The fifth iteration of 4 Pines in Season IPA features hops from the southern hemisphere. This In Season IPA from 4 Pines pours a bright gold colour with a foamy…
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This is what it’s all about. The best beer in Sydney. The aim here is to provide thoughtful analysis of beers made by local breweries. It’s also to advocate for independent beer.
SydneyBeer aims to document the progress of local beer which is why capturing and reflecting on the more ephemeral or small batch beers is just as important as objectively analysing those that will have a permanent place in venues and bottle shops.
Many of these beers will be available all year round, others only for a few weeks or months. Some are staples, some carry extra significance because they represent a particular milestone in Sydney’s beer journey.
Independent or craft beer is about more than just the liquid in the bottle. It’s about the culture and the community. It’s about appreciating quality ingredients. It’s about helping the little guy and celebrating the passion that goes into each beer.
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Grifter Pale Ale
September 4, 2017Grifter Pale Ale is something of a well-known beer these days. The Grifter Brewing Co. are no longer the young upstarts of the Sydney beer scene. They’re established. They’re beloved,…
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Philter Red Session Ale
September 1, 2017The second beer from Philter Brewing Co. is a red ale at a sessionable strength of 4.8% ABV. It glows a burnt caramel colour with a tinge of deep red…
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Philter XPA
August 30, 2017Philter XPA is the first release from one of the new brewing companies on the block in 2017. There’s plenty of experience behind the brand. Light lemon-gold in appearance, the…
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Shenanigans Flight Path Dunkeled Edition (2017)
July 24, 2017The 2017 edition of Shenanigans Flight Path is a mash-up of two previous seasonals. This time with a lager twist. Flight Path Dunkeled Editon is a beer featuring elements of…
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4 Pines Keller Door Barrelled: Jean Claude Van Lambic
July 19, 2017Jean Claude Van Lambic is the first beer from the 4 Pines barrel program to receive a bottled release outside of their venues. This beer was put into barrels in…
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4 Pines Keller Door Hop Hash XPA
July 17, 20174 Pines had previously released Hop Hash XPA as a draft only Keller Door release. As of June 2017, it’s back but this time it’s in bottles. As with many…
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Doctor’s Orders Malpractice
July 10, 2017The 2017 winter release from Doctor’s Orders Brewing is a hoppy stout called Malpractice. I’m all for drinking any style of beer at any time of year. However, there’s something…
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Akasha Hopsmith
June 12, 2017Dave Padden, head brewer at Akasha Brewing, loves his hops. So obviously the IPA in Akasha’s line-up is high quality. Hopsmith is in the American West Coast style, showcasing an…
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4 Pines In Season IPA #4
June 9, 2017This full-flavoured yet balanced beer is the fourth iteration of 4 Pines’ Fresh In Season IPA but the first in cans. 4 Pines have been making their Fresh In Season IPA…
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Wayward Oatis
June 7, 2017Wayward Oatis was original a GABS beer but such was its popularity, particularly among the brewery’s locals, that it pops up again from time to time. Wayward originally brewed this…
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Wildflower Amber Blend #1
June 5, 2017Wildflower Amber is an Australian wild ale that evokes a sense of place. It possesses a solid malt bill and a complex yeast-forward character. Wildflower Amber was released at the…
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Wildflower Gold Blend #1
June 2, 2017Wildflower Brewing & Blending feels like something of a turning point for beer in Sydney. This Gold is just the start. It pours a beautiful golden colour as befits the…
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4 Pines Keller Door: Cherry Coconut Brown Ale
May 15, 2017Keller Door releases from 4 Pines are an exciting marker of the changing seasons. This Cherry Coconut Brown Ale does exactly what it says on the beautifully illustrated label. The…
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Modus Operandi Zoo Feeder
May 8, 2017The old favourite, Zoo Feeder, is back as MO’s second limited release of 2017. But it is just that, limited. Zoo Feeder was once part of the Modus Operandi core range…
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Doctor’s Orders Electrolyte Serum
April 24, 2017Doc continues to change his seasonal releases. Autumn 2017 sees the launch of Electrolyte Serum a gose-style tart rhubarb wheat. Doctor’s Orders Brewing has a track record with rhubarb. Doc’s use…
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Shenanigans Hoppy Gonzales
April 10, 2017Hoppy Gonzales from Shenanigans Brewing was originally released for Sydney Craft Beer Week 2015. It’s an American style amber ale, liberally dosed with jalapeños. The beer made a return as the…
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Shenanigans Grisette Supérieur
April 3, 2017To celebrate their third birthday, Shenanigans brewed and released Grisette Supérieur. It’s a grown up version of their very first release, Grisette. Drinking it on tap is one thing but…