Episodes

Saturday May 29, 2021
82 - Part 1 2021 GABS - Smackdown v The Chosen Brew
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
The big grudge match between the Coolroom and Ian McNally's inferior podcast the Chosen Brew became so big that we had to split it into two episodes!
After a spiteful opening exchange with McNally our heroes Warren, Travis and Davydd get back to doing what they do best - interviewing the leading lights of the Australian Brewing Industry.
We chat with our good friend Kumar from Deeds, find out how things have being going with Modus Operandi and have a surprising chat with Panhead which leads to some secrets about Brewcult legend Hendo being revealed!
We then round things out with Troy and Shane who managed to taste every beer on offer - what did they nominate as the top 5 beers of GABS?
Which podcast will have the upper hand in the big retirement match at the end of episode 1? Listen on to find out!

Saturday May 15, 2021
81 - Hopheads Yarraville
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
It's our first podcast in the flesh for over a year - and we were lucky enough to join Adrian and Lachy at the new Hopheads venue in Yarraville!
Hear all about the Hopheads story and how the team were able to keep things on track for a new store during the COVID lockdowns.
We also get to taste and discuss 6 amazing beers from the Hopheads taps with its plenty to learn about a variety of beer styles!

Sunday May 09, 2021
80 - Blackmans - Online Meet the Brewer
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Our first ever return visit from a brewery is our mates from Blackman's! As ever this episode is designed to be enjoyed with a tasting pack that you can order for home delivery from our online shop: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/blackmans-online-meet-the-brewers-6-pack
We hear all about their new site in Grovedale as well as how things have gone since lockdown ended! All of the dark secrets of the "Needs More" single hop series are revealed and we discover which hops they'd never use in the range.
Which beer is coming next in the "Lager Collective" series, has there ever been a "Double Arthur" and what is the story behind their labels? You'll need to listen to find out!
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Friday Apr 23, 2021
79 - Moon Dog - Chris Hysted-Adams
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Davydd is joined by Chris Hysted-Adams to talk all things Moon Dog!
We get a preview of the amazing range of beers that the team has dreamed up for their Good Beer Week events, including a Pirate Island Treasure Hunt and of course Brewery Brawl 2!
They also discuss the Game of Thrones inspired Imperial Beers that are currently available from our online store: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/moon-dog-game-of-thrones-duo

Monday Apr 19, 2021
78 - Gab Porto - Public Brewing Co
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Davydd is joined by Gab Porto from the Public Brewing Co! Check our social media sites and listen to the episode to find out how you could WIN free beer and even tickets to their Good Beer Week event!
We taste a couple of Public Brewing Co's new beers, including a hemp Session Ale, and chat about their rise from a U-Brew-It facility to having their own bar and restaurant and distribution through Dan Murphys.
We also hear about Gab's brewing journey including his time at Riverside, Akasha and Stomping Ground before his arrival at Public Brewing Co. And if you are a fan of dogs barking in the background of podcasts then you are in a for a real treat!
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Saturday Apr 17, 2021
77 - Gipsy Hill - Online Meet the Brewer
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
The Online Meet the Brewers series returns as we are joined by the co-founders of Gipsy Hill, Sam and Charlie. As ever this podcast is best enjoyed with a home delivered [in Australia] tasting pack from our online shop: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/gipsy-hill-tasting-8-pack
We cover a broad range of topics as we hear the Gipsy Hill story from when the guys met right through to the present day! We learn the secrets behind their amazing fruit sours, which Spanish breweries they rate, and the great CO2 crisis!
If that wasn't enough we discuss how breweries are surviving the COVID lockdowns, the stories behind their amazing can art, and their take on what makes the difference between an IPA, a NEIPA and all their beery relatives.
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
76 - Shanty Town
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Pete from Masterson's in Moonee Ponds joins Davydd to preview his Sunday afternoon craft beer and sea shanty festivities with Shantily Clad - as well as a quick chat about what beers he's pouring and enjoying more generally.
Warren and Davydd have a rambling discussion covering which bars and pubs they've been to, which beers their enjoying, brown rot weather alerts, the absence of Ribena on supermarket shelves and much, much, much more!
See you in a week for our first live Meet the Brewers event with Gipsy Hill Live from London!

Thursday Mar 11, 2021
75 - Thus Spruiked Zarathustra
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
A quick little 10 minute message from Davydd about some of the fun things that are coming up in future weeks on the Coolroom including new Online Meet the Brewers events, shoutouts to other podcasts and a quite surprising insight into which beer Davydd is really enjoying.
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Saturday Feb 20, 2021
74 - Davydd & Warren chat about things!
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Davydd & Warren get together for a Friday afternoon chat about Melbourne beer, pubs and all sorts of other bits and pieces.
How much did they enjoy Bonehead's birthday party, how good are Coconspirators beers at the moment, how much will they miss Froth magazine and do either of them like Tom Brady?
Listen to find our the answers to these exciting questions and much much more!

Friday Jan 29, 2021
73 - Ballarat Beer Festival - Richard Dexter
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
The team are joined by Richard Dexter from the Ballarat Beer Festival to hear about all the fun things that are planned for one of the first beer festivals to return after the COVID lockdowns.
There are some great breweries lined up but all sorts of other fine activities too - you can find out more about the festival at: https://www.ballaratbeerfestival.com.au
The boys also have a chat about the recent GABS Hottest 100 results and why Victorian breweries don't seem to feature more prominently!
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