Karan Nagpal, Overtone Brewing, Glasgow

What’s the deal with craft? That’s the question that Gordon and guests dive into in this episode of Knock Tales, featuring craft beer supremo Karan Nagpal from Glasgow’s Overtone Brewing and Gordon’s anointed ‘stunt double’, anCnoc Global Brand Ambassador Stewart Baxter. After the first anCnoc Craft Cast event at Karan’s brewery a few weeks ago, this gang of craft obsessives pick apart the whole idea of craft production, how the word is used and abused in the industry, and what you’re actually getting when it’s on the label.Talk turns to transparency, respect for ingredients, imperfection, playfulness, ingenuity and keeping it real. The human touch, and products made with the skill of a seasoned, passionate distiller or brewer. And the little steps that make a big difference – as Gordon says, the ‘tweaks, twists and teases’ that only a human being can bring to the process (computer operators don’t count). Tune in for Karan’s fascinating story of his ‘path to craft’ from Bangalore to Scotland’s brewing scene, and how Overtone keep it fresh, fun (and insanely fruity) in their endlessly innovative run of craft beers. And to hear a shocking admission from Gordon about whisky labels!

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Gordon Bruce is curious about craft. And in Knock Tales, the Knockdhu Distillery Manager and anCnoc single malt whisky maker meets people who know exactly what it takes to make the world’s most beautifully crafted and celebrated products. He’ll be sharing a dram with these fellow craft obsessives to get to the bottom of his favourite topic: ‘making things well’. There’s always meticulous process, traditional skills, impeccably sourced raw materials and a stubborn refusal to compromise. But it’s the personal pride and passion you hear in each story that is the making of a truly great craft product. As Gordon says: ‘Nothing compares to a product that has been made by someone, not just with their head but with hand, heart and soul. This is craft, and I’ll be sharing some great stories and a few secrets from people who, like me, spend their days making things to put out into the world for people enjoy. I do hope you’ll join us!’