Sober Boozers Club
The Sober Boozers Club Podcast is brought to you by Ben Gibbs - Alcoholic. Since 2022 Ben has been sourcing and enjoying the best alcohol free beer the world has to offer and has been documenting these beverages during his sobriety journey. Ben has worked alongside craft breweries, bottle shops and sober activists to raise awareness of Grey Area Drinking and to help spread the word on the growing market that is AF/NA beverages, becoming the face of the Alcohol Free Beer Club and featuring on many podcasts, as well as securing a number of features on BBC Radio. In 2024 Ben became the first alcoholic in active recovery to win a British Guild Of Beer Writers award for commentary on beer. This podcast features experts from the Beer world, as well as Alcohol Free breweries and sober activists as we explore the world of Alcohol Free beer and sobriety.
Episodes
25 episodes
Big Industry vs. Independent Brewers: The Battle for Your Glass
Has the explosion of alcohol-free options actually narrowed our choices? That's the provocative question at the heart of my conversation with Andy Mee, founder of The Alcohol-Free Drinks Company and a passionate advocate for quality non-alcohol...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:10:42
Designing the Craft AF Beer Scene
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite alcohol-free craft beers? In this enlightening conversation with Richard Gray (aka Zumo Juice), we pull back the curtain on an industry that's rapidly evolving from afterthought to i...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:26:42
From Frat House to Alcohol-Free: One Man's Journey with Non-Alcoholic Beer
Bridging the Atlantic in pursuit of great alcohol-free beer, this episode brings together two passionate advocates from the growing global NA beer community. We're joined by NA Brewskey, essentially "the American version of me," as our host put...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:23
The Craft Revolution: How Alcohol-Free Beer Became Extraordinary
The world of alcohol-free beer has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past year, evolving from niche curiosity to craft revolution. In this conversation with Martin Dixon (Alcohol-Free World), we explore the extraordinary developmen...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:15:22
Clean Break: Reinventing Life Without Alcohol
What happens when everything you've built your identity around suddenly feels hollow? Richard Casement faced this question after 20 years in the drinks industry when he realized alcohol wasn't serving him anymore – personally or professionally....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:22
Behind the Can: Did We Make the Best Alcohol-Free Beer in the Country?
What does it take to create the best alcohol-free beer in the country? Sam Ray of We Can Be Friends brewery joins Ben Gibbs to reveal the passion, craftsmanship, and unexpected journey behind his remarkable beer range that's winning over even t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:02:48
The Art and Science of Alcohol-Free Beer Making Transforms an Industry
Discover the fascinating craft of alcohol-free brewing with Hamish McClellan, brewer at Barsham Brewery in North Norfolk. This engaging conversation takes you deep into the world of zero-proof beer creation, revealing why the best alcohol-free ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:52
The Sober Boozers Club: Transatlantic Beer Adventures with Reducaholic
The craft beer world is smaller than you think – that's what I discovered when chatting with my first-ever American guest, Tyler McMahon (aka Reducaholic). Tyler has made it his mission to map every venue across the United States serving qualit...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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57:56
Stirchley Wines brings legitimacy to the alcohol-free revolution
What began as a small family-run off-license in 1979 has become an award-winning institution at the forefront of Birmingham's craft beer revolution. Join host Ben Gibbs as he sits down with Krishan and Tim from Stirchley Wines and Spirits to un...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:13:43
Crafting Clean Cider: John Logue's Chance Journey
What happens when a seasoned beverage industry veteran decides to revolutionize the alcohol-free cider market? In this fascinating conversation, John Logue, founder of Chance Clean Cider, takes us behind the scenes of creating what might be the...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:35
From Finance to Mash Gang: How Socks Led to an Industry Revolution
What happens when an accountant develops a passion for alcohol-free craft beer? In this candid conversation, Ben Gibbs sits down with Roger Tattersall, former CFO and co-owner of Mash Gang, to explore the unexpected journey that took him from c...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:12:35
From Frustration to Innovation: The Jump Ship Brewing Story
When Sonja Mitchell couldn't find good alcohol-free beer during Dry January 2018, she did what any frustrated craft beer lover might dream of doing – she started Scotland's first dedicated alcohol-free brewery. Jump Ship Brewing was born from t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:10
Crafting Connections: Beer Beyond Alcohol With The Daft About Craft Podcast
What happens when a sober beer enthusiast sits down with two craft beer podcasters? A fascinating exploration of beer culture that bridges the divide between traditional and alcohol-free brewing worlds.In this candid conversation, Ben w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:33
Savoring Tradition and Innovation: Mark Dredge’s Beer Journey
Ever wondered if a staunch traditional beer enthusiast could pivot to championing alcohol-free brews? Join us as we welcome James Beard award-winning writer and Sunday Brunch's renowned beer expert Mark Dredge, who shares his fascinating journe...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:29
Rebuilding Life and Embracing Sobriety with Michael Sargood: From Alcohol Struggles to Sober Activism
Ever wondered if you could rebuild your life in your 40s without relying on alcohol? Join us for a heartfelt chat with Michael Sarooud, also known as Happy Without the Hooch, as he candidly shares his journey through early sobriety. We laugh an...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:53
Brewing Beyond Borders: Trent's Journey Through Australia's Alcohol-Free Beer Landscape with MASHGANG
What does it take to brew a hit alcohol-free beer in Australia? Trent from Mash Gang Australia joins us to share the journey behind their latest creation, Beach Goon, and its entry in the Australian Independent Brewing Awards. We have a laugh o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:03:55
Redefining Social Spaces Through Alcohol-Free Craft Beer with Roger Warner from Only With Love
What if you could redefine your social life while prioritizing your well-being? Join us as we chat with Roger Warner, the visionary co-founder of Only With Love, a unique well-being brewery in East Sussex. Roger, alongside his partner Steve, is...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:13
A Voyage into the Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Horizon With Below Brew Co
Sail with us into the spirited waters of low and no alcohol beer, as I, Ben, alongside Rob of Below Brew Co, chart the course from the brand's initial conception to its sea-inspired rebranding. Discover how a trademark hiccup led to a quest for...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:47
Redefining Revelry: Crafting Inclusivity with Andy Mee's Alcohol-Free Vision
Have you ever raised a glass at a celebration, only to wish there was a non-alcoholic option that didn't feel like an afterthought? Andy Mee, founder of the Alcohol-Free Drinks Company, joins us to share how his personal journey to sobriety led...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:44
Embracing Sobriety's Tapestry with Shell Regini: Laughs, Reflections And A Campaign For Sober Toilets
When Shell Regini, the heart and soul behind the 'We Recover Loudly' podcast, pulls up a chair, you know you're in for an unfiltered trek down the road to sobriety. Together, we unravel the tapestry of challenges and laughter that stitches toge...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:11
A Toast to Innovation in the Non-Alcoholic Beer Industry with Sam Ray (We Can Be Friends)
Discover the unexpected joys of alcohol-free beer as I, Ben, sit down with Sam Ray, the mastermind behind New Kids on the Block, We Can Be Friends, and uncover the vibrant world of non-alcoholic brews. Sam's dedication and inventive approach ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:50
A Journey Through the Alcohol-Free Beer Universe with Guest Expert Martin Dixon
Navigating the lively world of non-alcoholic brews, I'm Ben, your companion and chief enthusiast at the Sober Boozers Club podcast. This episode is a toast to the curious and the committed, as we're joined by the inspiring Martin Dixon of Alc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:45
Raising a laugh sharing insight: A dive into the world of non alcoholic brewing with Jordan from Mash Gang
When laughter and lessons collide, you get a unique peek behind the curtain of the low and no alcohol beverage industry with my guest, Jordan from Mash Gang. This week on the Sober Boozers Club podcast, we share candid tales from the trenches o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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53:15
Pioneering the Low ABV Landscape And Sustaining A Leading Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Brand: Alex From Mashgang
When life handed Alex Loveday, co founder of Mash Gang, a spinal stroke at 17, he didn't just learn to walk again—he sprinted into the world of entrepreneurship with a mission to brew up change. Our conversation peels back the layers of Alex'...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:12
Unmasking Sobriety (My Journey): A Tale of Friendship, Recovery, and Resilience
Ever found yourself at a crossroads where the bottle you once considered a friend became your fiercest foe? That's the story of my life I've unfolded in the safe haven of the Sober Boozers Club. With Greg and Jay, we pull back the curtain on a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:05:09
