17 September 2026

NextGen Network presents: Drinks with Michael Wiper | Thursday 17 September

We are delighted to welcome you back to our NextGen networking event, hosted at Wiper and True in their taproom.

After the success of our NextGen Network event in February, we are excited to announce our next event, hosted at Wiper and True Taproom.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand an already thriving network, our NextGen networking event will help develop your career and connections.

We listened to your feedback and are delighted to welcome Wiper and True Founder and CEO, Michael Wiper, to talk about his experience, the challenges he has faced, and what it's truly like to do business in Bristol.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand an already thriving network, our NextGen networking event will help develop your career and connections.

Speaker: Michael Wiper

Wiper and True’s story began with an apple tree.

Originally, Michael Wiper and Al True wanted to make cider, and even put down roots with the planting of their own orchard. Whilst waiting for the trees to mature the pair started to experiment with making beer, and their homebrew actually tasted pretty good. The feedback from friends and family - including those who usually avoided beer - was motivation to keep brewing.

A few months into their home brewing experimentations, a family friend was sipping on Michael’s latest batch in the garden (an Australian hopped IPA) and murmured, “cor, that’s a beautiful beer”. This was the moment of realisation for Michael and Al; the catalyst for pursuing their passion. From then on, they poured everything into Beautiful Beer - including their surnames.

We are pleased to welcome Michael along to give insight into his experience, and answer any questions you may have.

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Event details

DateThursday 17 September

Time6 – 9pm

VenueWiper and True, Unit 11, City Business Park, St Jude’s, Bristol BS5 0SP

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