In a sea of juicy IPAs and lip-puckering sours, spice feels almost radical: an antidote to sweetness and a rebuttal to predictability.
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New Feral Head Brewer Charlotte Freeston promises fearless innovation, bold limited releases, and mixed ferment magic. Breweries across the country are turning up the volume, blending beer and live music to create unforgettable experiences.
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The two new homebrew kits cater to growing demand from homebrewers for more variety in Coopers' DIY brewing kits. This week I take a look at the best practices for making hard seltzer at home. Seltzer has grown in
Sanctus Brewing’s new XPA, Independent’s Day, shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Australia’s indie brewers in a consolidated market. 
A harvest-season collaboration sees Felons and Bright Brewery craft a limited, fresh hop pilsner in Bright. 
An even more limited quantity of the popular porter has been aged in oak barrels and will be exclusively available at a Noosa Eat & Drink Festival event. Craft sake brewers are bridging the gap between beer and sake by creating hybrid products, drawing in curious craft drinkers with innovative, approachable takes on traditional Japanese brewing.
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Inspired by travels during his twenties, Brett Philips shares how he found his love for beer in Europe and how that inspires his work today. 
The two renowned inner-Sydney breweries are combining their production facilities and distribution channels in a strategic venture. Spiced beers aren’t just waiting for an occasion anymore—they’re now year-round, tapping an ever-changing cupboard of craft brewing.
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This week I take an in-depth look at my Witbier recipe and some of the design decisions made in designing
The Hop Harvest Fest is returning to the Inner West Ale Trail from 11-17 April with 11 breweries releasing exclusive new beers to their tap rooms. American breweries are embracing Czech pouring traditions to elevate foam quality, flavor, and the overall craft beer experience.
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This week I take a look at using sensory kits to enhance your ability to judge beers. These kits, while
This week I take a closer look at brewing the vaunted New England IPA (NEIPA), also called Hazy IPA and
The main harvest window for citrus fruits runs from November to March, so why isn’t that period citrus beer season?
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This week I take a look at the practice of using multiple equipment profiles for your brewing equipment in BeerSmith.
As we’re looking ahead to everything that 2025 will bring, we’d also like to take a moment to look back at some of the stories and people who defined craft beer in 2024.
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With just five years under its belt, Mountain Culture secured a historic three-peat in the GABS Hottest 100 poll. Close to 55,000 consumers voted in the latest GABS Hottest 100 poll, and Mountain Culture’s Status Quo Pale Ale came out on top again. While women are currently a minority in the homebrewing community, they are increasingly taking on leadership roles and becoming the most outspoken proponents of the hobby.
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Many small-town breweries are woven into the fabric of their surroundings. They're gathering places for tourists and locals alike, representing Americana at its finest.
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This week I take on another beer recipe design case study of the classic Irish Stout style. The Irish Stout
This week I take a look at how to legally ship your home brewed beer to a friend or perhaps
Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light. Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light.