#81 The Art of Balance – Powderkeg Brewery

We all come into beer from different backgrounds, with different perspectives, with different goals. And when Jess and John Magill returned from several years spent living in Australia back in the early 2000s, they collectively knew that the world of brewing was for them. In doing so, they’d eventually go on to start Powderkeg, a team of freedom-loving beer obsessives carving out their own path with curiosity, creativity and defiance; as they say – this is free-thinking beer. So just what is Free-Thinking Beer? For Devon-based Powderkeg, they say they strive to look beyond the established ideas and opinions to revolutionise a style and create something fresh, interesting but always outstanding. In Cut Loose, they’ve re-imagine a classic German-style Pilsner by pepping it up with New Zealand hops; additions they explain that move past traditional techniques to elevate a beer beyond expectations. And taking influences from craft beer across the globe, they are on a mission to create flavour-packed, easy-drinking session beers that excite craft aficionados and the casual drinker alike. In this episode, we speak to Jess about their small, dedicated team who have spent years honing their skills, giving them the expert brewing knowledge to break the rules with a bit of style, making the beers that really satisfy their curiosity, creativity and thirst.