Articles by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Crafty Crawls: The Breweries Of Marrickville

Crafty Crawls: The Breweries Of Marrickville

Five years on from our first Marrickville Crafty Crawl and much has changed, while some has remained the same. Join Benedict Kennedy-Cox for a guided tour of the most brewery-soaked suburb in the land.

April 28, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox


The Beer Slingers: Buddy's

March 27, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

It takes something to stand out from the crowd in today's beer and hospo market. For the mates behind new Newtown hangout Buddy's, they're aiming to do so with 30 self-serve taps, house party vibes and *checks notes* fairy bread.


Who Brews At Mixtape?

March 20, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Spooning Goats was a pioneering craft beer venue – not to mention one of the quirkiest joints in Sydney. And while it fell victim to COVID, the founders' vision lives on at Mixtape Brewing & Bar in Marrickville.


Crafty Crawls: Penrith & The Blue Mountains

February 24, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Mountain Culture have helped turn beer lovers' attention towards the Blue Mountains in fine fashion. But as local boy Benny Kennedy-Cox discovers, there's much more of a crafty bent to be found in Penrith and the wider region too.


Crafty Crawls: Darling Harbour & The Rocks

February 3, 2023 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

In the heart of Sydney and keen to enjoy some waterside views with a local beer in hand? Well, whaddya know... here's a guide to just that. Join us for a tour of the craftiest spots in Darling Harbour and The Rocks.


Who Brews Cosmo Beers?

December 5, 2022 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Brewing good beer isn't enough for the couple behind Cosmo Brewing. They want the Bathurst-based operation to be a force for good too. We got in touch for a chat about foraged fruit, community values, and serendipitous saison.


SurfCraft: Celebrating The Brookvale Six With Beer

August 18, 2022 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

A new brewing company is launching in the Northern Beaches this week. SurfCraft has been created to celebrate the Brookvale Six – the surfboard manufacturers who helped change the face of surfing in Australia.


Who Brews Brew Mountains Beers?

April 4, 2022 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Watching his grandad brew fired a lifelong fascination with brewing for Craig Talbot, so he quit the commuting life to launch Brew Mountains. We invited him to take part in our long-running Who Brews...? series to find out more.


The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre Is Democracy Manifest

April 1, 2022 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

Hawke's Brewing have opened their brewery venue in Marrickville. Or to be more accurate, they've opened The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, a place that's less taproom, more a time capsule of not just of another era but another mindset.


Grassy Knoll Become The New Seekers

March 23, 2022 by Benedict "Benny" Kennedy-Cox

A new brewery is set to open in the Gong this weekend, except it's not quite new. Seeker Brewing sees Grassy Knoll founder Jeff Argent take over the space that previously housed Bulli Brewing for a new joint venture.

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