Episode 108: The Origins of Moonwake Beer Co

Already a year in the making, Moonwake Beer Co based in Leith, Edinburgh, spent January 2021 lockdown awaiting delivery of their 35hl three-vessel brew kit that has been delayed due to a backlog of containers at the Port of Felixstowe due to issues stemming from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. Demolition in their Tower Street unit commenced in January 2020 with work being halted due to the March lockdown, however, the founders did not let this stop them and instead took on a lot of the demolition and painting of their mural themselves. Having finally just taken shippment of their brewhouse, it won't be long before Moonwake Beer Co start brewing with mindful intent using modern their kit and quality ingredients, reflecting a rich brewing history and over a decade of collective experience. In this discussion, we join Finlay Heslop and Vinny Rosario from the brewery to talk about the origins of the brewery, why they changed their name after setting the business up, how they've coped with the various challenges, and what they're hoping to achieve in the coming months ahead.   THIS WEEK'S EPISIODE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY... From tanks to full brewhouses SSV Limited have got you covered. In just five short years SSV Limited have established themselves as the go to partner to help you grow or launch your brewery. High quality tanks, parts, brewing kit and the knowledge and experience to ensure your project runs smoothly from beginning to completion. Their recently opened parts shop stocks well over 1000 essential brewing parts to keep your brewery up and running. Visit their website on www.ssvlimited.co.uk and check out their latest projects.   Find out more from Hop Forward and our partners… Follow is on Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn Visit hopforward.beer for more insights and a range of branding, marketing and business development services to help you and your beer business get ahead. Join our Facebook Community to connect with other industry professionals from across the globe Don't forget to check out Beer of the Week in partnership with Brewery Market: Independent Beer Retailer of the Year 2021 in the Drinks Retailing Awards