Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence

The results for the 31 annual Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards were announced at an awards ceremony held at Sydney's Ovolo Hotel on 30 September, with Melbourne's Gimlet at Cavendish House taking out the top accolade.

L-R: Dean Romeo, Felons Brand Director; Adam Flaskas Artemus Group Co-owner and Director; Tom Champion, Felons Brewery Director

Fresh off Esker Beer Co’s wins of Champion Beer, Best NSW Beer or Cider, and Champion Fruit or Sour at the Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Awards, Senior Brewer Charlie Claridge sat down with Beer & Brewer to discuss how his diverse experience benefits his brewing, launching Esker, and sharing skills with new brewers.

The former Brews News editor will share insights from more than a decade in beer media at a session on 15 October at Melbourne’s Local Taphouse.

Perth has welcomed the return of a local institution, with LocalsCo unveiling the revitalised Bayswater Hotel on 4 October, following a wide-reaching $7m renovation to update the venue for the area's changing demographic.

Winners of Best Brewery at the Royal Queensland Beer Awards, Slipstream Brewing has welcomed the official opening of Social House, its new Sunshine Coast venue at Stockland Shopping Centre in Birtinya.

While there has been significant attention on the brewing scene in Sydney’s Inner West, following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese naming it the country’s craft beer capital at the Inner West Ale Trail launch, the Sunshine Coast has thrown its hat into the ring for the title.

While many brewers have turned to high gravity brewing for their seltzers and RTD products, upcoming regulatory changes implemented by the ATO are pushing brewers to explore different bases for these products, including wine products.

With excitement building for one of the year's most anticipated sporting events, operators like O'Hara Hotels are looking to optimise their spring racing offering.

Located on the Sydney foreshore suburb of Rozelle, White Bay Brewery has developed a reputation for high quality lager production, has signed a three-year partnership with the Sydney Swans, and integrated itself into its local area.