First Draught: Beer Podcast

Episode 4 features two iconic women in beer, who segued from corporate careers to award-winning roles within the beer industry.Guests Catherine Webber and Lucy Stevens discuss the importance of diversity in the beer industry and the skills they brought with them from their previous careers in corporate roles.Chapters00:00 Can Passion Prompt a Career Change?06:17 Growing in the Beer Industry11:36 Creativity and Skills from Previous Careers17:58 Beer Scenes and Inspiration23:42 Importance of Diversity in Beer Industry

Episode 3 features Jen Noble and Alastair Treliving from Treble Brewing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a brand new farmhouse-style brewery launching in the summer of 2026.They discuss the craft beer scene in Northern Ireland, the challenges and peculiarities of local licensing legislation, and their upcoming brewery launch and eventual expansion plans.Sections:05:05 Beer Styles and Treble's Brewery Vision11:17 Market Strategy and Distribution23:27 Impact of Northern Irish Licensing32:33 Export Plans and Shipping Challenges42:12 Upcoming Launch and Future Plans

Episode 2 features brewers Sophie Ashdown and Eloise Nicholson-Phillips, as they discuss their journey into brewing professionally from packaging operatives at Buxton Brewery and Everards of Leicestershire respectively.Sophie and Eloise chat about their experiences as young female brewers, and the changing landscape of beer culture and trends. They also share insights into International Women's Collaboration Brew Days, and offer advice for aspiring brewers.Sections:00:00 Journey into Beer06:15 Career Paths into Brewing15:03 Women in Brewing32:27 Advice for Aspiring Brewers37:31 Beer Recommendations

Episode 1 features Eva Rainey and Ady Floyd discussing their journeys into professional beer judging, how they overlook personal taste in order to judge beer to strict guidelines, and the challenges and opportunities that come from being a woman in the world of beer judging.Eva and Ady also recommend their favourite Scottish beers and breweries. The conversation provides insights into the world of beer judging and the experiences of women in the industry.Sections:00:00 Introduction to First Draught Podcast06:28 Beer Tasting and Judging12:49 The Role of a Head Judge20:29 Inclusivity in Beer Judging28:38 Scottish Beer Recommendations

An introductory trailer for the first series of First Draught: Beer Podcast, hosted by Elizabeth Townsend.