News & Feature Stories
No Beer On A Dead Planet
On September 20, people across the planet will join young campaigners for #ClimateStrike. The Crafty Pint will be one of the local beer businesses taking part and hope more people in the Aussie beer world will join us.
Alive And Swell In McLaren Vale
He was supposed to join his dad at DogRidge making wine, but an epic 18-month surf trip changed everything. Alexis Buxton-Collins joined Dan Wright at the Swell brewery venue to trace his journey from grape to grain.
Cancer Dads Come Together For Bear Beer
A group of WA cancer dads have started working with Whitelakes Brewing to create Bear Beer, an annual release that raises awareness and funds for families whose kids have cancer. We chatted to the man behind it.
Brisbane's Lithuanian Baker Boys
Kveik might be hogging the headlines for many but one Brisbane brewing team has taken inspiration from another Northern European beer style – one that involves baking the mash first: Lithuanian keptinis.
Ghosting Back To His Roots
Five Barrel founder Phil O'Shea started out as a homebrewer and remains connected to the local brewing community in Wollongong, even creating a unique series of beers with a homebrewer and their own sour culture.
Fixation, 3 Ravens & Dainton Top 2019's Indies
Dainton took out their second Champion Beer trophy in three years at The Indies 2019. Fixation also celebrated a second major trophy in three years, claiming Champion Large Brewery, with 3 Ravens and All Hands also winning big.
Indie Beer's Family Ties
Breweries are just diversifying their offering when it comes to beers and venues. There's a number of independent operations with multiple brands under their umbrella, both bought and birthed.
Ownership Infographic – September 2019
As one industry commentator put it to us recently, keeping this infographic up to date is something of a Sisyphean task. But, given recent moves, we figured we should at least attempt to put together a snapshot of who owns whom.
The Big Issue: Beer Quality
As the craft industry grows and consumer knowledge increases in step, ensuring you're consistently releasing quality beer has arguably never been more important. In this Big Issue feature, we look at why – and how it can be done.
Indie Beer Gets Its Own National Day
October 26, 2019, is to become the inaugural Indie Beer Day, with supporters of independent Aussie beer encouraged to raise a glass in support of the local industry.
Featured Events
The Beginning - La Sirène Coolship Collection Launch At Paradise Alley (VIC)
La Sirène have been making farmhouse ales for almost a decade now, but ask them where they're at&nb…
Coming Events
Today,
The Beginning - La Sirène Coolship Collection Launch At Paradise Alley (VIC)
September 18th, 2019,
Crafty Cabal Exclusive: Inside Aether Brewing II (QLD)
September 19th, 2019,
Liquor Shed x Beerfarm Brett Neipa Launch At Liquor Shed (WA)
September 19th, 2019,
Amber Affair 2019 - Children's Hospital Fundraiser Tasting Event At Cruise Bar (NSW)
September 19th, 2019,
Tank Sessions Vol 2: Brutal IPA At Northbridge Brewing Co (WA)
September 19th, 2019,
The Beeries 2019 (QLD)
