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Should Social Clubs Get Special Beers from Craft Brewers? [INT]
Discover the Hop Forward Podcast: Exploring Social Clubs and Craft Beer
We are thrilled to have partnered with Nick from Hop Forward once again. As part of our support, we’ve sponsored several episodes, including this week’s. Whether you’re working, pottering about, or simply relaxing, this episode is perfect to listen to while enjoying your day.
This Week on Hop Forward: Social Clubs and Craft Beer
In the latest episode, author Pete Brown returns to discuss his new book, Clubland: How The Working Men’s Club Shaped Britain. The conversation delves into classism, common preconceptions about social clubs, and working men’s clubs. Listeners gain insight into whether craft brewers should tailor their beers to suit social clubs and their members.
Other recent episodes, not all sponsored by us, cover engaging topics such as “Will the Deposit Return Scheme wreak havoc for UK breweries…?”, “Wrestling a Brewery into Submission [with Top Rope Brewing]”, and “Should Craft Brewers Be Making Beers for Social Clubs Too…?”. Each episode offers practical insights and engaging discussions that appeal to both brewers and beer enthusiasts alike.
Charles Faram: Supporting Brewers and Social Clubs
Charles Faram & Co
Charles Faram have been hop factors and merchants since 1865. Their expertise spans importing international hops and developing new varieties through the Hop Development Programme. This program focuses on creating unique aromas, flavours, and high-yield, disease-resistant hops. Each year, 10,000 seedlings are carefully assessed for aroma, disease resistance, and brewing performance, ultimately leading to one commercially successful variety.
The Faram’s Family range, including Archer®, Emperor™, Godiva™, Harlequin®, Jester®, Most™, Mystic™, Olicana®, and Opus™, brings exceptional quality to brewers globally. They stock nitrogen-flushed leaf hops, Type 90 pellets, and T45 pellets. Cold stores in Worcestershire, UK, and Yakima, USA, ensure hops arrive in peak condition.
One Stop for Brewing Supplies
Beyond hops, Charles Faram supplies yeast, malt, fruit purees, and other brewing products. Brewers benefit from a single delivery and invoice, simplifying operations. The Well-Hopped quality programme guarantees excellence for all customers. For expert advice on uses, applications, and recipes, their Technical Advisors are always available to help.
Whether you’re a brewer exploring new recipes or a social club looking to enhance your beer offerings, this episode of the Hop Forward Podcast is an essential listen. Tune in and discover how craft beer and social clubs intersect.
