A preview of some of the exciting events hitting Sydney from 26 October-4 November.
Venues
WA Beer Week reveals program for 2018
More than 50 events are slated for the 17th WA Beer Week.
Black Brewing Co becomes Caves Road Collective
The brewery is now part of a venue that includes a winery and a distillery.
Best Guinness pourer in Australia revealed
Tanika Prowse from The Elephant British Pub in Adelaide is ‘Australia’s Best Guinness Pint Pourer’.
The Beer & Brewer Awards return with new category
There are 13 prizes up for grabs in this year’s Beer & Brewer Awards.
Female-led brewery buys Adelaide hotel
Sparkke Change Beverage Company will transform The Whitmore Hotel into a brewpub.
Fixation Brewing opens ‘Incubator’ tasting room
The Incubator allows Fixation to brew and share their hoppiest ideas over the bar.
James Squire opens its ninth brewhouse
The Rogue Squire in Melbourne is located at the site of an infamous bushranger battle.
New licensing rules come into effect in Sydney’s inner west
The changes include a 12-month trial allowing craft brewers to trade more like small bars.
$45 million hotel and brewery to open in Western Sydney
The Marsden, owned by hotel family the Laundy’s, is set to open in February 2019.
Kosciuszko to be released in cans
Lion has announced that cans of its popular ale will hit shelves by late August.
Little Bang Brewery to build bigger site to meet demand
The new 1,000 sq m site is a five minute walk from their original brewhouse.
Cheers Fest announces line-up for Sydney event
Over 200 beers from 43 independent breweries on offer at the Sydney festival.
Prancing Pony seeks to help drought-stricken farmers
The brewery is offering Karma Kegs to raise money for Drought Angels.
Yulli’s Brews opens vegan brewery and taphouse
Vegan brewer Yulli’s Brews has opened its own brewery and tap house in Alexandria.
Capital’s brewery and tap room win awards
The brewery and tap room opened in September 2017.
Winter beer oasis to pop up at Queen Victoria Market
Over six weekends, the Central Beer District will descend on Melbourne.
Dutch Trading Co: A chat with Australia’s top beer venue
We sit down with Joel Beresford, co-owner of this true craft beer oasis.
The Cream of the Crop: Australia’s Top 50 Beer Venues
The panel has spoken and Dutch Trading Co in Perth has emerged victorious.
Sunshine Coast’s brewing scene adds to tourism industry
Craft breweries are becoming a major reason for people to visit the area.
Red tape cut for breweries in Sydney’s inner west
A welcome new trial will allow microbreweries in the area to trade like bars.
Hop cocktails, beer infusion and more: inside Stockade’s new barrel room
The new brewery and bar brings something new to the thriving Marrickville beer scene.
Winter beer events for your diary
Winter has brought some great festivals celebrating darker beers.
Lion opens Little Creatures outpost in Singapore
The new microbrewery and restaurant is Lion’s second venue in Asia.