Possible Clues:

• Workers' jargon
• Firm debate is bound to stop hunt
• Conversation only about business
• Business discussed after hours as spa loth to change tack ultimately
• Nip inside branch for business chat
• Company picnic conversation, perhaps
• Hound swallowed most of the hops - did you hear that at work?
• Jump in hunt for work-related conversation
• Chat about working brewer's plant stem brings small bit to the fore
• Business discussion with others in the same business