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Friday 5pm

by The Craft Beer Channel

Welcome to the Friday 5pm podcast, a weekly ramble chat from Youtube's award-winning Craft Beer Channel designed to be consumed as you sup on your first beer of the weekend. Join us for a weekly roundup with behind the scenes stories, beer news and whatever Brad decides to dredge up from his mind palace this time. Crack a beer and join us every Friday at 5pm to wind down and a look back at the week in beer, including the comments on this week's Youtube video.

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Episodes

  1. Friday 5pm - the death of rare beasts

    It's a bumper episode this week as we recap two epic CBC episodes, Jonny risks his career for no reason, and Japanese brewers get themselves in some hot water. WATCH THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: https://youtu.be/c6nzco9jifk Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The...

  2. Friday 5pm – Lime debts

    This week Jonny tells us all about his Oktoberfest adventure, we relive our outlaw days in Vienna, and we dig into what was learned at this year's Cask Seminar. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind...

  3. Friday 5pm – Beer blade runner

    We've got a lot to get through this week as Heineken try to ruin beer, Jonny preps for Oktoberfest and we go through THREE uploads in the last two weeks. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gX73lZ2vPbM Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is…

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  4. Friday 5pm – sober physio

    This week we get an update on Brad's hip, a rundown of our favourite Bay spots, and a lot of chat about rebranding heritage breweries. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/6FYJFF6QC9M Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast…

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  5. Friday 5pm – Spezi edition

    This week we talk beer judging, Spezi history, and the joy of malt. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrhe4hfSh8 WATCH THE SPEZI DOC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9oNu5VOBc Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a…

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  6. Friday 5pm – Giant Tobes

    This week we relive not one but two tours of the Kernel and talk about our worst craft beer bar experiences. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/daqgGO-MTRs Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind...

  7. Friday 5pm – colonel yoga

    We're back, reliving our epic trip around Northern California, a happy day spent filming at Kernel, and of course THE ECLIPSE. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=782QnCWL7ng WATCH THE REEL ON WESTMINSTER: https://youtube.com/shorts/m0k61zLpuTw?feature=share Support the show...

  8. Friday 5pm - can Jubel-ieve it

    This week is the last Friday 5pm pod for a while, as we'll be on the road! Join us to talk about London Craft beer Festival's Top 50 Beers list, Jonny's foraging exploits, and why Jubel is the sign of craft's struggles. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VkDx4iyXWo Support...

  9. Friday 5pm – Two Gallon Bob

    This week we give all the juicy details of our trip to Berwick on Tweed to see Golden Promise in the fields, Jonny heads to the Nicholas Nickelby in Finsbury Park, and we discuss whether the PerfectDraft is killing pubs. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w8dNnaZ3dU Support...

  10. Friday 5pm – the standing dead

    This week Jonny and Brad are nursing hangovers after a special day filming at The Kernel, but they still manage to pay homage to the late Humphrey Smith, and to talk about the last two videos! WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWC4_VuhQ8 Support the show Brought to you by...

  11. Friday 5pm – clouding myself

    This week we're recording on a Wednesday, which leads to lots of confusion. Did England beat Croatia? Is lager really piss? Only the future will tell us. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down…

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  12. Friday 5pm – Tegs with the bigwigs

    This week CBC has exploded into action with six videos being filmed, a beer festival visit and some homebrew going on! Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend.…

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  13. Friday 5pm – raygime

    Brad's back, we're back, and we're straight in with some spicy takes and creamy Milds. Sorry about the audio, always and forever. BUY JONNY'S BOOK: https://bit.ly/OneMoreRoundBook WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/eyAmXoLfcdc Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft…

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  14. Friday 5pm – Google me?

    This week Brad is on jury service so we welcome Neil Walker of SIBA for chat about how cask is making a comeback, and why beer influencing is harder than wine influencing. WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESP7CI4LP3g Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the...

  15. Friday 5pm – good news for rats

    This week there's no upload, but there's LOTS of beer news and CBC to wade through so strap in! Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer…

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  16. Friday 5pm – interlocking

    We're back after far too long! Join us as Jonny tells tales of Wales, Birmingham, Scotland and Faversham, and Brad tells wild tales of holidays on boats. WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98E9Xh6rSLc Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel,...

  17. Friday 5pm – muddy rainbow

    Jonny's been all over the place and Brad's been on a session. Thankfully not a Tripel session. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5KB7jm0vY Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to…

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  18. Friday 5pm – Ravendell

    This week we've been busy launching a collab beer, celebrating Paddy's Day and drinking Champagne. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n57HRHAxcwc Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to...

  19. Friday 5pm – Jason and the Lagernauts

    Brad's back, so we're going off the rails again. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqjEP0vkpEg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend.…

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  20. Friday 5pm – Disney adults (ft Rachel Auty)

    This week Jonny is joined by Women on Tap founder Rachel Auty, for a conversation about International Women's Collaboration Brew Day, diversity in the beer industry and what on earth a Disney adult could be. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN_1i_1YesY Support the show...

  21. Friday 5pm – elephant in the room (ft Matt Curtis)

    Brad couldn't record this week, so Jonny ropes in Matt Curtis for a grilling on BrewDog, shortform content, Pellicle and Manchester pubs. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO56Td_zdNg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a...

  22. Friday 5pm – Jonny spontaneously combusts

    This week Jonny's been drinking Creamy Beamy in Belfast, Brad's dyed his hair, and Flemish Red is the new Marmite. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga5dACyl4WI Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that...

  23. Friday 5pm – the fat is tasty, too

    WE'RE BACK FROM OUR WINTER BREAK! Join us as we talk about the 2,000 miles Jonny has driven already this year, dissect this week's epic video about Donzoko, and muse over the joy and pitfalls of making long-form video. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T55_Ft0CKfM Support…

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  24. Friday 5pm – St Birdnardus

    This week is the last Friday 5pm of the year and ho BOY do we have some big Cask Ale related news for you... WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9YIxs7wXPA BUY THE CHRISTMAS TASTE-ALONG BOX: https://www.beermerchants.com/craft-beer-channel-s-annual-christmas-taste-along-box...

  25. Friday 5pm – it's not an ESB

    This week we answer the questions on everyone's lips and no, it's not an ESB. Brad's got his tin foil hat on and a Terry's Chocolate Orange Calendar, and Jonny is pouring Mliko Brown Ales. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_eH6oOnm5s Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the...

  26. Friday 5pm – is that a Polly Pocket?

    We're back from various parts of the world. Brad's been eating Spag Bol in Japan, Jonny's been drinking cask by a roaring fire, and we have a lot to catch up on. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind...

  27. Frightday 5pm – Ernie Schwarznegger

    This week we're leaning into Halloween with a token hooded intro, then getting stuck into our Utopian brewday, Meantime visit, and Dubbel homebrewing. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ucBJzZLKcVg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a...

  28. Friday 5pm – if anyone's listening

    This week we relive our festival, Love & Beer, muse about the idea of the CBC Awards, and dig a bit too deep in Dunderwasser. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmJo-tCM-0A Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly...

  29. Friday 5pm – erogenous is the wrong word

    This week we're using the wrong words, binging House of Madri, and tasting Jonny's Oktoberfest bier. GET TICKETS TO LOVE & BEER: tinyurl.com/love-and-beer-2025 WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80x-4v_DwtE WATCH THE HOUSE OF MADRI:...

  30. Friday 5pm – bad sculptures

    This week Brad muses on how CBC will be immortalised and Jonny offers a tank pour to someone else for a change. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/H1HRhgPf5lw GET TICKETS TO LOVE & BEER: tinyurl.com/love-and-beer-2025 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer…

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  31. Friday 5pm – multicasking

    This week Jonny is literally brewing while podcasting. Brad has lost some teeth. SIGN THE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686 TIX TO LOVE & BEER: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/love-beer-3-festival-october-17th-2025-ticket/ THIS WEEK'S VIDEO:...

  32. Friday 5pm – yellow citric bullet

    It's International Talk Like a Pirate day, we've been in Cornwall breaking St Austell's cask line, and then in Devon brewing a triple decocted Czech pils. This is why the video was late. Sorry. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kyQzSmQaVBQ Support the show Brought to you by the team…

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  33. Friday 5pm – ankle swingers

    Apparently young people in short trousers are putting ice in their beer. And now so is Brad. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djJhQgMSDk0 WATCH THE KOUT VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJcBfaMcOcs Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer...

  34. Friday 5pm – replica Blobby suit

    This week Jonny tries his latest homebrew, Brad's been watching a show about Noel Edmunds opening a pub, and the sheer weight of bad news forces us to talk about BrewDog. LEARN ABOUT THE TAYBEH BEER: https://www.beerguild.co.uk/news/palestinian-brewer-launches-new-lager-in-the-uk WATCH THIS…

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  35. Friday 5pm – unseen particles

    This week Brad and Jonny have not insignificant hangovers, but are recording at 10am. This explains most of what happens in the podcast. This week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGbZibrutfk Kout Na Sumave video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJcBfaMcOcs FT article:...

  36. Friday 5pm – cccraft beer

    This week we've got LOTS to catch up on – not one but THREE CBC events, our trip to the Great British Beer Festival, the Champion Beer of Britain result, and of course two videos to talk through. BUY THE DONZOKO BOX: donzoko.org/cans/craft-beer-channel-live-show-box BUY TICKETS TO LOVE & BEER:...

  37. Friday 5pm – Industrial Slushie Machine

    This week we find out cheese helps hangovers, Slushie machines need to be BIG, and muse of why badly poured Czech beer tastes worse than badly poured German beer. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UeL9Y5hF6YY Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The...

  38. Friday 5pm – George the Fifthman

    These week Brad's been planning Nitro Fest, Jonny's been filming at St Mars of the Desert, and we both agree the Aldi Beer Dispenser is crap. But it could be great.... The pub Jonny couldn't remember the name of was The Harlequin WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO…

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  39. Friday 5pm – The Gurse

    This week, someone's been filling a glass handbag with stout, The FT did an expose on the finances of BrewDog, and Jonny's been ranting on the internet again. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQVJ3LHF58 READ THE STUDY:...

  40. Friday 5pm – We're back!

    After 5 weeks in the wilderness (occasionally literally) we're back on the pod with news of our campaign, Jonny's next book, our video with Harvey's and something about bees with broken legs. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZC6JUMeIIA Support the show Brought to you by…

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  41. Friday 5pm – bears on the moon

    This week is the last podcast for a few weeks as Brad is off to the Fjords, Jonny to Cape Town, and um... water bears to the moon? WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UiR2m5XYWOg Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that...

  42. Friday 5pm – Isle of Dan

    This week we mostly talk about Bedford. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IELJ6JCewQ4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into...

  43. Friday 5pm – show me generation

    Jonny's won another Fortnum & Mason Award! Brad's been pub crawling with the Wicker Man! And we dig into the craft beer reports of the US and UK. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/flfxCqqesX4 Check out ElBurritomonster: https://www.instagram.com/elburritomonster Check out the Perfectpour...

  44. Friday 5pm – don't touchi the Tucci

    This week we celebrate a response to our petition, release a video NOT about cask, and worry what will happen if Stanley Tucci comes to the Fortnum & Mason Awards next week. Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a...

  45. Thursday 5pm – bigger than Katie Perry in space

    This week we've been all over the national media – ITV News, The Guardian, Times Radio... but we spend most of the podcast talking about THAT space trip, someone else's Youtube video, and a chef in a gimp suit. The usual stuff. WATCH TWEEDY'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR9u6zjtwg...

  46. Friday 5pm – Francask Boozetsar

    This week we relive the chaos of last night's live show, muse on stunts to get our petition to 100,000 signatures, and try to make a pub out of Francois Bourgeois. SIGN THE PETITION HERE: tinyurl.com/save-cask GET THE POSTERS & LETTER HERE:...

  47. Friday 5pm - sign our petition!

    It's the end of Keep Cask Alive series but not the campaign! Join us as we discuss the next steps for getting cask ale UNESCO recognition, as well as some beer news and the fact that Jonny is brewing again! SIGN THE PETITION: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686 WATCH THIS WEEK'S…

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  48. Friday 5pm – bottle caps don't pop

    This week we dig into the science of the sound of a beer opening, mourn the future of our species as Toronado is sold to a tech bro, and dig into the comments of what's being heralded as the Best Episode of Keep Cask Alive yet WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PyD8TmmRScY BUY THE T-SHIRT:...

  49. Friday 5pm – taking the hobbits to Isinglass

    This week sees a bumper crop of news, some serious VIEWS on the comments section, and a massive ear worm. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1JQop7DMVec DON'T WATCH THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE-1RPDqJAY Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel,...

  50. Friday 5pm – we're all human

    This week we've been to Belgium to film the last few scenes of Keep Cask Alive, while wrestling with football broadcast rights and knee-height tables. WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnogGqLTzX4 Support the show Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Friday 5pm podcast, a weekly ramble chat from Youtube's award-winning Craft Beer Channel designed to be consumed as you sup on your first beer of the weekend. Join us for a weekly roundup with behind the scenes stories, beer news and whatever Brad decides to dredge up from his mind palace this time.

Crack a beer and join us every Friday at 5pm to wind down and a look back at the week in beer, including the comments on this week's Youtube video.

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The Craft Beer Channel

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Welcome to the Friday 5pm podcast, a weekly ramble chat from Youtube's award-winning Craft Beer Channel designed to be consumed as you sup on your first beer of the weekend. Join us for a weekly roundup with behind the scenes stories, beer news and whatever Brad decides to dredge up from his mind...

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