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For the best expert analysis served with a dash of opinion and plenty of banter, be sure to tune in to The Crafty Pint's GABS Hottest 100 Video Podcast on countdown day! Kicking off from 2.45pm AEDT on January 25, the Crafty team will guide you through the pointy end of the countdown, with deep dive trends and insights, interviews with brewers and beer lovers, wild chat, hot takes, listener comments, and more than a little random beer trivia. Yep, it's the world's oldest tradition… ranking beers and trying to make it sound like this is a serious thing we should be doing with our time. You can subscribe to The Crafty Pint Podcast on YouTube for the full video experience, and catch up with an audio replay later on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

It's time to hit the road again after hosting the GABS Hottest 100 Countdown livestream as Will and James call into Noodledoof in Victoria's west.Founders Sam Rudolph and Alex Carr launched the brewpub and distillery with their partners in late 2019 – just before you-know-what hit – in Koroit, a small town a short drive inland from the western end of the Great Ocean Road.In the years since, they've gone on to create a genuinely distinctive operation in a region that was pretty much barren land for local craft beer before they came along.With Sam still making his way back from a beer festival in Melbourne on the day of our visit, we sat down with Alex to hear how the former homebrewing housemates from Adelaide ended up reuniting as brewers and distillers.We find out how they turned a former mechanics in the town's main street into a community hub, where the unique name comes from, and why they've been determined to create a brand like little else in Australia – certainly among breweries found so far from any major cities.Alex tells us about their mission to work with and celebrate local producers, foraging for native ingredients in the rich ecosystem of nearby Tower Hill whose Gunditjmara name, Koroitj, gives their adopted home its name, and creating unique spirits such as a wonderful potato vodka that pays homage to the Irish community that settled in the area in the mid-19th century.The show features great insights and inspiration for those looking to build a community around a regional brewery, and the rewards that can come from sticking to your beliefs.We also hear from Anne Gigney, founder and co-director of The Distillers Institute, ahead of March's IBD Convention in Hobart.Prior to the chat with Alex, we reflect briefly on this year's Hottest 100 results, the eye-catching merger between Hawkers and White Bay, and our feature on globe-trotting Aussie brewer Nick Galton-Fenzi.Start of segments: 10:54 – Alex Carr (part one) 30:16 – Ann Gigney 38:11 – Alex Carr (part two)Relevant links: Noodledoof GABS H100 of 2024 Livestream GABS H100 of 2024: Analysis Hawkers & White Bay Merge Aussie Exports: Nick Galton-Fenzi Have You Done A Rallings? The High Country Hop IBD 2025To find out more about supporting the show or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.

We return to normal programming – temporarily at least ahead of our GABS Hottest 100 Countdown livestream – for Episode 028 of The Crafty Pint Podcast, featuring one of the interviews we recorded on the road in South Australia in late 2024.That said, it's arguably a little harsh to refer to Loophole Brewing as normal. Sure, it's a brewery that makes beer, but there's more to distinguish Loophole from your run-of-the-mill breweries than most. The entire operation is off grid. It's based on the grounds of a winery (but is no token beer brand designed to offer a modicum of choice at the cellar door). They grow barley they've used in their beers. They've won trophies for beer-wine hybrids and beer featuring local saltwater, and fermented the winery's grapes with nothing but Brettanomyces.In short, there was plenty to talk about when we pulled up at Cape Jaffa Wines – the first to plant vines on this stretch of the Limestone Coast – half an hour north of Robe.We were there to catch up with Tom O'Reilly, head brewer and also the man who designed and built the brewery for the Hooper family, the pioneers who saw the potential for producing wine in the region back in the 1990s.As well as discussing the brewery and winery's innovative and sustainable approach and regular cross-pollination of ideas and ingredients, we chat about Sunlight Liquor – Tom's mead brand, making a positive impact on the wider beer industry, the importance of educating drinkers, and how a mishap on his first night shift at Stone & Wood led to the creation of a Molly Rose favourite.Prior to the chat with Tom, we look at some of the positive news stories of the past week, including the imminent arrival of a Bridge Road bar at Melbourne Airport – hot on the heels of a Stone & Wood bar opening at Sydney Airport, the acquisition of Port Mac brewery Moorebeer by its long-term head brewer, and the arrival of Subculture Brewing in Brunswick.We've enjoyed a great start to our campaign shining a light on good beer citizens, "Have you done a Rallings?", while applications are now open for this year's Young Henrys IWD Brewing Scholarship supporting women and non-binary individuals aiming to get into the industry too. This week's episode also features a new segment featuring Steve "Hendo" Henderson of Rockstar Brewer with tips on brewing better beer.Start of segments: 12:43 – Tom O'Reilly (part one) 29:43 – Rockstar Brewer 35:28 – Tom O'Reilly (part two)Relevant links: Loophole Brewing Cape Jaffa Wines Bridge Road Brewers Land At Melbourne Airport Brewer Buys Brewery Who Brews Subculture Beers? Young Henrys IWD Scholarship Have You Done A Rallings? GABS H100 Countdown Livestream Rockstar Brewing Academy The High Country Hop IBD 2025To find out more about supporting the show or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.

The Crafty Pint Podcast is back for 2025 after a most enjoyable break; we hope all our listeners and viewers had a great festive period too.Our first show of the year is a little different to most. We still reflect on the stories we've covered since the start of 2025, including the news that KAIJU! have become the latest brewing company to enter voluntary administration almost a year to the day after Wayward Brewing did the same, heralding Aussie craft beer's toughest 12 months.However, there's no main guest this time around. Instead, we look ahead to some of the notable upcoming events we're involved in, as well as announcing a new campaign through which we hope to shine a light on the good deeds taking place throughout the beer and hospo industries.In terms of events, The Catfish's QI: Beer Edition on January 18 features both podcast producer Matt Hofmann as MC and Crafty founder James Smith as a panelist. Then, a week later, we're hosting the live countdown of the GABS Hottest 100 via YouTube, while we also look ahead to the 2025 IBD Asia Pacific Convention in Hobart in conversation with convention chair Brendan Flanagan.The aforementioned new campaign has been created in partnership with the team at Rallings. You can find out what it means to have “done a Rallings” from the person who came up with the concept in the second half of the show. Or you can get straight on with nominating anyone you know who's done a good deed – big or small – in the wider beer world via the link below.We'll feature the best stories from those nominations in future shows – and there's prizes up for grabs for both the nominee and the person or business that nominates them.Start of segments: 7:46 – Discussion of recent news 19:01 – Brendan Flanagan – IBD 23:44 – Preview of GABS Hottest 100 Live Countdown & "Have you done a Rallings?"Relevant links: KAIJU! Enter VA Dash & Smash – Inside The World Of The Aussie Beer Milers Ten Lessons From Ten Years – Cupitt's Estate Catfish QI: Beer Edition (Jan 18) GABS H100 Live Countdown Nominate A Good Beer Citizen IBD Asia Pacific Convention 2025 Sign Up For The Next Brewing Course At Bendigo TAFE To find out more about supporting the show or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.

We take the Border–Gavaskar Trophy and Bradman Best has got a new chain.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale is still live. Get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "EDDY" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Thursday Catch UpBread & CerealBradman Best ChainJai OpetaiaCricketRussell CroweLee Hagipantelis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 3 of our 'Best Of' series this year.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale is still live. Get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "EDDY" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/UpdateState SolicitorLiz FrankPube BetDricusBradman Best Step DadJarome Luai DrowningBilly SlaterSpotlight TVJess FoxYugoslav Names w/ Billy BirmsKick offs & Kick OnsChilliCalendar PoemFatherhoodRule Changes w/ Brendan Cowell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some more of our favourites from 2024.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale is now live. Get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "DP" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Canberra StinksFinger BetAsphyxiRoaring SybianHiding ShameTobler's PizzaJarch T-ShirtDargonsStreety's Origin Rev UpFifita to RoostersFifita BackflipJason DemetriouBootsOlympic TorchYewingNational Anthem BuskerWayne BennettBobby KnucklesWilly's Letter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the final day of the Boxing Day test.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale is now live. Get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "DP" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to Queensland for the penultimate podcast of our Year In Beer 2024 series. As with much of the local beer industry, it's been a challenging time for many in the state. A number of craft beer venues have closed or changed hands, the most high profile of which was Brewski, whose owners Ant and Matt joined us for an earlier show before rocking up with their new My Beer Dealer in Fortitude Valley. Talking of high profile, the voluntary administration and, ultimately, sale of Black Hops Brewing to a new ownership team was among the most talked-about of all the littered the past 12 months in Australia. But, even here, the changes that brought led to an unexpected opportunity for two of the guests on this episode: Phil Sharp and Daniel Venema of Hiker Brewing. They took ownership of Black Hops Brisbane and converted it to their second home, a move they hadn't expected to make for a couple of years yet. However, such a decision feels very in keeping with the brewery's fine start to life. The founders discuss the lean and mean, community-centric ethos that's brought them to this point, the opportunities for smaller, locals-focused breweries to step in as the new pokie-free pub, their fondness for Working Title's beers, and how they were the real winners of the GABS Hottest 100 of 2023. We kick off, however, with Brisbane-based Crafty Pint writer Mick Wüst for his take on the past 12 months: the trends he's witnessed, the beers he's enjoyed, and what he's been up to, which has included publishing a second book and completing a third (both on spirits, following his first on beer). From there, we head to the Sunshine Coast where Craig Williams sits down at the home of Josh Donohoe, founder of Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours. A renewed focus on beer tourism is something we wrote about in the national trends article that launched this series and it's cropped up in other episodes, but few are as well versed as Josh. Not only has he been running tours in the region since the days when they had just a handful of breweries, but he's played a central role in the Craft Beer Capital tourism marketing campaign, even travelling with the region's brewers to sing the Sunshine Coast's praises in New Zealand. Start of guest segments: 2:40 – Mick Wüst 14:16 – Josh Donohoe 26:33 – Phil Sharp & Daniel VenemaThe Crafty Pint's 2024 Year In Beer series is proudly presented by Mogwai Labs, leaders in liquid yeast solutions. For the perfect pitch every time, visit mogwailabs.com.au. Relevant links: The Crafty Pint's Year In Beer 2024 Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours Mick's Gin Drinker's Toolkit Hiker BrewingTo find out more about supporting the show or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.

Some of our favourite clips from this year to accompany you while you get horizontal.Last remaining brown Punters & Dribblers Cord Hat are live now via: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale is now live. Get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "TIGER" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/AlpacasMatt Burton Flat EartherNew DyorMissile's PromiseNews BreakersMen's Women's Weekly FeatureValentine's Day CallLuciano LeiluaManly Vegas Tinder BanCleary to Super LeagueCooper Johns In VegasDan Ginnane VegasRescue DogPost VegasI'm So Bounced Out DudeChocolate Fountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We just will not quit.Last remaining brown Punters & Dribblers Cord Hat are live now via: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Boxing Day Sale. This Thursday get 20% off via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "TIGER" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Holiday EnergyTobler SkiingBaggy Green Long LunchTest CricketCharlie Woods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tickle Me Blocker finale is here and so are the Christmas Carols.The Brown Punters & Dribblers Cord Hat is live now via: https://hellosport.shop/The brand spanking new Horizontal Season shirt is also on sale now via: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Magnums are on sale now. Save yourself from dying of thirst via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "TOM" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Chatting BabiesCricketIsa Guha commentsJarome LuaiTickle Me Blocker FinaleOffice DramasChristmas Carols Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tickle Me Blocker finale is here and so are the Christmas Carols.The Brown Punters & Dribblers Cord Hat is live now via: https://hellosport.shop/The brand spanking new Horizontal Season shirt is also on sale now via: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Magnums are on sale now. Save yourself from dying of thirst via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "TOM" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Chatting BabiesCricketIsa Guha commentsJarome LuaiTickle Me Blocker FinaleOffice DramasChristmas Carols Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trav's got a bit of Oakie Doke about him.The brand spanking new Horizontal Season shirt is on sale now via: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Vote for 4 Pines Japanese Lager in Gabs Hottest 100 Beers here: https://gabshottest100.com/au-vote/Good Day Multivitamin, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 20% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Big Day Rosé Magnums are on sale now. Save yourself from dying of thirst via: https://hellosport.shop/Grumpy Coffee, everything to turn your frown upside down. Use code "TOM" for 10% off your order this week here: https://grumpycoffee.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Test CricketTravis HeadSmudgePresentsNew Jersey DronesNew PNG Rugby League TeamEzra MamDCETobler's HolidayScratchies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the third of our trilogy with Maz from Hawkers Beer and if that wasn't enough Nigel from https://www.we-love-craft.beer/ is back to talk about what's going on in the Australian craft beer scene at the start of 2024. Don't forget to support the podcast by buying some beer and merch from our online store! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/ Nigel and Davydd discuss the end of Brews News, the best ways to market breweries and the effectiveness of the GABS Hottest 100 and social media campaigns. Then it's time to finish off our interviews recorded with Maz at Hawkers just before the new year - accompanied by a truly fantastic Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Strong Ale. We learn all about the secrets of strong ales and white stouts, why Maz didn't collect his trophy from the Indies which wines and whiskeys he enjoys most. Before we finish off with an impassioned plea to support the industry.    

On this week's episode we discuss the Gabs Hottest 100, along with current rugby league coaching status of some of the greats we also have our usual segments with a sprinkling of vegan chat and donkey f*ckers Don't Forget to tell your cool friends about us Enjoy!!

Ben shared his thoughts about being the most successful indie brewer over the 16 GABS Hottest 100s, the value of the poll and also the challenges of staying 'hot' in the annual popularity contest. Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involved Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!

With the size and importance that the GABS Hottest 100 occupies in the craft beer scene, we caught of with one of the poll's founders, Steve Jeffares, to hear where it all came and how it got started. Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involved Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!

In two interviews Davydd is joined by Maz from Hawkers Brewing and Daniel from Beer Reflections to talk about many of the current issues in the Australian craft beer scene. If you want to help keep the podcast up and running why not head over to our online store and grab a t-shirt or hoodie! https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/collections/merch Daniel has produced a really interesting analysis of which beers you'll find in your local bottleshop and how that's changed in the last couple of years. We discuss the rise of white labels [ie beers that supermarkets produce that are designed to mimic craft beer labels], what CUB and Lion have done to respond and how the numbers of independent craft beers on offer has reduced. We also get a tiny sneak peak at preparations for this years Bendigo On the Hop Festival. You can read more of Daniel's work including his 2024 GABS Hottest 100 Predictions here: https://www.beerreflections.com.au/ Then it's back out to Hawkers to continue our chat with Maz while sipping his West Coast IPA and Stout - if you haven't already heard the first part of the interview back in Episode 211 we suggest you go back and check that out first!  Again a quick reminder that there is a fair bit of swearing in the interview with Maz so if that's not your thing you might want to give this part of the episode a miss. As well as discussing the beers we go a deep dive of how government policy impacts the craft beer industry including positive assistance programs, the impost of excise and the new container deposit scheme in Victoria.  We discuss where the money you pay for your slab really goes and find out what Maz thinks of the Independent Beer Association and their awards. You can support Hawkers by grabbing some of their beer online here: https://hawkers.beer/  

This week the team discuss Cheeky Monkey, GABS, and the Aldi-BrewDog collaboration. Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involved Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. acquires Sound Brewing Co. Good Drinks provides Rider Lite update Voting Open for GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2023 Aldi and BrewDog Are Opening a One-Night-Only Sydney Pop-Up Pub Where a Beer Only Costs $3.25 Check out the Brewery Pro Podcast. Our partners This episode of Brews News Week is proudly brought to you by Bintani. Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Bluestone Yeast - Bluestone yeast has you covered. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Brews News Business Directory - The place to advertise brewing ingredients, equipment, services and and more from Australia and abroad. Brews News Brewer Database Mailbag is brought to you this week by Beer Fans.

Docket Strong results for Metcash, esp bottle shops - ​​https://theshout.com.au/strong-half-year-result-for-metcash-liquor/ Crafty Pint's Local Beer Day - https://craftypint.com/news/3307/local-beer-day-join-us-for-a-nationwide-celebration ABV Awards - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ImqjUHmIr9DLsEwRdmEKBRT9S49tMdLO Voting open for GABS Hottest 100 - https://theshout.com.au/voting-open-for-gabs-hottest-100-2/ - Live vote https://gabshottest100.com/au/ ALD IPA - https://www.beerandbrewer.com/pop-up-pub-from-aldi-to-showcase-new-ald-ipa/ Good Drinks Rider Lite removes Electrolyte claim - https://brewsnews.com.au/good-drinks-rider-lite-update/ Is the Craft Beer Boom done - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-02/craft-beer-industry-under-pressure/103098096 Hendo Reacts HR1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_pour_decision/video/7306008916746358018?_r=1&_t=8hnC3cEy6ew HR2 - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160132388767967&set=gm.3616963438577718&idorvanity=2269787796628629 12 questions https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossandthebrewer/posts/1120706429313070/

Mountain Culture rocketed to the top of the GABS Hottest 100 just a few weeks ago, but that was the latest achievement for a brewery that has been exceeding expectations ever since it launched in late 2019, just before the world felt the grip of COVID. COVID put a huge dent in what were initially outlined as modest plans for a humble Blue Mountains brewpub. Their covid pivot seems to have paid off and they have been on a tear ever since, one that has seen contant expansion of their expanded brewhouse. Managing growth is often seen as big a challenge for craft breweries as not growing, and I really wanted to find out what the Mountain Culture secret sauce is…especially as to the outsider Harriet & DJ give off some pretty laid-back, it's all fun craft beer vibes that feel the opposite of a serious, growth-minded businesses negotiating a maturing market place. It's a great chat and I hope I managed to get a look under the hood of of the engine that's driving the business. This episode of Beer is a Conversation is presented by HPA. Australia's leading hop grower offers a huge range of Aussie, international and innovative hop products that can help breweries of all sizes become more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable. Check out their new product catalogue at www.hops.com.au/product-catalogue/ If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Last week's spicy episode feedback including Hendo's correction and apology Smart sensory launch GABS Hottest 100 sub lists- new releases https://gabshottest100.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hot100_2022_NEW_beers-poster.pdf GABS Hottest 100 indie list - https://gabshottest100.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FINALHot100_2022_INDIE_beers-poster.pdf GABS Hottest 100 next 100 list - https://gabshottest100.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hot100_2022_Next_beers-poster.pdf Hiker Brewery opening Saturday - https://hikerbrewing.com.au/ Better beer wins court case against Brick Lane - https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/the-inspired-unemployed-win-court-battle-over-better-beer/news-story/d50c24350a5aea74b31f43f87a648f4b Dan Murphy's fee increase - https://www.brewsnews.com.au/2023/02/08/brewers-bear-brunt-of-dan-murphys-price-promise/ 12 questions

This week the team discuss the grant to keep Boags alive, growth for Mighty Craft and the Brewing in New Zealand report. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! GABS Hottest 100 results announced Government grant sees Lion reverse Boag's closure Growth for Mighty Craft despite decline in craft beer Brewing in New Zealand Report Lessons Learned: Two Mates Brewing Check out the Brewery Pro Podcast. Our partners Rallings Labels and Stickers - Leading provider of high quality Labels, Stickers and Packaging products. Call 1300 852 235. Bluestone Yeast - Bluestone yeast has you covered. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Brews News Business Directory - The place to advertise brewing ingredients, equipment, services and and more from Australia and abroad. Brews News Brewer Database

Topics Mountain Culture wins GABS Hottest 100 - https://theshout.com.au/new-winner-of-the-gabs-hottest-100/ & https://gabshottest100.com/auresults/2022/ Better Beer drives Mighty Craft to profit - https://theshout.com.au/better-beer-helps-drive-mighty-craft-into-profit/ & https://www.brewsnews.com.au/2023/01/30/growth-for-mighty-craft-despite-decline-in-craft-beer/ Mighty Craft turns their back on workers who have been stood down without pay and Brews News sugar-coats the stories around VAs. Excise rises again - https://theshout.com.au/calls-for-reform-as-alcohol-tax-rises-again/ also https://craftypint.com/news/3060/under-pressure-a-perfect-storm-brewing-for-beer "NZ Hops distribution: WTF is going on?" https://www.yakimachief.com/commercial/hop-wire/nz-hops-partnership Boags brewery tour saved by the tassie Government - https://theshout.com.au/boags-brewery-tours-will-now-continue/ 12 questions

Matt Kirkegaard and Sabrina Kunz countdown the GABS Hottest 100 beers for 2023. This full live broadcast includes all interviews and commentary as it happened on the 28 January 2023. View the full list of winners. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Matt Kirkegaard and Sabrina Kunz countdown the GABS Hottest 100 beers for 2023. Enjoy this chat with Mick Fanning. View the full list of winners. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Matt Kirkegaard and Sabrina Kunz countdown the GABS Hottest 100 beers for 2023. Enjoy this chat with Matt and Jack from the Inspired Unemployed. View the full list of winners. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Matt Kirkegaard and Sabrina Kunz countdown the GABS Hottest 100 beers for 2023. Enjoy this conversation with Scott Hargrave. View the full list of winners. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Matt Kirkegaard and Sabrina Kunz countdown the GABS Hottest 100 beers for 2023. Enjoy this chat with winner DJ McCready. View the full list of winners. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

On today's show we talk about Great People That Did Stuff where we will focus on the notable people we lost over the Christmas and New Year period.Then we talk about the Voice to Parliament in our segment we call Indelible Indigenous.And to round off the show, we talk about the latest goings on in the USA in the Party In The USA segment.So, let's get on with the show with Wence and Keighley.More: https://thenewblurt.substack.com/BanterDid you vote in the ABC Triple J Hottest 100 for 2022? Did you listen to the Hottest 100? Here are the top 100 as voted by the listeners →Triple J Hottest 100 list for 2022 best songsDid you miss the GABS Hottest 100 for 2022? Here is the list of best beers in Australia as voted by beer lovers →Best beers for 2022 as voters by lovers of beer.Great People That Did StuffThis week we celebrate the people that left this planet while we were on our Christmas.Maxi Jazz - 24 Dec 2022 (Faithless), Pele - 29 Dec 2022, Vivienne Westwood - 29 Dec 2022, Barbara Walters - 30 Dec 2022, Jeff Beck - 10 Jan 2023, Lisa-Marie Presley - 12 Jan 2023, Renee Geyer - 17 Jan 2023, David Crosby - 19 Jan 2023On this weeks' show we focused on:Pelé, born 23 Oct 1940, passed away 29 December 2022. Football legend, musician and politician →Encyclopaedia Britannica - PeléThe Guardian - Pelé, Brazil World Cup winner and football legend, dies aged 82Netflix - Pelé documentaryMaxi Jazz, born 14 June 1957, passed away 24 December 2022. DJ and musician, founder of Faithless →Wikipedia - Maxi JazzWikipedia - Faithless discographyLisa-Marie Presley, born February 1 1968, passed away January 12, 2023. Singer and songwriter →BBC News - Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54Jeff Beck, born 24 June 1944, passed away 10 January 2023. Rock guitarist →CNN - Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78Wikipedia - Jeff BeckIndelible IndigenousThe New Blurt support a Voice to Parliament. For more information on what we all need to learn about the Voice and the upcoming referendum, please refer to the following websites.“A Voice to Parliament gives the Australian Government the opportunity to make policies WITH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, RATHER THAN FOR Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” - Quote from From The Heart website.The official Uluru StatementUluru Statement - The Voice modelFrom The Heart - What is a voice to parliament?From The Heart - Take the constitutional recognition courseABC News - Megan Davis: the road to the Uluru Statement from the HeartOfficial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander VoiceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CommissionParty In The USAOnly in America. Another Republican lying, allegedly, through his teeth.US ABC News - Investigations and complaints facing George Santos could bring serious penaltiesBBC News - George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressmanCNN - George Santos' ex says congressman will never resign because ‘his ego is too big'Follow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6sah68y5GKhtD-uE4W-FAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNew This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

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As you know, Hospopreneurs+ is a little different - the episode today includes four separate interviews from GABS in Sydney.  Pete Brennan - the Founder of non-alcoholic brewery, Heaps Normal. Clay and Monty from One Drop - we tried their glitter beer and beer ice cream. Dave Ward - Sales Manager at two time GABS Hottest 100 winning brewery, Bent Spoke. A panel on Sydney's Northern Beaches (7th Day Brewery, Dad & Dave's, Freshwater Brewing Co and Bucketty's) - what's driving the recent explosion of interest there?

This week, Better Beer as we speak with the person behind that brand, Nick Cogger. Better Beer has become something of a Piñata for craft beer drinkers, particularly since its top 10 finish in this years' GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers, for a beer that doesn't fit more traditional definitions of craft. But even in his mid 30s Nick is no newcomer to the world of beer, with almost two decades in the industry already. As you'll hear, Nick discovered the world of brewing when his father set up a Brew for U when Nick was just 16. In this conversation we learn a lot about the industry through the prism of what Nick has learned through what he calls his ‘unsuccessful businesses' that have led him to the juggernaut that is Better Beer, launched with The Inspired Unemployed and also craft accelerator Might Craft. We'll also learn why The Inspired Unemployed aren't influencers, they are creators…and there is a meaningful difference. Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel. Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week, Better Beer as we speak with the person behind that brand, Nick Cogger.Better Beer has become something of a Piñata for craft beer drinkers, particularly since its top 10 finish in this years' GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers, for a beer that doesn't fit more traditional definitions of craft.But even in his mid 30s Nick is no newcomer to the world of beer, with almost two decades in the industry already. As you'll hear, Nick discovered the world of brewing when his father set up a Brew for U when Nick was just 16.In this conversation we learn a lot about the industry through the prism of what Nick has learned through what he calls his ‘unsuccessful businesses' that have led him to the juggernaut that is Better Beer, launched with The Inspired Unemployed and also craft accelerator Might Craft. We'll also learn why The Inspired Unemployed aren't influencers, they are creators…and there is a meaningful difference.Our partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel.Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the GABS Hottest 100 and are joined by Mike Bray to see what will be new with the awards next year. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2021 announced Coca-Cola to sell interest in Australian Beer Co. IBA bullish despite tough year ATO extends beer repackaging concession Nanobrewery Brew Mountains expands Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. Mailbag brought to you by the New Zealand Ale Trail. Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more. Beer of the Week is brought to you by Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Bluestone Yeast have over 100 yeast strains in their Bio-bank and are always adding more. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Mention Brews News when you order for free shipping on all orders in Dec and Jan. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the GABS Hottest 100 and are joined by Mike Bray to see what will be new with the awards next year.Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2021 announcedCoca-Cola to sell interest in Australian Beer Co.IBA bullish despite tough yearATO extends beer repackaging concessionNanobrewery Brew Mountains expandsOur partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News.Mailbag brought to you by the New Zealand Ale Trail. Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand.We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more.Beer of the Week is brought to you by Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Bluestone Yeast have over 100 yeast strains in their Bio-bank and are always adding more. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Mention Brews News when you order for free shipping on all orders in Dec and Jan.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Sabrina Kunz and Clare Burnett join Matt Kirkegaard as the team countdown GABS Hottest 100 beers of 2021. View the full list here. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Sabrina Kunz and Clare Burnett join Matt Kirkegaard as the team countdown GABS Hottest 100 beers of 2021. View the full list here.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

On the eve of the GABS Hottest 100 we present to you a bonus episode from late 2021. Christian McGarry joins us to discuss all things Your Mates Brewing. But really, think of this more as a documentary and deep dive into all things Larry. Who is Larry? What is Larry? And Why Larry? Also, at the time we ask you for love heart reacts or likes for extra footage of Dr Faz dancing post smashing Larry's at GABS. Will we release the footage? Will Larry move into the no. 1 spot? WHO CAN EVEN SAY!Become a Friend Of The Show and support us on our Patreon! If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please rate, subscribe and leave us a review here! It's free and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!Check us out on Spotify

This week the team discuss the ethics of 'buy now pay later' schemes, and wine is after a share of the beer market - should we take it as a compliment? Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!Buy-now-pay-later for alcohol “ethically questionable”GABS Hottest 100 celebrationsABAC review set for 2022Jacob's Creek fights for beer's ‘share of throat' at cricketLion to sell Magic Rock and Fourpure2022 Pink Boots Society Australia Brew DaysOur partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News.Mailbag brought to you by the New Zealand Ale Trail. Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand.We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more.Beer of the Week is brought to you by Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Bluestone Yeast have over 100 yeast strains in their Bio-bank and are always adding more. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Mention Brews News when you order for free shipping on all orders in Dec and Jan.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the ethics of 'buy now pay later' schemes, and wine is after a share of the beer market - should we take it as a compliment? Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Buy-now-pay-later for alcohol “ethically questionable” GABS Hottest 100 celebrations ABAC review set for 2022 Jacob's Creek fights for beer's ‘share of throat' at cricket Lion to sell Magic Rock and Fourpure 2022 Pink Boots Society Australia Brew Days Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. Mailbag brought to you by the New Zealand Ale Trail. Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more. Beer of the Week is brought to you by Bluestone Yeast - Australia's first and only liquid yeast manufacturer. Bluestone Yeast have over 100 yeast strains in their Bio-bank and are always adding more. You can reach out to them at info@bluestoneyeast.com.au or call Derek on (03) 8518 3172 and talk all things yeast. Mention Brews News when you order for free shipping on all orders in Dec and Jan. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week the team discuss the global freight crisis, Lions acquisition of Stone & Wood and the Indie Awards are being contested. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Lion completes Stone & Wood acquisition 2021 Indies results revealed & Indies awards contested, audit underway Global freight crisis challenging the brewing industry WABA combats keg theft with latest campaign NSW “secret shoppers” to probe alcohol deliveries Nominations now open for GABS Hottest 100 Nominations open for GABS Hottest 100 New Zealand Southern Bay Brewing assets for sale Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. Mailbag brought to you by the New Zealand Ale Trail. Head to www.nzaletrail.com or @nzaletrail on social media to find the best beer experiences in New Zealand. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week's special edition is the podcast version of our GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers live countdown episode, recorded on 23 January 2021 at Brisbane's Easy Times Brewery.   Guests featured include Richard Watkins, from winning brewery BentSpoke, Stone & Wood's Nick Boots and Brick Lane's Paul Bowker, and Easy Time's Curran McCarthy.   This special edition was made possible with the support of Cryer Malt, Yakima Chief Hops and Barrett Burston. Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. Cryer Malt is proud to team up with Yakima Chief Hops to bring the very best Pacific Northwest hops to Australian and Kiwi brewers. Yakima Chief Hops strives for innovation, quality and transparency through their 100% grower-owned network of family hop farms. Their hops are available through your mates at Cryer Malt. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a Brews News bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

We had an awesome day at Aether Brewing in Northgate on Brisbane's northside chatting through the 2020 GABS Hottest 100 Countdown. We were joined by Brisbane craft beer legends Nev Gardiner, John "Beer Tragic" Black & Joslyn Erickson of Hop On Brewery Tours as well as our good mates Andy & Tina of Showcase Beers. A huge thank you to you all and to the crew at Aether Brewing!

This week the team discuss the new Lord Howe Island Brewery, Corona shortages and are joined by a very special guest.  Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast! Lion to build Lord Howe Island brewery Timely labelling reminder after low-alc slip Broo receives first CUB order Corona beer shortages in Australia confirmed Luke Houlihan Brewery Pro Podcast Champion brewpub Moffat Beach launches second venue Voting now open for GABS Hottest 100 for 2020 Drinks Adventures with James Atkinson Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. Brewing great beer takes time and is considered artistry by brewers. Polishing the art and expanding for the future is made easier with fluidic controls and automation of your processes, enabling more time for craft brewing density and flavours, instead of stirring the mix. Bürkert supports their Australian customers with single cable technology, for future-proofing their tomorrow. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Brewers, if you are still applying self-adhesive labels to your bottles and cans, and believe that this is a sustainable solution for your packaging needs, you may want to call Rallings Labels, Stickers and Packaging and discuss your options with them. The team at Rallings will walk you through the various options available to you, that are more sustainable than applying self-adhesive labels which don't help the environment at all. Whilst they do produce self-adhesive labels for many breweries, there is a much better way to ensure that your carbon footprint is lower than what you are currently doing by utilising pre-sleeved cans. Give the guys a call on 1300 852 235 to find out more. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a Brews News bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.    

We recently saw the GABS Hottest 100 beers of 2019 revealed. It was the biggest year yet for the national poll, but as it has grown, so has the discussion and debate about the results. This year seemed to see the antipathy towards the results reach new levels as many of the social media beer cognoscenti decried what they regard as pedestrian beers gaining high positions in the results. Another bugbear for some were little known breweries - at least little known to them - triumphing over beer known breweries or more widely distributed beers. Bearing the brunt of a lot of the attention and criticism was a little brewery on the Sunshine Coast that had the temerity to reach the top 5. As a brewery with next to no footprint outside of its home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Your Mates results - with 4 beers in the 100 and the top 5 finish - have been held up as showing the poll is flawed or can be gamed. To others, it was proof that the lack of a marketing budget and national distribution didn't count against a brewery that had done what craft beer says it does - engage and mobilise its community. Regardless of your own position, the result for the founders - Christen McGarry and Matt Hepburn, was that their excitement at their achievement quickly became tarnished as they watched the scorn online catch them up in its wake. So who is Your Mates? We caught up with Christen McGarry last year, the day after they opened their new brewhouse and bar. In this episode we discuss the Hottest 100, how they campaigned, what their result means for them and also why the Sunshine Coast did so well in the national poll. It's a fun conversation with two mates who, as you'll hear, are filled with enthusiasm for what they do. Enjoy the conversation. Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt is dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Coming to you from the road this week, Matt and Pete debrief the hottest 100 countdown. Pacific Ale back on top in GABS Hottest 100 Australian Brews News visits Victorian High country breweries Ryefield Hops rallies industry after drought devastation Brewsvegas 2020 launches Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a Brews News bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Over the next three hours - yes, it's a long one - you will hear Pete Mitcham and Matt Kirkegaard, joined by Hemingway's Brewing head brewer Anthony Clem and Cryer Malt's Queensland & Northern Territory Sales Manager, Fergus Seppanen reveal the results live. We chat with a cavalcade of brewery representatives, including Brendan Varis and Will Irving from Feral, Scott Hargrave from Balter, Nick Boots from Stone & Wood, Christen McGarry from Your Mates and Mazen Hajjar from Hawkers as well as GABS new owner, Mike Bray and the man who pulls it all together, Craig Williams. We sincerely thank our presenting partners Cryer Malt, Yakima Chief Hops and Barrett Burston Malting. without whom we could not have gotten the team in one room to create the show. Yakima Chief Hops; a 100% grower-owned global network of family hop farms, known for their innovative products, including Cryo Hops® Pellets, the concentrated lupulin of whole leaf hop cones, processed at sub zero temperatures! Now available through their supply partners Cryer Malt Australia. We also thank Hemingway's in Cairns for having us along and being such generous hosts. If you happen to be in Cairns or Port Douglas, you're missing out on a great experience if you don't go and visit the breweries and drink the beers that are actually from up there. Our live stream was produced by Jon Guarna. Now, settle in and listen to the Radio Brews News team call the last two hours of the countdown and discuss all the results…

Next week we're live streaming from Hemingways for the GABS Hottest 100. Listen live here. This weeks topics: Support local, breweries urge as bushfire closures continue Industry rallies for resilience IWSR: Wine Consumption in US Declines for First Time in 25 Years ABAC advises breweries to audit social media Queensland brewers have say on new licences Every six pack of beer contributes to climate change. Brewers hope algae is the solution Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner and proud sponsors of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.