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A Fresh Blast On The FogHorn
Fans of FogHorn beers may not have to travel to the source for much longer after the brewery unveiled plans to expand horizons and release their first cans as part of a relaunch from FogHorn Brewhouse to FogHorn Brewery.
FogHorn Sounds Anew
Late in 2018, word spread that FogHorn, the highly-rated Newcastle brewpub was up for sale. In truth, it was a case of one founder looking to get out and the other, head brewer Shawn Sherlock, looking to the future. And now he is.
Who Brews Styx Beers?
Styx is one of the smallest and newest breweries in New South Wales, brewing out of an old coal testing shed in Newcastle. We got in touch with the team there to find out more about them for our Who Brews...? series.
Small Brewers. Bigger Beers
There could be good news on the horizon for Newcastle's small brewers following an announcement that a trial from Sydney's Inner West is set for the city and would allow them to sell full-sized beers instead of just tasters to customers.
Who Brews As The Rogue Scholar?
It was experiencing his first real ale in the UK that started Adam Hardy on a mission that led to the launch of Rogue Scholar. As his brewing company turns two, we find out more for our Who Brews...? series.
Aussie Exports: Jess Wolfgang
Jess Wolfgang spent years working with Keith Grice at Hunter Beer Co before being convinced to move to her partner's homeland in New Zealand. Together, they started Rhyme and Reason in Wanaka, where they brew local beer for anyone enjoying the town's splendour.
Price Wars Revisited
Back in May, we ran a two-part Secret Brewer feature looking at the price war going on in parts of Australia. Six months on, it's intensifying and spreading, according to a number of brewers we've spoken to.
BrewDog Down Under
One of the UK's leading craft beer brands, BrewDog, has announced it is to set up operations in Australia. They will be opening a brewery and venue in either Brisbane or Newcastle.
Behind Bars: Nick Pogonoski
There was a time when Tooheys was pretty much all you could hope for in Newcastle, but today venues such as the Grain Store are bring craft beer to the people. For our Behind Bars series, the venue's manager Nick Pogonoski tells us where tastes are at in Newy.
Aussie Beer Blogs: The Year of Beer
Our latest featured beer blog is The Year of Beer, one fairly recent convert to craft beer on a mission to document his adventures in beer – and convert his mates and missus to the good stuff too.
Featured Events
Winter Feast At Felons Brewing (QLD)
When chefs and brewers work together, wonderful things can happen. On July 23, Felons Brewing C…
Coming Events
Tomorrow,
Winter Feast At Felons Brewing (QLD)
July 24th, 2019,
Deadline Day To Win A Trip To Perth Craft Beer Festival 2019
July 24th, 2019,
IPA 101 Classes (Weekly) At The Incubator (VIC)
July 24th, 2019,
Feast Of The Barrel 2 At Fancy Hank's (VIC)
July 25th, 2019,
Hargreaves Hill & Mr Banks Valley to Coast IPA Launch At The Royal Albert (NSW)
July 25th, 2019,
A Funghi Winter Beer Dinner At Newstead Brewing Doggett St (QLD)
