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

What is this fruit in my beer and where can I get more of this?

Beers are becoming more and more fruity. Both in terms of the most popular hop varieties today adding fruit-like aromas … More

Winners and losers of the 4 Pines sale to AB InBev

The sale of Manly’s 4 Pines brewery to beer’s dark overlords, AB InBev, was big news, as these kinds of … More

Worst. Beer styles. Ever.

It’s my 100th post on this beer blog and I’ve professed my love for all kinds of beers and beer … More