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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 - 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...
TAPROOM & FESTIVAL REVIEWS

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...
Burnt Mill x Hopsters Taproom
Burnt Mill X Hopsters Taproom, Whisstocks Place, Tide Mill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1FPLocated in the picturesque town of Woodbridge on the east side of Suffolk, the newly opened taproom by Burnt Mill Brewery and Hopsters is yet another reason to visit this charming...
Datum Attitude Taproom
Datum Attitude, Unit 8 Heybridge Industrial Estate, The Causeway, Maldon CM9 4XLDatum Attitude, a rising name in the UK craft beer scene, opened its taproom in Maldon, Essex, in December 2024. Not only does this modern industrial space serve as their taproom, but it’s...
New Kernel Taproom
The Kernel Taproom, 132 Spa Rd, London SE16 3AELast weekend’s annual pilgrimage to the Bermondsey Beer Mile began with an unexpected twist: discovering that The Kernel's beloved Arch 7 taproom was closed. Thankfully, a helpful sign directed us to their brand-new...
Craft Beer Junction
Craft Beer Junction, 86 Enid St, London SE16 3RD Situated in a traditional railway arch at Arch 86, Craft Beer Junction is a highlight of the Bermondsey Beer Mile, offering craft beer fans a quality experience. With a focus on the best beers from top US and UK...
Gravity Well Taproom
Gravity Well Taproom, Unit 1 Compass West Estate, London N17 0XLLocated just a short stroll from Leytonstone station, Gravity Well Tap Room is a vibrant yet unpretentious gem for craft beer lovers. With a unique offering of 10 taps, all pouring their own brews, this...
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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...
WEBSHOP DISCOUNTS
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 - 21st April 20251000s of Pubs To Close? CAMRA seem to be dominating the beer news cycle this week, firstly with a doom-laden opinion piece in the MA from their Pub & Clubs Campaign Director Gary Timmins, who states that the current direction of...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 14th April 2025Dire Consequences Await The British Institute of Innkeeping have surveyed their members and apparently 83% plan to cut staff hours or shifts to offset the NI and tax increases. READ ARTICLECask Ale To Get UNESCO Recognition?...
Brewer’s Corner News & Views
NEWS & VIEWS - 7th April 2025Spring Statement Fall-Out More fall-out from the mini-budget, as the Hospitality industry comes to terms with the fact that the Government is not going to give them special tax treatment in order to save businesses rendered non-viable...
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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...
Chinook Hops
Chinook Hops: The Piney Powerhouse of American Craft BeerWhen it comes to bold, aromatic, and character-rich hops, Chinook stands tall as one of the key players in American craft brewing. Developed in the 1980s as part of a USDA breeding program, Chinook has grown...
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...