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The Collaborators: Rostrevor Hop Gardens
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.
Get Fresh
It's hop harvest time across Australia. And this year's offers more chances than ever to get up close and personal with the little green flowers, not least thanks to a pair of festivals celebrating the harvest and fresh hops beers.
Beer History: The Kingdom of Hops
We've written plenty about the latest goings on in the Australian hop industry. But what of the past? In his first article for The Crafty Pint, beer loving historian Will Ziebell delves into the earliest days of hop growing in Tasmania's Derwent Valley.
Trials and Fermentations
Former Moo Brew head brewer turned Australian hop guru Owen Johnston has returned to brewing. Hop Trial is his way of trying to educate people about the much-loved ingredient via beer. Ruth Dawkins met him to find out more.
The Big Issue: Hops
There have been shortages in the supply of certain hops in past years but 2016 promises to be the first in which there is a significant impact on Aussie brewers. We speak to four key growers and suppliers to find out why – and how to prepare.
The Collaborators: A Glimmer Of Hops
With hops in ever greater demand and supply shortages increasingly common, a South Australian is hoping to bring hop farming back to the Adelaide Hills. Matt King caught up with Stuart Binnion as he prepares for his first harvest.
Featured Events
St Andrews Beach Brewery Bar Shout At Fishers Craft Beer (VIC)
St Andrews Beach Brewery is located on the former site of one of the world's leading thoroughbred tr…
Coming Events
Today,
St Andrews Beach Brewery Bar Shout At Fishers Craft Beer (VIC)
Tomorrow,
The Union's Big, Bold & Beautiful Beer Showcase (NSW)
May 25th, 2019,
Lervig Tap Showcase At Bitter Phew (NSW)
May 25th, 2019,
Canada Eh? At Brewski (QLD)
May 30th, 2019,
Paddock To Plate Brewers Feast At FogHorn (NSW)
May 30th, 2019,
The Monk's Table Cheese Degustation (WA)
