Rhythm Methodist (typeset as RHYThM METhODIST on the 2005 version) is the fourth studio album by Phil Beer (sixth including the Phil Beer Band studio albums). Recorded at Riverside Studio whilst on a break from Show of Hands, the album is a double album, with disc one, Songs, containing cover versions of songs, whilst disc two, Instrumentals, consists almost entirely of Beer's arrangements of traditional, instrumental pieces. An eclectic array of instruments, influences and guest musicians feature on the album.

It was released in May 2005 by Hands on Music, before an altered re-release occurred in 2008 which features the music on one disc instead of two and a different typeface on the artwork. The album was critically acclaimed, with praise given to Beer's musicianship, skill and singing voice. Due to him returning to Show of Hands later in the year, it would take Beer a decade to release a follow-up album, Plays Guitar and Fiddle. Sings a Bit. (2015).

In the early 2000s, Devon-based folk musician Phil Beer formed the Phil Beer Band whilst on hiatus from his successful duo with Steve Knightley, Show of Hands, and recorded two limited edition studio albums with the band, Mandorock and Once in a Blue Moon. However, his priorities with Show of Hands had prevented him from recording a solo album for some time. After Show of Hands were busy recording two separate albums in 2003, The Path and Country Life, and touring in 2004, the duo took a brief break in 2005 which allowed Beer to record a new solo album. Naming the album Rhythm Methodist as a reference to his methodist upbringing, He recorded the album at Riverside Studio, and described it as a "bootleg production" due to its live, low-key sound and release. The original version of the album rendered the album title as RHYThM METhODIST.

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