Podcasts by Ale of a Time

’Sode 187: New year, Same Show from 2022-01-31T12:28:51

We are back, with an update on Shortjaw happenings and some GABS chat. Same ol' Luke and Dave, just across an a sea.

‘sode 186: Shortjaw from 2021-10-27T10:11:27

We introduce a new fish to the Ale of a Time family (although whales are mammals but whatever).

‘sode 185: Wolf of the Willows from 2021-10-12T12:30:24

Renae and Scott from Wolf of the Willows join us to talk about imperial porter, seltzer, nutrition panels, and private jets. 

‘sode 184: Renn Blackman from 2021-09-27T16:46:44

This week we talk Cold IPA with Renn Blackman, and find out the growth and change happening down Torquay and Geelong way, with Geelong's favourite brewery. 

‘sode 183: Burnley Brewing Part 2 from 2021-09-20T13:04:56

Part two of our chat with Burnley Brewing. We left last week on a cliffhanger. How was the NZ IPA made? Find out when we return...

‘sode 182: Burnley Brewing Part 1 (plus S&W chat) from 2021-09-13T20:05:12

This week we unpack some thoughts on the Fermentum (Stone & Wood sale), before diving into a great chat with Chloe Hoiberg and Michael Stanzel from Burnley Brewing. The brewery has had a lot of ...

‘sode 181: Love Shack Brewing Co. from 2021-09-06T17:18:07

We're joined by the duo from Love Shack Brewing Co; Conna Mallet and Harry Cox. The new(ish) brewery began life literally in a shack, but are in the process of moving out. Find out their story t...

'sode 180: Dunc from Hop Nation from 2021-08-30T13:21:08

It's been a long time since we've caught up the Hop Nation team, and Dunc brings us up to speed on all things seltzer, beer, wine, food, festivals and announces a new, super exciting project. 

'Sode 179: Still Inside, Talking about Parmalaki from 2021-08-23T11:29:55

Just Luke and Dave this week. We talk about a bunch of things, including excessively stacked parmas and bad cocktails. 

'sode 178: Jon Seltin (Brick Lane Brewing) from 2021-08-07T11:55:30

This week Jon Seltin joins us to chat all things Brick Lane, including why it's easier now to make low alcohol beer, high gravity brewing, and what's going on with the expansion. 

'sode 177: Dan from The Otter's Promise from 2021-07-23T10:40:33

We stop in (virtually!?!) on Dan Taranto from The Otter's Promise to see how he's doing, and find out how the whole lockdown has changed his business. Good insight from a small business owner du...

'sode 176: Richard Adamson from Young Henrys from 2021-07-11T15:34

This week we are learning about a new whisky, algae, and band collab with Richard from Young Henrys. 

'sode 175: Erosion Meadery from 2021-07-05T11:09:38

Mead is back on AoaT. This time with Sean Johnson from Erosion Mead. Listen in for a discount which I think is at the start of the show but KEEP LISTENING anyway because the rest is good too. 

'sode 174: Live from the Catfish with Adam Holiday from 2021-06-10T18:23:30

During Good Beer Week, we recorded live from the Catfish with Adam Holiday of Garage Project. It's a live show, so it's pretty chaotic, but fun. 

'sode 173: BentSpoke x Patricia Piccinini from 2021-05-27T15:39:44

Luke is joined by Tracy Margain and Richard Watkins from BentSpoke, alongside artist Patricia Piccinini. Talking the meeting of beer and art, this is a quiet reflection on collaboration, and how...

'sode 172: Topher from Wildflower from 2021-05-02T16:46:31

This week Topher is on line to talk to us about his new Bright Side beers project. The beers are created with smoke tainted wine grapes, a product that is useless for wine makers but has potenti...

'sode 171: Brendan from 3 Ravens from 2021-04-20T22:35:18

This week we are talking Patron beer, beer slugs, light struck, lasagna toppers and vodka cruisers. 

'sode 170: GBW Launch and Festival Chat from 2021-04-02T12:22:46

This week Luke and Dave just shootin the breeze over a beer. We talk Good Beer Week, Voodoo Ranger, and announce our Patron beer launch date. 

'sode 169: Scotty from Balter from 2021-03-23T21:47:56

Thanks to all those who said they read these... I will send you beer soon! For those that missed it, too late. Anyway, this week, Scott from Balter joins us to talk all things Balter and Scott. ...

'sode 168: Seasonal Brewing from 2021-03-11T13:17:44

We are in WA... VIRTUALLY??? (I hate writing these things. It's an episode with Seasonal Brewing in Perth and it's good. I'll send you a beer if you tell me you actually read these).

'sode 167: Slow Lane Brewing from 2021-03-04T15:29:17

This week it's Slow Lane Brewing out of the Sydney suburb of Botany. Talking mixed ferm, launching a taproom, and the decision to put traditionally bottled-styles into cans. 

'sode 166: All Things Tik Tok from 2021-02-20T09:41:43

Will Ziebell and Tif Waldron join Dave and Luke to talk all about Tik Tok, as well as Hazy Pale Ales. 

'sode 165: Shawn Sherlock from FogHorn from 2021-02-12T17:33:43

Sounding the FogHorn haha just a little pun for the podcast description. Anyway this is a good episode so listen to it. 

'sode 164: Welcome to 2021 from 2021-02-04T15:34:42

It's Luke and Dave, talking 2021 stuff. We got GABS, genocide, coups, and West Coast IPAs. Just usual AoaT stuff. 

'sode 163: Ian Watson from Slipstream from 2021-01-26T12:12

This week Ian Watson is here to talk about West Coast IPAs, what makes a "Slipstream" beer, and why sometimes it's okay to enjoy a bit of lounge music. 

'sode 162: Casey Grieve from Sobremesa from 2020-12-18T17:53:34

This week we are learning about a new blender and fermenter here in Melbourne. 

'sode 161: Chris from UpFlow from 2020-12-07T12:55:43

This week it's back on the non-alcoholic beers as we're joined by a return guest in a new capacity. Chris Menichelli from Slowbeer is also working with non-alc beer company UpFlow, and tells us ...

'sode 160: Owen Johnston from HPA from 2020-12-01T13:24:23

It's time to learn about hops; from breeding to selling, with Owen Johnston from Hop Products Australia. 

'sode 159: Will Tatchell of Van Dieman from 2020-11-23T16:43:24

Farm life, malting, hop growing and social media. Will Tatchell does it all. We find out how.

'sode 158: News and Catch up with Dave and Luke from 2020-11-11T10:16:25

We talk Patron updates, Shelton Bros, zero and low alc beer, hops, container deposit schemes, weed laws, and the Beer Cartel survey. 

'sode 157: Matt Ives from Holgate from 2020-11-05T11:41:28

This week we learn about the life of a senior brewer at Holgate with Matt Ives. He shares his insight into recipe development, new products, and how the Holgate range is evolving. 

Episode 156: Exit Crew from 2020-10-14T09:27:53

We've got a trio of Exit peeps on the show to tell us about the rebrand, and what awards mean for a business. 

'sode 155: Dave Padden of Akasha from 2020-10-01T17:21:24

Join us for chat about rebrands, IPAs, lager, and honestly, all the usual stuff but the best version of it. It's a great chat. 

'sode 154: Sam from Philter from 2020-09-14T17:24:37

Join us for a bit of a tour, and a look at Philter in Sydney with Sam Füss, one of Australia's most well regarded brewers. She tells us all about Philter, and what the plans are now they are in ...

'sode 152: Matt Houghton from Boatrocker from 2020-08-31T16:38:43

Lockdown rolls on, and so do the barrels at Boatrocker... or do they rock? haha yeah this is the quality of jokes you'll get on this week's show. (Please listen, it's better than this blurb). 

'Sode 151: Pat Coulson from Sunly from 2020-08-20T16:59:22

Seltzer! We are talking seltzer because why not. We've got Sunly brand manager Pat Coulson live from his van in a camping ground to tell us all about the new Sunly Seltzer. 

'sode 150: Paul Bowker from Brick Lane from 2020-08-05T20:08:58

This week we've got Paul Bowker from Brick Lane to talk about creating a brewery and brand with high profile investors, and what that looks like in the current market. Plus we talk about dark ho...

'sode 149: Clinton Schultz of Sobah Beverages from 2020-07-20T18:57:49

This week Dave and Luke are joined by Clinton Schultz from Sobah. We learn all about his brand of non-alcoholic beers, and how it relates to him as a person as well as his cultural identity. 

'Sode 148: ISO Cast GABS Update from 2020-07-07T20:00:42

Join us for this chat. recorded during a livestream with Craig from GABS Festival. He tells us about the situation with the festival, and what steps they'll be taking to keep us safe. 

'Sode 147: Slowly back to normal? from 2020-06-11T17:31:50

Bit of a catchup with the gang. What have we been up to in lockdown? Find out. 

'sode 146: The Donato Quarter from 2020-02-20T16:16:57

 This week Dave and Luke chat with Aaron Firth Donato, owner of Bar Josephine, Pie Thief and new cocktail bar, Trouble in Dreams. We talk gentrification, the power of doing one thing correctly, ...

'sode 145: Lindsay Astarita from Stomping Ground from 2020-02-09T17:38:50

This week Lindsy and Tif are joined by Lindsay Astarita, who runs sensory at Stomping Ground in Melbourne. We hear how Lindsay ended up running the sensory program, and what it actually means. 

'sode 144: Hop Quest from 2020-01-31T13:41:47

This week it's Lindsy and Luke, joined by peeps from Otherside, Beer DeLuxe, Bonehead, and Jetty Road. 

'Sode 143: Craig Williams from GABS from 2020-01-19T17:05:29

This week it's Lindsy and Tif out on their own, chatting to Craig Williams from GABS, all about GABS. Plus a new segment. It's all new! 

'sode 142: Beer for Bushfire Relief with the Crafty Pint from 2020-01-12T19:17:19

James from the Crafty Pint joins us to have a chat about the bushfire relief fundraisers. 

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'sode 141: AoaT Christmas Special from 2019-12-24T22:40

With an announcement!

'sode 140: 2019 End of Year Awards from 2019-12-19T14:20:04

Dave and Luke are joined by Chris Menichelli of Slowbeer, and Will Ziebell of the Crafty Pint - and a rad live audience, to talk award our favourite beers and breweries for the end of the year. ...

'sode 139: Are You in the Bathroom? from 2019-12-02T12:06:28

If you hear this in a bathroom. Hi! 

'sode 138: Lanikai Brewing from 2019-11-19T22:27

 This week Steve from Lanikai joins Luke for a chat about mangos, wild yeast, volcanoes, poke bowls... and I guess the space beer. Plus all the usual things. 

'sode 137: Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone talk GABS sale from 2019-11-05T17:56:41

We hear from Steve and Guy, the two founders of GABS, the Local Taphouse, and co-founders of Stomping Ground. They tell us the story of GABS, and why they decided now was a good time to sell and...

'sode 136: Future Mountain from 2019-10-14T12:51:21

Future Mountain cofounder, Shane Ferguson, joins us for a chat about the brewpub and the team's approach to making saisons, farmhouse and barrel aged styles. Plus a bunch of other stuff. 

Episode 135: Mr West Live from 2019-10-06T17:51:40

Something a bit different; recorded at Mr West in Melbourne, Luke is joined by Matt from Range Brewing, Chris from Mr Banks, and Jack from Mr West. Talkin hazies baby. 

'Sode 134: Spontaneous show for spontaneous beer (La Sirene) from 2019-09-16T13:40:32

This week we chat to Will and Costa from La Sirène, about their approach to creating and selling spontaneous ferment coolship beers. It's good. 

'sode 133: From a secret location from 2019-08-14T01:42:58

This week we record in a secret location that we may or may not have left in - I can't remember. Anyway, I edited a bunch out. It's a good show. Two white dudes try to weigh in on sexist memes b...

Home Is Where the Beer Is Part 4: Back on Track from 2019-07-29T18:16:16

We are gettin this show back on the road, as Nic and Luke hang out, get back up to speed with his brewpub and plan more episodes. 

'sode 132: Mead and kveik with Hunter and the Harp from 2019-07-11T19:48:47

This week Joel Robinson from Hunter and the Harp joins us to tell us his story. It's a fascinating experience that has led him to this point, and we are excited to share it with you all. Plus hi...

Episode 131: In Search of the Dark at 3 Ravens from 2019-07-02T11:10:40

This week Dave and Luke ask the big question: wtf is "dark" culture. Fortunately we have a trio of great guests, Brendan O'Sullivan from 3 Ravens, Andrew Saltmarsh from Toehider and Hypothetical...

'sode 130: GABS 2019 Special from 2019-06-13T17:38:07

GABS is one of our highlights and we love doing a little show right there, from the festival. We just can't get enough of it. Our guests are: Ed from Dollar Bill, Serena from Visit Ballarat, Chr...

'sode 129: Live from GBW19 - With Guests from 2019-05-23T19:03:04

Live from the Catfish/Goldfish for Good Beer Week 2019, we are joined by Andrew Childs from Behemoth/Chur, Kieran Haslett-Moore from North End Brewing, and Hamish Ward from Deep Creek. 

'sode 128: Dave's Back! from 2019-04-29T15:38:21

We hear about some Japan stuff, spruik some Good Beer Week stuff, and tell you to drink some stuff. That's it. That's our show. 

'sode 127: Funk Estate from 2019-04-11T20:36:57

This week Funk Estate join Ale of a Time via the internet to talk all about Funk Estate. It's simple stuff really. You know how this goes by now. Don't you? You lovely lil listener you. 

'sode 126: Sam Martin from Stone&Wood from 2019-03-25T15:36:11

This week, the two of us riff on cans vs bottles, IP theft and cultural appropriation. Then we have a chat with Sam Martin about Stone & Wood's new Counter Culture project. It's good times, as a...

'sode 125: Range Brewing from 2019-03-04T12:01:15

This episode, we are joined by Mitch from Range Brewing. The fairly new brewery in Brisbane is taking a modern approach to brewing: hazy, small batch, no core range. Find out why, and how they g...

'sode 124: Three Greens&Ballistic from 2019-02-15T16:31:46

This week we have a double header with Three Greens Brewing out of Melbourne, and Ballistic Brewing from Brisbane. Two reasonably different breweries with different approaches and identities. 

'sode 123: The Kids Are Alright from 2019-01-25T14:47:11

This week it's just the two of us, drinking pilsner and mead, and defending Millennials. Pretty much your line and length Ale of a Time, and that's why you keep coming back! 

'sode 122: Panels from the Stone&Wood Invitational from 2019-01-11T15:58:16

Welcome to a new year. Same Ale of a Time, same great content... except for this episode which is different. Recorded at the Stone & Wood Invitational it features two panel chats. The first abou...

Home is Where the Beer Is Part 3: The model from 2018-12-25T00:01

This month we look at the neighbourhood and two other breweries nearby, Stomping Ground and Fixation's Incubator, who both have quite different models to Molly Rose. We find out why each chose w...

'sode 121: 2018 Awards with Will and Ian from 2018-12-17T15:39:33

Heyyooo it's our end of your wrap up and we recorded it from the Espy in Melbourne, and dragged in some fancy guests - Will Ziebell (the Crafty Pint) and Ian McNally (Chosen Brew Podcast). Like ...

'sode 120: Joe Tucker from Ratebeer from 2018-12-02T13:00

This week's (slightly late) episode features Joe Tucker from Ratebeer. With a recent sale to ZX Ventures (ABInBev) there is a lot of curiosity about what Ratebeer is up to. We ask Joe the plans,...

Home is Where the Beer Is Part 2: Designing Recipes from 2018-11-17T17:10:37

For the second part of this 12 part series, Nic and Luke chat to Ian and Shayne from Future Mountain, and Adrian from Moondog. Immediately we get to talking about designing the most ridiculous b...

'sode 119: Will&Topher from 2018-11-12T17:29:07

This week we have one less host (Dave) so roped in two special guests. Will from the Crafty Pint, and Topher from Wildflower. We shoot the breeze about all sorts of things, from Coopers, to lamb...

'sode 118: Richard Watkins from Bentspoke from 2018-10-31T10:04:35

This week we catch up with Richard Watkins from Bentspoke to learn a bit about Canberra's beer scene, gluten free malt, and what Bentspoke have been up to lately. Also a bit of banter with the t...

Home Is Where The Beer Is Part 1: Finding a Location from 2018-10-23T19:21:51

For the first episode of Home is Where the Beer is, we are joined by Kris Domagala (yet unnamed project) and Jon Seltin (Brick Lane Brewing), to talk all things location for breweries big or sma...

'sode 117: Molly Rose from 2018-10-11T15:36:10

This week we are joined by Nic Sandery from Molly Rose Brewing. We spoke to Nic a couple of years back when he was about to head out overseas on a research trip. Now he's back and has his own pr...

'sode 116: Brendan is Back to Talk Homebrew from 2018-09-27T14:01:38

This week we get Brendan (3 Ravens) along to tell us all about his other gig as social manager for the Australian National Homebrewing Conference. It's going to be a blast this year, with some i...

'sode 115: The Fixation Incubator with Tom and Sam from 2018-09-12T15:35:55

This week we visit Tom Delmont and Sam Bethune at the new Fixation Incubator in Collingwood. we learn all about their plan to just brew IPAs. 

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'sode 114: Champagne, Whisky&Gin from 2018-08-27T17:42:46

This week it's the two of us again, drinking beer, talking beer, but also talking about champagne, whisky, gin and other fun treats. 

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'sode 113: Mashed In Live With Mashed In Live from 2018-08-16T17:59:13

This week we join the Mashed In Live duo out in Bayswater. This isn't actually our show, as they were the hosts and we just stole the audio. BUT it's good beer chat so we thought we should relea...

'sode 112: Burnley Brewing from 2018-08-01T17:45:25

This week we visit a relatively new brewpub in Richmond called Burnley Brewing. They've got years of hospo experience and a German-trained brewer. It's also the first outing of some new gear cou...

'sode 111: Brown Ale is the Fish Pie of Beer (with Mr Banks) from 2018-07-20T20:15:34

This week we are joined by Chris from Mr Banks Brewing. We talk about lots of great beer stuff, and get the skinny on his new Brut IPA and his overall thoughts on the style. Also, we learn about...

'sode 110: Design, Marketing and Labels LIVE from 2018-07-04T17:35

Slight changeup with a special episode recorded from Good Beer Week Cryer Malt Trade Hub. Luke is joined by Zoe Ottaway, Simon Bent and Damian Kelly and they talk all things labels and marketing...

'sode 109: Live from the Catfish with Melissa Cole from 2018-06-20T15:29:45

We welcome celebrated journalist, author, and beer judge, Melissa Cole - all the way from ol' Blighty. Thanks to Catfish, we had the chance to sit down and talk with her in front of a wonderfull...

'sode 108: Modus from 2018-06-05T14:56:20

After some of our usual, sparkling, banter, we chat to Grant Wearin - from Modus Operandi. His brewery is making a bit of a push into Melbourne and we hear all about its plans, the future and ge...

'sode 107: GABS 2018 from 2018-05-23T23:36:55

Welcome back to GABS for 2018, where the beers are full of lactose and vanilla, and the stages aren't on top of the containers anymore. We don't actually discuss either of those things, but we d...

'sode 106: Shootin' the breeze from 2018-05-08T00:30:21

This week, a little late due to eyesight issues, we talk all about Stone & Wood and then a little about branding. It's full of hot takes. 

'sode 105: Artisan Brewing from 2018-04-20T02:23:01

We are really excited to share our chat with Artisan Brewing out of WA. It's a good one, and I'm not saying that just because Dave wasn't there haha or am I? 

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'sode 104: Inner North Brewing from 2018-04-03T16:44:49

This week, a shorter episode, but no less great than usual. We pay a visit to Inner North Brewing in Brunswick, Melbourne. It's a new spot, with a small footprint, down and alleyway. Melbourne a...

'sode 103: Guinness Questions Answered... Almost from 2018-03-20T17:22:58

This week we sit with a Guinness ambassador and ask him all about two part pours, marketing, extract, and more. Do we get all the answers we need? Not quite... but mostly yeah. It's a great chat...

Episode 102: KAIJU KRUSHIN' IT! from 2018-03-08T00:34:07

We pay a visit to the brothers KAIJU! to talk all things Kaiju Krush!, graphic design, IIPA and expansion. It's a ripper of a chat with two guys who grew a modest cider brand into a nationally d...

'Sode 101: #PilsnerDorks from 2018-02-21T14:36:48

It's us, the Pilsner Dorks, stopping by a Pilsner brewery with no Pilsner. They did have saison and IPA and they were delicious. Join us at Foreigner Brewery while we play a bit of catch up and ...

Episode 100 Live From Stomping Ground from 2018-02-08T23:17:07

This is our 100th official episode and it's a big ol' doozy of a show. We've got audience jokes, regular jokes from us, Tif from Beer Collective (AB InBev), Ashur from Stomping Ground. We talk f...

2017 Christmas Special: Choice Bros and Heyday from 2017-12-25T01:23

Our annual Christmas show features two relatively new brewpubs. First up is Kerry from Choice Bros/Husk, and then it's followed by Sam from Heyday. They give us an excellent look at what it's li...

'sode 99: 2017 Awards Show With Will Ziebell from 2017-12-13T15:10:07

We reflect on the year and kick around some names for breweries we think are the most improved, made the best beer, or were just the all round best brewery in 2017. We also take a look at 2018 a...

'sode 98: Lager Anxiety from 2017-11-28T15:01:12

this week it's just the two of us. Just the two of us. Just the two of us. We drink pilsner and reflect on five predictions Luke made at the end of last year. What were they? Was he right? Find ...

'sode 97: Jayne From Two Birds from 2017-11-17T11:51:26

This week, our news is a bit out of date because this is hella late but whatevs. Jayne from Two Birds joins us at their bar, The Nest, and we find out what's happened in the last three years sin...

'sode 96: Dollar Dollar Bill Y'all from 2017-10-31T00:29:11

This week is a bumper 'sode, all crammed in to less than an hour. How do we even do it? I don't even know. First up we chat with Steve from GABS and Stomping Ground to tell us all about their up...

'sode 95: Pete from the Garage from 2017-10-16T19:47:41

We sit down with Pete Gillespie from Garage Project. He tells us how he came to found one of New Zealand's favourite breweries and all the troubles that go with expansion, side projects and just...

'sode 94: Running Beer Week Events With Kerry and Miro from 2017-10-04T16:18:57

We are back! And better than ever with our good friends Kerry McBride (pictured) and Miro Bellini from the Good Beer Week team. They give us some incredible info about how to conceive, pitch and...

'sode 93: Starward from 2017-09-19T20:48:06

This week we hang out at Starward Distillery with Jase and Sam. Find out who they are, what they do, and learn a ton about whisky. 

'sode 92: Blake Willoughby - Consummate Professional from 2017-09-05T17:59:25

This week we talk comedy, fringe shows and beer from the recently sacked Blake Willoughby. We preview his upcoming Fringe Festival show: Brewed Thoughts: Consummate Professional. We also talk so...

'sode 91: Luke Finally Learns What A Hot Liquor Tank Is from 2017-08-22T16:50:54

This week it's just the two of us, just the two of us. Just the two of us, Dave and I. We unpack the traditional brewery tour and tasting scripts and question if they are all that exciting or be...

Episode 90: Goose Island with Tif from 2017-08-08T18:13:28

We hangout with old friend and previous guest, Tif Waldron, and learn a bit about her new role with AB InBev/CUB as a High End Beer Ambassador. We ask all the tough questions, and some that aren...

'Sode 89: Co-Conspirators from 2017-07-25T16:22:02

This week we hang with the gang from Co-Conspirators. Two couples, four people, eight legs... and they are brewing some great beers that we have quickly become fans of. 

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'sode 88: David and Jamie from Brewmanity from 2017-07-11T16:49:43

We chat to the guys behind Brewmanity, a brewery set up with aims to give something back. We learn the details behind the brand, and talk about the risks of setting something up that may be cons...

'sode 87: Antagonising Change with Bendigo Beer from 2017-06-26T20:07:06

This week we are in Bendigo chattin Bendigo Beer and Bendigo on the Hop. Founder Trev Birks tells us the story of a couple of guys trying to get better beer into local pubs in 2011; and how that...

'sode 86: No-one Calls Me Goose from 2017-06-12T17:15:19

This week the two of us kick it at Slowbeer Fitzroy and talk about beer and stuff. Good Beer Week, GABS, NE IPA, Pale Ales, Goose Island, and heaps more. You know the drill. Tune in!

'Sode 85: GABS 2017 - It's Good from 2017-05-30T02:03:14

We are live on tape at GABS 2017. The audio is all over the place but the guests are tight. It features Dave from Aether Brewing, Kirrily Waldhorn, Richard from Bentspoke, Stirling from Balter, ...

'sode 84: Topher from Wildflower from 2017-05-02T01:43:33

We sit down with Topher from Wildflower Beer. The new brewing/blending project set social media alight when it launched last month and bottles flew off shelves. Topher is passionate about making...

'sode 83: Moon Dog revisit with Josh from 2017-04-26T02:53:04

3 years, almost to the day, we chat with Moon Dog cofounder, Josh Uljans about their recent expansion and the brand as a whole. Josh is honest and open about the business and their brand. Also, ...

'Sode 82: Brendan from 3 Ravens from 2017-04-10T21:56:33

Special extra episode this week, featuring Brendan O'Sullivan from 3 Ravens. We drink some crazy barrel aged beer, a Juicy IPA and lager from a tin. All in all, everything Luke and Dave want fro...

'sode 81: Tallboy and Moose from 2017-04-04T16:40:48

Find out who the Tallboy and the Moose are, and how the Brit and Canadian came to join forces at an Australian brewpub. 

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'sode 80: Ash from Colonial from 2017-03-21T02:07:45

This week we hang out in a beer garden with new(ish) head brewer at Colonial, Ash Hazell. Full show notes at: http://aleofatime.com/category/podcast/

'sode 79: Hard Juice Down from 2017-03-07T01:09:26

This week it's just the two of us. We talk a lot of guff to be honest. And it's great! Tune in. 

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'sode 78: GABS H100 New Zealand - Guest Panel from 2017-02-27T16:59:09

It's a special episode! We asked a panel of New Zealand drinkers and industry types to unpack GABS New Zealand Hottest 100. The first time the list has been announced in NZ, and the first time w...

'sode 77: Dan from Dainton Family Brewery or Brewing or Something from 2017-02-13T23:37:52

This week we visited Dan Dainton from Dainton Family... he's unsure. But it's a brewery and brewpub in Carrum Downs (Melbourne). We spoke to Dan way back when he was starting out as a contract b...

'Sode 76: Steve Jeffares and the Hottest 100 Beers of 2016 from 2017-01-30T23:45:44

This week we speak to Steve Jeffares, all about the GABS Hottest 100 beer poll. The annual poll gets increasing amount of attention and criticism and in our chat we cover everything. Things such...

'sode 75: Hop Nation from 2017-01-10T23:06:22

We venture into the heart of class-war torn Footscray to speak to Hop Nation. A couple of Kiwi wine makers have become firm podcast favourites and we learn how that happened. We also complain ab...

'sode 74: Christmas with La Sirene from 2016-12-24T22:39:32

Our annual Christmas day release. A Christmas, La Sirene, miracle. 

'sode 73: Annual Awards 2016 from 2016-12-06T00:14:34

This is our annual awards show. With four awards up for offer we share our Beer Of The Year, Most Improved Brewery, Brewery To Watch In 2017, and 2016 Brewery Of The Year. Also, Luke offers put ...

'sode 72: Tom and Will talk IPAs, Emus and Rum from 2016-11-21T18:53:25

Today there was no Dave, so instead we asked Tom Delmont from Fixation and Will Ziebell (Froth Magazine and Crafty Pint) to join the show. Tom told us all about Fixation, fresh IPAs and we talke...

'sode 71: On tour with Aussie Brewery Tours from 2016-11-07T18:46:21

This week we were invited along for a tour with Scott from Aussie Brewery Tours. Visiting a couple of breweries and a cidery, we got out of the city for a look around the Yarra Valley. Scott talks ...

'Sode 70: Stan Hieronymus. from 2016-10-24T18:17:43

This episode features journalist and author Stan Hieronymus. In Australia for the Australian National Homebrew Conference, we took the chance to chat to him about beer trends, homebrew and his most...

'sode 69: Jeremy Halse from White Rabbit from 2016-10-10T19:49:53

This week we start at Hop Nation in Footscray, before throwing to White Rabbit in Geelong. We sit and talk all things White Rabbit with the head brewer Jeremy Halse. Since moving from Healesville, ...

'sode 68: Guy and Ashur from Stomping Ground from 2016-09-27T23:50:30

We are hanging out at Stomping Ground this week and chatting to head brewer Ashur Hall, and co-founder Guy Greenstone. Many Australian listeners would know Guy as half of the team behind the Local ...

'sode 67: Shandy from Riders Brewing from 2016-09-12T17:50:59

This week we chat to Shandy from Riders Brewing Co. A two year old Melbourne based brewery they have been quietly doing their thing without much fanfare. However, with capacity soon to triple, we g...

'sode 66: Bad Shepherd, Nine Months On from 2016-08-30T10:23:25

This week, we re-visit Bad Shepherd brewery. After first visiting in February, we come back as they launch their biggest beer so far and hear about they journey. After exceeding expectations so far...

'Sode 65: Shayne from BeerMash from 2016-08-22T19:25:51

This week we visit Beer Mash in Collingwood. The hybrid bottleshop/bar started life as a growler store. Now Shayne Dixon has turned it into a combined bar, bottleshop and will soon be joined by an ...

'sode 64: Beth Beervana from 2016-08-08T22:03:51

This week we pull a podcast from the archives. Somewhat of a lost episode, recorded just before Good Beer Week, Beth Skyped in and talked all about her favourite beer, and how she got to be in char...

'sode 63: Clever Polly's with Lou from 2016-07-25T21:08:30

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'sode 62: Nick 'Santa' Claus of the Belgian Beer Cafe Melbourne from 2016-07-12T00:21:56

This week we visit the Belgian Beer Cafe here in Melbourne....

'sode 61: Ray Liotta's Face from 2016-06-27T18:15:56

Episode 61 of our famous beer podcast, it's just Dave and I this week and we talk mostly garbage. But it's garbage worth tuning in to. We discuss Ray Liotta's face, White Men Can't Jump; plus beer ...

'sode 60: Jade from the Wheatsheaf from 2016-06-12T16:48:02

This week we speak to Jade from the Wheatsheaf in Adelaide....

'Sode 59: GABS 2016 with heaps of people. from 2016-05-30T01:35:13

Our Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular annual show, record...

'Sode 58: Greg from Craft and Co, James from Crafty Pint from 2016-05-07T13:02:46

This week we have two guests in an extravaganza of a show. Greg from Craft and Co and FB Propack; and James from the Crafty Pint. We learn about how they both ended up doing what they are doing. Pl...

'Sode 57: Handshake tips with Wes from Akasha from 2016-04-18T15:31:36

We chat to Wes from Akasha Brewing in Sydney. He gives us an insight into the origins of Akasha, what their plans are, as well as the best grain for napping on and how to give a good handshake. As ...

'sode 56: Glenn from Temple Brewing from 2016-04-04T14:56:13

This week we speak to Glenn Harrison, head brewer at Temple Brewing in Melbourne. We speak to him about recipe changes, brewing pilsners, IPAs and his plans to explore some traditional European sty...

'sode 55: Good Beer Week Preview from 2016-03-21T15:18:22

This episode we celebrate the launch of Melbourne's Good Beer Week by talking to some brewers, reps and bar owners. Featuring 7 Cent, White Rabbit, Two Row, and Exit Brewery. 

'Sode 54: Park beers with James from Bright Brewery from 2016-03-08T13:54:35

This week we speak to James Davidson, Marketing Manager for Victoria's Bright Brewery. We learn all about the brewery and what their plans are for a sustainable future. We also discuss Pacific Ale,...

'sode 53: Paul Mercurio and our Brewsvegas tips. from 2016-02-22T14:11:51

This week on Ale of a Time we speak to Paul Mercurio, famous to many for his career as an actor and dancer, but also for his TV work as a cook, and his cook books as well. A man of many talents, we...

'sode 52: Dereck and Diti from Bad Shepherd from 2016-02-07T13:31:39

This week's episode saw us hanging out at Bad Shepherd in Melbourne's East. We spoke to owners Dereck and Diti about all things Bad Shepherd. How they started out smoking meat and brewing beer, how...

'sode 51: H100 recap and Shayne from Up in Smoke from 2016-01-27T20:54:54

We wrap up the Hottest 100 from GABS (accurately), then discuss some news of deals and big business. Then we chat to Shayne from famous burger restaurant 8Bit, and the just open Up in Smoke. The ne...

'sode 50: Michael from Good Beer Hunting from 2016-01-10T15:23:25

For our 5oth episode(!) we spoke to Michael Kiser, from Goo...

'sode 49: Christmas Unwrap Yearly Wrap from 2015-12-24T23:49:13

Our annual "awards" where we just gab on about the beers we always gab on about anyway. To save going through the show notes, the big winners were Boatrocker, Pirate Life, 8 Wired, Fantome, La Sire...

'sode 48: It's a redo with Emily from Froth from 2015-12-14T12:11:35

A redo of the famous lost "Froth" episode, we talk to editor and founder, Emily Day. She has recently launched issue 2 of her free streetpress style beer magazine and things are going great. This o...

'Sode 47: We discuss Rob's article... or blog... or whatever it's called from 2015-11-30T15:33:11

This week, after a failed file from our last attempt at #47...

'sode 46: Julie from Craft Revolution from 2015-11-08T23:20:32

This week we speak to Julie Hancock from Craft Revolution, a new importer bringing in beers from Red Hook, Kona and Widmer Brothers. The three brewers are part of the Craft Beer Alliance in the USA...

'sode 45: We sell out... and then chew on microphone for a bit from 2015-10-18T20:31:05

We gab a bit about the local beer industry and what want to see from the players, big and small. Not much more to it than that. Have a listen. 

'sode 44: Branding with Damian Kelly and Emma Bemrose from 2015-10-02T15:40

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'sode 43: Crownies with Wolf of the Willows from 2015-09-22T23:01:46

This week we drink Crown Ambassador with the Wolf of the Willows husband and wife team. We dissect the beer then we move on to learn all about their plans for their new brewery, in collaboration wi...

sode 42: Beervana II with Townshend’s and Breakside from 2015-09-07T20:49:45

The second part of Beervana 2015 is an...

'sode 41: Beervana with Phil and George from 2015-08-23T18:02

Recorded at Beervana 2015,  Luke is joined by Phil Cook and George Langlands from the Beerdiary Podcast.  This is somewhat of a recap of the last 12 months of Australia and NZ beer and the relation...

Podcast 'sode 40: Lots of days from 2015-08-10T23:28:39

Luke and Dave catch up on some news and talk all things Australian IPA, golden ales and gateway beers. Some interesting recommendations and beers too. Plus some terrible jokes and all that sort of ...

Podcast ‘sode 39: CBIA conference with Steve Hindy and Peta Fielding from 2015-07-21T19:56:02

Our last episode from Go...

'sode 38: Søren from 8 Wired from 2015-07-08T21:49:23

During Good Beer Week we s...

'Sode 37: Filip from Rodenbach from 2015-06-21T16:03:25

During Good Beer Week, we spoke to Filip from Rodenbach. One of three master brewers at Rodenbach, Filip is well known for being behind their renowned Caractère Rouge.  http://aleofatime.com/

'Sode 36: Ale Fatale from 2015-06-01T22:31:35

This episode is just the two of us gabbing about GABS, Good Beer Week, San Diego and all sorts of other beer stuff. Find out why we loved GABS, what we got up to in Good Beer Week and get Dave's ti...

'sode 35: GABS 2015 - featuring a host of guests from 2015-05-28T21:43:45

Recorded live on tape from the Great Australasian Beer Spectapular 2015 (Melbourne) we spoke to DJ from Modus Operandi, a couple of GABS rookies, two of our good friends (including Adrian from the ...

'sode 34: Guy talks about GABS from 2015-05-09T17:47:42

This week (well a week or so ago...) Dave spoke with Guy Gr...

'sode 33: We just steal jokes now - with Annabel from Himmel Hund from 2015-04-23T22:45:20

This week we spoke to Annabel from new Melbourne brewery (well contract for now, with brewery to come) Himmel Hund. Their new wit is on the market now and despite their German name, it's Belgian st...

Podcast 'sode 32: GBW2015 with Exit, Miro and Blackman's from 2015-04-03T15:03:03

In a very Melbourne-centric episode, we are talking Good Be...

'sode 31: Dan Dainton of Dainton Family Brewery from 2015-03-15T16:06:54

This week we chat Dan Dainton, the founder and brewer from Dainton Family Brewery bout his new (still to be built) brewery, contract brewing as well as safety lessons in the brewhouse. In addition ...

Bonus 'Sode - Mike from Panhead in NZ from 2015-03-03T19:47:23

We spoke to Mike from Panhead in NZ about brewing beers in Australia, and his approach to beer, brewing and branding. Because it's a bonus, no show notes. You just have to listen.

'sode 30: We don't know much - with Angus from Smoothbeard from 2015-02-19T19:34:35

This week we spoke to Angus from Smoothbeard Mead about his launch, plans and product. Coming out of the wine region of Coonawarra SA he has launched an easy drinking sparkling mead. We also spoke ...

Bonus 'sode - Mitch Steele, Brewmaster at Stone Brewing Co from 2015-02-14T15:01:10

Dave and i were lucky enough to spend 20 minutes chatting to the Brewmaster of Stone Brewing Co all about their beers and plans. A really fun but informative chat with Mitch.

'sode 29: Google it... Hottest 100 and Saison Blind Tasting from 2015-02-05T18:44:09

First 'sode of 2015, we drink two grisettes and show we don't know what "spelt" is. We also talk about the Local Taphouse Hottest 100 Beers for 2015 and recap our saison blind tasting. The results ...

'sode 28: Murder-sheik - our yearly awards for 2014 from 2014-12-10T20:34:11

Our yearly wrap of all thi...

'sode 27: Personally, I'm a shambles; with James Smith from the Crafty Pint from 2014-12-01T17:21:47

We spoke to James Smith, known as the Crafty Pint, he is one of the founders of Melbourne's Good Beer Week, recently published author, founder of Australia's "craft beer rising" and busy family man...

'sode 26: Cans in Cairns with Dave from Mountain Goat from 2014-11-11T20:20:18

We spoke to Dave from Mountain Goat. We discussed recent media attention for good beer, the CBIA awards, then spoke about about the goings on at the brewery, learned about their Australian tours, b...

Podcast 'sode 25: Matt from Boatrocker from 2014-11-01T23:54:31

We spoke to Matt Houghton from Boatrocker Brewery in Braeside (Melbourne). We spoke about their beers both new and old, their barrel program, what goes into a sour beer and got great insight into s...

'Sode 24: We drink mead with Michael from Moonlight Meadery from 2014-10-22T20:28:42

We spoke to Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery, and spoke all things mead, how it’s made, a short history and even got a great insight into the future of meads. In addition, we got to taste...

'Sode 23: Gladiators are you ready? With Brian from Redwood Distribution from 2014-10-06T21:07:23

This episode we talk to Brian from Redwood Distribution who looks after distribution for Lost Coast, Eel River, Mad River, Kooinda and Prickly Moses beers. Firstly we discussed Founder's expanding ...

'sode 22: Craft in the streets, macro in the sheets from 2014-09-28T14:55:45

Luke and Dave are back in the studio again, with no guest today. Just some banter about some new beer things happening. We also ask for you to tell us your news and what you know about mead. Luke a...

'Sode 21: Everyone's going to club night - ANHC dinner and conference preview. from 2014-09-17T23:25:57

This episode sees Dave flying solo at the ANHC dinner, but fortunately finds good company in Jeff Wyant (event MC), Sam Slaney (Thunder Road Brewery), Steve Henderson (Brewcult), Brendan Sheldrick ...

'Sode 20: Beervana part 2 with Jos from the Garage Project from 2014-09-02T20:22:57

After Beervana, Luke spoke with Jos who is one half of the Garage Project out of Wellington NZ. We got into why they do what they do, how they approach their beers, how they approach collaborations...

Podcast 'sode 19: Beervana Part 1 with Kelly Ryan, Darren Robinson, and James Smith from 2014-08-28T21:50:05

In a special two interview show recorded during Beervana in Wellington, Luke speaks to Kelly Ryan from the Fork and Brewer, Darren Robinson from Doctor's Orders, and James Smith of the Crafty Pint....

Podcast 'sode 18: IPA, sexism and no guest. from 2014-08-12T22:39:05

Luke and Dave discuss IPA day and it's ilk. We discussed IPA further and what constitutes an IPA and what names mean on beer labels. We also discussed reviewing and critiquing beers. Our main discu...

Sode 17: Podcast 'Sode 17: Fashion Advice with the Beer Diva from 2014-07-29T21:55:29

This week we talked about Crown Golden Ale, Stone's new indiegogo campaign and were joined by Kirrily Waldhorn, the Beer Diva. We discussed how she became the Beer Diva, her new project "Beer Style...

Podcast 'Sode 16: At the Nest with Jayne of Two Birds from 2014-07-14T21:35:26

We spoke to Jayne Lewis, one half of Two Birds Brewing who have just opene...

Sode 15: All the best stuff was off mic; with Boneyard Brewing from 2014-07-02T00:33:21

This week we had some spilt beer, techinical difficulties and a lot of fun with Chris and Brendan of Boneyard brewing. A great chat covering beer and food, homebrewing, Berliner Weisse, branding, a...

Podcast 'sode 14: Slightly dated sports references and Sean from Killer Sprocket from 2014-06-22T15:20:44

This week we spoke to Sean from Killer Sprocket about how he started brewing; his branding and his ethos. We also make some sports references that are no longer current, some bad jokes and have the...

Sode 13: Rodenbachs and hangovers with Glen Humphries from 2014-06-09T18:27:51

Near the end of Good Beer Week and Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular we chatted to Glen Humphries, blogger and journalist. We discussed all things GBW and GABS, and drank some Rodenbach in the pr...

Sode 12: Recorded at GABS 2014 from 2014-05-31T18:55:24

Recorded at the Great Australian Beer Spectapular, we chatted with Phil Cook, brewer Hendo, Matt Kirkegaard, and James Davidson. Discussing topics as far ranging as matcha tea, putting peppercorns ...

Bonus Episode: Stu from Magic Rock Brewery (UK) from 2014-05-29T20:55:44

In this interview we chat to Stu from Magic Rock brewery in the UK about their beers, his week in Melbourne, cask beer and the future of their brewery. Recorded during Good Beer Week 2014.

Bonus Episode: Kris Scholl from Deschutes Brewery from 2014-05-26T21:18:03

Bonus episode featuring Kris Scholl from Deschutes Brewery (USA) where we discussed his role as Technical Director - from the day to day running of the brewery to the future of Deschutes - as well ...

Sode 11: Chris from Slowbeer is Worthy from 2014-05-13T21:03:12

This week we talked to Chris from Slowbeer about his store and what sells from the shelves. Also 4 different chats about Cantillon, and we recommend some awesome stuff.  Full show notes at www.aleo...

Sode 10: Tweens from 2014-04-29T21:29:53

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Sode 9: Censorship and Steve Jeffares from the Local Taphouse from 2014-04-13T19:23:51

This week Dave and I get censored by our producer; then have a wonderful chat with Steve from the Local Taphouse about Good Beer Week and the GABS festival here in Melbourne. We also discuss a rang...

Sode 8: Hendo of Brewcult and snappy editing from 2014-03-31T23:39:15

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'Sode 7: Moon Dog Josh gets Earthy and Dirty from 2014-03-17T20:03:07

This week Dave and Luke speak to Josh from Moon Dog brewing about quality control, their plans for their bar, Good Beer Week and a whole bunch of awesome stuff inbetween. Also featuring a short int...

'Sode 6: Everybody Knows Amy Ft Tif Waldron from Two Row Bar from 2014-03-03T17:53:34

This week Lu...

'Sode 5: Kippers, Saucy Santa and BrewDog from 2014-02-09T15:17:23

Dave and Luke do some bad accents, discuss beer news, and unpack BrewDogs latest gay rights beer. Some recommendations and healthy debate along the way too.

'Sode 4: Mass-Hipsteria and Factual Inaccuracy from 2014-01-27T11:42:24

Dave and Luke come up with some new words, and then go through some beer news from around Australia and New Zealand. There's also talk of beer events, festivals, perfume and the NBA

'Sode 3: Passes at Glasses from 2014-01-13T20:05:29

Luke and Dave talk about glassware, comparing different beer glasses while tasting beers (blind), give some more recommendations, make some new years resolutions and make some dumb jokes.

'Sode 2: You don't know what you've got... from 2013-12-15T17:34:27

This week Dave and Luke discuss festivals and their beer highlights of the year. Dave also breaks some news about "Belgian Blue" beer and we discuss why unfiltered and unpasteurized Carlton Draught...

'Sode 1: Frothing at the Bit from 2013-11-23T17:36:31

Dave and Luke discuss Beer Blogs, Grey Beer and recommend beer and non beer stuff.