Summertime is just about upon us, the temperature is rising, and the need for a refreshing thirst-quenching ale is high. … More
Category: Beer Trends & Philosophy
Thoughts and analysis on craft beer and the state of beer.
Brewers making uniquely Australian beer
The influence of the US in craft beer continues to be huge as just about everyone seems to be brewing … More
Breakfast beers
From breakfast stouts to smoothies, tropical fruit juice IPAs to coffee ales, Australian brewers are brewing up the most important … More
Brewery bars are helping craft brewers fight back
Last year when 4 Pines then Feral then Pirate Life all were sold in quick succession to beer corporations, Australian … More
A case for fresh beer as the new craft beer
“Craft beer” is dead. It was dead in 2017 and it’s still dead in 2018. The term rendered meaningless as … More
The art of the collab beer with Nomad Brewing
The collab beer is a staple of the independent beer community. At its best it captures the spirit of community … More
USA’s No.1 selling IPA lands in Australia
I remember the first time I drank Lagunitas IPA. It was straight from the bottle while waiting for my plane … More
Being a beer lover and a dad too
Becoming a father changes your life forever. The changes are profound and rewarding and yeah sometimes challenging. This blog has … More
Sessionable session ales are good for sessions
It’s become just about essential for brewers to have a session ale or Session IPA in their lineup. But is it … More
Craft beers & charity – drinking for a cause
The beers have changed and Australian craft beer has really ‘grown up’ in recent years, for better and worse. One positive … More
