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Ziebs' Letters From America Part I

Ziebs' Letters From America Part I

Crafty Pint senior writer Will Ziebell is in the States for the Craft Brewers Conference but is taking the opportunity to do some exploring too. In his first missive, he reports back on his experiences in Nashville before the formalities start.

May 9, 2023 by Will Ziebell


Who Brews Hiker Beers?

May 8, 2023 by Mick Wust

A celebration of the great outdoors, beers ranging from Scottish light ale to highly-rated hazy IPA, and a big airy venue with a place for everyone. Meet Hiker Brewing Concern in this instalment of our Who Brews...? series.


Drinks Marketplace Kaddy Goes Into Administration

May 5, 2023 by Crafty Pint

Kaddy, an online marketplace connecting Australian drinks producers with retailers and venues, has gone into voluntary administration. The news comes in the same week that online retailer Boozebud entered administration too.


Hip Hops Hooray: Brendale Gets A New Brewery

May 4, 2023 by Matt Aitken

After countless delays, Hip Hops Brewers are about ready to open in Brendale. Owner Shaun Reeves told us about his 21 tap venue set to host live entertainment and be a place for locals to relax and create.


Pint of Origin 2023: Meet The Internationals

May 3, 2023 by James Smith

Pint of Origin returns to Melbourne for an 11th time on May 12, bringing almost 1,000 different beers to 20 of the city's best pubs and bars over ten days. In the first part of our preview, we roundup the highlights at the international venues.


HPA Eclipse Past Years In The 2023 Hop Harvest

May 2, 2023 by Will Ziebell

As they release their 2023 crop report, we spoke to Australia's largest hop grower, Hop Products Australia, about their faith in their latest commercial variety, Eclipse, what's on the horizon, and the wider world of hops.


Who Brews As The Brewers Collective?

May 1, 2023 by Daniel Ridd

Bendigo has garnered a fine reputation for beer over the years, with festivals, bars and even its own beer-pushing association. Yet it didn't have a brewpub. Until now. Meet the homebrewers gone pro behind the Brewers Collective.


Crafty Crawls: The Breweries Of Marrickville

April 28, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Five years on from our first Marrickville Crafty Crawl and much has changed, while some has remained the same. Join Benedict Kennedy-Cox for a guided tour of the most brewery-soaked suburb in the land.


Ferveo's New Form Of Yeast For Brewers

April 27, 2023 by Will Ziebell

Ferveo is a yeast company that's been working with Adelaide brewers for some time before officially launching with an innovative range. Here, Tommaso Watson tells us about his journey from winemaking to wort-wrangling.


Beer Grows Here: The Devilbend Farm

April 26, 2023 by Will Ziebell

The paddock-to-plate philosophy runs deep on the Mornington Peninsula and myriad wineries let you enjoy a glass while looking at the vines that were the source of your enjoyment. Devilbend Farm Beer is a new brewery that is growing its own grains, hops and plans to make estate ales.

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