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Canned Laughter
It was a punchline that was waiting to happen as the beer world moves inexorably from bottles to cans and brewers strike up partnerships outside craft beer's original stomping grounds. It's Canned Laughter, a beer from Newstead and Brisbane Comedy Festival.
Drink Smarter
Two years on from their launch, the University of Melbourne's courses focusing on beer and brewing have been completed by hundreds, with some students already securing work. University alumnus Will Ziebell returned to the scene.
Join The Club
The wartime munitions still hang on the walls, the old members still share stories on the greens outside, yet at many RSLs and bowlos around Australia craft beer is playing a role in attracting new members and keeping the joints alive.
All In Goodieson Time
One of the longest-established of South Australia's microbreweries turns ten this year. Yet, thanks to a desire to keep things small, local and family-focused, Goodieson have plotted a path that's kept them happily under the radar.
Behind The Hottest 100 Kiwi Beers Of 2018
The 2018 GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Beers countdown saw a big increase in hazy IPAs, a few debuts and a big presence for beers from the big man behind Behemoth. Here, Jono Galuszka chats to the people behind some of those stories.
Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers Of 2018
The results of the GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Beers Of 2018 are in and it's another show of dominance by Garage Project, with Behemoth not far behind. Hazy IPAs are on the rise as formerly independent brands fall away.
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.
Crafty Dozen – January 2019
After a rush to start the new year and with more waiting in the wings, it's time to round up the most recent new additions to our brewery, venue and bottleshop directories with a dozen(ish) stretching from Albany in WA to a trio in Brisbane.
Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers Of 2018: The Results
Well, what an interesting countdown that has proven to be. The top four might not have changed but there's some big wins for some unlikely newcomers and big drops for the breweries that are now part of bigger brewing companies.
Black Hops Set Crowdfunding First
Just six days after opening their equity crowdfunding campaign to the public, Black Hops have reached their maximum fundraising target of $400,000 – and broken a few records in the process.
Featured Events
Fixation Ale Stars At The Local Taphouse (VIC)
The Local Taphouse's Ale Stars is one of Australia's longest running and best known beer appreciatio…
Coming Events
Tomorrow,
Fixation Ale Stars At The Local Taphouse (VIC)
February 20th, 2019,
Bodriggy Speccy Juice Hour at The Carringbush (VIC)
February 21st, 2019,
Mornington Peninsula and Stockade 20 Tap Takeover At Hopscotch (VIC)
February 22nd, 2019,
Worldwide to Westside Aviation Project: Left Handed Giant Brewing At Mr West (VIC)
February 22nd, 2019,
Rodenbach Tasting At Oldfield Cellars (NSW)
February 22nd, 2019,
Blues, Brews and BBQ at Hobart Brewing (VIC)
