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The Patron of Footscray

In one of the more unusual collaborations of recent times, Hop Nation is releasing a new beer created with the Footscray Historical Society. The Patron is a mid-strength featuring the image of one of the suburb's past industrial leaders. READ ON
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Podcast People: Sessionable

Sessionable is one of the longest running beer podcasts in Australia, hosted by a team of Sydney based beer lovers and movers and shakers. Ahead of their events at Sydney Beer Week, we fired them some questions to find out more. READ ON
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The Collaborators: Provenance Flour And Malt

Provenance Flour And Malt works with farmers using regenerative techniques to supply single source flour and malt to Australian producers. Hannah Louise Grugel spoke to founder John Campbell and one of the brewers using his malt. READ ON

In one of the more unusual collaborations of recent times, Hop Nation is releasing a new beer created with the Footscray Historical Society. The Patron is a mid-strength featuring the image of one of the suburb's past industrial… read on

Bigger Business

We've made some additions to The Crafty Pint Business Directory, both in terms of featured businesses… read on

Spirituous Away

The rise of craft brewers and distillers is creating ever more chances for cross-pollination. As Wolf… read on

The Winemaker, The Chef & The Brewer

Victor's Place is a brewery, winery and kitchen that represents the realisation of a dream for three… read on

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Podcast People: Sessionable

Sessionable is one of the longest running beer podcasts in Australia, hosted by a team of Sydney based beer lovers and movers and shakers. Ahead of their events at Sydney Beer Week, we fired them some… read on

The Collaborators: Provenance Flour And Malt

Provenance Flour And Malt works with farmers using regenerative techniques to supply single source flour… read on

Craft Beer Heroes: Chicks With Ales

At this year's Beeries, the Gold Beery for Best Community Contributor went to Chicks With Ales, a group… read on

The Story Of: Hop Hog At Ten

When the story of this crazy period in Australia's beer history comes to be told, there will be a special… read on

New beer alerts

Holgate Brewhouse Hop Tart Blush

Beers that combine fruity hops on one side and a level of tangy, tart or puckering… read on
Two Birds Brewing Tea Party English Summer Ale

Two Birds continue to kick goals – or should that be hit home runs – with spring… read on
Hop Nation & Footscray Historical Society The Patron

Back in the 19th century, well before Centrelink and the Australian Labor Party,… read on
Dainton Brewing Cranny Sour & Smoked Sour

There appears to be nothing that's off limits for the eclectic production line at… read on
Dainton Brewing Raspberry Rye Milk Porter

They may have dropped the word "Family" from the brewery name but it seems Dan Dainton's… read on
Dainton Brewing Rock Toffee Belgian Dubbel

If you're going to bring the worlds of rock toffee and beer together, a Belgian dubbel… read on
Dainton Brewing Sav Brute

Let's be honest. There's few among us in Australia that really know what a Brut IPA… read on
Otherside Brewing Co Experimental Series Strong Ale

Strong ale isn’t a style seen too often these days, perhaps unsurprising when the… read on

Holgate Brewhouse Hop Tart Blush

Beers that combine fruity hops on one side and a level of tangy, tart or puckering sourness or acidity on the other are becoming…

Two Birds Brewing Tea Party English Summer Ale

Two Birds continue to kick goals – or should that be hit home runs – with spring 2018 seeing the Spotswood brewery tie…

Hop Nation & Footscray Historical Society The Patron

Back in the 19th century, well before Centrelink and the Australian Labor Party, the social welfare of the working class…

Dainton Brewing Cranny Sour & Smoked Sour

There appears to be nothing that's off limits for the eclectic production line at Dainton, with everything from sours to…

BREWERIES

Ballistic Beer Co

When people talk about the growing craft beer scene in Brisbane, more often than not they’re talking about the inner suburbs of Brisbane. Certainly, few, if any, would have expected… read on

Bad Shepherd

It takes a particular set of skills – and a lot of hard work – to set up a brewery and restaurant… read on

CoConspirators Brewing

Conspiracy theories have long marched hand and hand with human history. Whenever impressive or outrageous… read on

VENUES, BARS & BOTTLESHOPS

Keg & Brew

The first time anyone from *The Crafty Pint* stepped inside the KB Hotel, we said it would also be the last. It’s not that there’s nothing to like about a heritage-listed pub that… read on

Clifton Hill Brewpub

There can be few industries in which adaptability is more important for longevity than hospitality. It's… read on

Quarryman's Hotel

When the old Quarryman's Hotel closed for renovations midway through 2013, a sign went up declaring 'Craft… read on

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The Patron of Footscray