Knowledge

Alpha & Beta? Is this a frat house?
Alpha & Beta? Is this a frat house?
|Alex Newton
It’s not a reference to noughties college movies - Alpha and beta acids are the dynamic duo that hold the key to beer’s bitterness, flavour and shelf life... Read more...
Terroir: Not just for the Sommeliers
Terroir: Not just for the Sommeliers
|Alex Newton
Let’s take a leap into the world of terroir! Yes, you heard right – terroir isn’t just for wine snobs. Terroir also has a say in our fave froth’s flavour... Read more...
Freestyle Hops’ Flawless Victory - SubZero Hop Kief
Freestyle Hops’ Flawless Victory - SubZero Hop Kief
|Alex Newton
You might look at the varieties of hops featuring in three beers in our latest Hop Quest box and think: ‘What on earth is a SubZero Hop Kief?’ and ‘Why... Read more...
From swill to skill: the rise of the craft pilsner
From swill to skill: the rise of the craft pilsner
|Alex Newton
While Pilsners may have been associated with mass-produced, watery swill in the past, it’s been making a serious comeback in the craft scene over the last couple of years! Read more...
Swiping Right on Fresh Hops
Swiping Right on Fresh Hops
|Alex Newton
Fresh Hop IPAs are like a hot new Tinder match: fresh, spicy, and sometimes a little bit crazy. But unlike your dating life, with Fresh Hop IPAs, you’re guaranteed for... Read more...
Aegir’s Legacy
Aegir’s Legacy
|Alex Newton
We're showcasing some modern beer styles from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – countries that have been brewing for thousands of years. Here's the brewing backstory... Read more...
Hop varieties bridging the gap between old and new world
Hop varieties bridging the gap between old and new world
|Alex Newton
These hop varieties are changing the way we look at old world hop production and starting to bridge the gap between old and new. Read more...
Malt, hops, yeast, water…. & ADJUNCTS!
Malt, hops, yeast, water…. & ADJUNCTS!
|Tito Orellana
Adjuncts are ingredients outside of the regular 4 that are added to compliment and elevate the characteristic of an already tasty brew.... Read more...
West Coast IPA Classics
West Coast IPA Classics
|Niki Fraser
Piney, resinous bitterness and a big malt character – what’s not to love about a West Coast IPA?! So just what wizardry happens to conjure up those big, dank flavours? Unsurprisingly, hops. Read more...
Schlenkerla & Smoke
Schlenkerla & Smoke
|Hannah Baars
Rauchbier (German for “smoke beer”) is one of the most divisive beer styles on the market – but strangely moreish. The first sip can be overwhelming, but your palate adjusts... Read more...
Nelson Sauvin: The Quinessential New Zealand Hop
Nelson Sauvin: The Quinessential New Zealand Hop
|Niki Fraser
Nelson Sauvin has made a name for itself as one of the most intriguing variety of hops out there! Read more...
NZ Experimental Hops
NZ Experimental Hops
|Niki Fraser
Ever wondered how Citra became Citra? What’s the process in-between seed and Simcoe? You’ll be surprised to hear that the journey is a long one, and it can take decades... Read more...