Ep.47 Cassie Greenman | Behind-the-Scenes at Double-Barrelled Brewery

In this episode, Cassie Greenman, Taproom Shift Manager and Brewery and Warehouse Assistant at Double-Barrelled Brewery, shares the fascinating journey of the brewery and her diverse roles within it. Cassie discusses how Double-Barrelled began as a unique wedding favour brewed by founders Mike and Lucy in 2015, evolving into a successful business that opened in November 2018. She highlights the brewery's recent expansion into major supermarkets while maintaining its microbrewery status, producing 1.3 million pints annually. This episode also details the meticulous brewing process, from grinding malt and creating wort to boiling with hops and fermentation, and explains how spent malt is given to a local farmer to feed cows, ensuring no waste. Cassie offers insights into Double-Barrelled's most popular beers, Parker and Ding Lager, and addresses the challenges faced by women in the craft beer industry, while celebrating the brewery's inclusive environment. Finally, Cassie reflects on Reading's rich brewing history, particularly the Simmons Brewery, and emphasises the importance of evolution, adaptation, and community collaboration among modern brewers. She underscores Double-Barrelled's commitment to fostering a thriving local community through various events and a welcoming atmosphere.   For more information, view the episode landing page: https://mylocalmarketer.co.uk/podcast/47/   TIMECODES 00:00 Greeting 00:22 Introduction to Cassie 00:57 Introduction to Double-Barrelled 02:14 Location of Double-Barrelled 02:30 Cassie's roles at Double-Barrelled 03:33 Trade customers (where you can find Double-Barrelled beers in Reading and Supermarkets) 04:39 How much beer Double-Barrelled produces 05:46 What is the process for making beer at Double-Barrelled 10:11 Where are the ingredients sourced from 12:26 Double-Barrelled's most popular beer 13:39 Non-alcoholic beers and other options at Double-Barrelled 14:28 Challenges Cassie has faced in the industry 16:59 The history of beer In Reading 19:06 What can modern brewers learn from the past 20:50 Local groups and resources if you're interested in learning more about brewing 22:23 Final thoughts