If you haven’t yet heard of Hawkers beer, I expect that’s going to change in the near future. Their brewery … More
Category: Beer Events & Tastings
Beer styles, beer tasting, growlers, aspects of brewing and beer politics.
GABS 2015 preview and my top 20 festival beer picks
GABS 2015 draws near and it’s time to start preparing your assault on Australia’s biggest beer festival. I’ve examined the GABS … More
GABS beers in review – the hits and misses
Every year the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular gets a little bigger, a little better, and runs a little smoother. This year, … More
A last minute guide to GABS and my beer picks
The Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular aka GABS aka Australia’s biggest and bestest beer festival begins tomorrow. The event is a … More
#StoneSpecTAPular – Stone Beer in Australia
As you may know, Stone Brewing is one of the biggest and most critically acclaimed craft brewers in the world. Previously, Stone’s beers … More
Beer tasting masterclass: a lesson in funk from a unique gypsy brewer
How do you create good craft beer? The most common answer to that question would seem to be – add … More
Every week should be Good Beer Week
A whole week of good beer – what a brilliant idea! All the favourite craft beer drinking establishments were suddenly … More
How the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular grew up fast
2013 may just mark the year that Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular aka GABS put itself on the map as a … More
GABS Beers in Review
With 90 beers brewed just for the event, the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular was a dream come true for those, like … More
20 Beers I simply must drink at GABS
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin With 92 different beers debuting at the 2013 … More