We visit the all-new The Old Shoe in Orchard Square... yes in an orchard! You can't write that can you. The Old Shoe is the new collaboration between Matt Beety (The Bear, Abbleydale Road) and Mike Pomranz (The Cider Hole).We talk to The Old Shoe's beer, cider, and wine experts (and all-round awesome guys) about the venue and what you can expect there.

We visit the all-new The Old Shoe in Orchard Square... yes in an orchard! You can't write that can you. The Old Shoe is the new collaboration between Matt Beety (The Bear, Abbleydale Road) and Mike Pomranz (The Cider Hole).We talk to The Old Shoe's beer, cider, and wine experts (and all-round awesome guys) about the venue and what you can expect there.

Apples and Bears in Orchard Square - The Old Shoe

Sheffield Christmas has arrived!We're joined by Alex Deadman from Tramlines to talk about this year's festival in Hillsborough Park.There's beers involved too (and a tiny bit of swearing too, just to warn you!)

Sheffield Christmas has arrived!We're joined by Alex Deadman from Tramlines to talk about this year's festival in Hillsborough Park.There's beers involved too (and a tiny bit of swearing too, just to warn you!)

Hopcast x Tramlines 2023

We're at the Wisewood Inn in Loxley for May 2023's episode.There's the usual beer talk, some summer plans, and an unboxing of some rather unusual sounding beers.

We're at the Wisewood Inn in Loxley for May 2023's episode.There's the usual beer talk, some summer plans, and an unboxing of some rather unusual sounding beers.

Laura and the three Wisey men

This month we visit a new pub for the Hopcast but one that has been a Sheffield Staple for a long long time. The Irish run Freehouse, Dog and Partridge on Trippet Lane. Oh do we love a snug!

This month we visit a new pub for the Hopcast but one that has been a Sheffield Staple for a long long time. The Irish run Freehouse, Dog and Partridge on Trippet Lane. Oh do we love a snug!

A trip down Trippet Lane - The Dog and Partridge

Sounds quite profound, right?We get the gang together to chat about Sheffield Beer Week earlier in March. Three of us made to Indie Beer Feast, Sean of course had Battle of the Beers once again, and one Hopcaster made it to a ton of other events. Hear about all that.This episode was recorded online - we just couldn't find a way to make our diaries align to get together in-person this month, but we'll be back in the pub next month.

Sounds quite profound, right?We get the gang together to chat about Sheffield Beer Week earlier in March. Three of us made to Indie Beer Feast, Sean of course had Battle of the Beers once again, and one Hopcaster made it to a ton of other events. Hear about all that.This episode was recorded online - we just couldn't find a way to make our diaries align to get together in-person this month, but we'll be back in the pub next month.

Reflections on Sheffield Beer Week

Our February episode comes from Triple Point and was recorded on none other than Pancake Day, so of course there's almost as much talk about pancakes as there is of beer.We're joined by Triple Point co-owner George and Laura's colleague James to give us a busy episode, although we almost lost Sean after he got stuck in the loo.

Our February episode comes from Triple Point and was recorded on none other than Pancake Day, so of course there's almost as much talk about pancakes as there is of beer.We're joined by Triple Point co-owner George and Laura's colleague James to give us a busy episode, although we almost lost Sean after he got stuck in the loo.

A flipping great episode

Happy 5th birthday to us! We mark the start of 2023 by finally making our way to the first micropub in Sheffield - The Beer House on Ecclesall Road.Owner John Harrison joins James, Adam, Laura and Sean for a chat about all things beer and tells us about the second Beer House opening soon in Hillsborough.We share stories of good beers from over Christmas and pick out our favourite breweries that we discovered in 2022.And we look ahead to what could be a challenging year for much of the hospitality industry. Please support your local pubs and venues, if you can.Happy New Year!

Happy 5th birthday to us! We mark the start of 2023 by finally making our way to the first micropub in Sheffield - The Beer House on Ecclesall Road.Owner John Harrison joins James, Adam, Laura and Sean for a chat about all things beer and tells us about the second Beer House opening soon in Hillsborough.We share stories of good beers from over Christmas and pick out our favourite breweries that we discovered in 2022.And we look ahead to what could be a challenging year for much of the hospitality industry. Please support your local pubs and venues, if you can.Happy New Year!

Starting the year in Sheffield's original micropub

Christmastime, mistletoe and mild.Yes, the festivities are upon us, and it's the return of our annual Podcrawl for Christmas 2022.James, Adam, Laura and Sean take in a route starting on Abbeydale Road and heading to Chesterfield Road in Sheffield with a plan of five venues and a couple of special guests.Unsurprisingly, all does not quite go according to plan, but much merriment ensues.Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all Hopcast listeners!

Christmastime, mistletoe and mild.Yes, the festivities are upon us, and it's the return of our annual Podcrawl for Christmas 2022.James, Adam, Laura and Sean take in a route starting on Abbeydale Road and heading to Chesterfield Road in Sheffield with a plan of five venues and a couple of special guests.Unsurprisingly, all does not quite go according to plan, but much merriment ensues.Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all Hopcast listeners!

Podcrawl 2022

Bit of a special one this month, as we hear the amazing story of the resurrection of Kelham Island Brewery.James, Adam, Laura and Sean are joined by Simon Webster and James O'Hara, part of the consortium who have brought the brand back to life.Simon is CEO of Thornbridge, while James owns several pubs and bars around Sheffield as well as co-founding the Tramlines festival.They give us a unique insight into the last few months, which has seen the return of Pale Rider to  - and revealed the beer's incredible reach and popularity.We also chat about future plans for the brewery and discuss the increasingly challenging landscape for brewers and venues.

Bit of a special one this month, as we hear the amazing story of the resurrection of Kelham Island Brewery.James, Adam, Laura and Sean are joined by Simon Webster and James O'Hara, part of the consortium who have brought the brand back to life.Simon is CEO of Thornbridge, while James owns several pubs and bars around Sheffield as well as co-founding the Tramlines festival.They give us a unique insight into the last few months, which has seen the return of Pale Rider to - and revealed the beer's incredible reach and popularity.We also chat about future plans for the brewery and discuss the increasingly challenging landscape for brewers and venues.

The Comeback KIB

It's back! After three years away, the Steel City Beer and Cider Festival finally returns at Kelham Island museum in Sheffield.James and Laura lead our special episode recorded on the opening night on Wednesday 19 October, with a bit of Sean thrown in when we can peel him away from his hostess with the mostest duties.Plus we have a fine line-up of guests throughout the episode.Depending when you listen to this - still plenty of time to get down to the festival, which runs until Saturday.

It's back! After three years away, the Steel City Beer and Cider Festival finally returns at Kelham Island museum in Sheffield.James and Laura lead our special episode recorded on the opening night on Wednesday 19 October, with a bit of Sean thrown in when we can peel him away from his hostess with the mostest duties.Plus we have a fine line-up of guests throughout the episode.Depending when you listen to this - still plenty of time to get down to the festival, which runs until Saturday.

Steel City Beer and Cider Festival 2022

Unpretentious beer talk from the Steel City.Join hosts James Marriott, Adam Nicholson, Laura Rangeley and Sean Clarke (and friends!) as they discover and try new beers, meet local breweries and look at the beer scene across Sheffield

Brilliantly crafted (sorry...) pod embracing everything good about the craft beer revolution - not only in Sheffield but around the UK and further afield. Intelligent discussion of new beers, fascinating insights from independent breweries and micropubs and a varied and well-informed panel of tasters.

Warning - listening may lead to development of a healthy thirst.

Craft Beer Essential Listen

Unpretentious beer talk from the Steel City. Join hosts James Marriott, Adam Nicholson, Laura Rangeley and Sean Clarke (and friends!) as they discover and try new beers, meet local breweries and look at the beer scene across Sheffield

Sheffield Hopcast

This month we’re at The Rising Sun in Nether Green ahead of their annual Sun Fest.Sean has been tasked with picking 4 ‘sunshine’ beers and opted for offerings from Brass Castle, Shindigger, Northern Monk and Thornbridge.James is away this month so, friend of the show, Lucienne joins us and tells us all about here beery history in Sheffield and beyond.

This month we’re at The Rising Sun in Nether Green ahead of their annual Sun Fest.Sean has been tasked with picking 4 ‘sunshine’ beers and opted for offerings from Brass Castle, Shindigger, Northern Monk and Thornbridge.James is away this month so, friend of the show, Lucienne joins us and tells us all about here beery history in Sheffield and beyond.

Here comes the sun

Laura’s been banging on about beer cocktails for ages now – you’ve probably heard her talk about them on previous episodes. So we decided to see what the fuss was all about. Episode 16 is in Laura’s kitchen as she mixes up four beer cocktail treats for us – Grand MargarIPA, Evening Sunset, Stouty Mary,…

Beer Cocktail Special

It’s a month to go until Tramlines… so we’re doing a trial run! Adam and James are joined by Tramlines organiser Alex Deadman at Cutlery Works to try to cram Tramlines into just an hour. We have beer – of course! But how has James picked out the cans to go with our Tramlines theme? We have food cooked up for us by of Gravy Train, residents at Cutlery Works, and also serving up at Tramlines this year. And we have live music from two bands who will be performing at the festival: – The Seamonsters – Oddity Road Both perform amazing stripped back acoustic tracks for us. Alex gives us the lowdown on the festival itself, Leah from Cutlery Works tells us about the food court they’re doing at Tramlines, and we learn a bit about what poutine actually is from Harry Tramlines is 19-21 July at Hillsborough Park. For ticket information head to tramlines.org.uk

It’s a month to go until Tramlines… so we’re doing a trial run! <a href="https://twitter.com/adamnich?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesMarriott?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James</a> are joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/Tramlines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tramlines</a> organiser <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadmanJunglist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Deadman</a> at Cutlery Works to try to cram Tramlines into just an hour. We have beer – of course! But how has James picked out the cans to go with our Tramlines theme? We have food cooked up for us by of Gravy Train, residents at Cutlery Works, and also serving up at Tramlines this year. And we have live music from two bands who will be performing at the festival: – <a href="https://twitter.com/cmonstersmusic?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Seamonsters</a> – <a href="https://twitter.com/OddityRoad?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oddity Road</a> Both perform amazing stripped back acoustic tracks for us. Alex gives us the lowdown on the festival itself, Leah from Cutlery Works tells us about the food court they’re doing at Tramlines, and we learn a bit about what poutine actually is from Harry Tramlines is 19-21 July at Hillsborough Park. For ticket information head to <a href="http://tramlines.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tramlines.org.uk</a>

Mini Tramlines!

Adam and Laura on the show this week (along with a bonus guest). We drink beers from RedWillow Brewery and Alvarado Street Brewery and chat about what we’ve been up to since the last show along with some regular beery news.

Adam and Laura on the show this week (along with a bonus guest). We drink beers from RedWillow Brewery and Alvarado Street Brewery and chat about what we’ve been up to since the last show along with some regular beery news.

Hopcast Half Pint October 2019

This month after a couple of months away from our usual Half Pint format, James and Adam are back with a couple of beers to drink while having a catch up about what’s been happening in the Sheffield beer scene. Beers from Vocation Brewery and Siren Craft Brew. Recorded at The Rutland Arms on 8th August 2019

This month after a couple of months away from our usual Half Pint format, James and Adam are back with a couple of beers to drink while having a catch up about what’s been happening in the Sheffield beer scene. Beers from Vocation Brewery and Siren Craft Brew. Recorded at The Rutland Arms on 8th August 2019

Hopcast Half Pint August 2019

Following last year's fun on our Christmas 'pod crawl' we are out and about again this year with visits to Shakespeares for their beer festival, The Wellington (Neepsend Brewery Tap) and finally the newly opened Millowners Arms over at Kelham Island Museum.

Following last year's fun on our Christmas 'pod crawl' we are out and about again this year with visits to Shakespeares for their beer festival, The Wellington (Neepsend Brewery Tap) and finally the newly opened Millowners Arms over at Kelham Island Museum.

Podcrawl 2019 (Merry Christmas!)

We're back with our second weekly 'lockdown' episode of the Hopcast.The team get together remotely to share a beer of their choosing and a chat about things - and this week are joined by a friend from a fellow beery podcast.

We're back with our second weekly 'lockdown' episode of the Hopcast.The team get together remotely to share a beer of their choosing and a chat about things - and this week are joined by a friend from a fellow beery podcast.

Hopcast Lockdown Week 2

This month’s episode is brought to you from Sheffield’s newest bar (at the time!) Industry Tap.As the colder, darker nights draw in we opt for some winter warmers from Titanic Brewery, Peak Ales, North Riding Brewery and Brouwerij De Halve Maan.

This month’s episode is brought to you from Sheffield’s newest bar (at the time!) Industry Tap.As the colder, darker nights draw in we opt for some winter warmers from Titanic Brewery, Peak Ales, North Riding Brewery and Brouwerij De Halve Maan.

Winter Warmers

This month to celebrate International Women's Day and all the great women in the beer industry, Laura has taken the reins and invited the Seven Hills Women's Institute for a bit of a chat over beers from Bath Ales, Ashover Brewery, Wiper and True Brewery and Wild Card Brewery.

This month to celebrate International Women's Day and all the great women in the beer industry, Laura has taken the reins and invited the Seven Hills Women's Institute for a bit of a chat over beers from Bath Ales, Ashover Brewery, Wiper and True Brewery and Wild Card Brewery.

International Women’s Day special

We’re at a pub that’s so new it’s not even open this month. We join Chris Bamford at The Crow Inn on Scotland Street ahead of its opening in a few weeks. Adam, James, Laura, Sean and our guest Chris check out four beers: Cloudwater’s Hoppy Little Lager, Brew York’s Rhubarb and Custard (extra custard…

As the Crow flies

Six beers; six special guests joining Adam and James This month’s Hopcast Half Pint comes from the first Podcast Rebellion Sheffield meet-up at Rebel Base Media at Sheffield Technology Parks, as part of the Sheffield Digital Festival. We set up our mobile studio and crack open the beers from Verdant, North, Vocation, Korrupt’d, Turning Point and Northern…

Half Pint May 2019: Live at Podcast Rebellion Sheffield Meet-Up

Well, what a few weeks it has been!Laura, Sean, Adam and James get together (virtually) to enjoy a beer and reflect on what's going on in the world - and particularly in our local beer scene.It's a hard time for just about everyone in the beer industry, but we try to find a few more positive notes as well.Plus four very good beers (hint: three of us go hard for a Sunday afternoon tipple!)There is also a video version of this podcast coming soon on our Facebook and YouTube channels

Well, what a few weeks it has been!Laura, Sean, Adam and James get together (virtually) to enjoy a beer and reflect on what's going on in the world - and particularly in our local beer scene.It's a hard time for just about everyone in the beer industry, but we try to find a few more positive notes as well.Plus four very good beers (hint: three of us go hard for a Sunday afternoon tipple!)There is also a video version of this podcast coming soon on our Facebook and YouTube channels

Hopcast Lockdown

On our 2 year anniversary episode we are back at Bar Stewards with Charlie and Al.As money can be tight in January, we were each tasked with finding a great beer for under £3.50.We also hear from some of our social media followers about what beer they would choose on a budget and finally have a chat about our favourite breweries from the past year.

On our 2 year anniversary episode we are back at Bar Stewards with Charlie and Al.As money can be tight in January, we were each tasked with finding a great beer for under £3.50.We also hear from some of our social media followers about what beer they would choose on a budget and finally have a chat about our favourite breweries from the past year.

January sale

This October we are back at the Steel City Beer and Cider Festival at Kelham Island Museum.James and Adam are part of the judging panel this year so we hear how that went.We’ll also be picking a beer each from the beer list to talk about along with all the usual beery talk.Finally, we had the pleasure of chatting to acclaimed beer writer Roger Protz.

This October we are back at the Steel City Beer and Cider Festival at Kelham Island Museum.James and Adam are part of the judging panel this year so we hear how that went.We’ll also be picking a beer each from the beer list to talk about along with all the usual beery talk.Finally, we had the pleasure of chatting to acclaimed beer writer Roger Protz.

Steel City Beer and Cider Festival

We reach the end of the third week of lockdown, and indeed the end of the Easter weekend.So there's only possible theme for this week's beers: Easter, of course! Unless you're Sean, that is...We're also joined by the super lovely James Buxton of Thornbridge Brewery fame to see how he's coping with lockdown (and to sink a cool 12.5% imperial stout too, obvs).We hope you're doing alright in these challenging times and that we're able to provide a little bit of company once a week - please let us have any feedback and if you have any ideas or potential themes we could do let us know. And we're always looking for guests to join us too.

We reach the end of the third week of lockdown, and indeed the end of the Easter weekend.So there's only possible theme for this week's beers: Easter, of course! Unless you're Sean, that is...We're also joined by the super lovely James Buxton of Thornbridge Brewery fame to see how he's coping with lockdown (and to sink a cool 12.5% imperial stout too, obvs).We hope you're doing alright in these challenging times and that we're able to provide a little bit of company once a week - please let us have any feedback and if you have any ideas or potential themes we could do let us know. And we're always looking for guests to join us too.

Hopcast Lockdown Week 3

It’s our first away day as the Hopcast gang head to Scarborough. Sean’s in charge and all he tells us is to be at Sheffield station at 9.30am. Join us to hear how the day unfolds including some nice beers, great pubs, excellent toilets, plenty of rain, slot machine winners and losers and some rather messy ice creams. * Our rather swanky equipment is from Rebel Base Media and is available for hire: to enquire please email HelloThere@RebelBaseMedia.io

It’s our first away day as the Hopcast gang head to Scarborough. Sean’s in charge and all he tells us is to be at Sheffield station at 9.30am. Join us to hear how the day unfolds including some nice beers, great pubs, excellent toilets, plenty of rain, slot machine winners and losers and some rather messy ice creams. * Our rather swanky equipment is from Rebel Base Media and is available for hire: to enquire please email HelloThere@RebelBaseMedia.io

Seaside Special: The Hopcast goes to Scarborough

This month we celebrate Yorkshire Day with a head-to-head with some Yorkshire beers and non-Yorkshire beers. With 3 rounds covering 3 different styles of beer, will Yorkshire be victorious?Recorded at the famous Kelham Island Tavern, we chat to Josh who took over the pub 8 months ago to see how things are going on after taking on the multi-award-winning pub.

This month we celebrate Yorkshire Day with a head-to-head with some Yorkshire beers and non-Yorkshire beers. With 3 rounds covering 3 different styles of beer, will Yorkshire be victorious?Recorded at the famous Kelham Island Tavern, we chat to Josh who took over the pub 8 months ago to see how things are going on after taking on the multi-award-winning pub.

Happy Yorkshire Day

This month we return to the Rutland Arms for September 2019’s Hopcast Half Pint. James and Adam sample a couple of beers from Sheffield’s St Mars of the Desert and Nottingham’s Black Iris Brewery. We chat about our recent visit to Abbeydale Brewery’s Funk Fest, the opening of the new Industry Tap and other local pub news. We also look forward to October and the Sheffield Steel City Beer Festival.

This month we return to the Rutland Arms for September 2019’s Hopcast Half Pint. James and Adam sample a couple of beers from Sheffield’s St Mars of the Desert and Nottingham’s Black Iris Brewery. We chat about our recent visit to Abbeydale Brewery’s Funk Fest, the opening of the new Industry Tap and other local pub news. We also look forward to October and the Sheffield Steel City Beer Festival.

Hopcast Half Pint September 2019

It's another bank holiday weekend and we're delighted to welcome Heather and Michael from Out and About to join us for this week's show.The four of us pick out a beer inspired by our guests, with a few fruity numbers making an appearance.Out and About is a none-profit group in Sheffield helping to find and create safe spaces for queer people and their allies. Find out more on their social media accounts, all under the username OutAndAboutShefWe also talk pubs - with Heather and Michael managing the bar of The Rutland Arms and Devonshire Cat respectively.Stay safe, and try not to travel to Durham.

It's another bank holiday weekend and we're delighted to welcome Heather and Michael from Out and About to join us for this week's show.The four of us pick out a beer inspired by our guests, with a few fruity numbers making an appearance.Out and About is a none-profit group in Sheffield helping to find and create safe spaces for queer people and their allies. Find out more on their social media accounts, all under the username OutAndAboutShefWe also talk pubs - with Heather and Michael managing the bar of The Rutland Arms and Devonshire Cat respectively.Stay safe, and try not to travel to Durham.

Hopcast Lockdown: Out and About

Yeah it should be Eurovision this weekend, but of course it isn't happening - but never mind, we'll create our own. Sort of.The gang all pick beers with a connection to Eurovision - some a little looser than others.We also discuss all things beer including another couple of big local events which have just been cancelled this year.And our special guest is the extremely lovely Darren Hebden.Stay safe, and safe alert.

Yeah it should be Eurovision this weekend, but of course it isn't happening - but never mind, we'll create our own. Sort of.The gang all pick beers with a connection to Eurovision - some a little looser than others.We also discuss all things beer including another couple of big local events which have just been cancelled this year.And our special guest is the extremely lovely Darren Hebden.Stay safe, and safe alert.

Hopcast Lockdown Does Eurovision

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