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Turning Point Brew Co.
Turning Point Brew Co., Unit 3, Grimbald Park, Wetherby Rd, Knaresborough HG5 8LJTurning Point Brew Co. have entered their seventh year with characteristic gusto. They're well embedded into both the brewery and the community in Knaresborough where they remain...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 12th May 2025Food Pubs Decline Let's start with an article on Beer Insider this week, which reflects on recent data published by NIQ, showing that the number of food-pubs declined 3.2% last year whilst overall pub numbers held up well. The article...
TAPROOM & FESTIVAL REVIEWS

Stage Craft Festival
Stage Craft Festival, South Street Arts Centre, South Street, ReadingThe Stage Craft Festival made a triumphant return this year under new stewardship, with Andy from Dolphin Brewery taking the reins and delivering a vibrant, well-curated celebration of craft beer at...
Platform 2
Platform 2, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4RENestled within the charming Tynemouth Metro Station in North Shields, just a short ride from Newcastle, Platform 2 is a taproom that effortlessly blends heritage with modern hospitality. Once a humble station waiting room...
Northern Monk Refectory
Northern Monk Refectory, The Old Flax Store, Marshalls Mill, Marshalls Street, Leeds LS11 9YJJust a brisk 10-minute walk from Leeds train station, the Northern Monk Refectory is a must visit for any craft beer enthusiast. Tucked away on the first floor of the historic...
The Leopard, Norwich
The Leopard, 98-100 Bull Close Road, Norwich, NR3 1NQTucked away in a quiet street lined with domestic housing, just north of Norwich city centre, The Leopard is a traditional pub that’s anything but ordinary. With a deep-rooted love for all things beer, this place...
Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival
Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival, Chelmsford Social Club, 55 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JDLast Saturday, Emma and Steve from TWICB spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Chelmsford Social Club, attending the second annual Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival. Organised by...
The Ribs of Beef, Norwich
The Ribs of Beef, 24 Wensum St, Norwich, NR3 1HYLocated in the heart of Norwich Town Centre by the River Wensum, The Ribs of Beef proudly describes itself as a "Real Ale Pub By The River." However, given its impressive selection of quality craft beers, both on hand...
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PODCASTS

Podcast 225 – Phantom Brewing Co.
Phantom Brewing - Farewell Podcast!Join Rob and Phantom co-owner Dane as they raise more than a few amazing Phantom beers to toast farewell to TWICB - The Podcast. Sincere thanks to the amazing guests we have featured over the past almost-five years. But most of all,...

Podcast 224 – Bayonet Brewery
Bayonet BrewingJoin Rob as he catches up with Alex for the first time in over two years to talk about the future for Bayonet, and the exciting plans for Northallerton Craft Beer Festival! For 10% off festival tickets use code TWICB at checkout....
Podcast 223 – Only With Love Brewery
Only With Love BreweryJoin Rob for a fun chat with Ben from Only With Love Brewery. They produce award- winning AF beers, sodas, kombuchas and beers for better nights out and better nights in; better sleep and better days; better energy and better time with family,...
Podcast 222 – Neighbourhood Brew Co.
Neighbourhood Brew Co.Join Rob for a fun chat with Jake, founder and head brewer at Neighbourhood Brew Co. They are a small craft brewery based in south Manchester focusing on making new juicy IPA’s, pale ales & building a welcoming craft beer community....
Podcast 221 – The Hidden Beers of Belgium
The Hidden Beers of BelgiumBreandan is a writer, photographer and podcaster, originally from Ireland and now based in Belgium. He is a Certified Cicerone®, an IBD accredited beer sommelier, and a BJCP judge. Breandan is Editor in Chief of belgiansmaak.com, and the...
Podcast 220 – Small Batch Brewing
Small Batch Brewing Co.We are delighted to welcome back to the Podcast, Dan from the Small Batch Brewing Co., based in Cheshire. Dan is a self-taught, all-grain homebrewer with a passion for brewing beer of all styles in small batches....
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Duration Brewing Shop
Duration Brewing Beer Shop For 10% off use : TWICB10 at checkoutDuration Brewing is a farmhouse brewery in Norfolk making beautifully balanced beers that belong. Our fresh beers and wild ales are brewed from nature with purpose. Working with a sense of time and...
Neon Raptor
Neon Raptor WebshopNeon Raptor create everything from one-off experimental beers to a solid range of their favourite styles. There’s also a fair amount of dinosaurs (naturally) and retro video game references involved.
Polly’s Brew Co.
Polly's Brew Co. WebshopPolly's area of expertise lies in pale and hoppy, but addition of key team members have allowed them to broach into more experimental styles, including sours, stouts, and traditional styles with a modern twist.
Track Brewing Co
Track Brewing Co. WebshopHazy hop forward Pales, IPAs & DIPAs. Imperial Stouts, Sours & more, fresh from their Manchester Brewery & Taproom. Order Beer fresh from their 4°c Coldroom.
MORE NEWS
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 12th May 2025Food Pubs Decline Let's start with an article on Beer Insider this week, which reflects on recent data published by NIQ, showing that the number of food-pubs declined 3.2% last year whilst overall pub numbers held up well. The article...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 5th May 2025Breweries in Survival Mode This week SIBA published their Independent Beer Report, which showed that an alarming 46% of Breweries report themselves to be in "Survival" mode, with almost one in three expecting to see a decrease in...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 28th April 2025Modest Rise of Pub Numbers Let's start this week with a glimmer of good news regarding pub numbers, which shows that there has been a modest rise in the numbers of community pubs, food pubs and high street pubs in the year to March...
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Stage Craft Festival
Stage Craft Festival, South Street Arts Centre, South Street, ReadingThe Stage Craft Festival made a triumphant return this year under new stewardship, with Andy from Dolphin Brewery taking the reins and delivering a vibrant, well-curated celebration of craft beer at...

Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival
Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival, Chelmsford Social Club, 55 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JDLast Saturday, Emma and Steve from TWICB spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Chelmsford Social Club, attending the second annual Chelmsford Craft Beer Festival. Organised by...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 5th May 2025Breweries in Survival Mode This week SIBA published their Independent Beer Report, which showed that an alarming 46% of Breweries report themselves to be in "Survival" mode, with almost one in three expecting to see a decrease in...