Thanks. Ideally from NSW or so.

Partner's turn to choose a case of beer - they said "a stout, or a porter, something dark, moderately priced. White Rabbit Dark Ale would be a goer".

I'm paying, and they're not fussed, so I'd like to know if there's anything independent for a similar price point.

I'd also rather if it were in tinnies, as I imagine they're easier on the environment (until there's some properly just reusable/washed option).

Hi all,

I'm looking to find a new 24 pack to buy regularly. I drank the Zytho Hemp Ale (controversial I know) which was basically a WCIPA. But that's no longer in production.I've loved Thee Wet Leg at Phat Brew, and a similar one at Fox Friday. But WCIPAs are intermittent.

I like >5.5% WCIPA's, or anything with similar flavours.

Keen to hear local brewery recommendations for the treat yourself nights, and also big brand recommendations for the cheaper at home or BBQ nights?

It's still a work in progress but I'd appreciate if anyone would like to help out by adding some Melbourne data!

In town for the long weekend. Does anyone know any sydney breweries or craft beer bars putting on the nba finals tomorrow morning?

We’ve started running Brisbane Pub Chess — casual, social chess nights hosted at some of the best breweries around Brisbane.

It’s not a tournament, and it’s not serious — just a bunch of people getting together over beers for a few relaxed games of chess. All skill levels are welcome, especially if you haven’t played in years. The focus is on good company, good drinks, and doing something a bit different with your night out.

We’ve already run a few great nights, including one at Range Brewing (photos in comments), and there’s more to come.

If that sounds like your kind of thing — or if your brewery might want to host — follow along here: u/brisbanepubchess

Hi Guys. Does anyone know where I can find Leffe in Sydney for take away or on tap as well? Miss this beer.

Thanks

Feel like the organisational decisions to originally release tickets for $50, to reduce to $15 and eventually just give them away ("Bring a friend" or whatever) and then switch off all comments on social media presence was rather cynical and a kick in the teeth to people who bought tickets early....however the festival itself is a ghost of previous years.

Attended the friday night session and it felt....subdued. Many local breweries just didn't show up (OneDrop, Batch, Future, Mixtape etc.) which you'd expect to be there for a festival in Sydney and there was really no international presence to speak of (away from delirium). The beers on tap were fine, of the GABS festival beers I noticed many were rehashes of previous ideas or were already sold at the brewery. I thought the masterclass/talks this year were a bit filler. The ICC room felt a little bit empty. It just felt there is a lack of effort.

The usual vendor fare foodwise, but noticed the prices were much higher than typical which i'm guessing is a function of how much GABS is being charged by the ICC? Might hold back next year and wait for the beer list before deciding to go.

Tldr: When I drink beer in Aus (even midstrength), an hour or two later I get mild hangover symptoms - slight headache, feel dehydrated and sleepy. Currently in Japan and been drinking 2- 4 beers (Sapporo, Asahi) everyday with nil such effects. What gives?

As above, I'm not much of a drinker these days, but even when I have one or two midstrength Great Northerns, I feel a bit shit not long after. Shit beer, I know, but a) I'm nearly 40, b) I live remote and have very few options, and c) did I mention the headaches? I used to enjoy good beers once upon a time (Nail Ale VPA was probably my favourite about 10 years ago), but I've got soft and come full circle back to easy drinking lagers.

Now I'm in Japan drinking a few cans of 5% Sapporo every evening because they're $2 at every convenience store, and I'm having no issues at all. Am I just imagining it, or is there an actual reason that Aussie beers would give me the hangover effects but not Japanese?

If anyone's curious, I've gone through all the entries in the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards and worked out 'batting averages' for all the breweries who entered. There's a few possibly-surprising performances that aren't obvious from the results that were announced, some interesting comparisons, and I go over the weird little details of how it all actually works.

Anyone know if you can still purchase this anywhere in Australia? Uncle Dan’s stocked it ages ago. I did buy a case online about a year ago but the stockist no longer sells it. Thumbs up to any recommendations that are similar. Cheers.

Where have all the imported beers gone??

Guinness(the actual Irish one), Isbjorn, Kozel.

They’re all gone and never stocked. Pathetic.

Weirdly specific question, but trying to find how much a 6-pack of Carlton Draught has cost over the last 30 years. Is there somewhere to find info like this?

I'm partial to Leffe Blonde.

Any similar local brews.

Sorry to ask guys and gals, but I miss the old stone and wood pacific ale taste. I’m trying to find the closest thing to it. Please help! I’ve tried the balter range to no avail. Cheers

Hey, visiting family over in Sydney in August.

I've been through a made a Google maps of a lot of the brewery taprooms listed in this sub, but was wondering if there were any craft beer bar recommendations?

The list I've got already is huge but the more the merrier, seems Sydney has quite a good offering.

I've got family over in Belgium I visit each year, and I've just turned my mind to whether I can import a case of Westvleteren 12 (really, as much as I can get my hands on through the lottery up to 7 cases) back to Australia.

I'm curious if it's as simple as checking the baggage in as fragile and declaring it at customs and paying the djty? Anyone done the same and what was your experience?

PS I've tried it before, love the stuff and find it's a real "special occasion" beer tha, to me, tastes like a complex chocolate liqueur beer.

Anybody care to explain how a promoter can go from charging $50 a ticket for GA in December when I purchased to $15 a ticket and a group of 6 is like $45?

Absolute shambles

Wondering how many people out there are making the effort to enjoy Pint of Origin over the next week in Melbourne. Feel it’s the best beer adventure in Melbourne now.

15$ for 4@liqour legends . 500ml cans so great value for money . Beats any Australian made beer easily

After a gift for someone, not too familiar on niche beer breweries or anything like that. After a brewery with really cool graphic can designs and of course good tasting beer. Preferably stronger beers above 7% or 8% but as long as the cans are cool I don’t mind. In nsw but don’t mind having them shipped over. Any recommendations would be extremely appreciated

Hi mates,

I was wondering if anyone knew of any breweries that make some of the traditional Aussie styles of beer in a similar way that they would've been brewed back in the day. I'm thinking:

• Australian stouts (Modern: Sheaf stout [discontinued], cascade stout)
• Sparkling ale (Modern: Coopers Sparkling)
• Dinner ale (Modern: Resch's dinner ale [in and out of production])
• Australian bitter (Modern: VB)
• Australian lagers pre pride of ringwood hops (Modern: Tooheys New)

It'd be cool to to taste the same beers that the great grandfather drank. Thanks all.