Hop Forward is a biweekly podcast dedicated to the craft beer industry. Including both interviews, discussions and stories from a range of brewers and entrepreneurs within the industry, to advice from founder and host, Nick Law, about starting, scaling and sustaining your own ventures, the Hop Forward podcast is here to help you get ahead with your beers, brand and business.
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An Interval... Like going for a Wee Between your 3rd and 4th Pint [New Episodes Coming Soon!]
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Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hop Forward Podcast coming this December! In the meantime, Nick gives us the lowdown on what's been happening over the past year since the podcast has been in the fridge/on chill/conditioning/lagering {insert your beer metaphor here}. Follow Hop Forward: hopforward.beer | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram…
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Episode 183: This Marks a Turning Point [with Cameron Brown from Turning Point Brew Co]
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This episode marks a turning point for the Hop Forward Podcast as it will be the last episode of the show before we go on hiatus (or a 'hop rest' as we prefer to call it) for a while. In this episode, Nick shares his reasons why he's taking some time away from the show. Following this introspection, he dives into a compelling beer conversation with…
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Episode 182: Will Climate Change Be the End of Citra Hops...? [Talking Sustainability with Chris Terry from 86 Carbon]
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On the podcast this week, Nick is joined by Chris Terry from 86 Carbon to talk about the impacts of climate change on the brewing and hospitality industry and explore ways to make your business more sustainable and eco-friendly. 86 Carbon specialise in Accredited Carbon Literacy training, which leads to an understanding of how climate change will a…
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Episode 181: Why Marketing is one of the Most Important Aspects of Your Business [with Sarah Sinclair from Moonwake Beer Co]
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Without marketing you may have a flagship beer that no one will ever taste. Marketing is one the most important aspects of your business that often gets overlooked or is grossly misunderstood as merely posting a few images to social media and watching the sales come flooding in. But in a crowded beer market, how should we be marketing our breweries…
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Episode 180: Sell, Sell, Sell! [Talking Sales (and Belgian Beer) with Darren Filsell and Ben Stephenson from Devil's Depot]
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On this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked art of selling craft beer. While we've covered a wide range of brewing topics in the past, it's time to explore the other crucial half of the beer industry: sales. We examine the challenges of selling beer and the importance of building trust and relationships with custo…
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Episode 179: Lock, Stock and Two Pints of Ale [with Gritchie Brewing Company and an EXCLUSIVE interview with Guy Ritchie]
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On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, we take a trip to Gritchie Brewing Company: a 'beer farm' located on the Ashcombe Estate near Shaftesbury, owned by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and director Guy Ritchie. Drawing from the land that surrounds the farm, their 20BBL brewhouse sits within rustic stone-built barns, overlooking expansive fields w…
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Episode 178: From Bitters to Barrel Farms: Connecting the two with Ampersand Brew Co
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On the podcast this week, we're joined by Andy from Ampersand Brew Co, based in Diss, Norfolk (UK). Started by a family team of Amy, Andy & Adrian Hipwell in a converted barn on the family farm, the team have now expanded and moved to our current site in Diss. Their bespoke brewhouse, designed and fabricated to their own unique set up and specifica…
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On the Hop Forward Podcast this week, Nick & Sean share their Fermenting Thoughts on all things packaging and sustainability. We discuss everything from the logistics of kegs, supporting venues, the value of cask beer and how simple design elements, such as texture on a label or point-of-sale material - when done properly - can make the difference.…
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Episode 176: Battling an Infection in a Wild Brewery [with Wildflower Brewing & Blending]
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In this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, Nick chats with Topher Boehm, co-founder of Australia's Wildflower Brewing & Blending. We discuss everything from how climate change is impacting beer production and Topher's views on terroir and terminology in beer, after reading an article published by Pelicile Magazine recently titled There is No Such …
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Episode 175: Fermenting Thoughts: How Can Breweries and Hospitality Venues Survive During the Cost of Living Crisis?
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Nick and Sean's Fermenting Thoughts this week look at the current state of the brewing and hospitality industry across the UK and how some businesses are struggling to survive, while others have come out of the pandemic and are thriving. We explore some of the reasons why this is the case and take a look at some of the things that all businesses ca…
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Episode 174: Can Oasthouse Engineering Take Your Can Design to the Next Level...? [with Sam Morris from Oasthouse Engineering]
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Beverage can painting has been around since the 1930s but due to the intensive offset lithography process, a common method for printing on aluminium packaging, microbrewers have had to sell massive quantities of cans to justify the cost. Historically, the process has involved prepress preparation of the artwork, followed by the creation of separate…
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Episode 173: Understanding the UK's Beer Duty Reforms [with SIBA's Head of Public Affairs and Policy, Barry Watts]
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On 1st August 2023, the United Kingdom will implement a new system for alcohol taxation in a 'radical simplification' (Rishi Sunak' of the system, moving from a percentage-based discount to a cash discount basis. In addition, various reliefs - including 'draught relief' designed to encourage people back into the pub - have been included in the chan…
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Nick & Sean discuss business rates this week and how they feel the system is outdated and in need of an overhaul. They also discuss how everything impacts everything else, so taxes can't be looked at in isolation from the rest of business and life. Follow Nick: hopforward.beer | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Follow Sean: LinkedIn | Twitter | Insta…
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Episode 171: Good Chemistry in The Kings Head [Taking on a Historic Pub with Kelly & Bob from Good Chemistry Brewing]
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The Kings Head in Bristol dates back to the mid-1800s and resides in a building going back to the 17th century. Over the years, it has seen many landlords and pub companies come and go. In the 1970's, the pub was saved from demolition as the council sought to regenerate the area, only being saved by a group of dedicated locals who fought to retain …
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Episode 170: Fermenting Thoughts: On Pre-Pack Administrations and Bad Credit in the Supply Chain
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Nick Law and Sean Robinson share their latest Fermenting Thoughts as they delve into the world of pre-pack administrations and their impact on the brewery and hospitality supply chain. In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore how pre-pack administrations function, why it's harmful to suppliers, why we feel it is immoral and, ultimately, how…
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Episode 169: Down by the Riverside [with Simon Webster from Thornbridge Brewery]
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When you hear the word Jaipur, chances are a beer comes to mind before the Indian city. This renowned beer, inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Rajasthan region, recently celebrated its 18th anniversary. Jaipur boasts a spicy hoppiness, firm bitterness, and floral fruitiness, complemented by a robust ABV that adds layers of complexity. Despite …
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Episode 168: Tales from the Wilderness: Farmhouse Brewing & Blending in the middle of Wales [with Wilderness Brewery]
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Situated in rural mid-Wales, Wilderness Brewery are a small team dedicated to creating and ageing interesting farmhouse-style beers. Wilderness Brewery was founded by head brewer James in 2017. Having worked for Howling Hops in the heart of London for several years, James and the family moved to the countryside for a slower pace of life. This attit…
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Co-owners Naomi and Dave Hayward of Windsor and Maidenhead’s multi-award-winning craft beer business A Hoppy Place announce the launch of a new brewery in the heart of Windsor, Berkshire: Indie Rabble Brewing Co. Recorded at this year's SIBA Beer X, the UK's biggest brewing and beer tradeshow, Nick sits down with Naomi and Dave to chat beer politic…
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Episode 166: Guardians of Good for the Otherhood [with Pip Young from The Coven]
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In this week's episode, we take a drive to the picturesque Yorkshire town of Shipley, where Salt Beer Factory is nestled amidst rolling hills in an old tram shed. The brewery and bar are magnificent, boasting crispy stone-baked pizzas, sleek decor, and fantastic beers, making for a stylish and enjoyable venue. However, our main purpose for visiting…
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Hyperlocalisation in craft beer refers to the trend of breweries focusing on creating and distributing their beers within a very limited geographic area, typically within a few miles of the brewery. The idea behind this approach is to create a strong sense of community around the brewery, while also allowing the brewer to experiment with locally-so…
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Episode 164: For the Love of Brewing: Toby talks all things RedWillow Brewery
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In the latest episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we are thrilled to have Toby from RedWillow Brewery as our special guest. RedWillow Brewery is a small independent brewery based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, that has been making exceptional beers since 2010. During our conversation, founder Toby McKenzie shares with us the story behind their reno…
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Episode 163: Fruit, Cask, Mead and Everything In Bee-tween [with Grizzly Grains Brewing]
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In Sheffield, a city that boasts several renowned breweries and is arguably the cask-beer capital of the United Kingdom, is there enough space to accommodate another small, independent brewery specialising in cask-produced beer...? Well, if Grizzly Grains Brewing is anything to go by, then we would certainly argue there is always room for one more!…
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This week, Nick and Sean discuss neurodivergence in hospitality spaces and chat about some of the things operators and brewery taprooms alike could do to consider those on the autistic spectrum or with any other special needs. Just a heads up: this is a complex issue that we don't and can't be resolved in 18 minutes, but is a subject close to our h…
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This week, we're taking a departure from beer and diving into the world of cider. Nick shares his personal fascination with cider and his quest to learn more about the fermented beverage. Joining him is Mike Pomranz, the man behind The Cider Hole in Sheffield and Beer & Food writer, who is on a mission to challenge the negative stereotypes associat…
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In this episode of the Hop Forward podcast, hosts Nick Law and Sean Robertson delve into the controversial world of marketing transparency in the beer industry. They begin by discussing BrewDog's recent controversy over their decision to partner with ABInBev to brew their flagship brands in China. The conversation then turns to the differences betw…
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