It was only a few short years back that you couldn’t find good beer for love nor money in an … More
Category: Beer Trends & Philosophy
Thoughts and analysis on craft beer and the state of beer.
A case for QLD as Australia’s new no. 1 beer state
Melbourne might have more options, WA more history, and West Sydney the greatest concentration of breweries per square kilometer, but … More
Reflecting on 2018 in beer and the top brewers
When I look back at my review of 2017, much of what I wrote applies to 2018 as well. That’s … More
22 beers featuring citrus fruits
Summertime is just about upon us, the temperature is rising, and the need for a refreshing thirst-quenching ale is high. … More
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