The Fine Ale Countdown

The Fine Ale Countdown


Latest Episodes

Ep. 150: A Nice Round Number
December 20, 2018

From our dusty cellars, it's episode 150, which is a nice round number. The beer this week is Fierce Beer, Tangerine Tart. Thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 149: Symmetrical Testicles
December 13, 2018

Tune in to hear about Football Special, unsatisfied wives, Hitler's paintings, and Jack's Holiday tips. We're drinking White Gypsy Dubbel Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 148: Sexy Liars
December 06, 2018

A themed trip to Dingle, Ben falls down, and other classic hits. The beer is Four Provinces Láidir. Thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 147: A Winter Pursuit
November 29, 2018

This week we have the return of a beer from season 1, and the long awaited return of Gavin's games. The beer is Sierra Nevada Otra Vez. Thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 146: A Very Expensive Umbrella
November 22, 2018

Will Brexit change the price of biscuits? Will the British public school system survive? What's the most you ever paid for an umbrella? The beer is a return of a surprise hit from last year, Perlenbacher Schwarz Bier. Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for

Ep. 145: Romance and Erotica
November 15, 2018

Ben is back once again. As the title suggests, we talk about erotica. I think. Got pretty drunk, tbh. The beer is On the Fritz from YellowBelly. Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 144: Middle Class Squalor
November 08, 2018

This week we are joined by special guest, and former co-host, Ben Clifford. The beer is Rascals Saison: aged in wine barrels! Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 143: Who Needs the Gav-E-Mart?
November 01, 2018

We talked a whole load of shite on this one. One entire metric load of shite. The beer is Farmer's Tan by 12 Acres. Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 142: Don't Forget to Register
October 25, 2018

Tasty beers, a 3 year olds birthday party, and Gavin's games, that's what's going on here this week! The beer is St. Mel's Brown Ale. Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.

Ep. 141: Peak Meaney
October 18, 2018

The films of Colm Meaney, crime fighting postmen, and pornography. What have they got in common? Tune in and find out. The beer this week is St. Mel's Brown Ale. Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music, and to Sentinel Audio for giving us a home.