Articles by Mick Wust

Floods Hit The Breweries Of SEQ And Beyond

Floods Hit The Breweries Of SEQ And Beyond

The floods in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have caused all kinds of devastation. Here are some of the beer businesses that have been affected.

February 28, 2022 by Mick Wust


Breheny Bros Bring Aussie Brewing History Back To Life

February 25, 2022 by Mick Wust

The "most influential family in Australian brewing history" is making beer again – from 100-year-old recipes. We got in touch with the team at Breheny Bros to find out about their plans.


Who Brews at Auckland House?

February 22, 2022 by Mick Wust

What's green on one side, blue on the other, and shiny and pastel in the middle? Auckland House, that's what. Meet brewer Cam McMillan and hear the story of Gladstone's first microbrewery in this instalment of Who Brews...?


Reckless To Set Up Home In Bathurst

February 17, 2022 by Mick Wust

After a couple of years building a brand via the contract brewing route in Sydney’s Inner West, Reckless Brewing have found a home – in a heritage-listed flour mill in Bathurst that formerly housed Two Heads Brewing.


Who Brews Parched Beers?

February 7, 2022 by Mick Wust

Carl Hallion's dream of owning a small bar blew up into the reality of a two-storey brewpub in Brisbane's West End. Here, we find out all about the beers and the brewpub from Carl himself in this instalment of Who Brews...?


Best New Queensland Beers Of 2021

December 19, 2021 by Mick Wust

Borders have opened and shut, lockdowns have come and gone, but the beer scene in Queensland continues to go from strength to strength. Here we look back over 2021 to shine a light on the brightest beer moments of the year.


The Odd Culture of Newtown

December 9, 2021 by Mick Wust

Sour beer, natural wines, a fine dining menu, European opening hours and a prime spot on Newtown's King Street. The new Odd Culture venue may be difficult to categorise, but it's not difficult to enjoy.


Ballarat Notches 50 Years Of Teaching Brewers

November 3, 2021 by Mick Wust

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first postgraduate brewing course offered in Ballarat - and there's no sign of the course slowing down. We chatted to a few of the key figures from the past half century about its past, present and future.


The Collaborators: Grain Totes, Totes Great

August 30, 2021 by Mick Wust

Matt Lawrence wants to see repurposed malt bags replace single use bags across the beer industry. We got in touch to find out how he’s making it happen one tote bag at a time.


Who Brews For Kicks?

August 23, 2021 by Mick Wust

What does it look like when good beer marries good design? Get to know the husband and wife team behind Kicks Brewing in this instalment of our Who Brews...? series.

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