I apologise if this has been done before, I couldn't find anything when I searched. After being away for two weeks I was just a little bit happy to pick up a mixed sixer from my favorite bottelo. Moon Dog - Toffee Apple Amber Ale. Very drinkable. Not as sweet as the name implies. Beautiful aroma that envelops you as soon as you open the bottle. Buxton / To Øl - Sky Mountain Sour. A well balanced sour. Sessionable summer time beer. Fruity, sour sherbet... Read more ..read more

Australia‘s craft beer system at brink of collapse - as breweries lose battle to multimillion dollar overseas giants by Jack Evans, News.com, 21 Jan 2024 Australia’s once thriving independent brewery scene is at risk of collapse - and there’s a $29 billion reason for it. The start of 2024 gave beer fans a tragic reality check with news a cult favourite – Wayward Brewery – had reached the brink of collapse. Peter Philip, the founder of the Wayward brand based in... Read more ..read more

Roundabout Time to get Moving! Our local (Canberra) blog just posted the following article about Tumut River Brewing Company being in a bit of financial strife: 'It's your shout': Tumut River Brewing Co puts out an SOS to keep the doors open TRBC not only do a great range of craft brews, but also provide great fresh wort kits for homebrewers. Just thought I'd give this fundraiser a shout out, I'm planning to buy tickets for their Tap Days festival in Feb and have a camping... Read more ..read more

Going on a Tassie trip in September, just wondering what is considered the best craft brewery in Hobart? I'm an IPA guy ..read more

Some hardworking Geebung locals have done most of the hard yards to open up Hodfellows brewing, not far from the train station on Robinson Rd. Opening to the public is planned for later this year once the last of the regulatory hurdles have been cleared and fitout is done... in the meantime they're brewing test batches and running a Pozible campaign for punters interested in contributing before the doors open: https://www.pozible.com/profile/hodfellows-brewing-co Otherwise stay... Read more ..read more

Have you come across any unique or creative beer flavors or styles at a particular brewery ..read more

'I feel like I’m dying': Meth beer victim’s family recall last moments Aiden Sagala, 21, tragically died after he 'innocently sat down for a beer after work'. www.nzherald.co.nz ..read more

Just came across this listing. BREWERY/TAPROOM & BAR - INNER NORTH | Just Business Brokers With rave reviews noting an excellent space to catch up with friends or family – this brewery is everything you need is in one place! Awesome beers are brewed on site, great kitchen with a varied menu, kid & dog friendly, reasonable prices & friendly staff, it’s the perfect local, what more can... www.justbusinessbrokers.com ..read more

Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame brought out his own beer a little while ago - Hawkstone Lager, made from barley grown on his own Diddly Squat farm. Seems to have taken the UK market by storm. Anybody tried it? Is it a ‘proper pint’? Is it really any better that other offerings at the price? Or is it more about the Clarkson association? Or is it just shit? (asking for James May). Here's an insightful interview with the brewers who make the beer: And I had a laugh... Read more ..read more

we have a group going over for the super rugby weekend at AAMI tomorrow. most of them enjoy a decent/interesting pint in a interesting venue with half decent food(food optional). we've not been to melbourne for a while due to obv circumstances. young & jacksons will probably be visited, any other new exciting venues? TIA PS a good steakhouse recommendation would also be appreciated ..read more