Beer and cider
If cutting out alcohol completely is unrealistic, raise a glass to ‘damp’ drinking
Conscious, mindful or damp – whatever you call it, drinking in moderation, or not at all, has never been more appetising.
- by Katie Spain
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Review
Footscray
Fans of fast food, shots and bucking bulls, this problem-plagued Footscray brewpub is for you
To say it’s had its challenges would be an understatement. But this salty slice of Americana delivers on the good times, most of the time.
- by Besha Rodell
Moon Dog’s Footscray brewpub ready to pour first beers after launch debacle
A fire hydrant has stopped the kegs from running at a brewpub set to open on a site many Melburnians hold dear. But the end is in sight.
- by Emma Breheny
How a cobbled-together ‘Franken-brewery’ became a craft-beer juggernaut
This local brewer does venues with childlike imagination, and beers and seltzers that are now quintessentially Melbourne. We find out where it all began and what’s to come.
- by Tomas Telegramma
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Footscray’s legendary Franco Cozzo site has undergone a wild transformation
A mechanical bull, tequila-sunrise slushies, sizzling fajita platters and a huge rooftop bar. Welcome to Moon Dog Brewery’s new three-level mega-venue.
- by Tomas Telegramma
Opinion
Beer
$16 a pint, in this economy? Stuff that, I’m starting a moonshine side-hustle
In recent years, I made the mistake of acquiring a taste for expensive booze. I would find beers with exceptional can designs and phrases such as “NEIPA” and “hazy pale” which made me feel special. Now I can’t afford the cheap stuff.
- by Doug Hendrie
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.
- by Emma Breheny
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.
- by Bianca Hrovat
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.
- by Bianca Hrovat
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.
- by Katie Spain
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.
- by Tomas Telegramma
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