“It’s a different way to identify greatness and award amazing quality beer." Justin Fox and Jayne Lewis, both highly experienced and respected beer judges and multiple trophy-winners as brewers, are set to launch The Beer Championships: a new awards competition they ultimately hope to take global.

Big Little are a Gosford brewery born to celebrate life's best moments, like sneaking away from work early or catching up with old friends for a beer. We caught up with the local families behind moments to chat about live music, their home in a former dance studio and brewing with Beyoncé.

Mountain Culture Beer Co have won their fourth straight GABS Hottest 100, with Coopers Pale Ale and Gage Roads Brew Co's Single Fin joining Status Quo on the podium. We dive into the numbers behind this year’s poll and look at some of the trends behind the results.

Two weeks on from bushfires hitting Harcourt, local breweries have been finding ways to band together, fundraise and survive. We chatted to some of those directly impacted about their efforts and the importance of supporting local.

A fortnight on from bushfires hitting Harcourt, local breweries have been finding ways to band together, fundraise, and survive. We chatted to some of those directly impacted about their efforts and the importance of supporting local.

FermentHQ is an impressive facility from FermenTasmania, where producers can make cheese, bread, cider, beer and many other cultured delights. We chatted to Joshua Tompkins about the site’s small-but-mighty brewing system and their plans to help the state’s brewers learn, experiment and innovate.

The first week of January tends to be a quiet time in Melbourne but for Steve Jeffares and the team at Huzzah, they were busy welcoming the first people inside. We chatted to Steve about getting the space open and what's still to come from the Glen Iris bar.

“Hop Nation is in a really good spot, that’s why I’m comfortable moving on." Duncan Gibson is stepping away from the brewery he launched with Sam Hambour. The decision is due to Dunc's desire to return to his roots, with Sam buying his fellow founder’s shares and continuing to steer the brewery.

Late in 2015, Wollongong's Five Barrel Brewing quietly opened their doors. As the family-run brewery steps into their second decade, we asked co-owners and siblings Phil O’Shea and Lucy Timpano to share what they’ve learnt along the way.

Do you love lager? Capital Brewing certainly do, with the brewery set to launch Lager House in February next year. We chatted to cofounder Laurence Kain about the forthcoming venue and what they love about the style in all its forms.

We touch down in SA for the third episode in our state by state by territories trip around the country for The Year In Beer 2025. We're joined by Briony Liebich of Flavour Logic, Steve Brockman of AMSAT and the teams from Bowden Brewing, NOLA and Beer & BBQ Fest.

A new name, a new opening date, and a brand new roof... It’s safe to say a fair bit has happened since we last caught up with Steve Jeffares about his forthcoming venue in the former home of Deeds. He joins us for our latest Creating A Venue story to chat delays, bar builds and beer lists.

The South Coast Ale Trail has been showcasing the breweries and beers of the picturesque NSW region since 2021. And now it has its own venue, after trail founder Nigel Ayling opened the South Coast Tap House in Merimbula, with a popular smokehouse rather handily moving in next door last week.

Joining us for The Year In Beer 2025 – Western Australia edition are Hamish and Mel from Rocky Ridge, reflecting on a massive year for their team, and Chris Bausor, one half of the team running Froth Town We also chat to our main WA writers Guy Southern and Jono Outred about the wider beer scene.

"Beer simply tastes better in holiday mode." If you've not started already, we're pretty sure you've got some festive indulgence on the way. So here's sensory expert and beer educator Briony Liebich of Flavour Logic with a guide to pairing beer with seasonal dishes.

Light beer, fun beer, Guinness beer and indie beer. More community, not enough unity, broken dreams and Oat Kream. Here's our deep dive into the beer trends of the year across Australia – with an accompanying podcast series to follow.

There will be no GABS Festival in 2026, after new owners took control of the business this week and decided to call "a pause". They plan to bring in "fresh new ideas" and relaunch with a reimagined event in 2027.

In less than two weeks, beer lovers across the country will start eagerly unboxing the first of their advent beers. Jason Treuen spoke to people on both sides of the boxes about the appeal, challenges and occasional mis-advent-ures involved.

“We’re just a bunch of people who genuinely love good booze and good conversation." Oldfield Cellars launched a decade ago and Central Coast locals have spent the years since enjoying what they do. We chatted to the Gosford bottleshop's founder about what keeps them passionate and popular.

The Grifter Brewing Company have joined the growing ranks of Australia’s B Corp-certified breweries. We spoke to the Marrickville outfit about the accreditation process, why it matters to them and how they balance looking after their people and the environment while brewing.

Ahead of their 10th birthday and the imminent completion of the DOCA that allowed them to retain the business, we caught up with Bad Shepherd. Dereck and Diti Hales open up about the challenges of recent years and the lessons they've learned since swapping the corporate world for a brewpub.

Building relationships with bars and pubs has long been a key skill in craft beer - but today, is price the only important thing? One rep shares what it’s like working in sales and how many venues use breweries to make their margin, bargain with the biggest players and improve their cash flow.

A decade on from launching, Venom Brewing are set to have a home of their own in Melbourne’s CBD. They’ve taken over a venue steeped in local craft beer history too, securing the lease for the former site of Mrs Parma’s, one of the city’s original crafty pioneers.

Small breweries aren't alone in trying to find the best way to talk about why independence matters when you buy beer. Following many years of friendship, Ryefield, Voyager and Mogwai have come together to produce a short film that highlights the importance of supporting a local supply chain.

Pikes Beer celebrated their tenth anniversary earlier this month, almost 140 years after the current owners' ancestor produced his first beers. So we invited Alister, the sixth-generation Pike at the helm of the brewery, to share some of the lessons they've learned over the past decade.

The ACCC has opposed MicroStar's proposed acquisition of Konvoy, citing concerns that the sale would lessen competition and negatively impact independent breweries. In response, Kegstar outlined their disappointment and the potential impact on the local keg pooling market.

IPA is a broad beer category, and recently, you might have spotted a new style on shelves labelled as a Northern IPA. Behind it is a new limited-release yeast from Lallemand. We chatted to them about building a style and to some of the brewers exploring the balance between crisp and juicy beers.

Lion is set to close Stone & Wood's Brisbane brewpub on November 21. The news follows a series of similar announcements from the brewer in recent years, with Lion saying the “difficult decision” was in response to rising operational costs and ongoing challenges across the hospitality industry.

Tocumwal is a small town on the NSW and Victorian border that’s long been a favourite destination for campers. Today, there’s even more reason to visit thanks to the arrival of Tocumwal Brewing Co.

Barossa's craft beer – and hospitality – offering has received a welcome boost with the launch of the Old Mill Brewery. It brings Rehn Bier, Sally Can Wait andForage Supply Co together under one roof in the heart of Tanunda.

Ballarat Bitter’s story dates back to 1857, when James Coghlan founded a brewery in the regional city. Now, his descendant Stephen Coghlan is set to bring the beer — and its beloved mascot, Bertie — back to life after acquiring the brand from CUB's owner, Asahi.

Lachy Crothers has been brewing for 15 years, including as head brewer at Ballistic, where he launched a range devoted to drinking beers within two months of being brewed. Now he's sharing that passion through FAFF Beer that sees him send tins to customers across Australia within a week of canning.

Brewers are always searching for new ingredients, and Co-Conspirators have managed to secure something fresh from Fermentis. SH-45 is a lager strain that unlocks loads of thiols from hops for a crisp and fragrant combination. Ahead of Matriarch Day, we found out more about what it delivers.

Perth is set to welcome a new brewpub this week, albeit one with a familiar face behind the beers. Ahead of Ripple Brewing's opening, Guy Southern caught up with founder and "passionate hedonist" Joel Nash to find out more.

“Nothing is a quick win for us." This weekend sees Your Mates celebrate ten years since they launched with their flagship pale ale, Larry. As the Sunshine Coast brewers toast to Larry and the first decade, we asked Hep and McGarry to walk down memory lane with Ten Lessons From Ten Years.

"The way beer is perceived in Belgium means it gets the attention it deserves” In a new series, writer and illustrator Rob Horner examines how beer cultures from around the world impact our own. He commences his tour in conversation with some of the Australians brewing and importing Belgian beers.

A year ago, we took a look at life inside Fermentis' sensory lab. Following the launch of the company's "Superior Yeast" project, he returns to learn more about the work of the Fermentis Campus, handling tonnes of yeast bricks, and Percy the piercing tool...

“There’s nothing more exciting than playing with new hops… honestly, it’s one of the best things as a brewer.” New hop varieties are dropping faster than ever before. So, as NZ's Clayton Hops NZ, bring their first two proprietary hops to market, we talk to the Aussie brewers test-driving them.

Sobah Beverages have entered voluntary administration, citing economic challenges as the reason for their decision. The move follows Sobah’s 2024 announcement that they would sell their production brewery to streamline the business.

The brewing community is like that. We all do try to give each other a hand.” In part two of his mini-series on the beer scene in Central Queensland, Mick Wüst talks to brewers about the challenges, solutions, creativity and camaraderie that help make the region's brewing community what it is.

In the five years since Bec Read took over @curiouscraft, she's faced COVID, floods and a cost-of-living crisis. But the Lismore local has also educated countless drinkers about the impressive range of beer she stocks, while bringing Northern Rivers homebrewers together to learn from one another.

Chatter around Queensland's craft beer scene is usually focused on the state's south east. But, as Mick Wüst discovers across a two-part beer travel feature, there's quite the community brewing in Central Queensland too.

Sydney Brewery have announced they’ll take over White Bay Brewery’s site, turning it into Sydney Brewery Rozelle from October 1. The move follows the Social Drinks Group’s July announcement that White Bay would depart the location to concentrate production at Hawkers Beer in Melbourne.

Fans of Seeker Brewing will be excited to know that their brand new brewhouse will help them brew more beers and finesse their exciting limited releases. Better yet, after being faced with power constraints, the thermal oil system lets the Wollongong brewers make the most of their solar panels.

A really great read once again on the whisky industry in Australia.

A month from now, Australia's brewing and distilling industries will come together at a new industry event in the Riverina, Grainstock. Ahead of the event, Luke McCarthy examines the challenges facing the country's whisky producers – challenges that often mirror those hitting craft beer.

Bracket are turning five and it's fair to say a lot's happened in that time: sustained lockdowns, a rent hike, a move to Marrickville and heaps of delicious beers. As they prepare for a four-day birthday, co-founder Mike reflects on the half-decade of Bracket to date via five beers.

Bowden Brewing like to go large when it comes to birthdays but for their fourth, the Adelaide brewers are going very big. This Saturday, their unveiling their massive Plant 3 expansion and slinging their first slices of Lucky's Pizza.

If you're a beer lover looking for a good time in Canberra, there's little to rival an evening at To all my friends. As such, we figured TAMF's main beer (and whisky) guy Paul Docherty would be a prime candidate for our Behind Bars series taking the temperature of beer scenes around the country.

Over the next couple of months, there's no shortage of Oztoberfests to pick from. But since 1975, the Brisbane German Club has been running their authentic Oktoberfest, and this year, they've made Vulture Street even more like Munich by securing beers from all six of the city's major breweries.