Episode 56: Jupiler, is that you? (Forest Road Special)

Points Of Brew

In this episode of the Points of Brew podcast, Stephen & Aaron are joined by Pete Brown, the founder of Forest Road Brewing Company in London. Coming from America with a dream to be a part of the UK's upcoming craft beer revolution, Pete explains how he left the US to make it in the brewing world in London. With previous experience at Siren and Camden, Pete was no stranger to brewery life when he went to make it on his own, but he discusses how it wasn't quite as simple as that.

During the show, the lads drink Forest Road's Sesh, Ride, Work and Posh before simultaneously finishing off on they now-renowned Double IPA, Jupiter. We then dig into the cease and desist case submitted by AB InBev against Jupiter, over fears it would cause damage to their existing product, Jupiler. Being a lager served and brewed in Belgium, this seemed extreme and eventually the case was dropped, which Pete goes on to explain why it was dropped.

Huge thanks to Pete for coming onto the show and more information can be found out about Forest Road here including how to order their beer! They all come highly recommended, with Jupiter being a firm favourite of the hosts. The beer was kindly provided to the show before recording, however this did not affect their thoughts and opinions given on them.

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