Best Nano Brewery Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69: Small-Scale Lagering 1:13:03

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Lagers have been having a moment for a long time now. In this current age of brewing, there are many small breweries that are giving the time and attention to making lagers of note. We have two guests here that will explain how to best approach the style, and bring great pints to your patrons. Andreas Miller has over 20 years of experience in the b…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE Yeah? What of it? (September 5, 2025) 40:28

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Yeah? What Of It? Here's some bonus content courtesy of our friends at this Nottingham-based podcast. Recently, Dave D had a beer and a chinwag with Kehan and Harry, who attended one of the Craft Brew Festivals during the summer and were keen to find out more about Britain's only touring beer event. …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 75 (August 22, 2025) 1:02:09

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Here we go again, just in time for the last bank holiday of the year, it's time for the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Autumn might be in the air, but one last heatwave has definitely been choc ice weather, and East London's Pillars Brewery delivers in spades with their Cho…

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Episode 68: The 2025 North American Hop Report 53:20

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While many of us are still holding on to the last days of summer, trying to make the most out of downtime, the work is gearing up on farms across the Pacific Northwest in North America. It’s almost hop harvest season and we’re going to talk with farmers and hop professionals on what is happening for the 2025 season. Guests include Diane Gooding of …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Expert beer tasting (August 4, 2025) 1:10:00

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! You might think we know a thing or two about what beer should taste like, but we thought it would be a good idea to get some tips from the professionals. So, join us on this special bonus episode as we learn how to taste beer like a pro, courtesy of accredited beer sommelier Jamie Percival and Chris …

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Episode 67: Improving your Beer Quality 59:20

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Sensory analysis, setting up a lab for QC tests, and understanding your raw ingredients are all paramount when it comes to improving the quality of your beer. We talk with two experts - Lindsay Barr and Ashton Lewis - who are here to help you level up beer quality in a small-scale brewery. Guests: Lindsay Barr is the CSO and Founding Partner of Dra…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 74 (July 9, 2025) 1:16:43

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It has been hot, hot, hot, but the beers are still nice and cold for the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! We enjoy speaking to all our guests, but every so often we have a chat to breweries where the enjoyment in what they do really shines through, and this was the case with …

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Episode 66: Innovations in the Malt Industry 42:55

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This episode takes a deep dive into malt offerings from both the larger suppliers and those on the craft side. As we take a look at this critical ingredient, experts will share insight on innovation, use, flavor, and more. This episode is in two segments, the first focusing on the larger malt companies, and what they are offering small craft brewer…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 73 (June 11, 2025) 1:16:54

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Tonsillitis troubles and festival frolics, but you don't have to wait any longer, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast, is here! The sun is shining again and there's not much better than enjoying a crisp lager and a few rays at the same time. Blackjack Brew Co feel the same as…

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Episode 65: Brewing with Alternative Grains 48:20

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The Craft Brewers Conference was held in Indianapolis last month and at the ingredients supplier booths, amid the talk of new hop varieties, there were several beers brewed with non-traditional grains. That’s worthy of a closer look and on this episode you’ll hear from two brewers - Garrett Oliver of the Brooklyn Brewery and Sandy Boss Febbo of Ban…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 72 (May 7, 2025) 1:14:41

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! May is proving a big month for birthdays and Daftaboutcraft are here for another celebration in our latest episode! Mysterious Brewing turned two by the time you listen to this and we spoke to co-founders and co-brewers Adam Sculthorpe and Ken Adams to get the lowdown on what they had planned for the…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Coldframe Brewery Launch (May 2, 2025) 41:35

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! This episode is a special bonus, which we are delighted to release to coincide with a brand new craft brewery being launched in the UK. Coldframe Brewing is launching today, May 2, and we were able to talk to the man behind the project, Simon Court, just days before the big launch. Simon's ethos is t…

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Episode 64: Brewery Budgeting for Uncertain Times 50:52

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These are confusing times, and hard times to work in a small business. As Bart Watson of the Brewers Association recently said, beer makers really dislike uncertainty. So, how can anyone plan when the global supply chain is changing minute by minute? On this epidode we talk about how to budget for the unknown. The last few months have seen a fire h…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 71 (April 14, 2025) 1:13:29

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Have an early Easter treat on us, its the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Sulwath Brewery have been operating for 30 years this year and were an amazing surprise to both Daves in our feature interview. Scott Henderson is the third generation of the family to be involved in t…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 70 (March 24, 2025) 1:21:39

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Easter may not be quite here yet, but that doesn't mean you can't have a treat, go on, indulge yourself, it's another episode of Daftaboutcraft! We love finding out about the people behind the beer, and in James and Nia Rylance, aka Ideal Day Family Brewery from Cornwall, there's a great story to be …

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Episode 63: Strategies for Embracing Beer Holidays 30:08

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How can your brewery make the most out of the holidays? More than just slinging stout on St. Patrick’s Day, or a festbier during Oktoberfest, there are ways to create a welcoming vibe that will get people coming back year after year and can establish your brewery as a hospitable spot. One person who has been working to crack the code is Sam McNulty…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 69 (March 3, 2025) 1:11:18

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Spring has just about sprung and it's time for another hit of your favourite craft beer podcast, Daftaboutcraft, THE craft beer podcast! Rewind to 2024 and both Daves were blown away by a new brewery putting out excellent pales. Dark Element Brew Co proved the hype was real with a stunning first year…

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Episode 62: A Brewer's Guide to Mental Health 45:05

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While it is rewarding and exciting to own a small brewery, there is also a lot of worry that comes with it. Over time things can snowball, accumulate, and become a burden. Regular check-ins on mental health are important, and no matter who you are in the brewing space, or your role, taking care of yourself is paramount. That’s the focus on this epi…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 68.5 (January 28, 2025) 39:30

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Not one but two episodes to start the year and, after chatting to Ben Gibbs, aka Sober Boozers Club, we felt it was only right to give him his own episode. Ben's story on how he overcame alcoholism and has become an authority on alcohol-free craft beer is inspiring, fascinating and unflinching in equ…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 68 (January 27, 2025) 1:43:44

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's a new year and a new episode of your favourite craft beer podcast, Daftaboutcraft! We start 2025 with a returning guest, but this time he brought beer! A lot has changed for Dan Harvey, aka Radio City Beer Works, since we last spoke to him in October 2022. The brewery has gone from strength to s…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - The Brand Weaver (January 20, 2025) 30:14

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Dave D was recently asked to take part in a live Instagram and LinkedIn chat with The Brand Weaver called Beer Meets Podcast: How to get your brewery heard. The conversation deals with some Daftaboutcraft history and touches on how a podcast like ours can potentially help a small craft brewery. It wa…

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Episode 61: Navigating Dry January 48:52

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Dry January is upon us and showing no signs of leaving the calendar anytime soon. So what is a small brewery to do? There are options when it comes to making or serving low or no-alcohol options. On this episode, experts from the field weigh in. Richard Priess is cofounder of Escarpment Laboratories, a yeast producer and developer in Guelph, Ontari…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Christmas cheese and beer pairing (December 19, 2024) 39:17

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Longtime listeners will know that as much both Daves love beer, they also love cheese! Each year there has been a special bonus cheese and beer episode for Christmas, but this year is definitely the best yet! Andy from The Courtyard Dairy in Settle, on the borders of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake Dist…

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Episode 60: The 2024 Nano Brewery Year in Review 58:47

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This is always a good time to reflect and get excited about a new calendar year. To help put the industry into perspective and to think about how to strengthen beer in the year to come, I’ve asked three smart and plugged in folks to share their insights, knowledge, and even offer some homework. If you’re a small brewer navigating these tough craft …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 67 (December 13, 2024) 1:07:10

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Ho ho ho! It's time for your Christmas instalment of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Dave D and Dave B must have been good this year, as they finish on a high with some awesome beers courtesy of Oxfordshire-based Bman Brewery. Alex Berryman is the man behind the beer and tells us all about ho…

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Episode 59: Nano Brewery Food Programs and Alternative Beverages 50:13

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As we all settle in for the cozy autumnal season, it’s hard not to think about comfort food and warm beverages. This month, we're glad to speak with the owners of two different breweries about their food and beverage program, and how they are approaching menu items that go beyond beer. Their insight might just help your own brewery. Guests include …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Only With Love (November 5, 2024) 38:59

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! In our latest bonus episode we chew the fat with Ben Balla-Muir, sales director for Only With Love Brewery in Lewes, East Sussex. After a busy summer on the festival circuit, Only With Love are now in collab mode and also starting to gear up for dry January, which is anything but dry for them given t…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 66 (October 31, 2024) 1:14:13

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's Halloween! And what better thing to do at Halloween than mess around with pumpkins! We might not be doing any carvings but what we're doing this time is trying not one, not two, but three pumpkin beers from those Sheffield legends Abbeydale Brewery, whose pumpkin spiced ale Pilgrim was first rel…

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Episode 58: Post-Harvest Brewing and Revamping Brewery Merch 1:00:20

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Autumn has taken hold across North America and it’s a good time to start thinking about the colder months. First, we’ll visit with Evan Watson of Plan Bee, a farm brewery in New York’s Hudson Valley to learn about the land, coolships, and the evolving nature of the business. Then it’s a conversation with Trevor Zumpano of Brewery Branding Co. about…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 65 (October 7, 2024) 1:27:07

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's time again to listen to Dave and Dave, it's another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Our main guests hail from Swindon, as Vibish Brewery join us. Dan and Tom have carved out a loyal local following but their beers can easily hold their own on a wider scale... these guys are na…

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Episode 57: Business Case Studies From Established Nano Breweries 54:34

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There is uncertainty in the beer industry these days and if you’re a small brewery owner you might feel like you’re alone in the issues and struggles facing your small business. You’re not. On this episode we’ll check in with two small breweries on how they are operating, getting help, solving challenges, and looking forward. Guests Celebrating six…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 64 (September 10, 2024) 1:21:23

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We're back, and we've got not one, but two new sponsors on board! We're delighted to now be backed by Craft Brew Festival, curators of unique beer festival experiences across Britain, and Mosaic Board Print, manufacturers of epic beermats. On to our latest episode, and we had a very informative chat …

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Episode 56: 2024 North American Hop Crop Update 42:05

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It’s that time of year again: hop harvest across North America. We are going to check in with hop professionals on both coasts to get a better understanding on how the crop is growing, what is coming to market, and how small brewers can make the most out of their relationship with growers. On this episode you will hear from Graham Ollard of Holling…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 63 (August 12, 2024) 1:04:59

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's that time again, it's a new episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! In one of our most packed episodes ever, there's not one, not two, but three Daves on the podcast as we chat to Dave Goddard, aka Trapped Under Ice Brewing. Dave surprised us with an imperial stout in the post and he …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Durham Brewery (August 5, 2024) 42:32

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Last month, Durham Brewery celebrated their 30th birthday and released a special beer to mark the occasion. We were blown away with the barrel aged versions of Imperious that we tried last year, and were delighted to chat to owner and head brewer Elly Bell. Elly took over the business and brewing ope…

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Episode 55: Farm Breweries & Brewing with Local Ingredients 56:06

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Growing season is in full swing across North America and on this episode we check in with two farmers who are brewing and will discuss what goes into making beers with ingredients grown from their own land. There is a bit of romanticism that goes into being a farmer. That and a lot of hard work. Add on a brewing career and there’s suddenly a lot mo…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 62 (July 7, 2024) 1:22:43

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Summer has briefly shown itself recently, and Stewart Brewing took advantage of the warm weather with some special releases that definitely hit the spot! We sample four beers and are led through by the process by Nathan and Sam from the brewery. Hype or Tripe hones in not a beer, or even a brewery, i…

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Episode 54: What's New and Exciting with Malt? 49:59

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Malt is the workhorse of every beer, but it doesn’t always get the close attention it deserves. I’ll talk with two people who are intimately involved in malt production and education, on both the large scale and the craft side. We’re talking about malt, both industrial and craft on this episode. From examining trends to learning about continuing ed…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 61 (June 3, 2024) 1:08:33

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Dave B has often bemoaned the lack of options in his part of the world, but he has nothing to complain about this time around, with not one, but two, breweries from Essex and Cambridgeshire! Alan from St Botolphs Brewery offers a fascinating insight in what it's like to be brewing on a small scale at…

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Episode 53 - Navigating Challenging Financial Times for Small Breweries 55:50

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Keeping an eye on the bottom line has never been more important. From rising ingredient costs to a shift in consumer spending. On this episode of the BYO Nano Podcast we spend some time talking about best practices for your brewery’s ledger. Then will visit to South Dakota to hear from a nano brewer building a community through neighbor connections…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 60 (May 6, 2024) 1:31:50

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's another little milestone for the podcast as we release our 60th episode! We're closing in on four years of Daftaboutcraft but there's no sign of slowing down! Big beers are the order of the day with our guest, Mike Watch, aka Breakbeat Brewing. Mike unashamedly brews imperial stouts and not much…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 59 (April 16, 2024) 1:27:19

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Easter has been and gone but we've still got lots of hops for you in the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! Our main guest is Alex Bell, who is head brewer for New Wharf Brewing Co. Alex has a raft of experience in the industry, dating back the best part of three decades, and t…

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Episode 52 - Unlocking the Secrets of Yeast 52:53

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Let’s take an exploration into yeast. From fermentation through history, to unlocking new secrets and strains, a world-renowned expert is here on this episode to share his insight and knowledge to give us all a better understanding of beer. Dr. Martin Zarnkow is the Head of Research and Development at the Research Center at Weihenstephan for Brewin…

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 58 (March 25, 2024) 1:17:28

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's Easter this week, and we have something better to offer than chocolate, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! The two Daves may be left hopping mad later in the year, as they take on Siren Craft's three 'Guess The Hop' beers. The results won't be in for a couple of months…

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Episode 51 - Picking the Right Events for Nano Breweries 58:22

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Events are a great way to bring regulars and new comers into your taproom. On this episode we talkk with three brewers who are working to bring new and exciting experiences to their breweries. From celebrations around new events, to yoga, live music, crafts, and working with charities, events are commonplace again four years since the start of the …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 57 (March 4, 2024) 1:15:38

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! We're back with a brand new episode, and also the start of a new era for the podcast! Having hinted at our big news on the previous episode, we're delighted to announce our new partnership with Tap Door. Tap Door is a craft beer webshop with a difference, as they, like us, love to shine a light on sm…

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Episode 50 - Human Resources for Nano Breweries 46:39

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Human Resources might not be the most exciting topic for brewery owners, but it’s important and there are enthusiastic individuals ready to tackle that part of the business. Having the right person in your corner can only help your business operate on solid ground. Emily Cripe, the Senior Director of Human Resources of Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Co. …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 56 (February 14, 2024) 1:24:52

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! It's the Valentine's Day gift you've been hoping for, another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast! There's a distinctly Welsh feel to this episode as we feature not one but two breweries based in the land of the dragon. First up are Axeljack Brewery, aka Craig and Ian, who only started …

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Daftaboutcraft - Craft Beer Podcast - Episode 55 (January 24, 2024) 1:32:46

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Dave B and Dave D are waiting for your messages! Welcome to our first episode of the new year! We're back (that's us, Dave B and Dave D) with a whole raft of craft beer goodies for you. We chew the fat with Dan Wright from Hideaway Brewing Company, one of six breweries in Salford, and he tells us 'it's all about people' as we discuss the realities …

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Episode 49 - Brewery Customer Membership Programs to Build Community and Profits 1:00:07

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There are multiple ways to build a community around your brewery, and one way is through membership clubs and offering your beer through community supported agriculture-type programs. Two brewers embracing that model are here to discuss their initiatives. January and February can be tough months for brewery taprooms. The collective societal hangove…