Will Rogers Guest Stars on the ‘Pubs, Pints and People’ Podcast

Will Rogers Guest Star on the 'Pubs, Pints and People' CAMRA Podcast

CAMRA Podcast Explores an Essential Beer Ingredient, Hops with guest star will rogers

The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) podcast ‘Pubs, Pints and People is back for its 7th season. This time, it features a special guest, our very own Will Rodgers, Group Technical at Charles Faram.

Last week, Will joined the CAMRA team to dive into the fascinating world of hops. As one of beer’s four essential ingredients, hops play a crucial role in aroma, bitterness, and preservation. Through this episode, Will shares his expert knowledge of hop growing, harvesting, and brewing applications.

Will Rogers Shares Insights on Hop Cultivation

During the episode, Will Rogers discusses the science and art behind hop cultivation. He explains how factors like climate, soil, and variety selection affect the quality of the hops. Because hops are sensitive to environmental change, understanding their life cycle is vital for both growers and brewers.

Listeners will have the chance to listen to Will’s explanation of how innovation in hop breeding is shaping the modern beer. He also addresses how brewers balance tradition and experimentation when choosing hop varieties. As a result. this episode offers something of value for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Brewers Join Will Rogers to Talk Hops in Beer

Alongside Will Rogers, the episode features interviews with two well-known brewers. Andy Leman from Timothy Taylor’s and Stephen Holland from Hogs Back Brewery share their perspectives. Both offer valuable insight into how they source hops and maintain consistent flavour in their beers.

Additionally, the group discusses the growing importance of sustainability and supply chain resilience in hop production. This conversation reflects wider industry trends and deepens the listener’s understanding of modern brewing challenges.

Listen Now and Learn from Will

If you’re interested in brewing, ingredients, or simply love beer, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in now to hear Will Rogers and guests discuss the journey of hops from farm to glass.