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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
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)
