Christmas 2024 - Back in Town

Luke and Andrew reconvene for Christmas 2025 to drink some Christmas beers, talk about the best films, gigs and music of the year, the companies we've lost in 2025, why Winter Warmers are terrible and play 'Hops or Hallmark'.Beers include:Buxton Brewery 'Ale of Christmas Past' paired with Beans on Toast and Skinny Lister - This ChristmasFunky Fluid 'Mulled Gelato Ice Cream Sout' paired with Da∂i Freyr - Something MagicalWilde Child 'Son of Nutcracker' paired with Olivia Rodrigo - RiverJohn Martin 'Gordon Xmas Scotch Ale' paired with Stanley Odd - Fixing the Cracks Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

Luke and Andrew return for a one-off Christmas special, much like Gavin & Stacey. They talk about non-Christmas Christmas beers, rocket boys ruining Twitter, and how much clove is too much clove.Beers include:Mulled Apple Sour by Vault City, paired with "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Lucy RoseSaint Nick by Tartarus, paired with "Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well You Deserved It)" by Peach PitCarol! by Neon Raptor, paired with "It's Christmas And I Fucking Miss You" by Charly Bliss & PUPDingus by Whiplash, paired with "Countdown to Christmas" by Glam ChopsOther beersSnowball by Vault CityHappy Christmas by CloudwaterMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksBrutallixmas - https://dice.fm/event/dkkl8v-brutallixmas-2024-20th-dec-the-lexington-london-tickets Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

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:Münchner Hell Lager from Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe, paired with "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" by The Specials, and also "More Than Minuses (Mathematics) by Hollie PoetryWild West Kriek-Framboos from Brouwerij Alvinne, paired with "The French Open" by FoalsSonic Muse from Two Flints Brewery, paired with "Canada" by LowMidnight Blue from Arbor Ales, paired with "Heartattack and Vine" by Tom WaitsOutro: "Letter to the Team (After Another Imperfect Season)" by TellisonOther beersVictorian Mild from The Kernel BreweryCuvee Andy from Brouwerij AlvinneBarrell-aged North Sea Stout from PilotMost of the beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.Other LinksHollie 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:Kuusk from Pohjala, paired with “Kick The Balls (of Patriarchy)” by Goldstein.Mary Christmas from Ilkley Brewery, paired with “Hey Santa Claus” by Kevin Bloody Wilson.Panettone from Arbor Ales, paired with “Home for the Holidays” by Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler.Stille Nacht (2023) from Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers, paired with “Keeping The Dream Alive” by Munchener Freiheit.Jule Malt (2023) from To Ol, paired with “the Parting Glass” by boygenius and Ye VagabondsAll beers on this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling Madness.NotesTopple & 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:Garden City Bitter from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Show” by Caolan McCarthy.Banjax from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Dog” by corook.Brew 400 from Garden City Brewery, paired with “The Bitter End” by Placebo.Garden House Hop Spice from Garden City Brewery, paired with “Can’t Stop” by Missy Elliot.Links mentioned in the showGarden 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:Faith In Futures // Tank Petrol // DDH IPA from Northern Monk, paired with “C’est Si Bon” by Say She She.Love & Hate from Vocation Brewery, paired with “Twentyfour” by Flight Mode.Duvel from Duvel Moortgat, paired with “Checking Out” by Divorce, and “I Lost Myself (I’m Hungry…..And That Ain’t Right)” by Meow Meow + Thomas LauderdaleBeers for this episode were purchased from TescoTheme 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 cowsBeers include: Petite Cerise from Burning Sky, paired with “Best Friend” by Belle and SebastianSaison Dupont from Brasserie Dupont paired with “This Must Be The Place” by Iron and Wine, with Ben BridwellCascading Petals from Little Earth Project, paired with “Heavy Heart” by Bartees StrangeLord Nelson (2023) from Elusive Brewing (+ Weird Beard), paired with “Water Boatman” by Au-TurnOther beers drank on the episode:The House I Grew Up In from Wilderness BrewerySaison Anniversaire 2023 from Burning SkyBeers for this episode were purchased from Beer Shop HitchinNotesBeer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) – style notes for Saison  CreditsTheme 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 beersMotueka & Lime Hazy Pale from Otherworld Brewing, paired with “Do The Standing Still” by Boy Azooga.Stout Beer from Newbarns Brewery, paired with “Drunken Lullabies” by Flogging Molly.Younger Than Springtime from Dilettante Brewing, paired with “San Dimas High School Football Rules” The Ataris.Weighed Down The Earth from Makemake Brewing Co, paired with “There Ain’t Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury & The Blockheads.Other beers consumed during the podcastOff Planet from Verdant Brewing Co, with Django DjangoOther 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:Rainbock (2023) from Utopian Brewing Ltd paired with "Is it Wetherspoons?" by Goldie Lookin ChainHopfenweisse (TAP05) from Schneider Weisse paired with "Cherry WIne" by Nas feat Amy WinehouseObi Wan Cannoli from Brew York paired with "Got the be real" by Larusso feat. Doc BrownAll beers in this episode were purchased from House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed were Superdelic Pale Ale by The Kernel.Show NotesSobremesa -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:Biere De Saison Sour Cherry from The Kernel Brewery, paired with “oh GOD” by Orla GartlandDuchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, paired with “Christine” by Siouxsie and the BansheesCheese, Volume 2 from Pressure Drop Brewing, paired with “Shame” by Joan As Policewoman.All beers for this episode were purchased from The House of Trembling MadnessOther beers consumed during the podcastNatural History from Mash GangNotesPip Young – Pellicle’s Trailblazers and Trendsetters for 2023Pip Young – Burum Collective interview The Coven – Instagram The Coven – linktree The Coven merchandise Brave Noise Beer Salt Beer Factory CreditsTheme 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.