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Simple Things Fermentations
Simple Things Fermentations, The Bakehouse, 6 Hazel Avenue Lane, Glasgow G44 3LJEstablished in Glasgow’s Southside back in 2019, Simple Things Fermentations is owned and run by Phil Sisson (right) with brewing and production duties handled by Ewan Cockburn. STF...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 23rd June 2025Interest Rate Hold Frustrating Let's start this week with the Head of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls showing herself up, by complaining about the lack of an interest rate cut this week, despite inflation spiking up sharply. Maybe it is...
TAPROOM & FESTIVAL REVIEWS

Bristol Craft Beer Festival
Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Harbourside, BristolBCBF & Left Handed Giant Taproom: A Perfect Bristol Beer Day Last weekend, the TWICB Team made the annual pilgrimage to the Bristol Craft Beer Festival (BCBF) for the third year running. Arriving in the city with...
Stage Craft Festival, Reading
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, Tynemouth
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...
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PODCASTS

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 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....
Podcast 219 – Crescent Moon
Crescent MoonWe are delighted to welcome to the podcast, Matty Cartwright from Crescent Moon, based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crescent Moon bring a selection of award-winning and innovative American craft beer to the UK, Europe and beyond. They're here to raise your...
Podcast 218 – Moot Brew Co.
Moot Brew Co.We are delighted to welcome back to the Podcast, Calvin (left) & Will from Moot Brew Co. It's been two years since Calvin was last on the podcast, so there was plenty to catch up on. https://mootbrew.co.uk/ Alternatively search for This Week in Craft Beer...
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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.
Brew By Numbers Webshop
Brew By Numbers WebshopBrewed in our new Greenwich brewery, choose from juicy session Pale Ales, hazy IPAs and massive hop-forward Double IPAs to seasonal releases including Coffee Porters and Imperial Stouts.
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Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 2nd June 2025Live Football Screening Free in Pubs Let's start with some good news! Apparently TNT Sports have struck a deal with DAZN to allow UK licensed premises to show the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup live for free this summer. This could be a...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 26th May 2025Champion Beer of Britain Now that Beer Festival Season is in full swing, we noted with interest this week that two of CAMRA's five finalists for Champion Beer of Britain were from Breweries that are friends of TWICB. Good luck to Track...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 19th May 2025Beer Sales Increase Slightly After Slow Start To Year The Morning Advertiser reports that draft beer sales in pubs, bars and restaurants rose by 5% in the past 4 weeks after a slow start to the year. READ ARTICLESunny Weather Boosts...
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Bristol Craft Beer Festival
Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Harbourside, BristolBCBF & Left Handed Giant Taproom: A Perfect Bristol Beer Day Last weekend, the TWICB Team made the annual pilgrimage to the Bristol Craft Beer Festival (BCBF) for the third year running. Arriving in the city with...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 23rd June 2025Interest Rate Hold Frustrating Let's start this week with the Head of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls showing herself up, by complaining about the lack of an interest rate cut this week, despite inflation spiking up sharply. Maybe it is...

Platform 2, Tynemouth
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...
Latest Newsletter – Issue 259
Balance Brewing & Blending
Balance Brewing & Blending, 10 Sheffield St, Manchester M1 2NDA Hidden Gem in Manchester's Railway Arches Just a short walk from Manchester’s bustling city centre, Balance Brewing & Blending is tucked into one of Piccadilly’s traditional railway arches. With the...