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Brewed With Balls
There's little left for brewers to put into beer. Locally, we've seen squid ink, belly button fluff and whale vomit used, while elsewhere there's been much more besides, as showcased in the new Brewed With Balls book.
A Day In The Life Of A: Senior Brewer
What's life like as a commercial brewer? We spent a day with Adrian McNulty, the well-travelled brewer now in the Señor role at Moon Dog, to find out what goes into heading up brewing operations at one of Australia's quirkiest breweries.
Crafty Crawls: Richmond & Abbotsford
Hot on the heels of our first Crafty Crawl – a guide to the craftiest spots on the 86 tram – here's another. Kerry McBride has been out in her local 'burbs to pick out some of the best beer venues to check out in Richmond and Abbotsford.
Being Pure
The most famous – and contested – beer law in the world turns 500 at the weekend. To mark the occasion, Ross Lewis spoke to one WA brewer who is a passionate believer in Reinheitsgebot and one Melburnian who certainly isn't.
Starting a Brewery Part II
Thinking of starting your own brewery? Then part two of our series featuring advice from people already in the beer industry is for you. Following last week's top tips from brewers, here are the thoughts of six experts in other fields.
Best New Beers of 2015: Victoria
For the fourth of our Best New Beers of 2015 roundups, we look at the state with the largest number of breweries and brewing companies. Which ten beers did our panel reckon were the best of the year? And do you agree?
The Big Issue: Branding
As the beer landscape in Australia becomes ever more crowded and competition intensifies, it's not enough simply to brew good beer. How a brewery presents itself and its beers is perhaps more crucial then ever before, so we're addressing branding as our second "Big Issue" topic.
Beer Travel: Bushwalking with Beer
Having returned from the outer reaches of Northern Europe to his home state of Tasmania, wandering storyteller Bert Spinks has been out bushwalking. Here, he ponders the whys and wherefores of doing it with beer.
Bowling for Brews
Many bowling clubs have embraced easy-going evenings of Barefoot Bowling to help them survive. Others are turning to craft beer. Kerry McBride joined brewers, beer lovers and bowlers at Melbourne's Flem-Ken Bowlo to find out why.
The Collaborators: Love Handles
A former circus and sideshow performer, roller derby coach and ceramicist has started creating custom tap handles for Australian craft breweries.
Featured Events
Wild Wild East - La Sirène Tap Takeover At East Of Everything (VIC)
La Sirène have been playing with farmhouse styles and wild fermentation in Australia long…
Coming Events
Yesterday,
Wild Wild East - La Sirène Tap Takeover At East Of Everything (VIC)
Yesterday,
Weekend Of Tartness 2019 At The Scratch (QLD)
Today,
Newstead Brewing's Sixth Birthday Celebration - Double IPA Tap Takeover (QLD)
Today,
Summer Drinks Day 2019 At Liquor Shed (WA)
Today,
Battle At The Brewery: Skate Comp At Pirate Life Brewery (SA)
Today,
Christmas Beer Class At Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe (NSW)
