JT Krafty – Australian Craft Beer, Brisbane & the Global Beer Community | Episode 140

In Episode 140 of The Brewery Underground Podcast, Steve and Scott head Down Under—virtually—to hang out with JT Krafty from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, for a conversation all about craft beer, travel and the global beer community.JT shares his perspective on Australia’s growing craft beer scene, the beers and breweries making an impact there, and some of the differences between beer culture in Australia and the United States. And yes, we settle one important question along the way: Australians really don’t drink Foster’s the way Americans might think they do.The conversation goes well beyond Australia as JT takes us through his beer travels in Thailand and Japan, where he’s discovered thriving craft beer scenes, unique breweries and beers that can be difficult—or expensive—to find back home. For JT, finding great beer while traveling can become a treasure hunt, whether it means following recommendations from friends, checking Untappd or jumping on a train to track down something new.We also talk stouts, IPAs, Oktoberfest, Australian beer culture, beer festivals, social media and JT’s growing presence on Instagram, where his passion for sharing beers and beer stories has connected him with thousands of fellow beer lovers.But at the center of this episode is something we’ve talked about since the beginning of The Brewery Underground Podcast: community. What started with a beer lover in Australia discovering our podcast has grown into a friendship spanning more than 9,000 miles—and a perfect example of how craft beer can bring people together no matter where they live.Grab a beer and join us for a trip from Nashville to Brisbane and beyond with JT Krafty! Cheers!