In this episode, Martin sits down with Dave Hayward, co-founder of Indie Rabble, to explore the bold journey from running one of Reading’s best-known micropubs (A Hoppy Place) to launching a community-driven independent brewery.

We chat about:

How Indie Rabble was born during turbulent times in the industry

What it really takes to grow an indie brewery in the current market

The release of Indie Pils, their new core range Pilsner

Why pubs need to support true independents, not just big golobal brands

Lessons learned in their first 2 years — and what’s next for Indie Rabble

Whether you’re a beer drinker, homebrewer, or indie beer advocate, this is a real, honest conversation about starting small, thinking big, and staying independent.

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