The Ale & Audio podcast, recorded in a cosy pub shed in Chapeltown, Sheffield, have unveiled their first podcast beer, brewed by Glasgow’s Overtone Brewing.
After keeping the beer name under wraps for six weeks, it was finally revealed as Gimme Some, inspired by the iconic 1977 disco hit by Brendon (originally recorded by Jimmy “Bo” Horne).
The event drew local listeners and supporters, as well as attendees who travelled from as far as Telford, Newcastle, Leicester, and Nottingham. Among the crowd was Pints of Sheffield, the city’s online beer and pub guide, known for organising events like the Abbeydale Road Beer Festival.
The Commercial Inn, Chapeltown, where the beer was launched, holds special significance for podcast host Jimbo, as it’s his local spot, which he frequently praises on the podcast. Last year, it was also voted the Sheffield Star’s readers’ favourite pub. Jimbo has hosted international visitors, including listeners from America, treating them to the pub’s legendary chip butties.
“It was a fantastic event with a great turnout,” said Paul Harrison, from The Commercial. “Given the challenges the hospitality industry has faced, it was wonderful to see a pub full of like-minded people enjoying fantastic beer at the start of the year. A big thank you to Ale & Audio, Michael, Overtone Brewing, and everyone who supported the event.”
Michael Thompson, from the Ale & Audio podcast, added: “We knew the beer would be great, but it’s even better than we imagined. Overtone Brewing has done an amazing job, and we’re grateful to the Commercial pub for being such excellent hosts.”
Gimme Some is a 6.5% triple-dry-hopped IPA, soft and juicy, with tropical notes of mango and peach. It is available for purchase from the Overtone Brewing webstore from today.
