The Beer & Pubcast - Speaking up for Beer & Pubs

Episode 5: Emma McClarkin

In episode five of the Beer & Pubcast, host Adam Batstone interviews newly appointed British Beer & Pub Association CEO Emma McClarkin. In the episode, Emma discusses her previous role as an MEP, her new role as chief executive of Britain's leading trade association for beer and pubs, and what her vision is for the organisation. Featuring guests Laura Willoughby, co-founder of mindful drinking movement Club Soda, and Tristan O'Hana, Pub & Bar magazine editor, the episode explores the growth of mindful drinking and how brewers and publicans can take advantage of it through the growing range of low and no alcohol beers now on offer.

Episode 4: Low and No Beer

In episode four of the Beer & Pubcast, the British Beer & Pub Association's Policy Manager, Steve Livens, hosts guests to discuss low and no beer, an exciting and growing market. Featuring guests Laura Willoughby, co-founder of mindful drinking movement Club Soda, and Tristan O'Hana, Pub & Bar magazine editor, the episode explores the growth of mindful drinking and how brewers and publicans can take advantage of it through the growing range of low and no alcohol beers now on offer.

Episode 3: The Environment and Deposit Return Schemes

In episode 3 of the Beer & Pubcast, we discuss the exciting innovations brewers and pubs are using to improve their environmental credentials. Adnams have long been a leading light in this area and we hear the views of guest Andy Wood, CEO of Adnams. For many brewers and publicans, plans in Scotland and the rest of the UK for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) are confusing and hugely costly. So in this episode, we also explore what a DRS will mean for the sector, making it an essential listen for anyone working in the trade.

Episode 2: The leased & tenanted model, Pubs Code and what Boris Johnson means for pubs

In this second episode of the Beer & Pubcast, the British Beer & Pub Association's CEO Brigid Simmonds, and Director of Policy Andy Tighe, discuss the leased and tenanted pub model - a way of running a pub that is unique to Britain. The episode also discusses the ongoing review of the Pubs Code, the legislation that regulates the relationship between pub tenants and pub operators, and what Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister could mean for pubs and brewers.

The Beer & Pubcast - Episode 1

In this very first episode of the Beer & Pubcast, the British Beer & Pub Association's CEO Brigid Simmonds, and Director of Public Affairs David Wilson, discuss the pertinent issues facing brewers and pubs at present. Hosted by Adam Batstone, a shareholder of the The Craufurd Arms, Maidenhead, an award winning community owned pub, the podcast explores the impact of taxes such as business rates and beer duty on pubs, as well as the role of pubs in communities and on the high street. This very first episode also touches on the potential effect Brexit might have on Britain's beer and pubs, as well as the export potential of British beer around the world.