The Malt Maven

The Crafty Pint Podcast · May 7, 2025 · 1h 1m

"There's so much more than just drinking a beer. It's about the environment, the culture, and sharing it with friends."

Most people in their very early 30s are probably just about working out what they want to do with their lives. In Steph Howard's case, she's already off to start a new career having left an indelible mark on the beer industry on both sides of The Ditch.

For many, the young Kiwi has been the face of Cryer Malt, then Barrett Burston – certainly once David Cryer had sold his business and returned to his epic collection of comic books – and an everpresent at industry events not…