We sat down for a beer with... Stuart Grant Miners Gold Brewery We recently chatted all things Miners Gold Brewery with Head Brewer, Stuart Grant. From the practical brewery name and advice for visiting the brewery, all time favourite brewer’s hop, and why beer lovers should support local craft beer… BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? We’re based in Beaconsfield which has a rich history of gold mining, so the brewery practically named itself! 2. What beers do you have at home in your fridge now?  Apart from a range of our own beers (because quality assurance ..read more

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DARK BEERS IN ONE PLACE Embrace the chill with flavour this winter As the crisp chill of winter creeps in, what better way to snuggle up than to crack a can of something dark, rich, and toasty? You got it! It’s time to embrace the season and dive headfirst into the tantalising world of dark beer as your preferred winter warmer. From Stouts to Porters, Dark Ales, and even the creamy delights of Milk Stouts, all the tips needed for embarking on a flavour-filled journey through the cold weather are here! Why are dark beers, dark? It’s all about the base! W ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Josh Thomas & Charlotte Freeston BEERFARM Beer with the brewer this week with Beerfarm, we chatted with brewers: Josh Thomas & Charlotte Freeston. We chat origins of Beerfarm, take a peek in the brewer’s fridge (we’re guessing plenty of crisp Lager!) and discuss innovation in quality bread & butter beers, competition with mainstream and of course, the best way to support local craft! BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? Josh: From the very early days, before we had even opened our doors, the venue was hailed as ‘The Beerfar ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Sam Harris Local Brewing Co Beer with the brewer this week with Local Brewing Co Sam Harris, Head Brewer. We uncover how the brewery was named, why there’s no beers in his fridge at home (gasp!) and why, now more than ever, craft lovers should look out for the indie seal… BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? Possibly one of the hardest tasks in starting a business, especially when there are 5 of you trying to decide. Originally the brand was called ‘A Local Beer’ partly as a bit of a laugh thinking customers would go up to a bar askin ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Deon Smit Co-Conspirators Brewing Company Beer with the brewer this week with Co-Conspirators Brewing Company, Deon Smit, Head Brewer. Love a good conspiracy? Join us for a 2 min read as we see what’s in the brewer’s fridge, garner his best tip for visiting the brewery, all time fave hop, and why craft beer innovation support’s the ecosystems that make beer – think farmers to retailers – cheers! BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? Born out of the idea of co-conspiring or collaborating. 2. What beers do you have at home in your fridge ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Trent "Trenno" Sheiles MASH GANG Beer with the brewer this week with Mash Gang, Trent “Trenno” Sheiles, Head Brewer. Discover what’s in the brewer’s fridge,  best tips for visiting the brewery, and overdosed hop bombs and innovative non alc brews are the future… BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? We started off as Lowrider, then I dunno the name Mash Gang was suggested on the group chat and it stuck. 2. What beers do you have at home in your fridge now?  Balter WC IPA, Few OneDrop’s fruited sours and our Mash Gang Beach Goo ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Gavin Williams BLACK BREWERY CO Recent beer with the brewer with x.  BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? Black Brewing Co’s owes its name to the Black Marron which is native to the Margaret River Region, enhancing the sense of place we look to reflect through our range of core products and limited releases. 2. What beers do you have at home in your fridge now?  Only independent craft beers. Black Brewing Co Hazy and Session are my go-to. For winter I have a selection of stouts to enjoy. Including of course our Bao Bao and Ba ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... NATHAN MUNT KING RIVER BREWING We shared a beer with the Brewer and Co-founder Nathan Munt of King River Brewing. King River is an award winning and proudly independent family-owned created with Nathan’s wife Brianna. Their taproom offers 12 rotating beer taps, a mouth-watering chefs menu and hand rolled woodfired pizzas…so was it a yes to the age old debate of pineapple on pizza?! BEER WITH THE BREWER 1. How was the brewery named? We really wanted to focus on our pristine and wonderful location in High Country Vic and as the River flows through the ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Cornel Ianculovici Shambles Brewery We recently enjoyed a beer with Cornel Ianculovici, a former teacher turned brewmaster, Cornel leads a team of brewers that prides themselves on crafting exceptional beers across various styles. Discover the origins of Shambles Brewing and the best brew for any occassion! Cornel Ianculovici, Founder & Head Brewer Henry Tanner, Lead Brewer Jamie Hunter, Brewer 1. How was the brewery named? After almost a year of looking for the perfect venue for the brewery and taproom, we finally found a vacant building ..read more

We sat down for a beer with... Adreac "ADY" Fitter Rocks Brewing Co. Introducing Rocks Brewing Co Head Brewer, Adreac “Ady” Fitter who creates the unbelievably enjoyable beers with assistant brewer Gerry Graf.  Fitter is a craft beer enthusiast passionate about matching global F&B trends with local ingredients and tastes to reimagine the way alcohol is consumed in Australia.  1. How was the brewery named? It was named Rocks Brewing as we were originally situated in The Rocks in Sydney. 2. What beers do you have at home in your fridge now?  Whatever I get given by o ..read more