It feels like there’s no escaping AI in 2026, as the likes of ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude turn up in emails, offices and every corner of the internet.
They’re also helping brewers create graphics for their beers, and as the algorithms rise, AI’s use is creating controversy in craft beer too.
Two Bays are planning to open a Collingwood venue later this year, where the food and drinks list will be entirely gluten-free.
We chatted to the brewery’s founder about The Freehouse’s Latin American kitchen and its showcase of independent Victorian drinks.
Like many breweries, Blind Boy Brewing began as a hobby that got out of hand.
What sets the Brisbane outfit apart is the legally blind brewer behind the award-winning beers, Jacob Viel.
Late last month, Fiona and Ed from Dollar Bill announced they were putting their award-winning brewing and blending operation on the market.
We caught up with them to find out more about the decision, and their plans for the future.
There can be a point in a brewery build where it feels like nothing is moving and everything is taking too long…
In Part II of our Building A Brewery series, we caught up with the crew at Black Match hear about their weeks spent on epoxy and the nicer moments like developing recipes.
Since early 2020, Benchwarmer has been impressing locals and those from further afield with their commitment to craft beer and delicious things to eat.
We chatted with the man behind Benchwarmer about their approach to beer, food and how they secure the best Japanese they can via Oishii World.
A decade ago, we launched our Crafty Crawls series with one of Australia's - if not the world's - best tram routes for craft beer: The 86.
Join us as we revisit the route along a couple of Melbourne's most popular drinking and dining strips to see what's changed.
Briony Liebich is the sensory guru behind Flavour Logic: a font of knowledge on how to taste, assess, and describe beer.
Here she serves up tips on how to become a better beer taster, able to understand more about the flavours in every glass you put to your lips.
Cassie O'Neill isn't technically Aussie, but over her 12 years at The Local Taphouse and Stomping Ground she sure made her mark on Melbourne.
As she prepares to return after two years in London, where she's been working for 40FT Brewery, we invited her to share her insights on the beer scene there.
As COVID slammed the door on international travel, Kat Howes swapped a career in coffee for one in beer..
Following the recent launch of KAIJU Beer’s Imperatrix, which raises funds for ovarian cancer research, we chatted to the Melbourne brewery’s Cauldron Mixer about her brewing journey.
Happy Valley are all smiles at the moment, with the brewery still pinching themselves from a five-trophy haul at the Royal Queensland Beer Awards as they prepare to open a new venue.
We chatted to the couple behind the Brisbane brewery about their awards and the forthcoming Hop City.
“It’s exciting, that’s unquestionable."
Cheeky Monkey are set to have a fourth venue by the middle of the year, with the WA brewers opening a location in Perth's CBD.
The new home sits in Brookfield Place and will feature 24 taps as they bring a slice of the south west to the heart of the city.
"Luna is still high intensity but it has a softer, smoother flavour that people are starting to trend towards now.”
HPA today unveiled new hop variety Luna, formally known as HPA-033, which brings mango and berries to the fore, and has a softer profile than many of its stablemates.
Two Australian maltsters have enjoyed success at the 2026 Malt Cup in the US.
WA-based Loam Malt Studio, who are yet to formally launch, took out gold in the Pilsner category, with Voyager following up two past golds with silver for their Vienna malt.
There are fresh changes on the way for New South Wales’ South Coast beer scene, with Stoic Brewing buying Bass Point Brewing.
We spoke to Stoic about their plans for the Shellharbour space and their need to grow to meet demand.
Hop Nation have signed on as the Western Bulldogs' official beer partner.
The deal will see Hop Nation's beers served at Whitten Oval games, with a collab beer in the works too.
Last week, we travelled from Parkville to West Footscray on Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel to take in the best beer venues by the stations.
Now we head east, via State Library, Town Hall and Anzac to explore the craft beer bars, pubs and breweries on the Cranbourne and East Pakenham line.
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has been fully operational since the start of this month and, while it might not have been designed with this in mind, it’s made visiting some of the city’s top beer haunts easier than ever.
Join us for Part 1 of a new Crafty Crawl as we go from Parkville to Kingsville.
Allday Brewing launched this month, but their first beer came out last year and they’ve been devoted to selling all things craft since 2018.
Sound confusing?
We caught up with the team behind Forward Hops and the new brewing company to find out Who Brews as Allday.
What’s it like launching a production brewery and taproom in 2026?
BlackMatch Beverages are set to launch in the coming months, with the Melbourne brewery a new venture from the folks at KegLand.
To learn about their plans, we refreshed our Building A Brewery series.
“It’s been lovely to explore these types of beer in this space and in this time.”
Wildflower are to close their unique Marrickville home at the end of May, with cofounder Topher Boehm saying they plan to pause and return in a different, smaller, rural form at some point in the future.
"It's well overdue."
Sobremesa will soon have a home of their own, some six years on from launching with a Brett saison.
We chatted to the team about their plans in Reservoir and what’s on the horizon for the Melbourne fermenters and their fans.
“It’s a different way to identify greatness and award amazing quality beer."
Justin Fox and Jayne Lewis, both highly experienced and respected beer judges and multiple trophy-winners as brewers, are set to launch The Beer Championships: a new awards competition they ultimately hope to take global.
Big Little are a Gosford brewery born to celebrate life's best moments, like sneaking away from work early or catching up with old friends for a beer.
We caught up with the local families behind moments to chat about live music, their home in a former dance studio and brewing with Beyoncé.
Mountain Culture Beer Co have won their fourth straight GABS Hottest 100, with Coopers Pale Ale and Gage Roads Brew Co's Single Fin joining Status Quo on the podium.
We dive into the numbers behind this year’s poll and look at some of the trends behind the results.
Two weeks on from bushfires hitting Harcourt, local breweries have been finding ways to band together, fundraise and survive.
We chatted to some of those directly impacted about their efforts and the importance of supporting local.
A fortnight on from bushfires hitting Harcourt, local breweries have been finding ways to band together, fundraise, and survive.
We chatted to some of those directly impacted about their efforts and the importance of supporting local.
FermentHQ is an impressive facility from FermenTasmania, where producers can make cheese, bread, cider, beer and many other cultured delights.
We chatted to Joshua Tompkins about the site’s small-but-mighty brewing system and their plans to help the state’s brewers learn, experiment and innovate.
The first week of January tends to be a quiet time in Melbourne but for Steve Jeffares and the team at Huzzah, they were busy welcoming the first people inside.
We chatted to Steve about getting the space open and what's still to come from the Glen Iris bar.
“Hop Nation is in a really good spot, that’s why I’m comfortable moving on."
Duncan Gibson is stepping away from the brewery he launched with Sam Hambour.
The decision is due to Dunc's desire to return to his roots, with Sam buying his fellow founder’s shares and continuing to steer the brewery.