, 'I Can Hew'

Andrew and Luke sit down with a cold and four beers from the four breweries they started with in episode one. Talking about the shifting tides, the way autumn leaves fall off trees and the subtle art of aging is something that they don't do. Instead, it's trawling through Untappd lists, why honey doesn't belong in beer and the longest award acceptance speech you've ever heard.Beers include:Gosnells of London - Citra Sea Mead (hopped mead)Mondo Brewing - Van Dammage (Belgian IPA)Magic Rock Brewing - Dark Arts (Stout)Siren Craft Brew - Irish (Coffee Wee Heavy)Thank you to Mawkin for the use of our theme song 'I Can Hew' off of the album 'The Ties That Bind'. Don't tell Stevie Wonder we used his song.

Luke and Andrew head down to Bethnal Green Working Men's Club to chat to Wilson and Rich from Three Sods Brewery about cask ales, how Morrissey is an egotistical wanker and whether Screamadelica or Loveless takes the prize.Beers include:Three Sods Brewery - Session IPAThree Sods Brewery - Dark Magus (Chocolate Stout)Three Sods Brewery - Mon Cherie (IPA)Three Sods Brewery - Maelstrom  (IPA)Thanks to Mawkin for the use of the theme tune I Can Hew

THE LIVE EPISODE live from Signature Brew Taphouse in London with Special Guest Pete Brown. Beers include: Signature Brew - Roadie (Session IPA) Signature Brew - Studio Vienna (Lager) Orbit Beers - WLS030 Beetziki Sour (Tzatziki Sour) Thank you to Mawkin for the use of the theme song I Can Hew