PLANETBEER.TV Podcasts

Jonny Garrett, beer writer and co-founder of The Craft Beer Channel, finds himself humorously detained in our secret underground facility… all because of a controversial beer opinion that could enrage "Guinn-fluencers" everywhere.
In the very first episode of our new series, Jonny talks us through his Death Row beers - each one tied to a personal story, cherished moment, or formative memory. We also talk about Jonny’s important campaign to get Cask Ale listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
You can sign the petition here: 👉 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686

In this episode of Beerpolitik, Chris is back with Mark Reynolds from The Hop Vault, diving into the rising price of a pint. The average pint’s now over a fiver - but what does that actually mean? We look at how macro breweries are driving prices up, how craft beer pricing compares, and whether the pint even makes sense as a measure anymore. So join us as we go beyond inflation and take a deep dive into branding, beer culture, and why we’re all paying more at the bar.

Paul talks about his love-hate trip to York, which featured a rare unicorn. We gossip about the latest news and take a point of discussion from our Patreons, Phil & Amy @lancs.crafty.beer.drinkers
Tell us your glassware idiosyncrasies.

We criticise CAMRA from time to time - now we’re giving them the mic. In this episode, we sit down with the vice chair of our local branch to ask: where does CAMRA fit in the future of beer?
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Watch this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQJcdL4xeSc

Chaos is brewing in the kitchen. After one too many DIPAs, two Planet Beer scoundrels are scrambling to name an Emperor's beer in honour of feline overlord and Dark Side muse, Steve the Cat.
On the storm-lashed island of Islay, a band of smugglers embark on a whisky-fuelled pilgrimage, returning with tales of peat, peril, and perhaps too many oysters.
In the brewing systems of the Outer Rim North West, alliances shift as Sureshot, Rivington and State of Kind trade personnel and destinies.
And in a rare twist, the scoundrels raise a glass to CAMRA - who’ve launched a proton torpedo across the bows of the Carlsberg-Marstons Death Star. The soul of cask beer hangs in the balance...
Video: https://youtu.be/4_Gkn-lw_sM
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This podcast is sponsored by Mosaic Board Printers, who make top quality, custom beer mats. If you’re in the market for beer mats, please check them out at https://www.mosaic-boardprint.com If you ask for Nathan and tell him we sent ya, you’ll get yourself a discount for some kick ass beer mats. This makes us look useful and increases the chance of future sponsorship. Which in turn means we can make better and better videos.
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Ahead of their last ever show in Brum, we sat down backstage with Alex and Eddy from the Birmingham indie band, JAWS for one last round of beers, stories, and reflections. From influences to first pints, we crack open a few beer and talk endings, beginnings and everything in between.
A heartfelt, hilarious send-off to one of B-town's most beloved bands. Cheers lads 🍺

In our brand new podcast series, People in Beer, we speak with people in the wider craft beer community.
This week, we chat with Tim "The Brand Weaver" about what makes great brewery branding and how AI is affecting the brewing industry. An extended cut of the interview is available on our Patreon.
Join the Patreon for as little as £2 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/c/PlanetbeerTV 

After returning from separate family holidays to Cornwall, Chris and Paul unpack their brewery experiences - featuring a hidden gem, an up and comer and a familiar favourite. In the second half, it's all about Awful April and the aftermath of that recent 'Craft beer is too cheap' video.
JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV
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Beer Lineup:
* Saffron Helles (Braslou Bierre)
* Cornish Bird (Bluntrock Brewing)
* Water Music (Braslou Bierre)
* Daily Serving (Trillium)
* The Butcher (Fidens)
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This podcast is sponsored by Mosaic Board Printers, who make top quality, custom beer mats. If you’re in the market for beer mats, please check them out at https://www.mosaic-boardprint.com If you ask for Nathan and tell him we sent ya, you’ll get yourself a discount for some kick ass beer mats. This makes us look useful and increases the chance of future sponsorship. Which in turn means we can make better and better videos.
 

For those of you who follow the UK craft beer scene, you'll know just how difficult things are at the moment. Rising energy costs, VAT, business rates, vanishing tax relief - it sucks. But what can be done about it? In this episode, Chris speaks with Mark from the Hop Vault in Stourbridge about the harsh realities facing the industry at the moment, the lack of leadership from industry organisations and some potential solutions.
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Fresh from a successful beer launch and boozy trip to Manchester, we’re back with another beefed up news round. We also give our Patreon a push and have a civilised debate about politics in beer.
 
Beer Lineup:
Turtles All the Way Down (Duration)
Fields of Nelson (Burnt Mill Brewing)
Dank Juice (Unbarred)
Rabid Revenge (Electric Brewing Co.)
 
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News links:
 
Beer sales down in Germany AND the US:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/its-not-just-the-us-beer-sales-are-down-in-germany-too/
 
15% of Admiral Taverns income comes from fruit machines:
https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/admiral-taverns-profits-rise-on-investment-and-acquisitions-z836m9h8t
 
Ale & Radio ,a 24/7 beer-themed radio station that broadcasts from Sheffield, marks one year anniversary with a collab
https://www.beerguild.co.uk/news/ale-radio-marks-first-anniversary-with-exclusive-collaboration-beer-from-bayonet-brewing/
 
Trinity Brew in Lichfield closed after 4 years:
https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/food-and-drink/2025/02/19/weve-poured-our-last-beer-beloved-lichfield-brewery-closes-after-four-years/
 
AB InBev UK named as one of the worst payers:
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/ab-inbev-uk-named-as-one-of-the-worst-payers
 
 
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This podcast is sponsored by Mosaic Board Printers, who make top quality, custom beer mats. If you’re in the market for beer mats, please check them out at https://www.mosaic-boardprint.com 
 
If you ask for Nathan and tell him we sent ya, you’ll get yourself a discount for some kick ass beer mats. This makes us look useful and increases the chance of future sponsorship. Which in turn means we can make better and better videos. 
 
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Chapters:
 
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:35 Cracking open a Duration
00:03:03 What are we doing today?
00:04:10 This week's Fantasy Beer Name
00:05:26 Our trip to Manchester
00:16:03 Live stream details
00:17:10 Who brews it?
00:19:08 Patreon Chat
00:26:24 Member Shoutouts
00:30:33 Thoughts on the Burnt Mill
00:32:11 Part 2 - Cracking the Unbarred
00:35:26 New Brew News
00:37:44 Beer Sales Decline in Germany & USA
00:43:47 Admiral Taverns makes 15% profits from fruities
00:46:00 Ale and Radio celebrates 1st birthday
00:48:51 Trinity Brew closes
00:50:54 AB InBev UK are the worst payers
00:52:43 Cracking open an Electric Brew
00:54:02 DEBATE: Would you let Nazis rent your taproom?
01:02:54 Outro