Hello, and welcome to The Beer Crate, the podcast for ale lovers the world over. Each week we'll be looking at the world of beer and brewing, investigating local, national and international breweries, and of course, tasting a wide selection of beers, ales, ciders, and perry's.

Details of all our episodes can be found on the beer podcast page, or you can download an MP3 of the latest episode. Be sure to subscribe to or Beer Crate RSS Feed to keep up to date with the latest goings ons!

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Remember to enjoy everything from the beer crate safely and responsibly, so you can be back with us again!

• Don't forget to check out the Beer Crate Gallery! Contains pictures from Westvleteren, the Brussels Beer Festival, and the Brewers of Europe.
• We launch Beer Crate TV!
• A new number 1! The most popular episode is now Episode 6, so if you haven't heard it before, rewind and see what the fuss is about!
• The Beer Crate returns from its winter break. Hooray!
• John Grogan MP and Sir Terrence Leahy are at war!
• Missing episode! Some of you will have missed episode 9 because of a programming mistake on the home page :( If you don't know the difference between top- and bottom-fermented beers, or how many pints in a pin, then I suggest you download episode 9 now!
  
• Become a beer taster!
  
• Brussels Beer Weekend photographs
  
• Masters Brewery is up for sale
  
• The National Toast for Michael Jaskson is confirmed
  
• A brand new beer-oriented podcast has been launched. Us!