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This week it’s Maddie's turn to chat to head brewer Andy Leman from the brilliant Timothy Taylor’s Brewery. Andy shares his passion for brewing, the story behind the iconic Landlord pale ale, and what other beers he loves to enjoy. But that is not all, he also shares his best tips and tricks for producing high-quality beer time and time again!

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Key Highlights
Where did the Landlord beer come from?
How to produce great beer time and time again
What advice is key to every up-and-coming brewer
What is next for Timothy Taylor’s in the industry
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Transcript

Maddie
I’m joined here today at Timothy Taylor’s with Andy Leman, and this will be our Five Minutes with Faram segment. What is your favourite hop, Andy?

Andy
My favourite hop is Fuggles. It’s a heritage variety from the late 1800s, blending perfectly with Goldings varieties, giving a fruity, spicy character and a minty edge.

Maddie
Have you been using it as long as you can remember?

Andy
Oh yes, here forever.

Maddie
What is your favourite beer?

Andy
Landlord, our classic pale ale

Maddie
If you weren’t going for one of your core ranges, what would you pick?

Andy
Harvey’s Sussex Bitter,

Maddie
Do you have a favourite food and beer pairing?

Andy
Landlord with a steak pie. Our Hopicalstorm keg ale goes well with Asian food like Thai or Chinese.

Maddie
What’s the story behind Hopicalstorm?

Andy
We thought about doing keg beer for years. The cask ale market has been in decline, and modern keg beers have exciting, vibrant flavours.

Maddie
Do you have a favourite beer destination?

Andy
Bruges, where I went for my 50th birthday. I wasn’t a fan of sour beers, but I like them now.

Maddie
Do you have a favourite pub?

Andy
The Boltmakers Arms in Keighley, a traditional pub with no food but a full range of beers. Outside our estate, The Bell at Aldworth in Oxfordshire is my favourite.

Maddie
Do you have an essential item in the brewery?

Andy
My laptop is essential, but beyond that, the wooden dipsticks we use to gauge how much beer is in the vessels.

Maddie
Do you have a favourite song or album to play on a brew day?

Andy Leman
I’d play punk rock like The Clash or Sex Pistols for brewing Hopicalstorm. For a more old-fashioned beer like Poulters Porter, I’d listen to Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Maddie
So if you weren’t in brewing, what do you think you’d be doing?

Andy
Not entirely sure. If I had enough money, I would have probably set up my own vineyard in England.

Maddie
Do you do anything with it?

Andy
Yes, I’ve made some champagne with grapes from a vineyard in Champagne.

Maddie
Amazing. Do you have a big inspiration in brewing?

Andy
When I came to Timothy Taylor’s, I was fresh out of university. Peter Eells, the previous head brewer, showed me everything about practical brewing.

Maddie
Did you study brewing at Heriot Watt?

Andy
Yes, I did brewing at Heriot Watt. All four brewers here have been to Heriot Watt.

Maddie
How did you know that’s what you wanted to do?

Andy
I started with home brewing. My dad taught me to brew beer so my friends and I could drink at home instead of the pub. It backfired because we still went to the pub and then came back to my place.

Maddie
Have you ever been to any beer festivals?

Andy
Yes, hundreds. I like the atmosphere. We have local festivals in Bradford at Saltair and in Skipton, which are great fun.

Maddie
Do you have a hobby outside of brewing?

Andy
My wife and I do a lot of walking, especially in the Yorkshire Dales and Northumbria. We enjoy ending up at a nice pub.

Maddie
What’s the last beer that you brewed?

Andy Leman
Landlord. We brew it most days, Monday to Thursday, with two mashes a day. It’s 80% of our production.

Maddie
How much of production is your Hopicalstorm?

Andy
Hopicalstorm is small at the moment. Launching a keg beer is challenging, but it’s growing every month.

Maddie
What is next for you in the industry?

Andy
For the company, it’s about consolidating our existing brands and finding new markets. We have a five-year plan to modernise the brewing plant and increase capacity. For me, it’s about supporting these projects.

Maddie
I mean, facilities are very impressive.

Andy
Well, it’s done a lot, but you must never stop. Other family brewers haven’t invested and end up selling the brewery. We’ve developed the plant and refurbished places that needed upgrading.

Maddie
You’re a very experienced brewer. If you could give some advice to a small starter or small brewery, what would it be?

Andy
Two things: quality and consistency. Use the best materials to brew beer that excites customers. Maintain high quality standards and cleanliness.

Maddie
Thank you very much.