Articles by Philip Goslin

The Collaborators: AC Hops

The Collaborators: AC Hops

AC Hops was launched late in 2019 by a couple with little experience in growing hops but a lot of ideas about farming and passion for craft beer. Following their latest harvest, we caught up with Victorian growers.

April 28, 2021 by Philip Goslin


More Grant Assistance For Victorian Producers

March 15, 2021 by Philip Goslin

Victorian breweries and other craft producers have until March 26, 2021, to apply for up to $15,000 in grants from the state government's "Small-scale and Craft Program" to develop their business operations.


From The Country To The City

November 18, 2019 by Philip Goslin

It's challenging gaining a foothold in Melbourne for any brewer or small producer these days, and it's tougher still if you're based in the regions. New venture FROM the Collective hopes to change that by bringing the country to Carlton.


Brew For Dipper & Land A Head Brewer Role

November 11, 2019 by Philip Goslin

A local brewer or homebrewer could land a head brewer role at a new Victorian brewpub after starring on a Channel 7 show with AFL legend Dipper. The second series of his Backyard BBQ Wars show is seeking applicants before shooting starts next year.


The Big Issue: Beer Quality

September 4, 2019 by Philip Goslin

As the craft industry grows and consumer knowledge increases in step, ensuring you're consistently releasing quality beer has arguably never been more important. In this Big Issue feature, we look at why – and how it can be done.


Crafty Crawls: Cairns

November 23, 2018 by Philip Goslin

A year on from his guide to the fledgling beer scene in Far North Queensland, Philip Goslin returned to Cairns to find some new openings. And here are his findings in a new Crafty Crawl guide to the best beery spots in the city.


The Collaborators: Rostrevor Hop Gardens

January 12, 2018 by Philip Goslin

We took a trip to one of Australia's largest hop farms months out from harvest to learn about the farm's history, its ups and downs, the invigorating effect of craft beer and more in the company of the third generation family that runs it.


Crafty Crawls: Far North Queensland

October 18, 2017 by Philip Goslin

In late 2013, The Crafty Pint travelled with Mountain Goat to Cairns for the launch of their Summer Ale cans. It's fair to say, those cases were almost the only craft beer to be found in the region. Since then, however, much has changed.

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