Articles by James Smith

Bar La Sirène Opens In Alphington

Bar La Sirène Opens In Alphington

More than a decade after moving into a warehouse in Melbourne's inner northeast, the farmhouse and wild ale specialists at La Sirène have opened their doors to the public. We called in for a chat, beer, food and champagne.

October 4, 2022 by James Smith


Stomping Ground Bought By Good Drinks

August 19, 2022 by James Smith

Good Drinks, the company that includes beer brands such as Gage Roads, Atomic and Matso's, has bought Stomping Ground. The 100 percent acquisition sees the ASX-listed company expand its portfolio and establish a foothold in Victorian.


Brew & A: Tim Miller

August 4, 2022 by James Smith

Brewmanity finally broke ground last month at the site will become home to their brewpub in early 2023. We dropped by for a look, but also to chat to the man they've signed as head brewer ahead of the grand opening.


Left Barrel On Top At SA's Beer Awards

July 15, 2022 by James Smith

The punnily-titled Bob's Ya Dunkel from Left Barrel was named Most Outstanding Beer in Show at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards. Champion brewery titles were claimed by Vale Brewing and Nowhereman.


David Cryer – 30 and Out

July 7, 2022 by James Smith

One of the most influential figures of the past three decades in the Australian and NZ beer industries has today announced his retirement. We chatted to David Cryer (and friends) about a stellar life in beer.


Waiting To Be FOUND.

July 5, 2022 by James Smith

FOUND. is an ambitious brewery and hospo project set to start taking shape in Perth later this year. We caught up with Steve Finney, the ex-Little Creatures, Feral, Gage Roads and Otherside man who's been working on his vision for seven years.


Little Bang Bought By SA Pub Group

June 28, 2022 by James Smith

What one of the brewery's founders called "the worst-kept secret in South Australia" is no longer secret. The fast-growing Duxton Pubs Group has bought Little Bang Brewing in a move that sees a highly-rated SA brewer join the Stepney business too.


Catchment Buy Fellow QLD Brewery Fortitude

June 21, 2022 by James Smith

Catchment Brewing have acquired Fortitude Brewing Co and their offshoot brand Noisy Minor as part of ambitious future growth plans. The West End-based operation is targeting ten venues and more brewery brands.


Sam Sets Sails For Bali

June 9, 2022 by James Smith

One of Australia's best-known and most-awarded brewers is setting sail on a new adventure. Sam FĂĽss is off to Bali to become chief brewer at Beaches Brewing Co Bali, where she hopes to help develop the exciting young beer scene.


Feral Boar Out. Slumdog In

May 31, 2022 by James Smith

Brewing is back at the former Feral brewpub in the Swan Valley. Feral co-founder Al Carragher has brought in former Feral brewer Will Irving to helped launch Slumdog Brewing at what will reopen as the Baskerville Tavern.

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