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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 palace this time. Crack a beer and join us every Friday at 5pm to wind down and a look back at the wee... more

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This week Jonny is literally brewing while podcasting. Brad has lost some teeth.

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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.

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Apparently young people in short trousers are putting ice in their beer. And now so is Brad.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Mark Dredge
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Episode: Friday 5pm – ghost town

Hosts

Brad
Co-host known for his engaging storytelling and personable insights into the craft beer scene.
Jonny
Co-host who brings a wealth of knowledge about the craft beer industry and a sharp sense of humor to discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Craft beer

    If you think it’s ok to call out (in their own words) “macro” beer as being positive to heritage as they’re pillaging the local market, you know there’s something up. Stop taking the Lager Dollar at get back to your roots. Poor.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DCATIO
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love this show. A great mix of beer talk and wild tangents. Fantastic YouTube videos too

    Podcast Addict
    RegularSean
    3 years ago
  • Great Beery Shenanigans

    What more to say. The chaps are excellent Friday commute home entertainment

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobGob456
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Podcast 83

    Guys, love the podcast but I need a beer to listen, be right back. Ok, just cracked a beauty NEIPA from sloop brewing called “somewhere out there” 6.2% flaked oats, flaked wheat, mosaic, cryo and motueka hops. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kev62
    United States4 years ago
  • If you like beer or craft in general, the bubble episodes are excellent interviews with interesting people. The Friday 5pm episodes are fun little chats between the creators of the craft beer channel that let's you have an extra insight into the channel

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    5
    palmada
    4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast provides excellent insight into the UK craft beer scene with a fun, engaging presentation.
Fans enjoy the mix of personal anecdotes and industry insights, making it both entertaining and informative.
Some feedback indicates a desire for shorter episodes, suggesting that while enjoyment is high, there might be room for improvement in episode length.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and their ability to cover complex topics with humor.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#248
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#174
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#191
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#63
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#79
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Friday 5pm – hatbergs at Tufnell Park!
Q: Have you ever been threatened as a result of what we've done or said?
Cannot say I have, thankfully. We try to drink and journalist responsibly-ish.
Friday 5pm – poor quality tourist
Q: How do you feel about the modern-day naming convention of newer beer styles?
The hosts express that it's exciting to see new beer styles emerge and be named. While they wish for unique and interesting names rather than just referencing familiar flavors, they appreciate the marketing aspect that comes with recognizable names. They also acknowledge that names can influence perceptions and that it's fun for beer to have creative names even if they might sometimes frustrate people.
Friday 5pm – terroirist
Q: What do you think about the terroir concept in beer?
Beer ingredients have a sense of place, but human intervention complicates the ability to claim terroir in the final product.
Friday 5pm – terroirist
Q: Are wild pear trees all genetically different from each other in the same way that wild apple trees are all unique genetically?
Yes, they are all genetically distinct, similar to wild apple trees.
Friday 5pm – dad vibes
Q: How's starting a channel been in, was it 2020?
It came from lockdown and watching the Craft Beer Channel while getting into beer.

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Content focuses primarily on the craft beer culture, exploring various aspects such as brewing techniques, industry news, and personal anecdotes from the hosts' experiences within the beer community. Episodes often feature lively discussions about recent beer-related events, innovations in brewing, and humorous takes on drinking culture. The dynamic between the hosts adds a lighthearted nature to serious topics like sustainability and societal issues related to beer production and consumption. Listeners can expect a mix of entertaining stories and insightful commentary, making it a fitting choice for both beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers looking to engage with the craft beer scene.

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Friday 5pm launched 7 years ago and published 268 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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