Brunswick Beer Collective

MELBOURNE | In this star-studded episode we are back! Like actually back! For a limited time only. How long you ask? Oh boy that’s a question. But right now let’s talk about something else. Like, say, this brand-new episode featuring not one but two breweries, Rocky Ridge and The Mill. And do you know what else? It also features a brand-new Superbowl-themed collaboration beer by us, Rocky Ridge, The Mill, and one of our favourite pubs, The Punter’s Club. The beer, a West Coast IPA that we’re calling the “Half Time Show”, will be launching on tap at the Punter’s Club on Super Bowl Monday for their Super Bowl event, and will also be on tap at The Mill and Rocky Ridge Brunswick. Trust us, it’s one you’ll want to try. We also drink two very good beers, one from Rocky Ridge x Bottle Logic Brewing, the Dopamine Drip, and one from Rocky Ridge flying solo, a sour simply titled, Water. P.S. It’s our first episode back in a while. We recorded it outside at Rocky Ridge in Brunswick and we think kind of knew what we were doing. But, we’ll let you be the judge, there. Featured beers: Dopamine Drip and Water, by Rocky Ridge Brewing. The post S20E01: Back At It With Rocky Ridge x The Mill appeared first on The City Lane.

In this parochial episode, we chat with one of the founders of a local bar, Rascal Brunswick, about what is was like to open a business, quickly enter a global pandemic, pivot to a new way of business, and come out the other side a better, stronger, community-supported bar. We also drink two different Red IPAs and find out what makes them tick. Featured beers: Renegade Red IPA by Innate Brewers and Freya Red Rye IPA by 3 Ravens Brewery. The post S19E04: #PIVOT with Rascal Brunswick appeared first on The City Lane.

In this episode of escapees, we talk about the obscene joys of being out of Melbourne’s lockdown, discuss where our newly-free drinking has taken us, and apologise refusely for missing recording last week due to, you know, being out of lockdown. We also drink some magnificent beers from Stone & Wood’s Counter Culture range, and from Garage Project’s monthly Fresh series. Featured beers: Counter Culture: Bloom Springs by Stone & Wood and Fresh IPA: OCT 21 by Garage Project. The post S19E03: #FREEDOM from Lockdown appeared first on The City Lane.

In this eye-opening episode we are joined by Ian and Shane, the brewers and co-founders of Future Mountain Brewing and Blending, to talk about their journey, their venue, and their intense love of sours, saisons, farmhouse beers, and more. It’s an interview that will change the way you think about barrel-fermented beers. It certainly changed ours. We also drink two of their beers, and get a little giddy about how much we enjoy them. Featured beers: Constant State and Wonders of Nature by Future Mountain Brewing and Blending. The post S19E02: #BLENDED with Future Mountain appeared first on The City Lane.

We’re back! Well, virtually at least. In this explosive episode, Chris, Jeff, Kyle, and Paul, are joined by the woman behind marketing many of your favourite beer events, marketing and events expert Mariella Mejia. In this brutally-frank conversation, we talk about Mariella being involved in the budding craft beer scene in Melbourne, Good Beer Week, the state of the independent brewery scene, and we deep dive into the world of beer influencing and what to look out for the next time you’re doomscrolling through craft beer social media. We also celebrate Oktoberfest with an old and a new take on the traditional German Helles Lager. Finally, we also mention our interview with Lagunitas founder, Tony McGee. You can find it on S12E01: The Lagunitas Episode. Featured beers: Weihenstephaner Original by Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan and Lager Life by Mr Banks Brewing Co. Note: This episode was made virtually, you know, via computers and things and, due to some software teething issues, you might notice a slight echo occasionally. We’ve done our best to silence it, but just don’t be alarmed if there are moments where it sounds a little like a small concert hall. The post S19E01: #GIFTED appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this revelatory episode we talk with Michael and Chloe, the powerhouse couple from Burnley Brewing, about their lives, their beers, and our very first canned collaboration beer, the Peach Melba Pie NEIPA. We also chronicle what makes a good stout, the state of hospo in the time of COVID-19, and how the brewery took their NEIPA game to the next level. And once again, this episode is brought to you thanks to the power of Zoom. You can see all of our faces on video via the Brunswick Beer Collective Facebook page, or just listen to our sultry tones on your regular podcasting things. Featured beers: Peach Melba Pie NEIPA and Dry Stout from Burnley Brewing. The post S18E06: The Uncertain Season: ‘We Beyonce’d this beer’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this wild and chaotic episode we chat with DJ, the esteemed head brewer from Mountain Culture Beer Co., about his past, the brewery, and super-hazy beers. We also talk a lot about Pina Coladas, former video stores, and oat cream beers, and try to drum up a rivalry with another show stopping brewery. And three times in a row, this sucker is brought to you via the power of Zoom, from our homes (read: bars) to yours. Check out the video on the Brunswick Beer Collective Facebook page. Featured beers: Status Quo and Tomorrow Noon from Mountain Culture Beer Co. The post S18E05: The Uncertain Season: ‘Citrusy And Thick And Good’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this whirlwind episode we talk about the latest beers to drop in this pandemic-filled world, discuss several beers from the Carwyn Cellars Quarantinnies box, and find new and exciting beer-related uses for tea and flour straining utensils. And once again, this episode is brought to you via zoom, which means there’s also a version available via video so you can see how how radio-friendly our faces really are. Check it out on the Brunswick Beer Collective Facebook page. Featured beers: Steph Likes A Party by Hawkers Beer and Berry Isolated – Raspberry NEIPA by Old Wives Ales. The post S18E04: The Uncertain Season: ‘Blurred into a haze’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this lockdown-based episode we talk about the challenges quarantine brings to keeping up a healthy craft beer drinking culture. From the highs of finding a new beer at a bottle shop, to the lows of avoiding public transport, this episode has it all, including some poor audio quality thanks to our friends at Zoom/general technology. And speaking of technology, there comes a time when every podcast decides it needs to try its hand at creating a video version of its inane normals, and this episode is that hand. You can watch our housebound faces at the Brunswick Beer Collective Facebook page. Featured beers: Back To Cali and Double Red IPA by Mountain Culture Beer Co. The post S18E03: The Uncertain Season: ‘Drinking a lot more at home’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this jaw-dropping episode, Froth Beercast teams up with The Brunswick Beer Collective to bring you the second part of a special two-part podcast, recorded at Melbourne’s Bar SK a week before the bar’s shutdown and a week and a few days before COVID-19 caused a mass pub shutdown. It’s the continuation of our previous long and unstructured conversation, this time heavily focused on the topic of the upcoming issue of Froth, and what it means to be independent. We also continue to feature excessive background noise. Featured beer: New England IPA by Burnley Brewing. The post S18E02: The Uncertain Season: ‘Do You Want Soft Or Hard Tacos?’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this earth-shattering episode, The Brunswick Beer Collective teams up with Froth Beercast to bring you the first part of a special two-part podcast, recorded at Melbourne’s Bar SK a week before the bar’s shutdown and a week and a few days before COVID-19 caused a mass pub shutdown. It’s a long and unstructured conversation about the future of craft beer in Melbourne and Australia, combined with some signature beer reviews, loud background noise, and stories that go to unexpected places. We also mention the Brunswick Beer Collective’s upcoming collaboration beer, a Peach Melba NEIPA, brewed in collaboration with Burnley Brewing and wonder if it will ever be released, you know, given the whole pandemic thing. Featured beer: Distortion 2020 by Otherside Brewing Co. The post S18E01: The Uncertain Season: ‘This Podcast Could Be Illegal Tomorrow’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this bumper episode, we talk all things 2019, including our bushfire relief event on 7 February 2019 with more than a few breweries in the USA, our highlights and lowlights of 2019, and our take on this year’s hottest 100 beers. We also rant and rave about 2019, which features one very unexpected explosion about a certain brewery. And on top of this, we reveal details about our upcoming collaboration beer with Burnley Brewing, a Key Lime Pie Nitro Cream Sour, and cover off all the beer events on the immediate horizon. Featured beers: Dry Haze (Balter Edition) by Balter Brewing Company, Salted Lemon Gose by Ocho Beer, and Old Money (2018) by Stockade Brew Co. The post S17E07: The Fresh Season: The 2019 Year in Review appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk up the fruits of a very long bucks weekend in Sydney, including old favourite breweries like Wildflower, Stockade and 4 Pines, and new discoveries like 7th Day Brewery and One Drop. We also talk beer brewed for Metallica, a Double West Coast IPA; a beer that rivals the best of hazy beers we had in the USA; and find out what happens when you follow the disco ball near Modus Operandi. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: Deeds x Venom Brewing – Viper Pit by Deeds Brewing and Unleash the Beast by Blasta Brewing Company. The post S17E06: The Fresh Season: ‘Dance Citra Dance’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this very special episode, we talk with Steve Haumschild, the CEO and Brewmaster of Lanikai Brewing Company and the creator of, among many things, a beer containing yeast grown in SPACE. It’s an enlightening and inspiring journey of searching for the limits of what a wild beer can be in the outer reaches of SPACE. Did we mention it was from SPACE? We also drink a few wild beers, for obvious reasons. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: Okole Maluna (Cacao+Coconut) by Lanikai Brewing Company and Darebin Wild Ale by La Sirène Brewing. The post S17E05: The Fresh Season: ‘We Call It An Interplanetary Ale’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | This week we write an intricate love letter to Mr Banks’ Cake Eater, and talk about the brand-new Zwanse Day-friendly Perth venue Besk while also digging through what we think their name might mean. We also announce details of our brand-new beer, a Pumpkin Brown Ale, the second in our Pie Round series made in collaboration with Burnley Brewing. Finally, we talk up the joy of West Coast IPAs and delve deep into all the internet has to offer about the style. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: West Coast IPA by Mr Banks Brewing co and Silverback Stout (2018) by Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. The post S17E04: The Fresh Season: ‘It will be good. It will be amazing’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | This week we talk about old haunts and new trips, from Chris finding a tap takeover at his new local, Miss Moses, to Paul finding a lot of red at his regular local, The Alehouse Project, to Jeff’s finding quality beer at his city stops, the Penny Blue and Whitehart. We also drink a beer we expected to be a sour but wound up being a Kölsch, tear off a can label to find little underneath, and try to understand how a beer can become a custard tart. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: Old Tech by Boston Brewing Co and Rocky Ridge Custard Tart Stout by Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. The post S17E03: The Fresh Season: ‘I expected this to be a sour’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode Chris recalls his trip to Bendigo on the Hop, Paul lauds over the craziness of Moon Dog World, and Jeff’s celebrates Carwyn Cellars’ 5th birthday party. We also talk about the state of craft beer venues in the inner north, ponder the miracle of a properly-made lager, and drink one of the best stouts going around. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to we drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: Helles by Burnley Brewing and Sludgebeast by Little Bang Brewing Co. The post S17E02: The Fresh Season: ‘This could be Australia’s NOA’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode, we get back around the microphone and talk about our international beer and booze adventures in Spain, Indonesia, and multiple countries in Africa, the latter featuring some of the best macro lagers the continent has to offer. We also inadvertently drink one beer that was brewed in Chris’ home town and one beer brewed in Paul’s home town. This episode is part of our FRESH season, where our only, very loose goal, is to we drink the freshest beers we can find. Featured beers: Autumn Parlay 2019 by Dollar Bill Brewing and Native Series – Strawberry Gum Stout by Beerfarm. The post S17E01: The Fresh Season: ‘Is strawberry gum the new thing?’ appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk about Los Angeles in the state of California, discussing everything from newly-gentrified neighborhoods with fancy beer bars, to one of Modern Times’ amazing venues, to true and genuine dive bars. We also discuss what happens to a coffee beer when it loses its coffee taste. This episode is the last part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Monsters’ Park Aged in Bourbon Barrel: Mexican Hot Chocolate Edition (2019) by Modern Times Beer and Lost Uncle by Dust Bowl Brewing Company. The post S16E08: The USA Season: California appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk up Texas, specifically Austin, and compare notes about sour-only breweries, true country bars with true country cowboys, and the fact that somehow none of us have managed to get anywhere near Jester King Brewing. We also inadvertently drink a beer from a brewery that no longer exists. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Van Dayum! by Blue Owl Brewing, $30k Millionaire by Noble Rey Brewing Company, and Christie The American Blonde by Hi Sign Brewing. The post S16E07: The USA Season: Texas appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk about New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, and discuss the chaos of Boubon Street and its alcohol carry rules, the surprise of synchronized check-ins, and the joy of discovering breweries on the way to other breweries. We also drink beers from Switzerland for reasons we’ll explain later. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: √441 Saison Rhubarbe by Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) and Haze Case XII by S&A Brewing. The post S16E06: The USA Season: Louisiana appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk up our adventures through Alabama, telling the story of a traveling deep dish pizza, the wonder of eight breweries on one short stretch of road, and a brewery that appeared like an oasis at the end of a long walk. We also talk about a hidden bar, and brewery experience we only found in Birmingham. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Imperial Euphoria Now and Language of Thunder-Mocha by TrimTab Brewing Co. The post S16E05: The USA Season: Alabama appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk about our trip to Atlanta in the state of Georgia, discussing everything from Olympic mascots, 60-tap craft beer bars in shopping markets, and hilariously-short pub trivia nights. Finally, we drink what is known as the worst beer in the world, the Natural Light. Listen to find out if we agree. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Ode to Mercy ‘Nitrode’ by Wild Heaven Beer and The Ferryman Reserve by Orpheus Brewing. The post S16E04: The USA Season: Georgia appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this bumper episode we talk about our visits to both North and South Carolina and tell tales of excellent dessert-based beers, discover the true definition of the word brisk, and find ourselves in a very well-stocked sports bar. We also unintentionally drink three sour beers, all with varying degrees of sourness. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Barrel-Aged Raspberry Sour (2019) by Avery Brewing Co., Sandiaca by Wicked Weed Brewing, and Fruit/Wood/Time : Black Raspberry by Westbrook Brewing Co. The post S16E03: The USA Season: North Carolina and South Carolina appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode, our second stop on our journey through the USA, we talk about the beer wonders of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, and how spoilt we feel when even the crab joint had a better beer selection than many Australian restaurants. We also talk about a bar with a 21 page beer list, play bingo with an ingredient list, and find an unexpected dessert emoji (). This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: The PastryArchy Crème Brûlée and The PastryArchy Pecan Pie by DuClaw Brewing Company. The post S16E02: The USA Season: Washington DC appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this season opener we talk (brag) obsessively about the New York drinking scene, recounting tales of legendary breweries, pizza fails, and adventurous beers. We also discuss the joys of finding 60-something craft taps at a non-craft beer bar, the miracle of tiny cans of strong stouts, and when nights end with chicken and waffles. So a typical NYC trip, really. This episode is part of our USA Season, covering our journey through the USA from New York to Los Angeles. Featured beers: Both Sides Now by Grimm Artisanal Ales, More Citra Than All Citra by Other Half Brewing Co., and Jam Don’t Shake by Grimm Artisanal Ales in collaboration with Other Half Brewing Co. The post S16E01: The USA Season: New York appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Is Barleywine really life? In this, the final episode of season 15, we talk about the high alcohol, crushing, night-ending glory of the Barleywine beer style. We also ask: what makes a good Barleywine? Who did it first? And why the heck does it even exist? Finally, we harp on about the difference between the English and the US Barleywine, and we once again consult Jeff’s t-shirt for just where the style fits among its beer style brothers and sisters. This is the last episode in our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. We’ll be back with a brand-new season in a month or so. Featured beer: Barleywine (2018) by Hawkers Beer and Little Beast Barleywine by Hallertau Brewery. The post S15E08: Beer Styles: Barleywine is Life appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Have you heard of these NEIPA things? In this episode we talk about the fabled New England India Pale Ale, the NEIPA, and ask the questions: Is this the first social media-created style? Do all beers need to have haze to be beers now? And what on earth makes a real NEIPA? We also talk NEIPA memes, the order of TV episodes before streaming, and once again review comments based on both quality and hilarious punctuation. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: Lid Ripper by Behemoth Brewing Company and Hopsmack! Double IPA by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. The post S15E07: Beer Styles: The Inconceivable NEIPA appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Have you ever had one of those days where you just felt like something other than beer? In this episode we talk about all things cider. From the strict world definition to the loose North American definition, we discuss this amazing and interesting alternative to beer in all its variations. We also talk about what it takes to make cider, our discovery of the art keeving, and the new world of cider-based Untappd check in comments. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured ciders: ’11, ’12 & ’14 Blend Poire by Two Metre Tall and Wild by Daylesford Cider Company. The post S15E06: Beer Styles: The Cider Curiosity appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Does this beer taste hoppy to you? In this episode, we explore the origins and the modern takes on the humble India Pale Ale. It’s a chance for us to muddle through history as we discuss how this beer made its mark on the world, and do so in a way that is surely missing key details. We also discover some incredibly interesting beer cans, work out the point when an IPA becomes an ‘IPA’, and try to understand what a West Coast IPA really is. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: Unconditional Love by Garage Project and Fast Fashion by Stillwater Artisanal. The post S15E05: Beer Styles: The Incredible IPA appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Is there anything you can’t do with a stout? In this episode we ask this very question, knocking on the door of creative combinations, hilarious ageing techniques, and unexpected taxidermy. But how did it come to this? Is today’s stout just a liquid cake? Is there even a normal stout any more? And if there is, would you even want to drink it? We ask, and somewhat answer, many of these questions. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: Stubborn Russian (2018) by Bright Brewery and Dirty Bitch by Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. The post S15E04: Beer Styles: The Sprawling Stout appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | Is it just us, or are sour beers almost mainstream now? From its accidental origins to its rebirth as a lauded juggernaut style, sour beers now everywhere and accepted by even the most stubborn beer drinker. We also discuss our favourite sour styles and explore how sour beers offer the opportunity to make a beer that is truly unique to Australia. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: Space Milk Volume 2 – Pineapple, Lime & Cayenne by Bodriggy Brewing Co. and Margo – Native Margarita Ale by Edge Brewing Project. The post S15E03: Beer Styles: The Face-Sucking Sour appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | What the heck is a Belgian Beer? In this episode we delve deep into the history of the Belgian beer, and Belgian style beer, and explore what Doubels, Tripels, and several other terms just like that actually mean. We also talk about the Taken films, Weezer records, and the great retailer/literary character Don Quixote. This episode is part of our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: Chimay Red / Rouge / Rood (Première) by Bières de Chimay and Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple by Brouwerij Van Steenberge. The post S15E02: Beer Styles: Meet the Belgians appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | How did Lagers get so damn popular? For this, our 15th season, each episode we discuss a different beer style, beginning this week with the bane of many craft drinkers, the Lager. It’s an episode where we learn a little more about a style that we acknowledge, but still don’t really enjoy. We also try to work out what a Plato is but find the results inconclusive. This episode is the first in our season covering the greatest, or sometimes just the most popular, beer styles of the world. Featured beers: GOAT Lager by Mountain Goat Beer and Vienna Lager by Burnley Brewing. The post S15E01: Beer Styles: The Much-Maligned Lager appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode, our eighth and last stop on our 86 tram crawl, we visit one of the signature craft beer venues in Australia, Carwyn Cellars, and speak with the Bens (Duval and Carwyn) about how the venue came to be, the genesis of their fabled events, and what beers they take and what beers they refuse. It’s a journey that explores the mystery of the bar itself and goes behind the scenes to show how this wood-lined craft beer paradise really works. And if all that wasn’t enough, we venture into the cellars of Carwyn Cellars to drink some beers that are almost as old as this podcast series. This is the last part of our 86 Tram tour and the last episode of this season. We’ll be back in a month or so with more adventures. Featured beers: Roi Du Temps Grand Cru by Dollar Bill Brewing, Pannepot – Old Fisherman’s Ale (2014) by De Struise Brouwers, and Luponic Distortion IPA Series: No. 011 by Firestone Walker Brewing Company. The post S14E08: The 86 Tram Bar Crawl: Carwyn Cellars appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this, the seventh stop on our 86 tram bar crawl, we visit Clifton Hill Brewpub and speak with head brewer Ryan to find out what it’s like to run a brewpub in an old pub, what it takes to keep a balance between local-friendly core beers and interesting craft beers, and what beers were never expected to work with both parties but did so with overwhelming success. We also unexpectedly talk beer excise, finding ourselves suddenly envious of the wine industry; and discuss the benefit getting direct customer feedback on future beers. And if all that wasn’t enough, we hear about a very different ethos about the NEIPA style, and get a glowing review of a Brut style of beer. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Queens Parade Pale Ale, NEIPA, and Breakfast Sour by Clifton Hill Brewpub. The post S14E07: The 86 Tram Bar Crawl: Clifton Hill Brewpub appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | At this stop on our 86 tram line bar crawl we visit the incubator, the brand-new microbrewery from Fixation Brewing Co, and talk with Tom and Sam about turning an old warehouse outlet into a bar, the joys of creating an IPA-only brewery, and just what can be conjured in their self-imposed IPA prison. It’s a mammoth episode which really only scratches the surface of this interesting and very specialised brewery. We think this will make you believe in IPA. And to top it all off, we drink a beer with a quintessentially Australian name, drink another named after the tram line we’re touring, and a last one that reminds us a lot of an old favourite. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Yeah Nah, The 86, and Tropical IPA from Fixation Brewing Co. The post S14E06: The 86 Tram Bar Crawl: Fixation Brewing Co. appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | At this stop on the 86 tram line we speak with Mirek, the owner, founder, and forger of The Mill Brewery, about growing from a home brewer to a fully-fledged brewery, keeping up with his regular drinkers, and how the brewery’s beers change and evolve over time. We also find out exactly what beers they would make if someone were to make an Indecent Proposal-like offer; it’s not a chili beer. And if that wasn’t enough, we find out what it was like to be playing with the NEIPA style before it became a craze, and we try to understand how the keep a black IPA on tap as a regular tap beer. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Mosaic and I Can’t Believe it’s Not Juice from The Mill Brewing. The post S14E05: The 86 Tram Beer Crawl: The Mill Brewery appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | At this stop along the 86 tram line, we sidequest away from the rails and speak with Pete from Bodriggy Brewing Co to find out what it takes to open a new brewpub in Abbotsford, why call a brewery Bodriggy, and what it takes to brew beers that represent your neighbourhood. It’s a tale of construction and permit blues, potential mispronunciation, and brewing for your locals. And to top it all off, we compete with the sounds of both Johnston Street and an apartment construction zone, and discover the many beer options when you have a brewpub with the potential for 68 taps. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Highbender Pale Ale and Cosmic Microwave NEIPA from Bodriggy Brewing Co. The post S14E04: The 86 Tram Beer Crawl: Bodriggy Brewing Co appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | At this stop on the 86 tram line, we speak with Shayne, the owner and manager of Beermash, about the history of the bar, what they put on their taps, and what they choose not to offer. It’s a journey that take us via a few Scandinavian breweries, a few blurry nights, and a whole lot of praise for one of our favourite bars. And if you need more, we also try to find out what they have in mind for next year’s Good Beer Week, but our answers seemed limited to beers from breweries ending in ‘ollo’ and containing two zeros. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Pina Colada Scream from Fierce Beer and Imperial Chocolate Stay Puft from Tiny Rebel Brewing Co. The post S14E03: The 86 Tram Beer Crawl: Beermash appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this continuation of our journey on the 86 tram line, we visit Stomping Ground Brewing Co and speak with head brewer Ashur about what they brew, what they won’t brew, and what it is like to grow at such a rapid pace. It’s an episode that stretches from fruit beers to lagers to barley wines (which are life) and everything in between. Finally, we let Ashur hear what other people say about his beers before asking him to review them himself, and discuss the brewery’s support of the Movember cause. Note: In this episode Chris incorrectly mentions that Shannon, a man who made a ghost chili porter, is from CoConspirators Brewing Co. This is incorrect. He is actually from Old Wives Ales, and also flies his own flag with Wolfman Brewing. Sorry Shannon. This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Guava Smash and Brick Tower from Stomping Ground Brewing Co. The post S14E02: The 86 Tram Beer Crawl: Stomping Ground Brewing Co appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode, we go to Bar SK, our first stop along Melbourne’s 86 tram line, and chat with the bar’s owners and founders, Dave and Louie. It’s a conversation that jumps wildly from the serious to the strange as we find out what it takes to run an independent video game art bar, an independent craft beer bar, and an inclusive space for all people. We also discuss whether the quality of a beer can be linked with the grammar of the comments it attracts. And if that wasn’t enough, we find out exactly why there is grass roof of the bar, and discover the meaning of SK in Bar SK … it’s definitely not what you think This episode is part of our 86 Tram tour. Catch the rest of the season weekly. Featured beers: Coffee Breakfeast Stout by Sailors Grave Brewing and A Pash on the Peach by Moon Dog Craft Brewery (in collaboration with Bar SK). The post S14E01: The 86 Tram Beer Crawl: Bar SK appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this weary episode, we talk about all the drinking events we have reason to recover from, chronicling: Paul’s extensive drinking trip to Japan, Jeff’s discovery of new drinking spots in London, and Chris’ small drinking adventure in Hobart. We also discuss attending Cantillion’s legendary Zwanse Day celebration; we think it should be a national holiday. And if that wasn’t enough we drink several beers Paul brought back from Japan, and in doing so struggle to understand what is on the label. This is our last episode for this season, but we’ll be back in a month or so. Featured beers: Sidekick Slick IPA by Brewbase and Covered In Puppies by Omnipollo. The post S13E08: Recovery appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode Paul and Kyle go to Japan to attend the Mikkeller Beer Celebration and give us a brief (due to Skype issues) report of exactly what happens when one of the world’s best breweries organises a beer festival, but not before Paul gives his own preamble to himself in the future. We also take multiple normals to work out why phone books still exist, compare nitro with that NOS stuff from those Fast and Furious films, and discover what happens when an Australian brewery takes on an English beer style. And if that wasn’t enough, we bring back a joke that you probably haven’t heard since season one or two, and discover why in Sweden you can often buy beers that have an ABV of 3.5%. Featured beers: Builder’s Brew by Tallboy And Moose and Hobgoblin Legendary Ruby Beer by Wychwood Brewery. The post S13E07: Festivals and Festivities appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk about the drinking chaos that comes with the season of Spring, the style of several Scottish beers, and the strange nature of low ABV beer at sporting events. We also talk about obscure towns and their film namesakes (who knew there was a town called Broken Arrow?), colder than cold beers, and even in a little bit of unintended time travel. It’s a very normal-filled episode. And if that wasn’t enough, we talk wood chips in brewing, inverted bokeh can photos, and try to work out what the theme is for this episode. Featured beers: Tennent’s Lager by Tennent’s Caledonian Brewery and Original by Innis & Gunn. The post S13E06: Sports, Spring, and Scotland appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we look at the influence media, communities and apps have on our drinking habits. From Facebook communities like Beerthread, to apps like Untappd, to games like Brew Town, we bang on about the things we look at when we’re not looking in our glasses, and the influences that get us under the influence. It’s not as serious as it sounds, believe us. We also drink two very rare beers: one a can from a famed Hawaiian Brewery; and one that may well set a new standard for Australian NEIPAs. Featured beers: INU ISLAND PUNCH Lilikoi by Inu Island Ales and The Dawn by Hop Nation Brewing Co. The post S13E05: Beer Communities and Apps appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we ask the question: what makes a sour beer? We then answer that question with a series of confused looks and seemingly-random beer styles that we didn’t realise were actually classified as sour beers. We also discuss the state of sours today, explore what the future of sours might be, and plan how we might find said future, once our lips are suitably puckered, that is. And if that wasn’t enough, we venture back to the world of To Øl’s fabled Reservoir Dogs-inspired colour series with a drop from this year’s range, and we also enjoy a very very berry beer. Featured beers: Mr. Blonde 2018 by To Øl and Wild Blackberry by Hermitage Brewing. The post S13E04: Sour (So Very Sour) appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this episode we talk about all things drinking and all things North. Featuring adventures in Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg, and stupidities less North at a beer festival Chris lovingly describes at ‘the country GABS’: Bendigo’s ‘Bendigo on the Hop’. It’s an episode filled with ‘normalling’ at its finest. And to top it all off, we drink two very special beers from our old friends at Northern Victoria’s Bright Brewery, both of which are in the style of beers traditionally brewed in an even-more-Northern place: Germany. Featured beers: Dunkelweizen and Schwartzbier by Bright Brewery The post S13E03: North (And More North) appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this state-hopping episode we talk about what it’s like to visit Perth, often while a little under the weather, and take a journey through it’s quite brilliant craft beer venues. Featuring everything from shining new breweries, to fancy corporate boxes, to copious amounts of hydralyte, this is the ultimate adventure through Australia’s western-most city. And if that wasn’t enough, we do the vertical tasting thing on three beers from WA’s own, Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery; we even manage to remember how to do a vertical tasting. Featured beers: Silverback Stout (2018), Silverback Stout Barrel Aged Spiced Rum, and Silverback Stout Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon by Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery. The post S13E02: Perth appeared first on The City Lane.

[content_slider] [content_slide] [/content_slide] [/content_slider] PODCAST | In this explosive new episode we talk about the things we do before, during, and after drinking, or at least, the things we can remember doing. From late-night karaoke to endless Uno, it’s a journey that, like playing games while drinking, lowers in skill level the more it drinks. We think you’ll enjoy this season opener. We also drink two very dark beers, one of which may be described as a comrade, and make frequent reference to the ‘classic’ song, Coco Jumbo. Featured beers: Jambo by The Wild Beer Co and Stubborn Russian (2018) by Bright Brewery. The post S13E01: Fun appeared first on The City Lane.