Nant Fawr Brews - Is Beer For Everyone? (with Beer Writer Emmie Harrison-West)

Is Beer For Everyone? (with Beer Writer Emmie Harrison-West)

01/31/24 • 31 min

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Emmie Harrison-West is an award-winning beer writer with an ever more important voice within the industry.

When she won a Guild Of Beer Writers Award last year she sent an X/tweet that went viral. In it she dedicated her award to all the people (mainly men) who had made her feel uncomfortable, unwelcome and threatened in beer spaces (think pubs, beer festivals etc) over the years. It hit a nerve, and rightly so.

From the moment I saw that social media post, I wanted to invite Emmie on the podcast as a guest to discuss this question: Is beer for everyone?

Of course, it should be! But does everyone feel they are equal and welcome and safe?... and if they don't, how do we all work together to improve things?

This is a fascinating episode that goes into some really important areas. Listen, learn and be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Emmie Harrison-West is an award-winning beer writer with an ever more important voice within the industry.

From the moment I saw that social media post, I wanted to invite Emmie on the podcast as a guest to discuss this question: Is beer for everyone?

Of course, it should be! But does everyone feel they are equal and welcome and safe?... and if they don't, how do we all work together to improve things?

This is a fascinating episode that goes into some really important areas. Listen, learn and be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Previous Episode

(Probably) The Best Tap Room In Wales - Pop'n'Hops

Pop n Hops is a Cardiff institution and the result of Trev McCabe's passion for beer and music. Six and a half years in, a lot has changed, but the dedication to serving superb beers in perfect condition... always remains.

In this episode host Andy Taylor interviews Pop n Hops Founder Trev McCabe in the tap room. There's even some customers drinking in the background (they saw the lights on and took the chance to come in and enjoy some great beer - who can blame them?)

Trev shares the story of this much-loved local tap room - what the initial vision was, how it ended up all beer and no records, why and how it serves beer to a standard that few other places around the UK can match... and how the cost of living crisis has made thriving (and even surviving) a challenge.

If you love beer, passionate people and stories of positive endeavour you will love this episode - a real uplifting and fascinating listen for the holiday period.

Visit the Pop n Hops website for more info and to buy beer, merchandise and more:

https://popnhops.myshopify.com/

Next Episode

Desi Pubs (with David Jesudason)

Have you ever been to a Desi pub? Do you even know what one is? I haven't and I didn't until I stumbled across David Jesudason's book on the subject. It was getting rave reviews and there seemed to be loads of people on social media having amazing experiences in these pubs with cold lagers, incredible Indian food and a warm welcome.

So, I ordered the book, tried to track David down for a chat... and we finally managed to get it scheduled in. It's a fascinating story. Have a listen, buy the book, and soon, like me, you'll be planning a visit to a Desi pub very soon.

Also, David has some great insights and opinions on the subject of India Pale Ale. It's the poster boy for the craft beer revolution... but it has a dark past linked to Empire and colonialism that we all should be aware of.

There's a lot to learn, be inspired and get fascinated by in this short episode, so take a listen and enjoy.