Frenchies Bistro & Brewery release three new IPAs plus we revisit some old favourites.
NSW
Nomad go overland with new Mudgee brewery
The team behind well-known Sydney brewery to open a brewpub in country NSW.
Breweries kick off 2021 with retro releases
Young Henrys and Nomad set to release beers that recall bygone Aussie beer culture.
New lease of life for top Aussie beer bar
The new leaseholders of Sydney’s The Taphouse plan to restore it to its prime.
Share a pint with Philter’s Sam Füss
Philter’s head brewer and co-owner on the year that was and the year to come.
Culture shift in Sydney’s craft beer bar scene
The Taphouse has been sold and a new Odd Culture bar will open in Newtown.
Sydney’s first ‘COVID-safe’ beer festival
Sydney’s inner west breweries to showcase their wares across two epic nights.
Resin’s hard yakka recognised with award
Brewery’s labour of love wins the National Trust’s Adaptive Reuse Award (NSW).
Sketching Manly’s future, one craft beer at a time
Sydney’s beachside suburb gets its own beer brand with launch of Manly Hops.
Big brewers donate growlers to pubs
CUB and Lion are donating resealable bottles so pubs and can sell takeaway draught beer.
Good Friday alcohol sales available for NSW venues
Licensed venues have had takeaway alcohol restrictions lifted for Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
Breweries team up with distilleries to produce hand sanitiser
Breweries are either distilling their own sanitiser or making sugar wash for local distilleries.
Stone & Wood offers credit for unopened kegs
Venues can get credit for full, unopened kegs of all Stone & Wood beers.
New brewery in Rozelle
White Bay Beer Co. has transformed an abandoned warehouse in the Sydney suburb.
Hopsters opens taproom in Enmore
The co-operative brewery now has its own taproom on Enmore Road.
NSW government launches plan for indie brewers
The Independent Brewers Action Plan aim to support the growth of the state’s indie beer.
Batlow Cider auctions off ciders for bushfire relief
Proceeds from the auction will go to rebuilding the fire-affected town.
Red Earth Brewery enjoys successful first quarter
The brewery is located in the northern NSW town at Cudgen.
Women of Young Henrys launch beer
Free the NEIPA will be released for International Women’s Day.
Sydney brewhouse is sold
Signature Hospitality Group has acquired an award-winning Sydney brewhouse.
Court rules on ‘Urban Ale’ trade mark battle
The Federal Court of Australia ruled on Urban Alley’s claims of copyright infringement.
DJ McCready reveals secret brewing technique
Mountain Culture founder discusses NEIPAs on the Drinks Adventures podcast.
Craft accelerator Founders First building national venue chain
Founders First has acquired Potters Brewery and a stake in Foghorn Brewery.
Craft brewing comes to Jervis Bay
One brewery is already open and another is on the way.