No guest this week - the four of us take the chance to catch up and share a beer ahead of next weekend's bumper Hopfest.

With shops reopening we reflect on our lockdown experiences so far.

Our key point of conversation is the Black Lives Matter movement, and particularly the representation of black and ethnic minority people in the beer world. We've looked at a few different ways of tackling this subject during the week before deciding the best thing to do is just to have a real honest and open chat.

We welcome your feedback: email beer@sheffieldhopcast.co.uk or drop us DM via Twitter.

If you haven't already be quick to reserve your place for next weekend's Hopfest: sheffieldhopcast.eventbrite.com

Stay safe.