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The Year In Beer 2025 – Western Australia
The state by state by territories part of The Year In Beer series kicks off, as ever, in Western Australia where we’re joined by Crafty contributors Guy Southern and Jono Outred to give us the lowdown on the state’s beer scene. Their wide-ranging report takes in chaos, collaboration and consolidation, beer venues gaining accolades in the wider hospo world, new openings and big name comebacks, fruity beers, West Coast pilsners, “naughty” beers and more.
They’re followed by Rocky Ridge co-founders Hamish Coates and Mel Holland, who reflect on a mammoth year for the brewery and its expanding…
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