The 2025 GABS Hottest 100 voting list is smaller, but the 2024 Top 30 is intact. Here are ten predictions, a short watchlist, and what it could mean for the poll.
A Prelude to Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2025
Brewery participation in the 2025 GABS Hottest 100 is down sharply. I break down the voting-list numbers, what’s missing from the 2024 Top 100, and what it means for this year’s poll.
FAFF #1 – Fresh as Fresh Gets
Lachy Crothers’ new project FAFF delivers small‑batch, direct‑to‑drink fresh beer with zero compromise — and his opening hazy IPA proves the point.
Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024
Now in its 17th year since its humble beginnings in 2008, the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers will be announced this Saturday, January 25th. Can Mountain Culture make it three in a row with Status Quo? Will its success to date make for a poll full of easy-drinking...
An Ongoing Conversation
On Friday, the 2nd of February 2024, the story appeared on the Brews News website announcing the end. What does this mean for beer media in Australia?
Results of My Predictions for GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023
These are the hits and misses of my GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers 2023 predictions. Check out the recap for a 46% accuracy score. See which ones I called correctly and which I missed by a long shot.
A Prelude to Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2025
Brewery participation in the 2025 GABS Hottest 100 is down sharply. I break down the voting-list numbers, what’s missing from the 2024 Top 100, and what it means for this year’s poll.
FAFF #1 – Fresh as Fresh Gets
Lachy Crothers’ new project FAFF delivers small‑batch, direct‑to‑drink fresh beer with zero compromise — and his opening hazy IPA proves the point.
Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024
Now in its 17th year since its humble beginnings in 2008, the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers will be announced this Saturday, January 25th. Can Mountain Culture make it three in a row with Status Quo? Will its success to date make for a poll full of easy-drinking...
An Ongoing Conversation
On Friday, the 2nd of February 2024, the story appeared on the Brews News website announcing the end. What does this mean for beer media in Australia?
Results of My Predictions for GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023
These are the hits and misses of my GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers 2023 predictions. Check out the recap for a 46% accuracy score. See which ones I called correctly and which I missed by a long shot.
Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023
It’s upon us again. The GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023 will be announced this Saturday, January 27th. Can Mountain Culture retain the top spot with Status Quo and will Cervezas make a splash? Will some long-time favourites drop out altogether? Read along as I make predictions for 28 beers.