Features

The differences between big and small breweries are becoming more and more obvious. One of the best things about good beer in Australia is the variety. There are different producers…

As good beer spreads across the country and large brands establish themselves, what does it mean for beer at a local level, particularly when “Drink Fresh” is still a mantra…

What do the trends and discussion points coming out of 2017’s Hottest 100 beers tell us about the future of the poll and of beer in Australia? While the Hottest…

Marrickville is indisputably the hub of Sydney’s brewing scene. It’s evolved to the point where it’s now the epicentre from which Sydney’s good beer movement flows. Now that we’re well…

This year, the annual tradition of the Hottest 100 beers countdown moved from Australia Day to the 27th of January. The results are a good indicator of where the beer…

Chrissy Flanagan, a.k.a. The Sausage Queen, is the person behind Chrissy’s Cuts and now The Sausage Factory in Dulwich Hill. Chrissy, Jim and The Sausage Factory provided me with lunch…

Sydney has a diversity of beer focused venues. At the centre of all such spaces is the bar itself. The design of this shapes the experience for customers and bartenders.…

It’s a new year and therefore time to make some predictions for the next 12 months. This year’s are tinged with a sense of realism. Following moderately successful predictions for…

For many, 2017 was the year that “craft” died. Independence is the new buzz word and all the more relevant considering recent buyouts. But was it all predictable? Here’s a review…

2017 is coming to a close and it provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights of the past twelve months. This annual tradition is not so much…

Beer excels when it comes to conviviality and shared experiences. It has a place at the dining table, particularly around Christmas. I’ve already written about some of the best local…

Sydney comes into its own when it warms up and the sun stays out for longer. There are a few local beers that are perfect for this time of year.…

This is old news but Anthony Bourdain has been quoted on his disdain for craft beer, or at least some of the culture surrounding it. He’s clarified his position in…

Beer sits at a peculiar intersection between Sydney’s nightlife venues and the social and political debates surrounding them. For a website that documents alcoholic beverages in Sydney, mention of Sydney’s…

A sense of place, or of local identity, has always been important in the branding of beer. That’s still the case today. I’ve written before about local beer vs good…

Each year Sydney Beer Week pulls the local beer scene sharply into focus, concentrating and amplifying larger trends. Here’s a look at what 2017 showed us. Sydney Beer Week positions…

This is a snapshot of Sydney Beer Week 2017. So much happens during the festival of beer so this documents just a few highlights from one person’s experience. Each year…

Pubs and bars are under increasing pressure to be loyal to breweries in order to get special releases. What if the same measures were applied to beer drinkers? In America…