Spring isn't springing just yet, but we're springing into action with another episode! The winter weather suits our guest's beers perfectly, as we are joined by Logan, aka Sinnister Brew. Logan is a purveyor of excellent big stouts and he loves doing what he does! We are also joined in our new feature Any Other Beersness by friend of the pod Scott from Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston-Super-Mare to discuss a 'beautiful' beer brewed in conjunction with a very famous voice . One of our favourite features on the podcast is Brew To Me, and this time we're trying beers for the first time from Dat ..read more

It's time for another special guest, and this is one who Dave B in particular is very excited to talk to! Matthias Trum is the sixth generation brewmaster and patron of the historic Schlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, and is an unquestioned authority on all things Rauchbier! Rauchbier, or smoked beer, is a style that has deep roots, and Matthias joins us in a one-hour special to explain how the style came to be, and how it is still popular centuries later. Sit back, relax and enjoy a very special insight into beer and brewing! Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massi ..read more

It's a mini milestone for the podcast as we reach episode 40! It's off to Dave B's neck of the woods for guests, as Luke and Rachel from Biochemist Brewery join us to discuss their nanobrew operation. As the name suggests, Luke is deeply scientific which comes through in his very well brewed offerings! Hype or Tripe features the humble can as the star of the show, because Brew By Numbers have done something different . . . We kick off the episode with a literally explosive Brew To Me as Lakedown Brewing Co and State Of Kind Brew Co take centre stage, plus there's a rare five on Untappd whic ..read more

There is a lot of uncertainty in craft beer at the moment due to a variety of factors, and one of the most upsetting outcomes has been much-loved breweries being forced to shut. Twisted Wheel shocked the industry when closing at the end of last year but, thanks to head brewer Anthony Barrett, the brewery lives on, albeit in a very different way. Join us for a candid and fascinating insight into what went wrong, the challenges involved in running a craft brewery and what the future holds for Twisted Wheel on our latest special episode. Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, called Dave ..read more

Our first full episode of 2023 sees us return with a Brew To Me special, which has got us super-excited! The social media reaction we got to shining a light on breweries we've not come across was proof, not that we needed it, that there is so much good craft out there that doesn't always reach the mainstream. So we are delighted to sample beers from Dead Weight Brewing Company, Escapist Brew Co, Hand Brew Co, Missing Link Brewery,  Brolly Brewing and Growling Gibbon Brew Co and also be joined by a member of the team from each brewery to talk through what they're all about. Add to that ..read more

It's a brand new year and it's time for a bonus episode of Daftaboutcraft. Here we are in 2023 with our latest beer and cheese pairing, featuring a selection of beers from across the taste and flavour spectrum, paired up with a generous helping of cheese, hand selected by Dave B and Dave D. Breweries featured include Dolphin, New Bristol, Left Handed Giant, Wild, Torrside, Schlenkerla, Malt Coast and more. And the Daves reveal what they got up to over Christmas, the beers they enjoyed over the festive season and what 2023 might have in store. Daftaboutcraft is produced by us two guys, calle ..read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year and our stocking is stuffed with craft beer as we see out 2022 in style! Matt from Little Brewing joins us to not only showcase some excellent beers but also to offer his own, fascinating take on brewing. We help Wander Beyond celebrate their fifth birthday by trying a couple of the birthday releases with Tom from the brewery. Stand by for some big beers and big chat! Sam from Copper Beech drops into the studio for the latest instalment of the Brewer's Wife and an amusing tale about new kit, old beer and a new beer! Brew To Me features beers from Os ..read more

Our latest episode is here - finally! We're a week late releasing instalment 37 following a tragic incident involving a superb barley wine and a laptop . . . but we're back with a packed show. The wonderful Nigel from the equally wonderful Bang The Elephant in Nottingham joins us for a chat about the brewery, his big-hitting beers, what the future holds and some amusing stories involving a cheese bath and a coach load of parched Camra members! In our regular Brew To Me Feature, Dave B hones in on True Story Brewing Co near Bath, while Dave D plumps for a beer from the dales and is left stunn ..read more

We're back and brimming with guests in episode 35! Phil Sisson from Simple Things Fermentation in Glasgow explains not only what the brewery is all about but what operating in the current climate is like - and Sam from Copper Beech Brewing Company extends this theme in The Brewer's Wife as she explains how she and husband Dan are finding life in the industry having moved from their garden shed to an industrial unit this year. Our next guest comes from friends of the podcast, Turning Point Brew Co. Josh gives us the lowdown on their new Imperial Stout collaboration with the mighty Emperor's B ..read more

We felt it only right to delay our latest episode in respect of the passing of the Queen, but we are delighted to be able to present our latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast. Not one but two guests this time as homebrewer Steve Folland explains how a 16 per cent stout was an award-winning beer for Camra, while Tom and Dani aka Little Earth Project talk about two award-winning beers of their own! Stevenage's only craft brewery and a hidden Manchester gem feature in Brew To Me, while it's time to dust off the 80s aftershave as a Brut IPA from Hammerton gets the Hype or Trip ..read more