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The chefs’ culinary backgrounds merge in the lamb forequarter chops with chimichurri.

High-profile brewer opens first Melbourne venue and there’s chops by the kilo and spanakopita lasagne

Two chefs with a love of fire are having fun with their first beer hall menu at South Melbourne’s new Pirate Life brewpub.

  • Emma Breheny
Wayward Brewing Co owner and founder Peter Philip pictured at the Camperdown brewery.

Trouble brews in Australia’s craft beer industry, with ‘alarming rate’ of closures

More than a dozen independent breweries have been pushed to the brink of insolvency in the past 12 months.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The landlocked Brookvale Surf Club is one of four new venues to open in Brookvale over the past six months.

Watch out Marrickville, there’s an unlikely new craft beer hotspot sipping at your heels

Brookvale has flourished over the past six months, with new bars, distilleries and breweries. Plus, where to go on a self-guided weekend bar crawl.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Four Pillars 2023 Australian Christmas Gin and matching pudding.

From your Kris Kringle to your grumpy grandpa, the best drink gifts for everyone on your list

Never be stuck for gift inspiration again with these beverage-related ideas for the whole thirsty crew.

  • Katie Spain
Kingfish sashimi, freshly shucked oysters with lime and dill granita and kampot pepper and Queen Vic Market deli meats at Brick Lane Market.

Brick Lane’s huge new venue boasts 36 beer taps, a raw bar and views of Queen Vic Market

Get ready for sunset sips and snacks on the terrace at the Melbourne-based craft beer brand’s restaurant.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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There are two bars and 30 taps at Bridge Road Brewers, Brunswick East

Cheers to the weekend: Four new and improved craft breweries to slake your thirst

With the mercury rising, here are some fresh places to knock the top off a frothy.

  • Dani Valent
An artist's impression of the new Brunswick East location of Bridge Road Brewers.
Bridge Road Brewers expanding to Melbourne. For Good Food, 29 July, 2021

From Footscray to Reservoir, three new brew-pubs and taprooms to froth over this spring

A Footscray brewery is getting a reboot, a country craft beer pioneer is close to unveiling its sprawling city venue, and a wild ale specialist (finally) has a new home.

  • Emma Breheny
Portsea pub will come into its own as  spring approaches.

Road trip! Victoria’s 10 best regional pubs of 2023

Country boozers are the beating heart of Australia. From Kilcunda to Kyneton, these are the ones you need to plan a roadtrip around.

  • Ellen Fraser and Tomas Telegramma
Illustration: Simon Letch.

How is low- and no-alcohol beer made?

Dilution, distilling under a vacuum and reverse osmosis are common de-alcoholisation methods.

  • Huon Hooke
Molly Rose in Collingwood.
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Molly Rose Brewing brings the fun, the beers and mind-bendingly good chicken wings

Come for the creative craft brews and stay for the delicious snacks and A+ banter.

  • Besha Rodell