Inside Anspach & Hobday: The Rise of London Black

In this episode of Beer Rep Chats, I'm joined by Jack Hobday, co-founder of Anspach & Hobday, for an in-depth conversation about the remarkable rise of London Black, one of the UK's most talked-about nitro porters. Jack shares the story of how two friends turned a homebrewing hobby into one of London's most respected independent breweries, the inspiration behind London Black, and why it has become a favourite among craft beer drinkers across the UK. We discuss how nitro beer works, the influence of Guinness, the evolution of the craft beer industry, cask vs keg, New England IPAs, beer marketing, AI, and the challenges facing independent breweries and pubs today. Whether you're a fan of craft beer, brewing, hospitality, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind great breweries, this episode is packed with insight, humour and honest conversation. Check out all episodes at https://www.beerrepchats.com/ Anspach & Hobday links: Website - https://www.anspachandhobday.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Anspachandhobday/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anspachhobday/ Powered by The Keg Warehouse CHAPTERS 00:00 - 00:50 Introduction – Meet Jack Hobday of Anspach & Hobday 00:51 - 02:40 The Story Behind Anspach & Hobday & London Black 02:41 - 07:28 What Is a Nitro Porter? How London Black Is Made 07:29 - 13:43 The Evolution of Craft Beer & The Rise of New England IPA 13:44 - 19:13 Building a Brewery Team Behind London Black 19:14 - 26:32 How London Black Took on Guinness 26:33 - 33:14 The Beers Beyond London Black 33:15 - 42:06 The Future of Independent Brewing & British Pubs 42:07 - 43:31 What's Next for Anspach & Hobday? 43:32 - 47:21 Quick Fire: Favourite Beer, Cask vs Keg & British Hops 47:22 - 51:22 AI in Beer Marketing – Opportunity or Threat? 51:23 Why Every Beer Lover Should Visit Anspach & HobdaySee more at beerrepchats.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.