Beer Bubbles's Podcast

In this episode of Beer Bubbles, CC sits down with Martin Sunesson from Subbe Bryggeri, a small-scale brewery with a big personality, located just outside Varberg on Sweden's west coast. Martin talks about the philosophy behind Subbe Bryggeri, where clean flavours, craftsmanship and approachable beer are at the heart of what they do. Based at Johnssons Gård, surrounded by other local artisans, Subbe has set out to create not just great beer, but the kind of warm and welcoming beer culture that reflects life on the west coast of Sweden. CC and Martin talk brewing, inspiration and what goes into building a brewery with a strong sense of place and identity – from the beers themselves to the story behind the name Subbe and the lighthouse that has guided sailors and surfers along the Varberg coast since 1934. Whether you're interested in Swedish craft beer, the people behind it, or simply enjoy hearing the stories that turn a brewery into something more than tanks and taps, this is a conversation well worth joining. Pour yourself a cold one and join CC and Martin for another round of Beer Bubbles!

In this episode of Beer Bubbles, Oliwer sits down with Johan Axelsson from Potum Brewery, who stopped by Stockholm on June 12. It was the perfect opportunity to talk about his journey from passionate home brewer to commercial brewer, the philosophy behind Potum Brewery, and what it takes to turn a hobby into a profession. Johan also shares his exciting plans for opening a taproom later this summer, giving listeners a glimpse of what's next for the brewery. Whether you're fascinated by the craft of brewing or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind great beer, this is a conversation full of passion, ambition, and inspiration. Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of Beer Bubbles!

In this festival episode of Beer Bubbles, CC and Oliwer take you to Uppsala Craft Beer Festival, where they spent a scorching hot and beautifully sunny June 27th, surrounded by great beer and even greater conversations. Throughout the day, they sat down with an outstanding lineup of breweries and producers, including Leufstabruks Bryggeri, Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri, Omnipollo, Haandbryggeriet, B#tch Brewing, Örebro Brygghus, APEX Brewing Co., Mogwaï Beer Co., Brygghus 19, Nurme Brewery & Taproom, and Smedsbo Slott. Together, they talk about brewing, inspiration, exciting new releases, and the passion that continues to drive the craft beer community forward. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or simply curious about the people and stories behind the glass, this episode captures the warmth of a perfect summer festival, the energy of the brewers, and the vibrant spirit that made Uppsala Craft Beer Festival such an unforgettable day. Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of Beer Bubbles!

In this special episode of Beer Bubbles, Oliwer takes us to Adelsö Beer Festival, where he spent June 13 meeting some of Sweden's most passionate craft brewers. From exciting newcomers to well-established favorites, you'll hear conversations with the people behind these fantastic breweries: Pica Pico, Underjord, Solna Bryggeri, Shapes & Objects, Beer Barons, Berretto Brewing, Unibärsum and Mariatorgets Mikrobryggeri. Together, they talk about brewing, inspiration, new releases, and what makes the Swedish craft beer scene so vibrant. Whether you're a dedicated beer enthusiast or simply curious about the stories behind great beer, this episode offers a taste of the atmosphere, the people, and the passion that made Adelsö Beer Festival such a memorable experience. Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of Beer Bubbles!

Agostino Arioli joined Oliwer in Stockholm for a conversation about the road from curious homebrewer to one of the world's most influential brewers. Together they explore the 30+ years of history behind Birrificio Italiano, the creation of the iconic Tipopils, and the mindset that has guided Agostino for decades. It's an honest conversation about exploration, relentless curiosity, and the kind of stubbornness it takes to keep believing in your own ideas and doing something unique one beer at a time. Pour yourself a beer and join the conversation.

Some conversations are different when you've known the person sitting across from you for more than 20 years. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend David "Dake" Isberg. While many know him as the founder and original vocalist of Opeth, there's so much more to his story than most people realize. Over the years, Dake has evolved through different chapters of life—from music and the early days of the Swedish metal scene to becoming an author, a sommelier, a spoeksman for Craft Beer and a creative force in many different fields. What has always remained the same is his curiosity, passion, and unique perspective on life. This conversation goes far beyond music. We talk about creativity, friendship, books, beers, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us over time. When you've known someone for two decades, the conversation naturally becomes less of an interview and more of an honest exchange between friends. There are stories, reflections, plenty of laughs, and a few moments that only come from sharing a long history together. I'm excited to share this conversation with all of you. Welcome to my conversation with David "Dake" Isberg.  

Oliwer's first "All Alone" interview features Calle Nygren from Åre Bryggcompagni. In this episode, Oliwer and Calle talk about a range of topics, including the relationship between Parkvillan, Åre Bryggcafé, and Åre Bryggcompagni, and why competing was never really their thing. They also dive into Calle's story, the local beer scene, and one big question: What would be Calle's final beer? Listen to the episode to find out. Enjoy!

Some beer conversations stay with you long after they've ended. This is one of them. For this episode of Beer Bubbles, CC sat down with Alex Lippens and Jens Tack from tVerzet at Pressklubben in Stockholm. Together, they explored the story of a brewery that keeps one foot firmly planted in Belgian brewing tradition while happily using the other to kick at convention. Alex and Jens talk about their love of classic Oud Bruin, the beers and brewers that inspired them, and how tVerzet grew from a passion project into one of Belgium's most distinctive breweries. Deeply respectful of brewing heritage but never afraid to challenge expectations, they embody the spirit behind their brewery's name: Verzet — Resistance. The conversation covers where they started, how the brewery has evolved, and what it means to brew in Belgium while refusing to be constrained by what Belgian beer is supposed to be. And, of course, CC asks the ultimate question: The Grim Reaper is here. Today is your last day. You may have one final beer before you go. Any beer, in production or out of production. What will it be? The answers are as revealing as they are memorable. Grab a beer, settle in, and join CC, Alex, and Jens for a conversation about brewing, tradition, rebellion, friendship, and the beers worth remembering until the very end. #BeerBubbles #tVerzet #BelgianBeer #CraftBeer #OudBruin #BeerPodcast #DrinkBetterBeer

Why make a niche style of beer when you can appeal to everyone?   Andreas Fejes, Owner/Founder of Vreta Kloster bryggeri, tells us why he did.   His brewery might be the only brewery in Sweden that specializes in Belgian Beer styles and he does it extremely well. So good that he acctually has a number of awards from some of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world.   Listen in and enjoy!

Jukka from Panimoyhtiö Tuju was in town, so we had to sit down and talk for a while. Join us!

Hi everyone,   This time Oliwer and CC talked to one of the true legends in the business. Andreas Fält is one of the major reasons why we drink as well as we do in Sweden, still most people don't know who he is. We thought that we had to remedy that. Listen to one of the most important people in the Swedish modern beer history.   Enjoy!

Hi everyone! CC had a chance to sit down and talk to the MD of Buxton Brewery, Dom Metcalfe. They talked about everything between heaven and earth, but mostly beer. Have a listen and enjoy!

Hi ya' all! Me and Oliwer hung out at my local Pizzeria, Mickel Räv. Listen to us talk about what a "Sunkhak" is and why they are so important. Enjoy!

Hi everyone!   Two weeks ago I had the honor of hosting a tasting at @akkuratstockholm with Gert Christiaens. He is the owner, brewer and revitaliser of @oudbeersel, a lambic brewery founded as early as 1882. He is also the chairman of @horalvzw, an organisation dedicated to uphold the tradition of Lambic brewing.   This is what we talked about.   Enjoy!

Hi guys! When Jorge from Fermentage left warm Portugal for our cold and wintery snowscape, I had to meet him and talk to him a bit. We met at the The Mad Hatter and this is what we talked about. Enjoy!

Hi everyone! When it comes to taste and lifestyle, Micke Göransson is the guy to talk to in Sweden. I did just that at Jankopoddens Ölfestval. Enjoy and if you want to hear more of him check out his social media: lopmagasinet  · mikaelgo  · alltidhungrigse  · alltidhungrigse  · https://www.youtube.com/c/AlltidHungrigSe!

Hi everyone! While at Jankopoddens Ölfestival last week I did some interviews with Snausarve gårdsbryggeri, Pine Brewing Company, Nyköping Brewing Company and Jan-Erik Svensson, "Janko" himself. Listen to the legends!

I got the chance to sitt down with one of the founders of one of my Swedish favorite breweries, O/O Brewing. Get to know more about one of the O's, Olof. Enjoy and drink better beer!

I had the chance to sit down with Richard Bull, the owner and one of the founders of Beerbliotek. This is what we talked about. Enjoy!

In this the 113th episode of Beer Bubbles, we meet old and new faces at the Beer & Spirits Fair Stockholm 2025. Say hi to Svartbergets Fjällbryggeri, Prins Katts, Örebro Brygghus, Nyköping Brewing, Ölkemi, Smedsbo Slott, Ekerö Brygghus and Viktor from the creators and managers of this great fair, Svenska Dryckesmässor.  I kind of fucked up the sound of my mic a few times, but you don't want to liten to me anyhow, so let's get on with it!

This time I got to sit down with one of my absolute heroes in this business. Jugge Hasselqvist has been paramount to what beer is in Sweden. He is also one of the most interesting people I know, and now you get the chance to hear some of his stories. Enjoy!

CC & Oliwer sums up the Brewskival weekend. We also speak to Eric Trinoskey from Grand Central Brewing and of course Marcus Hjalmarsson from Brewski! Enjoy.

Last weekend CC and Oliwer got to meet Ten Hands, Åre Bryggcompagni, 7 Islands, Freigeist Bierkultur, Sudden Death Brewing, TUJU, Cigar Citty Brewing & Barclay Brewing on the Saturday session of Sweden's (and probably Europe's) best beer festival, Brewskival. This is the interviews. Enjoy!

Hi everyone!   In the beginning of July CC had a chance to meet Frank Müller, the Braumaister from Brauhaus Riegele in Augsburg, Germany. A brewery that has been around since 1386. Needless to say the brewery has history and Frank has acctually lived and worked in Sweden! Listen to that and more in this episode.   Enjoy!

Get the chance to meet one of our future guest hosts, Oliwer Holmström. Oliwer normaly works at the extraordinary Beer Bar "Oliver Twist" located on Södermalm in Stockholm. In this episode he gets to choose the theme and it's one of the big ones. Enjoy!

Get the chance to meet one of our future guest hosts, Oliwer Rastagast Holmström .   Oliwer normaly works at the extraordinary Beer Bar Oliver Twist located on Södermalm in Stockholm.   In this episode he gets to choose the theme and it's one of the big ones.   Enjoy!  

Get the chance to meet one of our future guest hosts, Oliwer Rastagast Holmström .   Oliwer normaly works at the extraordinary Beer Bar Oliver Twist located on Södermalm in Stockholm.   In this episode he gets to choose the theme and it's one of the big ones.   Enjoy!  

Meet the fantastic Dan-Magnus, founder and owner of Brygghus 19. Dan-Magnus is one of the unsung heroes of the Swedish brewing industry. If you haven't tried the beers from Brygghus 19 yet, it's definitely time to change that. Besides that, Dan-Magnus is a truly remarkable character—so sit back and listen as we chat in my office at Akkurat. Enjoy!

Sorry for the long delay, but we are back! I had the chance to sit down with Kloris Devillé, Brewer and co-founder of Microbrasserie Den Herberg. This is their story. Enjoy!

Hi guys! This time CC sat down with the ledgend that is Rasmus "The Real One" Herbertsson. We talk about his beer bar "Ivans Pilsnerbar", where (else) to go when one finds oneself in Gothenburg and lots more. Tune in and enjoy!

We are finally back after a month of silence. In this episode we get to meet Sebastian Sauer. The man behind Freigeist Bierkultur and importer/exporter of beer maestro Enjoy!

Hi everyone, Mid April I had the chance to meet up with Jonathan Baker and Jukka Mononen from Panimo Tuju in Finland. Their brewey is, in my opinion, one of the most exciting breweries in Scandinavia. Come and spend about 20 minutes with us. Enjoy!

In this, the 101st episode of Beer Bubbles Podcast, we are sad to announce that Rasmus has decided that he just can't find the time to host the podcast anymore. The podcast will have a months break, but will go on. Rasmus and CC sat down and talked about all these 100 fantastic releases they've done and drank a few beers nice beers. Sad to see you go Rasmus. Always a pleasure.

CC had to record twice to get this one done properly. On Tuesday he was talking to Steve Leighton, owner of the Ölkemi Beer Bar in Stockholm, about his roundabout way to become a brewery and bar owner. We also hear about his hate for Coffee Beer and why he's made one anyways. Enjoy!

Last summer "CC" chucked a shitload of Salmbär into Snausarves Oud Bruin from 2021. We think it turned into an amazing beer. This is us from the Premiere. Enjoy!

The question has always been "How to?" The answer is of course "This is How!" We talk to Gustaf Ahlin, Founder/Owner of the sensational brewery that is This is How. Sit back and enjoy! 

Hi everyone! In this episode CC & Smulpaj sums up 2024 and look forward to 2025. They also try out their first official "Beer Bubbles Beer" made by the amazing Kalle & Nina at Snausarve Gårdsbryggeri. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas everyone! CC sat down with Magnus from Södra Maltfabriken and talked about thier struggle to get the brewery started and lots more. Sit down, relax and listen it. Enjoy!

Hi everyone! While they had a TTO at Ölkemi in Stockholm, we had a chance to sit down with Diogo Matos from Fábrica cerveza Barona. Here's our fantastic talk with the Brewer/Sales Manager/Archaeologist! Enjoy!

Just like every year, we got the chance to meet Steve Grossman from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, but this time we were joined by the ledgend Ola Eklund, from Wicked Wine Sweden. They've been working together since 2004 and are not just colleagues but fast friends.   Listen in when we have our little talk.   Enjoy!

One of the the beer industries most influentiall people is retiring! Brewers Association's CEO Bob Pease gave us an exclusive interview. We talk about his 30 years in the organization and find out what his final beer would be!   Listen to it at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OHu3tjYcOHbBblvSB7U32?si=32e995326be14a34 Or check out the video at: https://youtu.be/muxrpUDIqMU

Hi everyone! For the second year running Stanley and his crew from Svenska Dryckesmässor, set up the Öl & Sprit Stockholm at the fantastic Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre. In our opinion it was a smash hit. Especially the the part that belonged to Sveriges Oberoende Bryggerier. We met Diego from, beer vlog, Diegos lilla bodega, Peter from PKLK Bryggeri, Karl-Linus from Beer Barons, Ivan from Keane Brewing, Benjamin from Chastel Beverage/Lambiek Fabriek, Dan from Cask Sweden/BrewDog and Philip from Svartbergets Fjällbryggeri. It was a blast! Enjoy!

This year Brewers Association celebrated their 20th anniversary as a participant at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival. That meant that seven breweries were represented, and CC got to meet them all for a quick interview. Here are the second part Mike from Heavy Riff Brewing Co., Robby from Virginia Beer Co., Sean from Topa Topa Brewing Co. and as a bonus the always fantastic Tom from Roosters Brewing Co..

Hi ya' all! This year Brewers Association celebrated their 20th anniversary as a participant at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival. That meant that seven breweries were represented, and CC got to meet them all for a quick interview. Here are the first four. Steve Kaczeus from Bootstraps, Leonard Gath from Uinta, Drew Yeager from Bent Water and the amazing Kevin "Truth" Stoneroad from Allagash. Enjoy!

Since they said this would be the last one, CC and Smulpaj had to be at Brewskival this year. This is part 2 of the interviews we managed to strum together. Meet Johan Eklund from Ten Hands, Jessica Andersen from Penyllan, Anders Abrahamsson from Åre Bryggcompagni and Aaron Hanson from Ellison Brewing Co. We also learn what their best memory of Brewskival is! Enjoy!

CC and Smulpaj sat down with the amazing Marcus Hjalmarsson. Founder/Owner of Brewski, Brewskival & The Great Human Project! Check it out!

Since they said this would be the last one, CC and Smulpaj had to be at Brewskival this year. This is part 1 of the interviews we managed to strum together. Meet Eric Trinoskey from Grand Central Brewhouse, Brian Barclay from Barclay Brewing, Andrew Colley from Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri, Magnus Björnstjärna from Shapes & Objects, Oli Banks from Stigbergets Bryggeri and Andreas Willman from Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri. We also learn what their best memory of Brewskival is! Enjoy!

Hi everyone! It's time to highlight one of our favorite breweries. Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri just had their 10th anniversary and CC was on site to celebrate with the boys. Join them in the old Swedish navy's torpedo warehouse when he speaks to Andreas, Pelle & Perra and they reminisce over the last 10 years! Enjoy!

CC went home to the island of Gotland to visit Kalle & Nina at Snausarve Gårdsbryggeri. This is how you spend your vacation!

CC goes back to where he used to work back on the early 2000's. Meet Chabbe, who together with his brothers, Isa and Alfons, owns and runs Ardbeg Embassy. These guys are passionate about whisky and well wourth a visit if you end up in Stockholm. Enjoy!