Wild at heart: The who's who of Rootstock 2017

Three Sydney food legends are pushing an exciting weekend of natural wine and hospitality.

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Take a walk on the wild side of beer

A growing number of Australian brewers are experimenting with wild fermentation.

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The one Aussie custom nearly everyone secretly hates

There seems to be a inverse logic to buying drinks for your mates: the people who come under most pressure to take part in rounds are those that can least afford it.

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Inside Canberra's new brewery, Capital Brewing Co

Like a captain on a ship's bridge, brewer Wade Hurley turns from the glowing instrument panel, steps across the metal control deck, and pours hops into the gleaming steel kettle.

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Good for your (beer) gut: Singapore scientists hope for probiotic beer hit

Researchers brew up a beer containing probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health and boost the immune system.

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Fine Drinks

Silly suds: Are you game to try these extreme flavoured beers?

Craft breweries are getting crazy with beers, using increasingly bizarre ingredients.

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Bob Hawke launches Hawke's Brewing Co

Want to enjoy a bevvy with Bob? As of this week you'll be able to – at least, with a beer bearing Hawkie's likeness, that is.

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The Sydney pubs that are boycotting Coopers beer

Here are some Sydney pubs that have boycotted Coopers faster than you can say, 'Amen!' for the company's pass at the marriage equality debate

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