Episode 008: Derek Lacey of Bluestone Yeast
While spending time as a stay-at-home dad, medical researcher Derek Lacey had a "Eureka!" moment that inspired him to launch Bluestone Yeast. As he puts finishing touches to his new yeast production facility, we invited him for a chat.
T-Bone & Last Rites Move In Together
Tasmanian brewers T-Bone and Last Rites have long been mates and now they're making that friendship official by launching The Beer Shed. But, while they're sharing the one space, their stories remain are very much their own.
Burnley Brewing Close Their Richmond Taproom; Enter Liquidation
Burnley Brewing announced plans to close their Richmond taproom in August, becoming the latest indie operation to close their doors in 2024. They have since appointed Worrells as liquidators.
Whisky, Beer & Rakia: Melbourne's New Multi-Beverage Crawl
Brewery crawls are a common sight in some areas but in Melbourne's suburb of Kensington, The Kenzo Crawl combines beer, whisky and rakia to build community.
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Episode 007: Steve Finney & Will Irving of FOUND.
FOUND. is little more than a year old, yet the story of the people driving the brewing company stretches back far longer, and is interwoven with the very fabric of craft beer in Western Australia.
Ten Lessons From Ten Years: Northbridge Brewing Co
Greater Perth is dotted with brewpubs and taprooms these days, with more on the way. Yet when Northbridge Brewing Co opened in the heart of city's most famous nightlife strip a decade ago it felt like an especially confident move.
Dainton's Taphouses Reopen Weeks After Their Sudden Closure
Dainton's taphouses have reopened after being forced to close suddenly in July. To resolve a licensing issue, associated entity Daicom has been placed into liquidation, with the team saying they'll continue to operate business-as-usual.
Episode 006: Hamish Coates From Rocky Ridge
In mid-September, Rocky Ridge will open their Brunswick brewery, giving the Jindong brewers a substantial East Coast home. We sat down with co-founder Hamish Coates at the former Thunder Road site the day before he signed the deal.
St Andrews Beach Brewery Open A Brewpub In Melbourne Park
St Andrews Beach Brewery started out in a thoroughbred racehorse facility and now their connection to sport is closer than ever after they opened a brewpub inside Melbourne Park, just a stone's throw from Rod Laver Arena and the MCG.
In Hop Pursuit: A Guide To New Hop Products
Innovation within the world of hops has been in hyperdrive *checks that's not a trademarked term* with heaps of advanced hop products with funky names firing up your beers. So let's attempt to demystify this fragrant new world.
Big Shed & Hawkers Strike Sales & Distro Partnership
Big Shed Brewing and Hawkers have struck a deal to distribute each other's beverages in their respective states in another example of indie brewers looking to work together in the face of tough market conditions.
Episode 005: Matt & Ant From Brewski
Another podcast episode featuring breaking news, as Ant and Matt signed the lease on a new My Beer Dealer bar & bottleshop on the day we were recording the intro for their chat about all things beer, Brisbane and Brewski.
The Staying Power Of Mountain Rye
What if we could harvest grain crops for five years instead of having to re-plant them every year? It would be better for farmers and the environment. That's the promise of mountain rye, a perennial grain that could be a game-changer.
Range To Open Rays In Camp Hill This September
When Range announced they were closing their Abbotsford bar in June, they said it would allow them to focus more on hospo in their hometown. And now their first new opening is close, with Rays set to open in late September.
Valhalla Brewing To Be Liquidated; Multiple Indie Brewers Counting The Cost
Valhalla Brewing and parent company Lotus Beer Co are set to be liquidated, with the collapse of the brewery and beer distribution company leaving a number of small breweries as well as other creditors out of pocket.
Capital Want YOU To Help Them Find Their Next Taproom Manager
It's not always easy to find the right staff and Capital have come up with a novel way to find a taproom manager. They're offering anyone who refers their mate a year's worth of beer, provided they end up hiring that pal.
Episode 004: Tom Delmont
Few people in Australia have put as much craft beer into as many venues as Tom Delmont. Mountain Goat's first sales rep and the co-founder of Fixation joined us in the studio for the fourth episode of The Crafty Pint Podcast.
Blasta Brewing Become Official Drinks Partner of Western Force
Blasta Brewing have been named the official bevvy partner of Western Force, with the new partnership set to make the Burswood brewery the home of rugby in Perth.
