News & Feature Stories
The Collaborators: Hopping Mad
You can't grow hops in Queensland. But two small operations are giving it a red hot go, with UV lights to extend the days, help from growers and researchers worldwide and goodwill aplenty.
Crafty Crawls: Abbotsford
In three years, the beer offering in Richmond and Abbotsford has changed so much we've split what was a combined Crafty Crawl into two. Here's our guide to the best breweries, bars and bottleshops in the home of CUB.
The Galaxy's The Limit
Demand for Aussie hops shows no sign of slowing, with Hop Products Australia this week opening a new processing facility in the Victorian High Country yet already looking at further expansion well into the future.
Hard Seltzer: The Alcopopalypse Cometh?
Hard seltzer has taken the US by storm in the past few years and early examples are starting to appear here. But what is it, why has it exploded Stateside, and will it have the same impact with Aussie drinkers?
Who Brews Project Beers?
A visit to Watts River Brewing on opening day proved the catalyst for Braden and Caitlin Beggs to launch their own brewery. Today, Project Brewing brings locally-brewed beer to the people of Rowville in Melbourne's south-east.
All Hands Changes Hands
All Hands Brewing House claimed the Champion Brewpub title at the 2019 Indies. And now it's become the latest brewery to change hands with Signature adding it to a portfolio that includes TGI Fridays and Foresters in Brisbane.
Crafty Crawls: Richmond
When we first ran a Crafty Crawl guide to Richmond it was paired with Abbotsford. Such has been the growth of crafty offerings in both, we've now split them into two. Here's Richmond, with Abbotsford to follow.
There's A New Fox In Town
The sale of Hobart brewery Fox Friday went under the radar for most, but the hazy IPAs the new owners are producing are starting to create a stir. Dorian Broomhall caught up with the American brewer keeping hopheads happy.
Sprocket Dock
It's seven years since Sean and Andrea Ryan launched their first beers as Killer Sprocket. Now, after one lengthy gestation period, they're set to officially open their own brewery in Melbourne's east.
Stepping Out From InCider
The Beer InCider Experience combined killer band lineups with scores of breweries (and ping pong) to become one of the country's biggest festivals. George Levi sat down with founder Marty Keetels to find out why he's moving on.
Featured Events
Indie Beer Showcase With Bright Brewery and Dollar Bill
Join the Good Beer Week crew on April 4 for a Saturday afternoon chat with two of Victoria's regiona…
Coming Events
April 4th, 2020,
Indie Beer Showcase With Bright Brewery and Dollar Bill
April 9th, 2020,
A Virtual High Country Hops Festival
April 11th, 2020,
Ballarat Beer Hop 2020 – POSTPONED
May 9th, 2020,
GABS Brisbane 2020
May 22nd, 2020,
Cryer Malt Brewery Startup Panel at Good Beer Week 2020
May 22nd, 2020,
GABS Melbourne 2020
