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The Keys To A Good Time – Yours From Today

The Keys To A Good Time – Yours From Today

The Keys Leisure Centre could well be Melbourne's most multifaceted venue, with the Preston haunt including a bowling alley, arcade, bistro, beer garden and three bars. As it opens, we chatted to one of the founders.

October 26, 2022 by Will Ziebell


Want To Own A Bar For Free?

September 1, 2022 by Will Ziebell

Want to own a bar for free? The founders of crafty Preston hangout Hard Rubbish are moving on and have decided the best way to find the right owners for their beloved Hardo is to give it away to the people with the best vision for its future.


The Perfect Pour: The Art Of The Side-Pull

July 6, 2022 by Will Ziebell

It's a pretty good time to be a lover of lager but breweries and venues are finding ways to ensure such beers are perfectly poured. We chatted to the Australians dedicated to the fine art of the side-pull; a Czech traditional that's gaining ground locally.


Carving Out A Niche: Small Festivals. Big Ideas

June 7, 2022 by Will Ziebell

It's been a tough couple of years for beer festivals but events both large and small are roaring back. We chatted to the folks behind Juicy Fest, Rauchbier Festival and Lagerland to hear how breweries are carving out a niche in the festival space.


Melbourne To Gain An Alcohol-Free Taproom

May 3, 2022 by Will Ziebell

We've regularly covered the rise of non-alc beer, and while Monceau Co's main focus is kombucha their story mirrors that of many craft breweries. As they announce a Brunswick taproom, we spoke to the owners about their plans.


GABS: Making A Stand

April 22, 2022 by Crafty Pint

Brewery stalls at festivals have gone from spill-spattered trestle tables to interactive experiences as brewers look to cut through the noise. Ahead of the first GABS of 2022, we asked 2021's Best in Show winners how they made a stand.


Matilda Bay Roll Out The Rejects

March 7, 2022 by James Smith

By the time Matilda Bay released their first new beer following the return of founder Phil Sexton, they'd tipped 27 trial batches down the drain. Now they're offering drinkers a chance to try four of the beers that didn't quite make the grade.


Short Back And Sour, Please!

February 11, 2022 by Will Ziebell

It's not uncommon to enjoy a free beer while getting a haircut but La Bodega is taking things further. We caught up with the people behind the barbershop-meets-beer bar for a chat about their plan to bring craft beer to Williamstown.


Beer On The Blockchain

January 12, 2022 by Will Ziebell

Blockchains. Crypto. The metaverse. They're terms we hear about a lot these days but do they have much common ground with the world of beer? We spoke to two Australian brewing companies embracing digital currencies to find out.


Australia's First Gluten-Free Bottlo

December 2, 2021 by Will Ziebell

Gluten-free beer has come a long way in Australia in recent years and one new retailer has committed to stocking the widest variety anyone can find. We spoke to David Lilley about his decision to launch the online Gluten Free Beer Shop.

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