First Draught: Beer Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>First Draught: Beer Podcast explores the journeys people have made into the professional beer industry, from their very first pints to award-winning careers in brewing, marketing, entrepreneurship and much more. Host and brewery co-founder Elizabeth Townsend speaks to guests from around the world in a new series for 2026.</p>
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6/7/2026
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July 15, 2026
Episode 8: Beyond Beer
<p>Episode 8 features Jonny Hamilton and Craig Thomas, both of whom transitioned from careers in brewing to explore diverse opportunities beyond beer. </p><p></p><p>We discuss the importance of diversifying skill sets, balancing personal, professional, and financial development, and the significance of creativity and passion in various roles within a brewery setting.</p><p></p><p>The conversation covers their early days in the UK "craft beer revolution", education, career transitions, and the exploration of new horizons beyond brewing, offering valuable insights for individuals seeking career growth and fulfilment.</p>
July 8, 2026
Episode 7: A New Brewery? In This Economy?!
<p>Episode 7 features Vik Williams and Mike Corbett of Colbier in Bootle, Merseyside, in a "field recording" podcast recorded live in their brewery. We cover the challenges of starting a brewery in a post-Covid hospitality landscape, little wins, market trends, and the importance of customer feedback in developing a solid, saleable beer range.</p>
July 1, 2026
Episode 6: Women! In Beer!
<p>This week, we're joined by Amélie Tassin of Tipple Marketing and Women in Beer, following her journey from corporate employment to entrepreneurship. </p><p></p><p>We discuss the importance of inclusivity in the beer industry, and support for women and non-binary individuals through the Women in Beer mentorship scheme, awards and festival, which this year takes place in Manchester in October. </p><p></p><p>In part two if this episode, we visit Kerroo Brewing Company on the Isle of Man for the 2026 International Women's Collaboration Brew Day.</p>
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- What is First Draught: Beer Podcast?
<p>First Draught: Beer Podcast explores the journeys people have made into the professional beer industry, from their very first pints to award-winning careers in brewing, marketing, entrepreneurship and much more. Host and brewery co-founder Elizabeth Townsend speaks to guests from around the world in a new series for 2026.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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