Rhythm & Brews

Luke and Andrew sit down for a final time to pair some beers and music. This time, they pull back the curtain and talk about their pairing process, pair to styles, and chat about the last 8 years, the trough of disillusionment, drag queen sommeliers and playing the hurdy gurdy. Beers include: "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" by The Specials"More Than Minuses (Mathematics) by Hollie Poetry"The French Open" by Foals"Canada" by Low"Heartattack and Vine" by Tom WaitsOutro: "Letter to the Team (After Another Imperfect Season)" by Tellison Other beers Most of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness. Other Links Hollie McNish - https://holliepoetry.com/ Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

For the second last ever episode, Luke and Andrew are joined by Francesca Slattery and Ruth Mitchell to discuss hating tories at Christmas, filo prawns, the 12 days of cheesemas and whether winter warmers are rubbish. Beers include: “Kick The Balls (of Patriarchy)” by Goldstein“Hey Santa Claus” by Kevin Bloody Wilson“Home for the Holidays” by Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler“Keeping The Dream Alive” by Munchener Freiheit“the Parting Glass” by boygenius and Ye VagabondsAll beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness. Notes Topple & Burn – Christmas merchandise Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Holly and Nick, co-owners of Garden City Brewery, to discuss community breweries, frunge, Bangalore whippets tails and the seriousness of a hot mums disco. Beers include: Links mentioned in the show Garden City Brewery Cyberdog Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke return for another supermarket special as the world has forced them apart against their will (or their calendars just don't match up). Whilst drinking supermarket beers, they discuss sheep-powered internet, bananas, trademarking pillow-y and how the supermarket beer game has changed since 2014. Beers include: “C’est Si Bon” by Say She She“Twentyfour” by Flight Mode“Checking Out” by Divorce“I Lost Myself (I’m Hungry…..And That Ain’t Right)” by Meow Meow + Thomas LauderdaleBeers for this episode were purchased from Tesco Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew attempts to school Luke in what saisons should taste like via six lovely samples, via how tall Moby is, why classic saisons can get in the sea and doing weird things to cows Beers include: “Best Friend” by Belle and Sebastian“This Must Be The Place” by Iron and Wine, with Ben Bridwell“Heavy Heart” by Bartees Strange“Water Boatman” by Au-TurnOther beers drank on the episode: Beers for this episode were purchased from Beer Shop Hitchin Notes Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) – style notes for Saison Credits Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Paired beers “Do The Standing Still” by Boy Azooga“Drunken Lullabies” by Flogging Molly“San Dimas High School Football Rules” The Ataris.“There Ain’t Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury & The BlockheadsOther beers consumed during the podcast Other Links “Stuff of Legend – Ghost Ship Pale Ale” playlist, curated by Rhythm & Brews Indiefjord festival in Norway wikiFeet Wondercraft ai GWAR Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew invite Matt Chinnery, beer writer, pint-pourer at Radio City Social and hip-hop junkie, back to the podcast for another hip-hop challenge. All the beers get matched to some banging hip-hop while they also discuss TIm Gammon, going down a Nas-hole, crate digging and getting white-man shitfaced. Beers include: paired with "Is it Wetherspoons?" by Goldie Lookin Chainpaired with "Cherry WIne" by Nas feat Amy Winehousepaired with Larusso feat. Doc BrownAll beers in this episode were purchased from House of Trembling Madness Other beers consumed were Superdelic Pale Ale by The Kernel. Show Notes Sobremesa -Farmhouse beers and natural ciders from Wales Discogs – looking for that elusive 7” single? Radio City Social, Chelmsford Essex Spirits Co Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Pip Young, founder of The Coven and 30six, to talk about taking up space, not being hardcore and being a brewery mum. Beers Include: “oh GOD” by Orla Gartland“Christine” by Siouxsie and the Banshees“Shame” by Joan As Policewoman.All beers for this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness Other beers consumed during the podcast Notes Pip Young – Pellicle’s Trailblazers and Trendsetters for 2023Pip Young – Burum Collective interviewThe Coven – Instagram The Coven – linktree The Coven merchandise Brave Noise Beer Salt Beer Factory Credits Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew kick off a new season and talk about AI, poo kits, The Scottish Brewery and becoming a viral Twitter star while drinking some tasty beers from Duration x Queer Brew Co and Nothing Bound. Beers include: paired with Jane Weaver - I need a connectionpaired with Dune Rats - LTDOther beers consumed during the podcast: Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with their intrepid partners Nicole and Sue and talk low and no alcohol beers, from tasty feet to full bodied soft drinks to just wanting something that tastes like beer. Beers include: paired with “Trust Me” by Sincere Engineerpaired with“Flamingo” by Kero Kero Bonito paired with“Summer People” (Radio Edit) by The Webb Brothers paired with“Love and Hate in a Different Time” (Edit) by Gabriels Other beers consumed during the podcast: Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew get festive and talk about Christmas beers, how there's some lettuce that is a little bit Hitler, sleigh bells and whether you can melt a Flake. Beers include: Show notes: Topple and Burn Christmas jumperBrutallixmas - Signature Brew, 21 Dec 22Other beers consumed during the podcast Other songs mentioned during the podcast Credits Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for a rare moment of just them two to drink sours, discuss good funk, potent mushrooms, frogs and weird Japanese pop. Beers include: paired with“Reconte-moi Une Histoire” by M83paired withNecry Talkie featuring Hitomi Nihonmatsupaired with“Someone Great” by LCD Soundsystempaired with“Fourth of July” by Sufjan StevensOther beers consumed during the podcast Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Andrew and Luke talk to Jen Ferguson, co-founder of Hop Burns & Black about algorithms, the dream of starting a bar, whub whub and the eternal joy of creating playlists. Beers include: Villages – Rodeopaired with“Cloud 9” by Beach BunnyAugustiner-Brau Munchen - Lagerbier Hellpaired with“Universal Tellerwascher” by Die SterneElusive Brewing x Brew York - Oregon Eaglepaired with“Looking At Your Pager (Extended)” by KHShow Notes HB&B Spotify playlistsTheme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew chat to Jonny Garrett, beer youtuber, author, broadcaster (or beer documentarian, in his words) about writing a travel book when you weren't allowed to travel, hugging Claudia Winkleman and adjuncts. Beers include: paired with“The Charm Offensive” by Oceansizepaired with“Summer’s Cauldron” by XTC paired with“Trusty and True” by Damian Ricepaired with “This Place Is A Prison” by The Postal ServiceShow notes Jonny Garrett - links and social mediaCraft Beer Channel “A Year In Beer” by Jonny Garrett, available at the CAMRA websiteBJCP Style Guidelines for beer 420 – what does it mean? Gruit – a beer style Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with blogger, author, and bar owner Katie Mather to discuss the ins and outs of setting up your own bar, writing articles about rolls, creating inclusive spaces, and protesting a lack of pigeon songs with clogs. Beers include: paired with“Seventeen going Under” by Sam Fenderpaired with“Thank God I’m A Lizard” by Ross From Friendspaired with“Every 1’s A Winner” by Ty SeagallShow Notes Corto BarCorto’s Spotify playlistsKatie’s round-up newsletter – “The Gulp”Pellicle magazinesupport it via Patreon Katie’s article about bread rolls, in Pellicle – “Bun! A Taxonomy of the British Bread Roll”Reese Hugill’s article about banked beer in Pellicle - “I Want To See Mountains Again — The Banked Beers of Teesside, North East England” Merakai Brewing CoTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Em Sauter, illustrator, cicerone, and OG beer celebrity. They drink some Russian River beers while discussing Catholic radio stations, the clarinet, sour porters and how Charlie Brown Christmas album is the greatest Christmas album of all time. Beers include: paired with Tom Tom Club – Genius of Lovepaired with The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Strange Meadow Larkpaired with Atmosphere - SunshineShow notes Pints and Panels - Website and shopEm on TwitterBeer Is For EveryoneHooray For Craft BeerFox Farm BreweryWJMJ Radio is available on various online radio sites such as this oneTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Helena and Anthony, founders of Eko Brewery, to talk about everything from cuckoo brewing to collabs to using traditional African ingredients and techniques in their brewing to feet. Note: There were some issues with the audio on this one, so apologies for the noise and slightly slapdash editing. We did our best to get it out on time! Beers include: Eko Brewery - Black (Smoked Porter)paired with Chet Baker - My Funny ValentineEko Brewery - Gold (Lager)paired with Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - SummertimeEko Brewery - IPA (West Coast IPA)paired with Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran - PeruEko Brewery - Haze (NEIPA)paired with Blvck Hippie - If You Feel Alone At PartiesCheck out Helena, Anthony and Eko Brewery on BBC Storyworks (only works outside the UK, sadly) Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down with Tom Gosnell of Gosnells of London to talk mead, getting sticky, and why mead should be the next hype style. Meads include: Gosnells of London - Original Wild Flower Meadpaired with Rex Orange County – AmazingGosnells of London - Hibiscus Meadpaired with Notorious B.I.G. – JuicyGosnells of London - Hopped Meadpaired with The Leisure Society – Cars Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Beers include: Cloudwater Brew Co - How Wonderfulpaired with Rüfüs Du Sol - Take MeElusive Brewing - Oregan Trailpaired with Johnny Cash - The Man Comes AroundStigbergets - Exclusive Series: American Brownpaired with Gang of Youths - returnerUnbarred - Cold IPApaired with Super Furry Animals - Northern LitesTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew sit down for the final episode of season 2 to discuss their favourite parts of season 2, gaze into the crystal ball for 2022, try some new UK breweries and discuss how stupid post-punk is. Beers include: Atom Beers - Meridian (Mango Pale Ale)paired with Slash Fiction - I'll Get There, If I Leave Everything By My Bones BehindNeckstamper Brewing - Bonebox Cooler (London Porter)paired with TV Priest - DecorationHoly Goat Brewing - Space Wizard (Mixed Ferm Golden Sour Ale)paired with Wet Leg - Chaise LongueAzvex - Seagull King (Douple IPA)paired with Pearl Charles - Only For TonightTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind. Edited by Naimystudios. Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.