Episode 009: Talking Terpenes with Sam Bethune & Scott McKinnon

Terpenes are hot property in the brewing world right now, providing brewers with another tool as they set about creating new beers. But what are they, where do they come from, and why the excitement around them?

Australia's Biggest Urban Brewery Trail Gets Even Bigger

Sydney's Inner West has long been home to the country's most dense collection of indie breweries. As of today, it also has its own Ale Trail, with the 18 breweries across six suburbs working together to promote their local community.

More Trophy Success For Esker Beer Co In Sydney

Esker Beer Co, the beer brand that evolved from the Australian Brewery, enjoyed more awards success in Sydney overnight, claiming Champion Beer or Cider for their Citrus Gose.

Boxer Brewing Co Open The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar

​Boxer Brewing Co, which was launched by the team behind Witches Falls Winery in 2023, has opened a venue and sports bar called The Kennel on Tamborine Mountain.

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A Taste Of Old Blighty

Long-unfancied British beer styles have been enjoying a revival in 2024. So what's behind the rise of bitters, browns and ambers? And will it last? We chatted to a couple of brewers hoping it will.

Lion Reveals Designs For New Stone & Wood Tasting Room

Lion has unveiled designs for a new tasting room at Stone & Wood's major production brewery in Murwillumbah, which is slated to open before the end of 2025. The expansion plans were first revealed in 2023 and were decided on rather than building a brand-new brewery around the corner in the Nothern Rivers town.

Beerfarm's Fruitasaurus Rex​ Wins The GABS Can Design Awards For 2024

The GABS Can Design Awards winner has been announced, with the top title going to Beerfarm's Fruitasaurus Rex​. The beer label was designed by Steffi Schmidt, who also takes home $1,000 in cash for her work.

Episode 008: Derek Lacey of Bluestone Yeast

While spending time as a stay-at-home dad, medical researcher Derek Lacey had a "Eureka!" moment that inspired him to launch Bluestone Yeast. As he puts finishing touches to his new yeast production facility, we invited him for a chat.

T-Bone & Last Rites Move In Together

Tasmanian brewers T-Bone and Last Rites have long been mates and now they're making that friendship official by launching The Beer Shed. But, while they're sharing the one space, their stories remain are very much their own.

Burnley Brewing Close Their Richmond Taproom; Enter Liquidation

Burnley Brewing announced plans to close their Richmond taproom in August, becoming the latest indie operation to close their doors in 2024. They have since appointed Worrells as liquidators.

Whisky, Beer & Rakia: Melbourne's New Multi-Beverage Crawl

Brewery crawls are a common sight in some areas but in Melbourne's suburb of Kensington, The Kenzo Crawl combines beer, whisky and rakia to build community.

Episode 007: Steve Finney & Will Irving of FOUND.

FOUND. is little more than a year old, yet the story of the people driving the brewing company stretches back far longer, and is interwoven with the very fabric of craft beer in Western Australia.

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Ten Lessons From Ten Years: Northbridge Brewing Co

Greater Perth is dotted with brewpubs and taprooms these days, with more on the way. Yet when Northbridge Brewing Co opened in the heart of city's most famous nightlife strip a decade ago it felt like an especially confident move.

Dainton's Taphouses Reopen Weeks After Their Sudden Closure

Dainton's taphouses have reopened after being forced to close suddenly in July. To resolve a licensing issue, associated entity Daicom has been placed into liquidation, with the team saying they'll continue to operate business-as-usual.

Episode 006: Hamish Coates From Rocky Ridge

In mid-September, Rocky Ridge will open their Brunswick brewery, giving the Jindong brewers a substantial East Coast home. We sat down with co-founder Hamish Coates at the former Thunder Road site the day before he signed the deal.

St Andrews Beach Brewery Open A Brewpub In Melbourne Park

St Andrews Beach Brewery started out in a thoroughbred racehorse facility and now their connection to sport is closer than ever after they opened a brewpub inside Melbourne Park, just a stone's throw from Rod Laver Arena and the MCG.

In Hop Pursuit: A Guide To New Hop Products

Innovation within the world of hops has been in hyperdrive *checks that's not a trademarked term* with heaps of advanced hop products with funky names firing up your beers. So let's attempt to demystify this fragrant new world.

Big Shed & Hawkers Strike Sales & Distro Partnership

​Big Shed Brewing and Hawkers have struck a deal to distribute each other's beverages in their respective states in another example of indie brewers looking to work together in the face of tough market conditions.

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