News & Feature Stories
Beeries Winners 2019
Brisbane's beer community gathered at the Showgrounds last night for the third annual Beeries. The celebration of the local beer scene was just that: a celebration.
Karma Kegs For The Climate
Ahead of the Global Climate Strike, the Good Beer Co have announced they’ll be bringing people together over beer to help raise money for the Great Barrier Reef. Will Ziebell spoke to brewing company founder James Grugeon.
Aussie Exports: Pat Keeble
Stone & Wood have made an impression in the UK like few other genuinely Aussie brands in recent years. Much of that is down to one man, their London jack of all trades, Pat Keeble. Will Ziebell joined him for a Pac Ale in Fitzrovia.
The Blackhearts Family Story
The success of local producers is regularly lauded on these pages and elsewhere. But the achievements of Paul and Jess Ghaie in the world of good booze retail are as worthy of recognition as any indie brewer or winemaker.
No Beer On A Dead Planet
On September 20, people across the planet will join young campaigners for #ClimateStrike. The Crafty Pint will be one of the local beer businesses taking part and hope more people in the Aussie beer world will join us.
Alive And Swell In McLaren Vale
He was supposed to join his dad at DogRidge making wine, but an epic 18-month surf trip changed everything. Alexis Buxton-Collins joined Dan Wright at the Swell brewery venue to trace his journey from grape to grain.
Cancer Dads Come Together For Bear Beer
A group of WA cancer dads have started working with Whitelakes Brewing to create Bear Beer, an annual release that raises awareness and funds for families whose kids have cancer. We chatted to the man behind it.
Brisbane's Lithuanian Baker Boys
Kveik might be hogging the headlines for many but one Brisbane brewing team has taken inspiration from another Northern European beer style – one that involves baking the mash first: Lithuanian keptinis.
Ghosting Back To His Roots
Five Barrel founder Phil O'Shea started out as a homebrewer and remains connected to the local brewing community in Wollongong, even creating a unique series of beers with a homebrewer and their own sour culture.
Fixation, 3 Ravens & Dainton Top 2019's Indies
Dainton took out their second Champion Beer trophy in three years at The Indies 2019. Fixation also celebrated a second major trophy in three years, claiming Champion Large Brewery, with 3 Ravens and All Hands also winning big.
Featured Events
La Sirène's French Farmhouse Feast at Saccharomyces (QLD)
There are few Australian breweries that occupy a distinctive space in the local beer landscape as La…
Coming Events
Today,
La Sirène's French Farmhouse Feast at Saccharomyces (QLD)
Today,
Spring Feast Beer Dinner At Felons Brewing (QLD)
October 24th, 2019,
Two Birds Bar Shout At Fishers Craft Bar (VIC)
October 24th, 2019,
Battle Of The Brews At Indian Ocean Brewing (WA)
October 25th, 2019,
Small Batch Dinner At Indian Ocean Brewing (WA)
October 26th, 2019,
5Zero - Trail Ride To Protect The Trails At Bright Brewery (VIC)
