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 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.

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 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 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 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_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 | 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 | 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 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 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 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.