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Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2025

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.

FAFF #1 – Fresh as Fresh Gets

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

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

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?

FAFF #1 – Fresh as Fresh Gets

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

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

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?

Predictions for the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023

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.