# Inside Weetwood Ales: Cheshire’s Brewery & Distillery

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Podcast: [The Discussion Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-discussion-podcast-7670425)
Published: 2026-06-01T16:14:15+00:00
Episode link: https://TheDiscussionPodcasts.podbean.com/e/inside-wheatwood-ales-cheshire-s-brewery-distillery-tour/
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## Resource

Rod Maxwell visits Weetwood Ales (https://www.weetwoodales.co.uk/) in rural Cheshire and talks with brewer Matthew Knop about the brewery’s history, brewing process and the taproom experience. The episode explores recipe development, pilot brews, beer styles (including a notable non‑alcoholic lager), distribution and the distillery side—how spirit is distilled, casked and aged into Cheshire single malt whisky. Listeners get a behind‑the‑scenes look at craft brewing, food pairings, tours and the years‑long investment behind whisky production. The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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