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We're back and firing on all cylinders with our first episode of 2026.

Our main interview is with Mike Mason, the man behind Mason Brewing Co. Based in Cornwall, Mike produces exceptional beers, and we are predicting a big future for him and his brewery! As if by magic, he has opened up a webshop this week so you can get hold of his wonderful beers and roadtest them yourself - and you can grab yourself an exclusive discount by using the promo code DAFTABOUTCRAFT when you place an order.

Many people regard Titanic Brewery's Plum Porter as the gold standard for that particular beer style. However, it's far from the only plum porter on the market, so how do other traditional plum porters compare, plus the craft beer takes on the style? We find out with an extensive tasting to see just who might have the best plum porter.

Ben Gibbs from the Sober Boozers Club pops in with an update on the alcohol-free scene, reflecting on Dry January and highlighting some of the beers that have been grabbing his attention and those he's looking forward to trying during the weeks ahead.

From The Fridge features a mystery beer for Dave D and a doorstop special for Dave B, plus we also get to hear all about Dave D's first ever trip to one of the beer capitals of the world, Bruges.

All this and more on Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Everyone has Christmas traditions and we're no different at Daftaboutcraft! It's our annual Christmas bonus episode where we enjoy pairing cheese and beers - as well having a good old chimwag about the past 12 months.

This year the beer takes centre stage with special releases from Fuller's Brewery in the shape of their 180th anniversary porter, plus this year's three barley wines from Thomas Hardy Ales.

So join us for one last time in 2025 as Dave B and Dave D see out the year in style!

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Christmas is fast approaching and our sack is full of craft beer goodies as Dave B and Dave D bring episode 78 to you!

One of the staples of the podcast since it started has been Brew To Me, but we're going to mix it up a little bit and alternate this feature with What's In The Fridge? This new segment will give us a chance to get through some of those beers lurking in the depths of the Daftaboutcraft vault but also test our tasting skills as we'll be presented with them blindly and have to do our very to work out what it is we're drinking.

We're joined by Edd Simpson, managing director of Ossett Brewery and SALT for this episode's interview. The main topic of discussion is Ossett's tremendous Rat range of beers, but there is plenty more to talk about as well (plus get your ears ready for the most seductive review of a beer you might have ever heard!)

Tried and Tested takes in our most recent favourite beers, and we're heading to Bristol via Wiper And True to taste a beer they recently contract brewed with hops grown by care home residents.

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast.

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Winter is fast approaching and here's another episode of Daftaboutcraft to keep you warm!

Tun Brewing Company may not have been going for long, but they have already produced award-winning beer, and founder Richard tells us all about how Tun came to be in a fascinating chat.

Oktoberfest may be winding down now, but there's still plenty of Festbiers around so we roadtest a handful to see if craft can compete with the original German examples.

Brew To Me features more Tun, this time Ten Tun Taphouse in Alton, Hampshire, courtesy of Dave B, while Dave D is drinking something bespoke, from Bespoke Brewery in Gloucestershire, to be precise.

Pints of View returns with a discussion on going out, is it still worth it?

All this and more on the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast.

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After what feels like an age, we're back with another episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Non-beer matters might have been slowing us down, but this is a full-throttle episode with lots of different interviews. Our main chat comes courtesy of award-winning Great Newsome Brewery. Based in East Yorkshire, Great Newsome have been brewing since 2007 and are situated on a working farm. Director Matthew Hodgson talks us through how the brewery came to be, what changes they've seen over the past 18 years, and everything in between including how their beer is sought after in Northern Italy and Sweden!

Brew To Me features a trip to Newport and to Anglo-Oregon Brewing Company for Dave B, while Dave D is sessioning things with Blondies Brewery in London.

Ben Gibbs, aka Sober Boozers Club, pops in with the latest from the world of no-lo, while Will and Tim from the London Brewers Alliance join us for a chinwag as they celebrate their 15-year anniversary.

All this and more on Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

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Yeah? What Of It? Here's some bonus content courtesy of our friends at this Nottingham-based podcast.

Recently, Dave D had a beer and a chinwag with Kehan and Harry, who attended one of the Craft Brew Festivals during the summer and were keen to find out more about Britain's only touring beer event.

So sit back and listen to some new voices talking about beer and festivals and why the guys can't wait to return to The Nest for Nottingham's Christmas Craft Brew Festival on November 15.

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Here we go again, just in time for the last Bank Holiday of the year, it's time for the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!

Autumn might be in the air, but one last heatwave was definitely choc ice weather, and Pillars Brewery delivered in spades with their Choc Ice Eisbock. Find out all about it in Hype or Tripe!

Brew To Me also has a sunmer vibe with Shandy Shack on deck for some lager vibes, matched by a Landbier from Woodshedding Brewery.

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You might think we know a thing or two about what beer should taste like, but we thought it would be a good idea to get some tips from the professionals. So, join us on this special bonus episode as we learn how to taste beer like a pro, courtesy of accredited beer sommelier Jamie Percival and Chris Scott, owner of ThirtyFifty, who run wine tastings across the UK.

Jamie and Chris also offer courses for all levels on beer and wine tasting through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and here they provide us with a snapshot of how to taste beer properly. This is a really different episode for us and hopefully one you'll enjoy too as we work our way through a selection of beers featuring Dark Revolution, Deya Brewing Company and Drop Project Brewing.

Essential reading recommended by Jamie and Chris: Taste What You're Missing by Barb Stuckey; Miracle Brew by Pete Brown and Beer Pairing: The Essential Guide by Julia Herz and Gwen Conley.

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