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Meet The New GABS. Same As The Old GABS
As voting opens for the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Beers of 2019, we introduce the man who took over both festival and poll earlier this year, Mike Bray, and find out where he plans to take the two in the coming years.
GABS Founders Sell Their Festivals
GABS, the beer festival meets circus that has grown into a multi-city extravaganza over the past decade has been sold. Founders Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone have sold it to focus on their Stomping Ground brewing operation.
Making A Stand
From trestle tables and pull-up banners to 50s themed diners and entire breweries made of cardboard, brewery stands at beer festivals have come a long way. Mick Wust asks why it's important to stand out.
Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers Of 2018: The Results
Well, what an interesting countdown that has proven to be. The top four might not have changed but there's some big wins for some unlikely newcomers and big drops for the breweries that are now part of bigger brewing companies.
Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers Of 2018: Infographic
The results of the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2018 have been revealed, which means it's time for the annual Crafty Pint infographic! We pored over the results and made them into pictures for your visual pleasure!
GABS Heads To Brisbane
The travelling circus that is GABS is adding another stop to its itinerary in 2019 when it heads to Brisbane for the first time.
Big. Boozy. Fruity. Stoked.
When they learned their Boozy Fruit beer had taken out the People's Choice at the 2018 GABS festival, there was the odd tear in the house at Big Shed. Matt King called in to their brewery home to share a glass with co-owner Craig Basford.
GABS Champs: Where Are They Now?
The winner of the GABS People's Choice tends to attract a fair amount of attention each year. But what becomes of those festival beers once the hype has died down? We chatted to the past five winners to find out more.
The Big Issue: Ownership Revisited
Back in 2015, we looked at brewing company ownership, which was becoming a topic for regular discussion in the industry. Now, following a slew of acquisitions last year and with the launch of an independence seal, we take another deep dive.
Behind The Hottest 100 Beers Of 2017
There were plenty of stories and talking points to be found in this year's GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers results. Here, we chat to the brewers behind four of them, from Balter, BentSpoke, Black Hops and Hop Nation.
Featured Events
Deadline To Register Beers For The GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers Of 2019
The year is drawing to a close, which means it's time for the GABS Hottest 100 polls to open.Voting …
Coming Events
Today,
Deadline To Register Beers For The GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers Of 2019
Tomorrow,
Ale of a Time Annual Awards At Slowbeer Fitzroy (VIC)
December 18th, 2019,
Young Henrys Bar Shout At Prince Alfred Port Melbourne (VIC)
December 31st, 2019,
NYE 2019 - Vic Legends Day Sesh At Beer DeLuxe Hawthorn (VIC)
December 31st, 2019,
Launceston BeerFest 2019 (TAS)
December 31st, 2019,
Time Traveling New Years Eve At Tallboy & Moose (VIC)
