Westside Ale Works Sells But The Future Still Looks Hoppy
Westside Ale Works has sold to a new owner but the South Melbourne brewery will continue to look and feel the same. We chatted to founder Casey Wagner about the last eight years running the brewery.
Who Brews Half-Pace Beers?
The craft beer scene in Sydney's Northern Beaches continues to build with the arrival of Half-Pace Brewing in Warriewood. We spoke to them about their beer, spirits, funky ferments and making drinks with bread.
Vegan a la Beer: The Appetiser
Five years ago, Graham Frizzell stumbled upon a perfect burger and beer match – with a difference: it was a plant-based burger. It sparked an idea that's about to bear fruit: a guide to pairing beer with plant-based cuisine
Seasonal Win WA Beer of the Year With Black Oat Cream IPA Mudi
You rarely see breweries release black oat cream IPAs, but maybe that will change after Mudi from The Seasonal Brewing Co claimed the WA Beer of the Year title as the awards celebrated WA's beer scene for a fifth year.
Episode 017: 25 Years Of Holgate
Few small businesses make it to a quarter-century, let alone in the world of brewing, yet that's the milestone marked by Paul and Tash Holgate in 2024. We joined them at their Woodend pub to hear their remarkable story.
Shaking Up A Whole New Shed
Shedshaker are only moving a few metres but their new home heralds big changes for the Castlemaine brewers. We chatted to the owners about their growth, sustainability ethos, support for live music and community connections.
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