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Dennis Rides Again
Two years ago, Dennis Beer Co, a gypsy operation that had scored a top 20 finish in a Hottest 100 poll, disappeared from taps. Now, they're back, with Mad Hatter IPA hitting taps in Newcastle and Sydney. But, this time, is it for good?
Down The Road
Following Gage Roads' announcement it had bought Matso's, we spoke to head brewer and COO Aaron Heary about the sale, whether he thinks we'll see more acquisitions of this kind and what he thinks the future holds for the local beer industry.
Gage Roads Buys Matso's
Gage Roads today announced it has bought fellow WA brewing company Matso's. It is the latest major announcement from the WA brewery, which has been enjoying remarkable growth and success since buying back shares from Woolworths in 2016.
Starting A Brewery: Brisbane's New Kids
The beer industry in South East Queensland has witnessed a remarkable number of new openings in the past couple of years. We spoke to the founders of five that are less than a year old to see how they plan to succeed in today's ever busier marketplace.
Sydney's Thai Tribe
The Sydney based operation behind Stockade Brew Co has launched a new craft beer brand for the Thai market. Will Ziebell chatted to the man heading up the launch of Chao Siam about their intentions – and his days in a Thai monastery.
Happy Valley
Clare Valley's two independent breweries are giving beer tourists more reasons to head to the region best known for its wine, with Clare Valley recently opening the doors to its impressive new cellar door and a large visitor centre taking shape at Pikes.
Ken Arrowsmith: From Emu Tinnies to AIBA Trophies
One of the biggest stories to emerge from Australia's biggest beer competition was the success for Beerland Brewing, which operates two brewpubs in Perth. Its head brewer is a man with 40 years experience and his face on cans of Emu Bitter.
Winds Of Change At Akasha
The Akasha Brewing Company announced publicly today that it has undergone a change in ownership – with employees among the new owners.
Brewing By Design
There's been no shortage of new breweries opening in and around Brisbane in recent years. But, with its Scandinavian influences and no core range policy, Range Brewing looks set to stand out from the crowd, as Mick Wust discovers.
Australian International Beer Awards Winners 2018
It was an eclectic collection of winners at the 2018 Australian International Beer Awards, with WA's Beerland taking out Champion Australian Beer and other major trophies for Mountain Goat, Green Beacon, Black Hops, Fixation, Brownstone, Philter and even one of our own.
Featured Events
Wayward IPA Takeover at The Catfish (VIC)
The last 12 months were pretty big for Wayward Brewing. Not only did the Camperdown brewer…
Coming Events
January 25th, 2019,
Wayward IPA Takeover at The Catfish (VIC)
January 25th, 2019,
Native Picks at The Taphouse (NSW)
January 25th, 2019,
Ballistic's Sleep When You're Dead Launch At Dr Morse (VIC)
January 26th, 2019,
Hop Quest 2019 at Beer DeLuxe Fed Square (VIC)
January 26th, 2019,
Inner West is Best At Forest Lodge (NSW)
January 27th, 2019,
Green Beacon Birthday Party At Miss Moses (VIC)
