Nant Fawr Brews - The Magic of Cask (with Des de Moor)

The Magic of Cask (with Des de Moor)

08/01/23 • 33 min

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Des de Moor knows his stuff. A hugely respected beer writer, critic and author, he has decided to write the book about Cask Beer that fills the gaps in all of our knowledge of this legendary ale style.

Des's new book - 'Cask Beer: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture' - is out today, August 1st 2023.

What a brilliant excuse to talk all things Cask with such a global authority. Our conversation dispels myths, unlocks hidden history and - perhaps most importantly - brings to life the unique heights that this traditional style reaches.

A well-brewed, properly looked after and carefully served pint of Cask Beer is simply magical. It gives you a drinking experience that no other beer style can.

Listen to this episode, get enthused... then go out to your local Cask-friendly pub and sample a pint or 3 of Cask (and why not order Des's book while you do - link below):

Order your copy of 'Cask Beer: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture' here

Des's new book - 'Cask Beer: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture' - is out today, August 1st 2023.

A well-brewed, properly looked after and carefully served pint of Cask Beer is simply magical. It gives you a drinking experience that no other beer style can.

Listen to this episode, get enthused... then go out to your local Cask-friendly pub and sample a pint or 3 of Cask (and why not order Des's book while you do - link below):

Order your copy of 'Cask Beer: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture' here

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Beer & Mental Health with Emma Inch

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There's a contradiction at the heart of beer, drinking and pub culture. Sharing a drink with your mates, or even just with the people you only ever see down your local... is great for your mental health. Support, community, conversation and laughter are all good positive things.

And yet...

Alcohol is dangerous. Sadly it is that simple. It's too easy to drink to self-medicate or attempt to ease anxiety is a non-healthy way.

All of which makes this episode about beer and mental health absolutely fascinating. Emma Inch is a highly regarded beer writer and critic... and also a mental health professional. She is about to launch a podcast called 'Same Again' which will explore this exact subject, so I wanted to talk to her about it and support the discussion she is trying to enable.

As well as mental health, we discuss Emma's beer writing (she has written with some legends in the game, let's put it that way) and she has some cracking recommendations on beers to try from near and far.

Plus, as an industry expert, Emma has some insightful thoughts on the current state of the UK beer scene.

Get comfortable, grab a beer and enjoy listening to this one...

To find out the latest about 'Same Again' and all of Emma Inch's other work and projects, follow her on Twitter (@fermentradio)

Next Episode

Beer and Design (with Graphic Designer Ben Dunning)

Why do beer bottles and cans look the way they do? Do we choose beers only with our tastebuds... or are we more influenced by branding and marketing than we care to admit?

Ben Dunning is Course Leader & Senior Lecturer BA(Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) at University of West London. So, when it comes to design he knows his stuff.

He's also a good friend of mine, my brother-in-law and a beer lover. So we came up with an idea. Wouldn't it be fun to pick 3 beers each and talk about why they look the way they do? With Ben's expertise he could weave in some design theory and together we could analyse the bottles and cans we choose to drink in an entirely new and revealing way.

I had a feeling this would be fun and fascinating and it really is. From legend beers and local upstarts to infamous newcomers and jump-out-at-you-from-the-beer-fridge curveballs, they all have a design story... and they've probably all been telling you things (subconsciously) that you didn't even realise.

Grab a beer, find a comfy spot and have a listen - you will never look at a beer quite the same way again!