Podcasts by High Hops

075 | What is a Baltic Porter? from 2021-03-07T18:30

*CORRECTIONS EPISODE!!* Following on from our previous episode of stouts and porters, we have dedicated a whole episode to re-explaining the Baltic Porter style.....my bad.

Got ...

074 | What's the Difference Between Stouts&Porters? from 2021-02-21T17:55

Porters, stouts. Anyone else confused?! What's the difference? We're trying to figure it out too. We scour the history of these brews whilst enjoying some modern variants.

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073 | Getting into Stouts&IPAs (A two year review) from 2021-02-14T16:55

Rewind podcast time: Phoebe and Bradley revisit the first beers they 'reviewed' on High Hops Podcast. Two years on how much has changed?

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Dark Art's Surreal Sout...

072 | Giving Stouts the Gas Mark 5 Treatment from 2021-02-07T17:08:57

Keeping things hot, we're in the kitchen doing some experimenting after a curious post appeared on the UK Craft Beer Forum. How important a role is temperature when enjoying a stout?

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071 | Heating up 2021 with Hop't Sauces from 2021-01-24T16:55

We're baaaack! Happy New(ish) year! We're coming straight in with a weird one! Hoppy hot sauce!! Bradley got a trio of hot sauces from Hop't so we thought we'd try them on the podcast! You can g...

070 | What beers will be popular in 2021? from 2020-12-23T20:00

Our final episode of 2020!!!! So we look to the future...while 2021 might not start the best, it has the potential to grow. So with the help of Honest Brews future box, we predict what's to come...

069 | Best Beers for Christmas Day 2020 from 2020-12-13T17:30

What are you drinking for Christmas?! We drank our way through a selection to find the best beers and styles for Christmas dinners, desserts, mince pies and more!! Let us know what your choices ...

068 | A Craft Beer Presents Guide (For people who don't drink craft beer) from 2020-12-06T17:00

On the run up to Christmas we thought we'd give a little encouragement to those who aren't into craft beer, but want to pick out something for their craft beer loving friend or family member. Be...

067 | Cheeky Vimto from 2020-11-29T17:00

Join us for another episode of Food and Drink Bradley has never tried but is now a beer....the title needs work. Vault City are pumping out crazy wonderful sours and we can't help ourselves, we'...

066 | Homebrewing Yakima Chief Hops (With Sam Congdon) from 2020-11-22T17:00

BONUS! Following on from our Yakima Chief interview and experience, Sam Congdon comes on as home brewer Sam this time to talk about his experience home brewing with Yakima Chief.

065 | Hops 101 (With Yakima Chief Hops) from 2020-11-15T17:00:05

What are hops anyway?! This episode is actually about hops! And who better than Yakima Chief Hops to join us as we smell, feel and talk all things hop!

Got any future recommenda...

064 | Verdant's 2020 Dark Beers from 2020-11-08T17:00

What do we think of Verdants most recent dark beers? Very used to their hop bombs so how do they brew the dark stuff?

Got any future recommendations? Let us know on instagram, f...

063 | Wild Beer Co's 2020 Beers (With James Bardgett) from 2020-11-01T17:15

A year on we revisit Wild Beer Co. This time we're joined by James Bardgett the Barrel Wrangler! He talks us through their three new barrel releases and we get a little giddy.

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062 | Beak Brewing from 2020-10-25T19:05

Back to us sitting back and talking about a brewery we're trying. This episode we try a few beers from Beak Brewing, the cans have been standing out in the fridges and we've been hearing a lot a...

061 | Pipeline Brewing Co (With Jonny Cooper) from 2020-10-11T17:00

This week we're chatting with Jonny, owner of Pipeline Brewing co. A very fast up and coming brewery from our end of the UK! We're massive fans so definitely check Pipeline Out!

060 | Indie Graft: Part 3 (with Jules Gray from Hop Hideout) from 2020-10-04T17:33

Part three and our final episode in our Indie Graft series. We speak to Jules Gray of Hop Hideout, the engine of the the project! We also actually drink the beer!!

This was reco...

059 | Indie Graft: Part 2 (Indiebeer&Coffee+Beer) from 2020-09-29T11:00

Part two of our Indie Graft series. We speak to Owen and Clare of Indiebeer in Holloway about what it will be like for them now furlough is ending and Dan of Coffee+Beer in Bristol about the oth...

058 | Indie Graft: Part 1 (Hoptimism&Vessel Beer Shop) from 2020-09-20T17:05

We're back! Introducing part one of three a series on independent beer businesses. This episode we speak with our very own Vessel on the effects COVID has had on the business. We also spoke with...

057 | Beer Terminology 101 from 2020-08-30T16:00:22

You often hear some weird talk in tap rooms, so this episode we list off some beer terminology.

Research helped by the books below:

The Craft Beer Dictionary - Richard Croasdale

056 | Drinking Demoersleutel's Beers from 2020-08-16T15:55

Vessel beer shop pulled it out again with a great lockdown event. This week we got to enjoy Demousetel's 4th birthday beers and explore their take on these classic styles.

If yo...

055 | Making Beer Cocktails from 2020-08-09T15:55

It's bloody boiling in the UK at the moment so Phoebe decided to experiment with some beer cocktails!

If you have any recommendations for us, feel free to email HelloHighHops@g...

054 | American Food Pairing from 2020-07-26T17:31:31

Our first food and beer pairing! Carrying in with the American theme Bradley sweats in the kitchen while Phoebe pairs the beers.

If you have any recommendations for us, feel fre...

053 | Looking at Barrier Brewing's IPAs from 2020-07-19T15:55

This week we're enjoying some beers from Barrier Brewing. Another East Coast US brewery. We enjoyed their Great Experiment 10th anniversary edition and experimented further with their hop collab...

052 | How The American's Do It: with Mason's Brewery from 2020-07-12T15:55

Beer brings everyone together and it helps if you have a good internet connection nowadays. This week we chat across the pond to Chris of Mason's Brewing Company! We learn how the Americans do i...

051 | Steel Brew Co (With Nick Palfrey) from 2020-07-05T15:55

Plymouth is growing! This episode we welcome another local of ours Steel Brewing Company. They managed to bag an amazing venue for a brewery with the kit to match. Really looking forward to this...

050 | Talking About Can Artwork with Refold from 2020-06-28T16:00

We're very happy to have James Ockleford of Refold Graphic Design on tonight's episode. Known broadly for his iconic artwork on North Brews cans, we talk about how and why he got into the indust...

049 | Motherbrew (With Sam Garbett) from 2020-06-21T16:01:44

Sam of Motherbrew joins us to talk about the birth of Motherbrew brewing company and their love of bees and honey! This episode we enjoyed Hive their pale ale and their first beer!

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048 | All Together from 2020-06-14T15:55

We managed to collect 11 of the 800+ altogether beers! We thought we'd challenge each other to name the style. East coast Vs West. How did we do?

The beers we got hold of were by the brew...

047 | What Are West Coast&East Coast IPAs? from 2020-06-07T15:55

East coast? West coast? What is really the difference? In this episode we try to answer this question ahead of our review of some of the Altogether beers. In this episode we're drinking Rock Leo...

046 | Craft Beer Channel (With Jonny) from 2020-05-31T18:05:33

This week we are very excited to chat with Jonny from The Craft Beer Channel! We could have chatted about beer to the ends of the earth, but that would be a very long episode.

In this cha...

045 | Beer&Wine 101 (With HonkyTonk Wine Library) from 2020-05-24T15:55

What's this? Wine? But you're a beer podcast?! We had a chat with HonkyTonk Wine Library and the similarities and differences between wine and beer are fascinating. We swapped drinks and stories...

044 | Aunt Bessie's Beer from 2020-05-17T15:55

Isolation has given people the time to try recipes they never have before. But what about beer? We say down to two roasts this episode! How did Bradley's cooked roast pair with Northern Monks Au...

043 | Padstow Brewing (With Brewer George&General Manager Simon) from 2020-05-10T15:55

Today we're talking to Padstow Brewing's George and Simon. All the way down in seaside Cornwall, already making waves across the country. Hopefully we can all ride out this current crazy wave! Listen

042 | House Crawl Party Pack from 2020-05-03T16:25:07

This episode we journeyed across the finest establishments to enjoy our beer. Literally the only place to be right now for beer. Home. Northern Monk released their House Crawl Pack, so we made t...

041 | Roam Brewing Co (With Jon Clargo) from 2020-04-26T15:55

This episode we chat with Jon from Roam Brewing co. Whilst enjoying Sound Bitter. Another local of ours tells us his beer story and how things have changed recently and how to go forward. Thanks...

040 | Pubs Going Virtual from 2020-04-19T15:55

How are you still engaging with your favourite breweries and tap rooms? In this episode we talk about who we have been watching online and what difference it makes in a world of pure isolation.<...

039 | Hop City 2020 (We Are Europe) With Matt's Beer Blog from 2020-04-12T17:23:09

This weekend we were meant to be up in Leeds at Hop City!! But the world said no! Thanks to our Patrons subscription we got a taste of what could have been through the Hop City DDH DIPA We Are E...

038 | Duration Brewing from 2020-04-05T18:45:25

Hope you're all hanging in there and have got your hands on some good craft beer! This episode we're back to introducing breweries. We try beers from Duration Brewing and talk about their journey s...

037 | Northern Monk Patrons 26.01 (Mars Bar Stout) from 2020-03-29T15:55

As we rely on delivery for our beers now, we're talking about Northern Monks patron beer 26.01 Culinary Adventure: Edinburgh deep fried chocolate bar stout. We hope you're all hanging in there. Sup...

036 | Tiny Rebel's 8th Birthday Mixing Box from 2020-03-22T17:12:20

Bradley and Phoebe have got experimental...with Tiny Rebel's 8th birthday blending box. Thanks for giving us something substantial to do during social isolation. Did anyone else get the box? What m...

035 | Independence Day (With Sam from Vessel) from 2020-03-15T16:55

With recent events there is no more important time to talk about independence. We invited Sam from Vessel back to talk about the struggles that come with being an independent business and how Cloud...

034 | Verdant Seafood Bar from 2020-03-08T16:55

We went on a field trip! As you may have seen on our socials, we visited Verdant Brewing's Seafood Bar. We've covered a lot of the northern big boys on the podcast but never covered this Southern o...

033 | Interview with Anchor House Brewery from 2020-03-01T16:45

This week we met up with another new Plymouth brewery, founded by Tomas Jackson. We look at Tom's journey into beer, how he's trying to work and promote local creatives, and what he hopes to do ...

032 | Beerbliotek&Finback (They're Playing Our Song #269) from 2020-02-23T16:55

A little Collab for you today, Beerbliotek and Finback's They're Playing Our Song NEIPA. Another musical beer! If you have any recommendations for us, feel free to email HelloHighHops@gmail.com F...

031 | Beers For Your Loved Ones from 2020-02-16T19:45

Happy Valentine's Day from your favourite beer podcasting couple! This episode we gifted each other beers we thought each of us would love. Which beer sums up romance to you? If you have any recom...

030 | Iron Brew Sour from 2020-02-09T18:00

This episode we try Vault City Brewing's Iron Brew Sour. Also Bradley tries Iron Brew for the first time. How similar is the beer to the famous Scottish soft drink? If you have any recommendations...

029 | Tiny Rebel Brewery Tour from 2020-02-02T21:00:27

Part two of High Hops' Tiny Rebel experience sees Bradley and Phoebe on their brewery tour. Is it worth it? What do you get? What's the food like? If you want to hear our thoughts on the range of ...

028 | Tiny Rebel from 2020-01-26T19:57:01

High Hops gets tiny talking about one of the biggest breweries in the UK, Tiny Rebel. This episode talks about their core range and a few others. Stay tuned for a Tiny Rebel brewery tour review co...

027 | Putty (2020) from 2020-01-19T21:14:43

It had to be done! This episode we share our first Putty experience! Verdant are one of our faves so you'll be likely to hear more about them from us soon! If you have any recommendations for us, ...

026 | Low ABV Beers (Cloudwater&Big Drop) from 2020-01-12T20:00

Happy new year!! We're on brand for January with some low ABV! We wanted to try the alternatives available to us and it was a mixed bunch. Are you attempting dry January or know of any low ABV we s...

025 | 2019 Christmas Ale from 2019-12-22T16:55

Merry Christmas from Phoebe and Bradley we hope you have enjoyed our podcast born from the love of beer. We have a lot to look forward to in 2020 so see you there! Our Christmas beer was Anchor Br...

024 | North&Vessel Beer Shop, Sour IPA from 2019-12-15T16:55

To cap off our Vessel episodes trilogy we will be looking at their 2019 birthday beer. Simply called "Sour IPA." This collaboration is with their friend's at North Brewing and the drink is based on...

023 | Thoughts on Vessel Beer Festival 2019 from 2019-12-09T17:28:38

Bradley and Phoebe have recovered from Vessel Festival 2019 (just) and are back to share their experience and how it compares to last year. If you have any recommendations for us, feel free to ema...

022 | Monster From Münich (With Bulletproof Brewing) from 2019-12-01T16:55

Bulletproof are back! as promised we're talking about their Halloween Monster From Munich Marzen!! Also their plans for their up and coming tap room!! Follow the guys at: instagram.com/bulletproof...

021 | Vessel Beer Festival 2019 (With Katie Congdon) from 2019-11-24T20:43:25

This week Katie Congdon (from Vessel) joins us with a couple of beers to talk all things Vessel Beer Festival! What to expect and how it compares to last year. If you have any recommendations for ...

020 | Modus Operandi AND BEYOND!!! (Wild Beer) from 2019-11-10T16:55

This week we go beyond! We were lucky enough to hear from Wild Beer's own brewers (James and Laura) and try a selection from the Modus Operandi collection, including an exclusive! To learn more ...

019 | Aecht Schlenkerla Marzen from 2019-11-05T19:19:44

Still on the theme of Oktoberfest (even if it is November) This week Phoebe introduces Bradley to a savoury favourite. Sausages anyone? If you have any recommendations for us, feel free to email H...

018 | Oktoberfest from 2019-10-27T19:33:07

What's a beer podcast without an episode about Oktoberfest?! We picked two of the official Oktoberfest beers out from the Vessel fridges. Paulaner Oktoberfest and Schneider Weisses' Festweisse. If...

017 | The Kernel with Sam"from Vessel"Congdon from 2019-10-06T15:55

Are you in the club, do you know about The Kernel? We know someone who does! Sam Congdon (from Vessel) is finally joining us this week for an extensive tasting and chat about The Kernel, his person...

016 | Rainbow Project 2019 from 2019-09-29T15:55

Like the beer fuelled leprechauns that we are, we went searching at the end of that rainbow. On our journey we found 8 very different beers! What did we think of Rainbow Project 2019?! For more ab...

015 | North Brewing UTE from 2019-09-22T21:49:07

We checked out the launch for Ute West Yorkshire IPA a collaboration between North, Studio.Build, Refold and Plaey Workshop. We did the whole sh'bang, posters and vinyl is it all worth it?! If you...

014 | Bulletproof Brewing from 2019-09-15T19:55

Bulletproof Brewing dropped by to talk about their tiny but awesome brewery here in Plymouth, the highs and lows of starting a craft lager business, and their recent collaboration Utopian Brewing. ...

013 | Stone Brewing&Metallica (Enter Night) from 2019-08-11T15:50

After a little holiday we're back with a little 'heavy' number. Metallica came together with Stone Brewing to rock out Enter Night and boy did we. If you want to learn a little more about Stone B...

012 | Firestone Walker Review (With Adrian Walker) from 2019-07-28T20:15:21

Welcome to High Hops' most exciting episode to date! Not only did we get to try a selection of American Brewed Firestone Walker beers with our first ever guest Maddy Cunningham but Adrian Walker hi...

011 | Cloudwater CY18 Review from 2019-07-21T15:55

Still hanging onto that American theme, Phoebe and Bradley delve into Cloudwater's Yukima Valley series. A perfect opportunity to get to know our hops!! Find out where you can currently try CY18:...

010 | American Beer Introduction from 2019-07-14T18:50

Since it's July, Phoebe and Bradley decided to cross the pond to see what beers America can offer us here in the UK. We'll be looking at beers from the arrogant Stone Brewing, the sweary Flying D...

009 | Northern Powerhouse Series 2019 Review from 2019-06-30T18:30

Northern Monk's Powerhouse series is here! Bradley and Phoebe taste the north in seven very different beers. The initiative, set up by Wylam Brewery, is a celebration of Northern brewing and embo...

008 | Duration&Woodland Creatures from 2019-06-16T16:43:11

The weather in Plymouth has been dark and wet, so we decided it was Stout week. Phoebe and Bradley try Ebb&Flows Duration and Left Handed Giant's Collab with Uiltje; Woodland Creatures. Can they ha...

007 | Utopian Pilsner, Tergenseer Hell,&Celebrator from 2019-06-02T19:49:34

This week Bradley and Phoebe treat themselves to three very different lagers! Utopian Pilsner, Tergenseer Hell and Celebrator! With our different pallets how will we rate these beers, have you trie...

006 | Mongozo Banana&Schneider Weisse Original (Tap 7) from 2019-05-26T16:00

This week High Hops will be taking our first recommendation, trying something new, and tasting two banana beers. We will be starting with a Belgian wit beer by Mongozo and then following it up wi...

005 | Clementine Gose&Duchesse De Bourgogne from 2019-05-17T16:18:25

Phoebe and Bradley are back! Inspired by her recent sour tasting session, Phoebe has brought along two beers, a Gose from Two Roads and a Sour Flanders Red Ale from Verhaeghe Brewery Clementine Go...

004 | 5am&Orval from 2019-05-10T16:00

Phoebe and Bradley are back (sorry about the wait)! We've raided the fridge and found two random beers to try. 5am by Verdant and Orval by, of course, Orval Brewery. 5am - 01:42 Orval - 13:29 Fina...

003 | Tool: Mr. Series from 2019-04-01T19:00

Sorry for the delay. But we're back with not 3, not 4, but all 6 of the beers by Tool. We were lucky enough to live 60 seconds from one of the 7 venue's that had all 6 on tap. Whilst we won't be ...

002 | Tripel Karmeliet&Trappistes Rochefort 8 from 2019-03-10T20:00

Phoebe and Bradley are back! Phoebe brings us two Belgian beers in the form of Tripel Karmeliet and Trappistes Rochefort 8. Tripel Karmeliet is a blond belgian beer by Brouwerij Bosteels and Trapp...

001 | Fang&Dark Arts from 2019-02-24T17:28:50

To kick things off Phoebe and Bradley will be looking at Dark Arts and Fang. Dark Arts is a surreal stout by Magic Rock Brewing and Fang is an West Coast Pale by Black Flag Brewery. Black Flag ...

001 | Fang&Dark Arts from 2019-02-24T17:28:50

To kick things off Phoebe and Bradley will be looking at Dark Arts and Fang. Dark Arts is a surreal stout by Magic Rock Brewing and Fang is an West Coast Pale by Black Flag Brewery. Black Flag ...