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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Episode 005: Matt & Ant From Brewski
Another podcast episode featuring breaking news, as Ant and Matt signed the lease on a new My Beer Dealer bar & bottleshop on the day we were recording the intro for their chat about all things beer, Brisbane and Brewski.
The Staying Power Of Mountain Rye
What if we could harvest grain crops for five years instead of having to re-plant them every year? It would be better for farmers and the environment. That's the promise of mountain rye, a perennial grain that could be a game-changer.
Range To Open Rays In Camp Hill This September
When Range announced they were closing their Abbotsford bar in June, they said it would allow them to focus more on hospo in their hometown. And now their first new opening is close, with Rays set to open in late September.
Valhalla Brewing To Be Liquidated; Multiple Indie Brewers Counting The Cost
Valhalla Brewing and parent company Lotus Beer Co are set to be liquidated, with the collapse of the brewery and beer distribution company leaving a number of small breweries as well as other creditors out of pocket.
Capital Want YOU To Help Them Find Their Next Taproom Manager
It's not always easy to find the right staff and Capital have come up with a novel way to find a taproom manager. They're offering anyone who refers their mate a year's worth of beer, provided they end up hiring that pal.
Episode 004: Tom Delmont
Few people in Australia have put as much craft beer into as many venues as Tom Delmont. Mountain Goat's first sales rep and the co-founder of Fixation joined us in the studio for the fourth episode of The Crafty Pint Podcast.
Blasta Brewing Become Official Drinks Partner of Western Force
Blasta Brewing have been named the official bevvy partner of Western Force, with the new partnership set to make the Burswood brewery the home of rugby in Perth.
Slipstream To Open A Venue On The Sunshine Coast
Slipstream Brewing will soon have a second home in Queensland, with the brewery opening a venue on the Sunshine Coast. We chatted to co-founder Elisa Stanley-Hunt about the decision and their impressive 2024 to date.
Keeping Homebrewing Merri
It's been a decade since the Merri Mashers launched their community for homebrewers in Melbourne's inner north and, as their IPA Comp reveals, they remain as passionate as ever.
Laundy Hotels Buy The Lord Nelson
One of Australia's most iconic pubs, The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, has been acquired by Laundy Hotels. The sale marks the end of nearly four decades with Blair Hayden at the helm of the pioneering brewpub.
Urban Alley & Fox Hat Win At World Beer Awards
Melbourne-based Urban Alley and Fox Hat from South Australia claimed "World's Best" titles at the World Beer Awards 2024. Urban Draught topped the Golden Ale category, with Phat Mongrel winning in the Oatmeal Stout category.
Plans For Long Point Brewing In WA's Kennedy Bay Approved
The south of Perth is set to become even craftier with plans for a substantial brewery development approved for Kennedy Bay. Long Point Brewing Co will be a two-storey brewpub with the full site able to fit up to 500 people.
Episode 003: Callum Reeves of KAIJU! & The IBA
Fresh from the star of episode 002 picking up three trophies at the Indies, we sat down with new IBA chair, KAIJU! co-founder Callum Reeves to reflect on the awards, the challenges facing indie brewers and much, much more.
Coopers Unveil Their New $70 Million Home
Australia's oldest family-run brewery has unveiled their new home in Regency Park, which includes a restaurant, multiple bars and a whisky distillery. The visitor experience will also include historic displays and guided tours, while a new microbrewery will make craft beers exclusively those taps onsite.
