News & Feature Stories
Crafty Dozen – August 2019
So, once again, it turns out we can't count as we've added thirteen more listings to the directory side of the site since our last roundup. Ah well, the beer world is expanding fast. Anyway, here's a bunch of beery businesses.
Crafty Crawls: Adelaide
Two years on from its original publication, we've updated our Crafty Crawl guide to Adelaide's pubs and bigger bars. We'll be updating our guide to the city's small bars soon too.
Going Green: Ocean Friendly Brews
What would it take for breweries to go plastic free in their tap rooms? Not much, apparently. We spoke to Surfrider to see how they've helped some of Australia's biggest craft brewers say no to single-use plastic.
Hawking No More
In less than five years, Hawkers and the brewery's CEO Mazen Hajjar have made quite the impact on the local beer industry. As they close one chapter of their story and start another, we caught up with him for a chat.
Our Man In NZ: The Yeast Starters
They've been mates since they were 12 and have brewed together for years. Now Simon Cooke and Ryan Carville are looking to change the NZ brewing industry via Froth Technologies.
Bodriggy Fire Up Their Brewery Home
It's taken longer than they planned, but the Bodriggy team are finally able to open their brewery to the public. And we're pretty sure visitors will judge it worth the wait as it's one of the most striking of its kind in the country.
Sydney's State of Brews Rises Again
When Sydney Beer Week collapsed earlier in the year, a few of the city's venues saw it as an opportunity. The first fruits of their partnership kicks off today as State of Brews launches as a standalone venture.
Crafty Crawls: Toowoomba
As the fifth Brewoomba approaches, we take a tour of the best beer spots in Toowoomba, the regional city that's welcomed two new breweries and another crafty venue in the past 12 months.
Who Brews BoJaK Beers?
The name is inspired by their two sons rather than the world's most depressed horse and they pour up to a dozen beers at their Dandenong brewpub. As they move into cans, we find out more about BoJaK Brewing.
Best New Beers Of 2019 – So Far
With so many beers released across Australia every week, there's arguably never been more need for a mid-year wrap of the best to date. So, which new releases have impressed the most in the first six months of 2019?
Featured Events
Blackout Weekend At Wayward Brewing (NSW)
The Wayward Blackout is on again. From August 22 to 25, Wayward Brewing are turning their Cella…
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Blackout Weekend At Wayward Brewing (NSW)
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Rocky Ridge Brewing East Coast Launch At Carwyn Cellars (VIC)
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Rocky Ridge Brewing East Coast Launch At The Rose Hotel (VIC)
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Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! Tap Showcase At Bitter Phew (NSW)
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Wayward's Discovery Series Pre-Launch Tasting At Bucket Boys (NSW)
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Mr West Fest 02 (VIC)
