The Crafty Pint's Best New Beers of 2018

The Crafty Pint's Best New Beers of 2018

Well, that was quite something. The evolution, expansion, transmogrification – whatever you want to call it – of the Aussie beer scene accelerated apace in 2018. Here, we try to make some sense of it all via the prism of some of the beer's best new releases.

As in previous years, we've carried out a state by state by territory look at the best new releases of 2018, all of which you can find below as they appear on the site. Before you get to them, however, we took an overarching look at how we go about it and the challenges inherent in attempting such a task in this crazily busy beer world. 

Check it out here


Best New WA Beers Of 2018

December 21, 2018 by Guy Southern

It's been a phenomenal year for beer in WA in 2018, however you look at it. Here, Guy Southern looks back at the past 12 months and puts together a rundown of the year's best beers as selected by contributors from across the state.


Best New Tasmanian Beers Of 2018

December 24, 2018 by Crafty Pint

The beer scene in Tasmania continues to evolve, with the state's brewers as happy taking inspiration from overseas as they are showcasing local produce. But which beers impressed most in 2018? Bert Spinks endeavoured to find out...


Best New Victorian Beers Of 2018

December 28, 2018 by James Smith

It's been another monstrous year for beer in Victoria, with more breweries launching, more beers in more styles released than ever before and competition fierce as anything. Here, we try to cut through the noise and highlight some standout beers.


Best New Queensland Beers Of 2018

December 26, 2018 by Mick Wust

At the end of another momentous year for beer in Queensland, we look to pluck the shiniest gems from a grotto's worth of gems in our 2018 Best New Beers feature, ably stewarded by Mick Wust.


Best New SA Beers Of 2018

December 27, 2018 by Matt King

At the current rate of development, there will be few corners of South Australia without a brewery to call their own. So, as another big year for beer in the state comes to a close, our SA team looks back at the new releases that impressed.


Best New NSW Beers Of 2018

December 31, 2018 by Nick Oscilowski

In his last Best New Beers roundup before he heads back to New Zealand, Nick Oscilowski commandeers the votes of many to land upon a list that flits from barrels to peat to the rainforest and back – and even includes a humble pilsner.


Best New ACT Beers Of 2018

January 3, 2019 by Mat Farrington

We wrap up our look at the year in beer for 2018 in the nation's capital as Mat Farrington, the man behind CanBEERra, collates the thoughts of two dozen ACT beer aficionados to see what's impressed most in the past 12 months.