On Saturday the 19th July through Sunday the 20th, The Scratch Bar in Brisbane hosts its annual winter mini-festival, “Weekend of Darkness”. The 2 day tap blackout will see 30 of the darkest, densest, most gnarliest ales from Queensland and around the world ooze forth from The Scratch’s taps…
Inside GABS 2014
The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular returns for its fourth year, and it’s bigger and better than before. There’s over 250 beers to try at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Centre. James Davidson reports from inside the event…
A song of stone and fire
Stone Beer has come. And it’s darker than ever. The latest release of Stone & Wood’s annual winter beer continues its journey to become one of the most anticipated Australian craft beers. James Davidson was there in Byron bay when it was brewed…
Born and raised in Byron Bay, growing up in Murwillumbah
Stone & Wood Brewing Company have a large new production brewery Murwillumbah, which is about to begin brewing operations. James Davidson has a look inside and discovers the vision that is driving the brewery’s founders…
Change is brewing for the women of beer
The women of beer are gathering again for a collaborative brew day. Find out what they’ll be brewing on International Women’s Day, this Saturday at Young Henrys…
Victoria is hot but WA and NSW still on top
The results are in and Western Australia’s Feral Brewing Hop Hog is Australia’s hottest beer for the second year running. Victorian beers dominated the list overall. Get the full breakdown here…
Join the countdown party
This Australia Day, head along to one of the following venues across the country to join the festivities of the Local Taphouse Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers live countdown…
Christmas Ale Australian Style
Christmas is coming, so James Davidson discovers some of the Christmas beers that have been crafted by Australian brewers this year. Even Woolworths has a special hit of yuletide sweetness
Christmas is brewing
Christmas is fast approaching once again. It’s time to write that naughty-nice list and decide who deserves a fun home brew kit. James Davidson finds out how the creators of BrewSmith kits have made their product a popular Christmas item.
Who will win the best beer trip ever?
Who will win the World’s Best Beer Trip? Meet the three beer loving finalists from Australia and New Zealand, then cast your vote to see them represent the southern hemisphere’s best beers on the world stage…