Episode 37: Widmer Brothers Russian Imperial Chocolate Stout

This episode we’re joined by my dad, Tony Trimble, to talk about the differing beer cultures between the UK and North America. We’re drinking Widmer Brothers Russian Imperial Chocolate Stout

Show Notes

00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Brewery run-down
01:20 – Widmer Brothers beers I’ve had
03:00 – Beer time!
06:30 – American craft beer in Manitoba (Hint: there isn’t much)
07:25 – What’s the main difference between UK craft drinking habits vs. North America?
11:00 – History of Hobgoblin
16:15 – Do British breweries just brew lots of the same stuff?
19:00 – Small ales
24:20 – Craft beer in Britain
30:20 – Lager popularity in the UK
37:10 – Nitro taps, UK vs. North America
39:50 – Pub estates
43:15 – Food in Pubs – a new thing in the UK
44:50 – Wrap up!
46:00 – Thanks for listening!