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Craft beer is full of weird and wacky names, and we start each episode by doing our very best to add to that. Picking from a list of fictional beer names, discussing the story behind it and allocating it to a brewery. The Fantasy Beer Name Podcast is a craft beer podcast brought to you by the YouTube channel, planetbeer.tv Join Christian and Paul for a casual chat over a couple of schooners, as they discuss the latest in the craft beer scene - as well as the latest on the YouTube channel. We’ll also be rolling out some special guests to discuss industry matters.
Episodes
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Did Carlsberg Just Kill Cask Beer? (FBNP #29)
Woke fish, peachy hops, mummified cats and a discussion about how Carlsberg is systematically dismantling British brewing heritage. Roll up, roll up! We're packed to the rafters this month. We've got an update on our plans for the Farm Trip interviews, a cracking selection of beers from Fast...
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Good news stories and not being involved in a police investigation... (FBNP #28)
We've returned from exile to look at some rare GOOD NEWS from the beer world, including brewery expansions, new venues and a few signs that things might finally be moving in the right direction. Plus: Sheffield beer adventures, the late Humphrey Smith's complicated legacy, an absolutely bonkers...
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We Got Ann Widdecombe to Become a Friend of the Show… (FBNP #27)
It's all kicking off. In this episode, recorded after the quarter finals of our World Cup of Lager filming, we get a little silly in the Vault. We discuss Track's Welcome to the Neighbourhood festival, South America and we introduce our very first 'Friend of the Show'. Join the Patreon:...
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Should Politicians Be Allowed To Drink At Work? (FBNP #26)
We threatened it would be back, and here it is. We were so excited to bring it back, we decided to celebrate the occasion by recording it on location at the Hop Vault. As ever, we ramble our way through a series of topics, from Hop City to new-found hobbies, industry news to seeking out celebrity...
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The Wrestlification of Beer Podcasting
After months of podcasting silence, we thought we'd do a bit of a warm-up episode to dust off those rambling skills. And, well... mission accomplished, because over a couple of DIPAs from Deep Fried Beers, the conversation takes a swan dive off the top turnbuckle onto a table of drawing pins....
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Episode 25: We Turned a Craft Beer Question into a D&D Campaign
We forgot to answer a question in the last podcast, so we've taken this episode to its illogical conclusion - a Dungeons & Dragons style mini-campaign. Along the way, we ramble over a new brewery to us, a style we've never tried before, and we discuss Pete Brown's 8 best breweries in the UK.
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Episode 24: The Christmas Special 2025
Here it is! The Christmas Special and all the trimmings that come with it. We talk about our year, through the lens of our Beers of the Year, and we drink some potential contenders for the top spot too. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/DRRRgM6fO4Q
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Episode 23: Has Untappd Gone WOKE!?
We're back to talk about about sex offenders on milk cartons, the new changes to Untappd, prosthetic dongs and Chris gives Paul a memory test.
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Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #3: Messorem, Ophiussa & Makemake
In the third round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Messorem from Canada, Ophiussa from Portugal and Makemake from Portsmouth, England. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel, and for bonus content and early access…
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Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #2: Factory, Azvex & Third Moon
In the second round of Farm Trip sessions from Rivington, we've got Factory Brewing from Finland, Azvex from Liverpool and Third Moon from Canada. A real mash up of booze and cultures. If you’d like to watch the videos, head to our YouTube channel, and for bonus content and early access, check…
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Farm Trip Brewery Interviews #1: Chain House, PRIZM & Firerock
While the Fantasy Beer Name Podcast takes a mid-season break, we’re bringing you something special from the PlanetBeerTV vaults. The Farm Trip Speed Dating Sessions were recorded at Rivington’s annual beer festival, where we caught up with some incredible breweries from around the world. Each...
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Episode 22: DOOOOOM! And are BrewDog f***ed?
An episode named in honour of the late, great Prince of Darkness (and Aston), Ozzy Osbourne. We resurrect Steve Power's The Doom Bar for a dissection of the Birmingham drinking scene and financial misfires for BrewDog. Chris also tells some tales from the Toon. All aboaaaard! JOIN OUR PATREON:...
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Death Row Beers: Jonny Garrett
Jonny Garrett, beer writer and co-founder of The Craft Beer Channel, finds himself humorously detained in our secret underground facility… all because of a controversial beer opinion that could enrage "Guinn-fluencers" everywhere. In the very first episode of our new series, Jonny talks us…
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Premiumisation: the Great Macro Beer Conspiracy?
In this episode of Beerpolitik, Chris is back with Mark Reynolds from The Hop Vault, diving into the rising price of a pint. The average pint’s now over a fiver - but what does that actually mean? We look at how macro breweries are driving prices up, how craft beer pricing compares, and whether…
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Episode 21: Should you drink a beer from the correct glass?
Paul talks about his love-hate trip to York, which featured a rare unicorn. We gossip about the latest news and take a point of discussion from our Patreons, Phil & Amy @lancs.crafty.beer.drinkers Tell us your glassware idiosyncrasies.
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Is CAMRA out of touch?
We criticise CAMRA from time to time - now we’re giving them the mic. In this episode, we sit down with the vice chair of our local branch to ask: where does CAMRA fit in the future of beer? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/PlanetbeerTV === Watch this episode:...
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Episode 20: CAMRA Gets It Right?! Plus Star Wars Beer Names & Islay Madness
Chaos is brewing in the kitchen. After one too many DIPAs, two Planet Beer scoundrels are scrambling to name an Emperor's beer in honour of feline overlord and Dark Side muse, Steve the Cat. On the storm-lashed island of Islay, a band of smugglers embark on a whisky-fuelled pilgrimage, returning...
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Drinking craft beer backstage with the band JAWS
Ahead of their last ever show in Brum, we sat down backstage with Alex and Eddy from the Birmingham indie band, JAWS for one last round of beers, stories, and reflections. From influences to first pints, we crack open a few beer and talk endings, beginnings and everything in between. A heartfelt,...
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People in Beer #1: The Brand Weaver - Great Can Art & Gen AI
In our brand new podcast series, People in Beer, we speak with people in the wider craft beer community. This week, we chat with Tim "The Brand Weaver" about what makes great brewery branding and how AI is affecting the brewing industry. An extended cut of the interview is available on our…
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Episode 19: Cornwall, Awful April and the Comment Section Aftermath
After returning from separate family holidays to Cornwall, Chris and Paul unpack their brewery experiences - featuring a hidden gem, an up and comer and a familiar favourite. In the second half, it's all about Awful April and the aftermath of that recent 'Craft beer is too cheap' video. JOIN OUR...
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Is craft beer too cheap?
For those of you who follow the UK craft beer scene, you'll know just how difficult things are at the moment. Rising energy costs, VAT, business rates, vanishing tax relief - it sucks. But what can be done about it? In this episode, Chris speaks with Mark from the Hop Vault in Stourbridge about…
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Episode 18: Would you let Nazis in your taproom?
Fresh from a successful beer launch and boozy trip to Manchester, we’re back with another beefed up news round. We also give our Patreon a push and have a civilised debate about politics in beer. Beer Lineup: Turtles All the Way Down (Duration) Fields of Nelson (Burnt Mill Brewing) Dank Juice...
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Episode 17: The Portman Group suck
The Fantasy Beer Name podcast is back for 2025. We talk about some big plans for the channel's 3rd birthday and discuss some of January's big beer news. Beer Lineup: - On the Pig's Back (Baron x Bluntrock) - Dark Bloom (Crafty Devil x Dark Element) - Putty (Verdant) Watch the episode:...
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The Shaun Keaveny & Emperor's Big Stout Special
We sat down with our favourite BBC broadcaster, Shaun Keaveny, and our favourite imperial stout brewer, Damian from Emperor's for a semi-festive interview. We spoke about beer, fame, music and Wolverhampton. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/qcVh0tHvD2g Shaun is a radio DJ, podcaster and...
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Episode 16: Beer of the Year Awards
Join us for a festive episode where we reflect on our beers & breweries of the year, talk about our plans for next year and pair lebkuchen with different beer styles. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ori8tJBjjFg == Our 10% off code for the Hop Vault: PLANETBEER10 https://thehopvault.com/ ==…
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Episode 15: Democracy Bonfire (US Election Night Special)
It's the night of the American election and we're going there. Big discussions, American beers and we elect our favourite Big Stupid Verdant. Get your ProjectX live tasting box here: https://brewser.beer/landing/projectx-2024 Beer Lineup: Trillium - Congress Street Trillium - Upper Case Verdant -...
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Episode 14: Oktoberfest (Live from The Hop Vault)
It’s our first-ever live audience podcast, recorded at the Hop Vault in Stourbridge during a rowdy Oktoberfest drink-along! On top of the usual jibberish, we tackled the big question—What is craft beer?—and we fielded some controversial beer opinions from our special guest that may just have you...
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Episode 13: Jogger's Nipple (Live from Farm Trip)
The boys are finally on tour! Join Chris and Paul at Rivington HQ on the first night of Farm Trip 2024, as Paul prepares to check in his 5000th unique beer on Untappd. But what’s with all this talk of exercise and charity? Why are Chris’s nipples bleeding? Can we find somebody from Rivington to…
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Episode 12: Centurions Assemble!
It's the Fantasy Beer Name Podcast's 1st birthday, so we're pulling out all the stops and doing a little drinking challenge. Chris and Paul will be drinking 100 shots of their favourite pale ales in 100 minutes. During which time they'll be interviewing each other with random questions curated by...
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Episode 11: International Meat Language
A relatively chaotic episode in which Chris and Paul have the big Beer Boot Camp debrief, featuring some extra content and behind the scenes stories. More closures are discussed in The Doom Bar, Chris sets the record straight on Brettanomyces, and for some reason, there’s some Louis Theroux...
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Episode 10: Rum Job
This week, Chris and Paul retell a story of spiced rum and ales, drink some new breweries and they also get stuck in with some casky beer chat following the controversial Beervana article. Beer lineup: - All Eyes On You (Pipeline Brewing) - Love You Bye! (Lost Cause) - Superfuzz (Abyss) - Ghost…
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Episode 09: Strawberry Timeshare
Catch up with Chris and Paul following their brief podcasting hiatus, as they discuss everything from the latest goings on with the channel, the comments section and taproom encounters with TikTok celebrities. There’s also plenty of impending gloom on offer in Steve Power’s The Doom Bar. Beer...
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Meet the Brewers: DEYA Brewing Co.
We all know DEYA for being one of the leading hazy pale breweries in the UK, but there's more to the Cheltenham haze merchants than meets the eye. We met up with Head Brewer, Gareth for a walk around the brewery, an in-depth chat and to see how they've adapted their original brew site into a…
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LIVE: The St David's Day Session
A podcast version of our second YouTube live stream. Chris and Paul start with a couple of Welsh beers from Wild Horse Brewing and Polly's Brew Co before meandering off into other topics like a stream piddling down the side of Mount Snowdon. No less than 3 DIPAs are consumed, while we indulge in...
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Episode 07: Scooters to Hooters
The Fantasy Beer Name Podcast returns for 2024. A double serving of Baron’s 10% TIPA is all that’s needed to grease the wheels; as Chris and Paul discuss recent trips to Nottingham and Amsterdam, and the channel’s debut live stream. In Steve Power’s The Doom Bar, they discuss the...
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Episode 06: The Swig Has Turned (with Olly from Brewser)
This week, we wheel out the Guest Mic and put Olly from Brewser in front of it. As well as joining in with Chris and Paul’s inane beery jibber jabber, he also talks about Brewser’s most ambitious project yet and shares some fun little insights and anecdotes from behind the scenes (and some...
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Episode 05: YouTube Dude Face
Don’t be fooled by the teaser.. This week, we do have our most serious beer talk yet. In part one, some unfinished fantasy beer name business is concluded, Chris reveals how close we came to missing an episode and our next brewery trip is revealed. Then in part two, we have a bumper edition of…
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Episode 04: Billboard Foreigner
Chris and Paul are drunk, as they reap the consequences of recording podcast episodes in a bar. On the agenda this week is their recent trip to Crossover Blendery in Hitchen. And Paul discusses his birthday trip to Sheffield with its vibrant beer scene. We feature beers from New Invention & a...
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Episode 03: Bum Egg
In this loose-lipped, mildly erratic episode, we have the big Baron debrief featuring some exclusive content which didn't make the recent edits. Shot on location at the Hop Vault in Stourbridge, Chris and Paul have an in-depth discussion about their relatively surreal trip to Baron. Before moving...
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Episode 02: Wall to Wall Dads
We kick off episode two with some wild, unfounded speculation about a certain brewery’s taproom. We discuss the latest lager tasting video, the unfortunate demise of a famous American brewery and we ponder choice and innovation in craft beer. All of this over beers from Polly’s and Overtone.
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Episode 01: Gaslit by YouTube
The lads finally try their hand at the podcast game. In the first episode, Christian and Paul discuss a local beer festival, a trip to Liverpool, burning pubs and the recent alcohol duty reform in the UK and its implications for the craft beer scene. All of this over a some cheap German…
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Craft beer is full of weird and wacky names, and we start each episode by doing our very best to add to that. Picking from a list of fictional beer names, discussing the story behind it and allocating it to a brewery. The Fantasy Beer Name Podcast is a craft beer podcast brought to you by the YouTube channel, planetbeer.tv Join Christian and Paul for a casual chat over a couple of schooners, as they discuss the latest in the craft beer scene - as well as the latest on the YouTube channel. We’ll also be rolling out some special guests to discuss industry matters.
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Craft beer is full of weird and wacky names, and we start each episode by doing our very best to add to that. Picking from a list of fictional beer names, discussing the story behind it and allocating it to a brewery. The Fantasy Beer Name Podcast is a craft beer podcast brought to you by the...
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