Episode 129 - The Master of Froth! Richard Baggaley - Wheatlow Brewery

In this episode of the Hop Addition Podcast we’re joined by one of the UK homebrewing scene’s rising stars — Richard Baggaley of Wheatlow Brewery. Known for his wildly inventive brewing setup and fast-growing YouTube channel, Rich shares his homebrewing journey, the origins of his unique set up, and plenty of entertaining stories along the way. Check him out on YouTube at Wheatlow Brewery for some of the most creative homebrew content out there.A big thanks to our partner sponsor The Malt Miller, the UK’s premier supplier for all things homebrew. Don’t forget to explore the Hop Addition recipe section on their site, and check out current discounts across BIAB and 3-pot systems, BrewZilla, Grainfather, the Apollo Titan, 10% off Muntons malts — plus the Bucket Blaster at just £49.95 Tonight Rich walks us through the beers he kindly supplied — Sweet Release, Frothson, Blind Pig, and On the Barke Side — with bonus pours of Lederhosen and Spruce Juice.We dive into:🍺 Richard’s YouTube journey and where it’s heading🏗️ The evolution of his brewing setup, including his Burton Union system — what it is, how it works, and why it matters🍻 The art of cask beer, top tips for traditional British styles, and the eternal debate: sparkler or no sparkler?🌾 Favourite styles, ingredients, and the five beers he’d keep on tap forever🎧 What he loves most about the Hop Addition community👉 We’ll be taking a short break — the next episode lands Friday 12th December.Join us for a pint in the after party and share your latest brews on socials. Cheers! 🍻