Best Craft Beer Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #177: Liquid Of The People with Troy Burtch of Great Lakes Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:07:33

2h ago3:07:33

3:07:33

At thirty-seven years in the game - that's right, 37 years - Etobicoke's Great Lakes Brewing are certified OGs and are essentially unstoppable. Face of the brand (among other more important things) Troy Burtch joined Cee and Nate to chat about their approach to craft beer over the decades, how craft beer in Ontario has changed, the impact of Gen-Z …

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Savoring Tradition and Innovation: Mark Dredge’s Beer Journey 54:29

2d ago54:29

54:29

Ever wondered if a staunch traditional beer enthusiast could pivot to championing alcohol-free brews? Join us as we welcome James Beard award-winning writer and Sunday Brunch's renowned beer expert Mark Dredge, who shares his fascinating journey from the world of traditional beers to becoming a passionate advocate for alcohol-free options. Mark ent…

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232: Bright Darker Days & Coconspirators Famiglia Affairs Festivals 1:04:38

7d ago1:04:38

1:04:38

It's a massive episode today as we're deep in the heart of Winter Beer Festivals in Australia and we kick off with Jacqui from Coconspirators telling us all about this year's Famiglia Affairs Festival - check out our Facebook page for information about how you can 2 free tickets to the event! Then we're up to Darker Days Festival at Bright Brewery …

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Episode #176: A Sense of Place with Nick Bobas of Slake Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:27:13

7d ago3:27:13

3:27:13

Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's most exciting craft beer scenes, and the jewel of PEC is Slake Brewing - both for its view and quality brews. Co-Founder and Brewer Nick joined Cee and Nate to chat about beers that you don't have to think about (ie No Thinkies), their barrel program and why they dialled it back, their approach to beer, hop …

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Rebuilding Life and Embracing Sobriety with Michael Sargood: From Alcohol Struggles to Sober Activism 40:53

9d ago40:53

40:53

Ever wondered if you could rebuild your life in your 40s without relying on alcohol? Join us for a heartfelt chat with Michael Sarooud, also known as Happy Without the Hooch, as he candidly shares his journey through early sobriety. We laugh and learn about weight gain, the struggle for a healthier lifestyle, and overcoming the physical and emotion…

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Episode #175: Grace & Gratitude with Matthew Tweedy of Tooth & Nail | Adjunct Series 3:13:46

13d ago3:13:46

3:13:46

Ottawa's Tooth & Nail is both one of Ontario's most heralded and more underrated breweries at the same time. They've made our Top 10 Breweries in Ontario list every year due to their incredibly well-crafted beers, and it's a crime that we waited three years to catch up with Matty. Cee and Nate chatted with Matt about how they got their initial trac…

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231 - Obsidian Beer Fest &. Bendigo On The Hop 54:20

14d ago54:20

54:20

It's a tale of two city's beer festivals as we chat to the teams behind Ballarat's new Obsidian Dark Beer Festival and Bendigo On The Hop. Tom Madden gives us the down low on everything we can expect at the brand new Obsidian Dark Beer Festival taking place on the heated floors of Ballarat's Mining Exchange at the end of June. We hear what inspired…

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Brewing Beyond Borders: Trent's Journey Through Australia's Alcohol-Free Beer Landscape with MASHGANG 1:03:55

16d ago1:03:55

1:03:55

What does it take to brew a hit alcohol-free beer in Australia? Trent from Mash Gang Australia joins us to share the journey behind their latest creation, Beach Goon, and its entry in the Australian Independent Brewing Awards. We have a laugh over Australian stereotypes, especially the infamous Foster's beer, and chat about the charm of shandies an…

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Episode #2: Fighting For Dollars with Jeff Talmey (Town Brewery) + Andrew Silver (Fine Balance) | The Business of Beer 2:51:38

21d ago2:51:38

2:51:38

The second episode of our new season, The Business of Beer, brings in the Co-Founders of the breweries represented in Episode #1. Jeff Talmey of Town and Andrew Silver of Fine Balance join Cee and Nate to chat about the current state of the craft beer industry, being a boutique craft brewery versus a growth-oriented craft brewery, the pros and cons…

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230 - Hop Nation Returns! 1:15:48

22d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Duncan from Hop Nation joins Warren and special guest host Travis for a discussion about all the latest news and views from the brewery. You can taste along with the beers discussed in the podcast by grabbing a tasting pack from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/hop-nation-8-pack Duncan explains where the id…

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Redefining Social Spaces Through Alcohol-Free Craft Beer with Roger Warner from Only With Love 46:13

24d ago46:13

46:13

What if you could redefine your social life while prioritizing your well-being? Join us as we chat with Roger Warner, the visionary co-founder of Only With Love, a unique well-being brewery in East Sussex. Roger, alongside his partner Steve, is pioneering a movement focused on low and no-alcohol beverages, with their popular Juicy AF pale ales lead…

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Episode #174: We're All Gonna Die with Marc-André Filion of Messorem Bracitorium | Adjunct Series 3:23:39

29d ago3:23:39

3:23:39

While Quebec was slow to enter and embrace the haze game, they've delivered on a level that has made the province some of the best producers of the style in the country. Montreal's Messorem Bracitorium opened in the summer of 2019 and the fanfare was immediate - clearly the hazeboiz and hazegirlz were ready for something local that paralleled their…

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229 - 2 Metre Tall, Dollar Bill, Coconspirators & Local Brewing Co 1:27:21

28d ago1:27:21

1:27:21

It's the Hair of the Dog Breakfast at Beer Deluxe in Fed Square and accompanied by some amazing food from Telina Menzies we share some amazing brews and some great stories with 4 fantastic brewers. We kick off with Ed and Fiona from Dollar Bill who have some fantastic news to share [no spoilers - but it involves local government talk!] We learn wha…

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Comedy and Clarity: Peeling Back Layers of Sobriety with Pearl 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

As I sat with my friend Pearl—a stand-up comedian with a knack for turning life's lemons into comedic lemonade—we peeled back layers of our sobriety journeys. She revealed the complexities of living alcohol-free within the creative arts, a world often drenched in the temptation of excess. From the initial utility of non-alcoholic beverages in her e…

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228 - Black Tide Brewing [JPN] 1:34:24

1M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

For the first time ever a Japanese Brewery, Black Tide, joins us for our Thursday night Meet the Brewers Series - and there's some fascinating stories to share! You can grab the beers we discuss in this episode from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/black-tide-mixed-4-pack If you're quick you can also head d…

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Episode #1: Can I Get A Flight? with Caitlyn Whalen (Town Brewery) + Jamie Brash (Fine Balance) | The Business of Beer 3:10:43

1M ago3:10:43

3:10:43

Welcome to our brand new season, The Business of Beer! This whole thing started in early 2024 when Cee and Tiff did a pod focused on why so many craft breweries are closing, and that led to a whole slew of episodes focused on varying aspects of the craft beer industry. These episodes became so popular with guests reaching out to be on the pod to no…

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Tasmanian whisky stalwart Hellyers Road crowfunds new chapter 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

In this episode we meet Derek Charge, who is CEO of Hellyers Road Distillery in Tasmania. Hellyers Road was founded in 1997 by a group of dairy farmers who decided to diversify their business into the production of whisky. At the time of this episode going to air, the company is in the final stages of an equity crowdfunding campaign that has alread…

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A Voyage into the Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Horizon With Below Brew Co 46:47

1M ago46:47

46:47

Sail with us into the spirited waters of low and no alcohol beer, as I, Ben, alongside Rob of Below Brew Co, chart the course from the brand's initial conception to its sea-inspired rebranding. Discover how a trademark hiccup led to a quest for international recognition, sparking creativity and a thirst for new horizons in the burgeoning realm of n…

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Episode #173: Toronto In 100 Beers with Adin Wener of Henderson Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 2:35:50

1M ago2:35:50

2:35:50

While Toronto's Henderson Brewing feels like they're Ontario OGs, they're only 8 years old and it's well overdue that we have them on the pod. Co-Founder Adin Wener joined Cee and Nate to chat about their gateway approach to beer, their incredible partnership with Rush, how the expiration of the Master Framework Agreement isn't going to be the craf…

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227 - Evin Craney from Bright Brewery Returns Part 2 54:16

1M ago54:16

54:16

It's the second half of our interview with Evin from Bright [and also the Independent Brewers Association] as we delve into the story behind the North East Victorian IPA. We get the lowdown on the upcoming Darker Days festival where the Coolroom will be the guest podcaster alongside some great brewers and musical guests The Delta Riggs - you can gr…

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World champion gluten-free beer: Two Bays Brewing 29:19

1M ago29:19

29:19

In this episode, we meet Richard Jeffares, founder of the gluten-free brewery Two Bays, which recently won a gold medal for its Session Ale at the World Beer Cup. The World Beer Cup is often referred to as ‘The Olympics Of Beer’. It's held in America every two years and unlike most of the other drinks competitions around, there is only one gold, si…

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Redefining Revelry: Crafting Inclusivity with Andy Mee's Alcohol-Free Vision 43:44

1M ago43:44

43:44

Have you ever raised a glass at a celebration, only to wish there was a non-alcoholic option that didn't feel like an afterthought? Andy Mee, founder of the Alcohol-Free Drinks Company, joins us to share how his personal journey to sobriety led to a business that's transforming the landscape of social drinking. We traverse the burgeoning world of n…

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226 - Evin Craney from Bright Brewery Returns 58:19

2M ago58:19

58:19

Evin Craney from Bright Brewery is a regular visitor to the Coolroom and he returns with the Puteketeke Pilsner [thanks John Oliver] under his wing for a chat about all that's happening in the Australian Craft Beer scene. Before we get to Evin there's a quick chat out at Deeds Brewing where some lucky listeners got to join the brew team, Davydd and…

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Episode #172: Worlds Colliding with Dan Boniferro and Colin Weadick of Laylow Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:17:44

2M ago2:17:44

2:17:44

In 2024, it's never been a tougher time for craft breweries and brewpubs, but for Toronto's Laylow Brewery, the recent closure of their taproom opened up amazing new possibilities. Co-Founders Dan and Colin joined Cee at home in Hamilton to chat about their first canned beer ever thanks to Avling Brewery, the pivot from brewpub to beer and lifestyl…

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A whisky nerd turns pro: Rod Berry of Amber Lane Distillery 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

We're joined this episode by Rod Berry of Amber Lane, a whisky distillery based in the Yarramalong Valley, north of Sydney. Rod’s longstanding enthusiasm for whisky gradually evolved into an obsession while working in his previous career as a lawyer. Ultimately, Rod joined forces with friend and fellow whisky enthusiast Phil Townsend to set up the …

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Embracing Sobriety's Tapestry with Shell Regini: Laughs, Reflections And A Campaign For Sober Toilets 57:11

2M ago57:11

57:11

When Shell Regini, the heart and soul behind the 'We Recover Loudly' podcast, pulls up a chair, you know you're in for an unfiltered trek down the road to sobriety. Together, we unravel the tapestry of challenges and laughter that stitches together our sober lives, musing over everything from the physical comedy of a broken toe to the stark revelat…

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Episode #171: Spill The Thé with Keegan Kelertas and Mike Davis of 4 Origines + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:05:17

2M ago3:05:17

3:05:17

We love seeing a brewery grow and thrive from inception, and we've had the pleasure of watching Montreal's 4 Origines do just that since 2018. Keegan and Mike joined Cee and Nate to catch up on the last few years, they touched on their upcoming 6th anniversary, the opening of their West Island brewery Origine Brasse, the differences between beer ta…

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225 - 3 Ravens Return 1:29:08

2M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Brendan and Geoff from 3 Ravens join the Coolroom crew for a chat about some of their amazing beers and everything that's happening in the Australian craft beer scene. If you want to taste along with the beers the guys are chatting about then you can grab them from our online store here: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/products/3-ravens-…

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Chef Michael Ryan's spirits venture, Beechworth Bitters 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

In this episode we return to Beechworth in High Country Victoria, after having Ben Kraus from Bridge Road Brewers on the show last year. This time we’re joined by chef Michael Ryan from the highly acclaimed Beechworth restaurant, Provenance, to discuss Beechworth Bitters Company, his side project dedicated to amaro and cocktail bitters. A few years…

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A Toast to Innovation in the Non-Alcoholic Beer Industry with Sam Ray (We Can Be Friends) 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

Discover the unexpected joys of alcohol-free beer as I, Ben, sit down with Sam Ray, the mastermind behind New Kids on the Block, We Can Be Friends, and uncover the vibrant world of non-alcoholic brews. Sam's dedication and inventive approach have led to creations that rival their alcoholic counterparts in complexity and taste, challenging the very …

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Episode #170: It Doesn't Rain In The Pub with Colin Byrne of Le Labo / Passenger Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 2:44:15

2M ago2:44:15

2:44:15

While our main focus here at BAOS is craft breweries, chatting with the folks who take care of the ingredients is just as important. Colin Byrne of Le Labo, a yeast company based in Quebec, joined Cee and Nate to chat about all things yeast, the lineup of beers all used Le Labo yeast so it was great to compare and taste different beers side by side…

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F1 star Valtteri Bottas and Corrina Wright of Ihana Wine 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

Ihana Wine is a boutique wine brand launched by Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas in partnership with sixth generation McLaren Vale wine company Oliver’s Taranga. A ten-time race winner currently driving for the Kick Sauber F1 team, Valtteri shares with us his longstanding passion for wine, and specifically South Australian shiraz, which h…

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A Journey Through the Alcohol-Free Beer Universe with Guest Expert Martin Dixon 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

Navigating the lively world of non-alcoholic brews, I'm Ben, your companion and chief enthusiast at the Sober Boozers Club podcast. This episode is a toast to the curious and the committed, as we're joined by the inspiring Martin Dixon of Alcohol-Free World. We swap stories about our discovery of alcohol-free beer, with Martin sharing how a Dry Jan…

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224 - Carwyn/CoolroomT Black Box Preview! 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

The Coolroom and Carwyn Cellars are once again collaborating with 12 amazing Australian breweries to bring you exclusive dark and barrel-aged beers which will blow your minds! The packs will be available from the Coolroom's shopify store from noon on April 24th: https://the-coolroom-podcast.myshopify.com/ Tito and Ben from Carwyn chat with Davydd a…

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Episode #169: Where The Saaz Grows with Luc "Bim" Lafontaine of Godspeed Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:56:18

2M ago3:56:18

3:56:18

The winner of the 2023 BAOS Top Brewery in Ontario, Godspeed has been crafting elite-level beers for almost 7 years now. After an unusually large break of 6 years from the pod, Bim joined Cee and Nate live from Tokyo, Japan to chat about his journey in the world of Czech beers, his travels to Pilsen and around the world that inspired him, exactly h…

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Chuck Hahn returns with Chuck & Son's Brewing Co 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

We're joined this episode by the founders of Sydney’s newest craft brewery, Chuck & Son’s Brewing Company. And yes, we’re talking about Chuck Hahn, who is sensationally making a return to the brewing industry in partnership with his son Scott. Chuck notched up 50 years in the brewing industry in 2021, which we celebrated on this podcast with this s…

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Raising a laugh sharing insight: A dive into the world of non alcoholic brewing with Jordan from Mash Gang 53:15

2M ago53:15

53:15

When laughter and lessons collide, you get a unique peek behind the curtain of the low and no alcohol beverage industry with my guest, Jordan from Mash Gang. This week on the Sober Boozers Club podcast, we share candid tales from the trenches of business, revealing the often-overlooked chaos of delivery mishaps and the delicate dance of balancing c…

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223 - Blake Willoughby - Local Brewing Co 56:28

3M ago56:28

56:28

Davydd has a new guest co-host and goes to visit longtime friend of the podcast Blake Willoughby who is now Manager of Sales at Local Brewing Company. They discuss preparations for this year's Hair of the Dog Breakfast where Local's beers will be featured alongside Dollar Bill, Coconspirators and 2 Metre Tall - you can grab your tickets here: Ticke…

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Episode #168: Something For Everyone with Mirek Aldridge of The Mill Brewing | Adjunct Series 2:14:32

3M ago2:14:32

2:14:32

It brings us a lot of joy to continue to shine a light on the amazing craft beer scene in Australia here on the pod, and the latest returning Aussie legend is Mirek from The Mill. First appearing on the podcast back in 2018, Mirek joined Cee to catch up on what's been happening for the last 5 years, the growth of the beer scene in Collingwood (a su…

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Stupendous Savagnin with Crittenden Wines 24:39

3M ago24:39

24:39

Rollo Crittenden is general manager, winemaker and vineyard manager of Crittenden Wines in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula region. Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with premium quality pinot noir and chardonnay, and Crittenden certainly excels at making wine from those varieties. But when it comes to differentiating the winery from its peers, Rol…

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Pioneering the Low ABV Landscape And Sustaining A Leading Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Brand: Alex From Mashgang 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

When life handed Alex Loveday, co founder of Mash Gang, a spinal stroke at 17, he didn't just learn to walk again—he sprinted into the world of entrepreneurship with a mission to brew up change. Our conversation peels back the layers of Alex's story, revealing how passions for skateboarding and heavy metal fueled the unique spirit of the Mash Gang …

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Unmasking Sobriety (My Journey): A Tale of Friendship, Recovery, and Resilience 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Ever found yourself at a crossroads where the bottle you once considered a friend became your fiercest foe? That's the story of my life I've unfolded in the safe haven of the Sober Boozers Club. With Greg and Jay, we pull back the curtain on a narrative of addiction, the havoc it wreaked on my life and relationships, and the journey towards sobriet…

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Episode #167: It's All Vegetables with Aaron Spinney of MERIT Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:46:45

3M ago3:46:45

3:46:45

One of the reasons the BAOS team started visiting Hamilton, ON was MERIT Brewing, and it's well overdue to have them on the pod. Co-Founder and Head Brewer Aaron Spinney, affectionately known as Spinney to everybody but his mother, joined Cee and Nate to chat about his beginnings in beer via Niagara College, his history with Sawdust City's Sam Corb…

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