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The Crafty Pint Podcast

The Crafty Pint
Craft Beer
Sustainability
Craft Beer Industry
Community Engagement
Covid-19
Western Australia
Canberra
Pint Of Origin
Tasmania
HPA
Froth Town
Tumut River Brewing Co.
Australian International Beer Awards
Local Breweries
Australian Craft Beer
Independent Breweries
Craft Beer Events
WA Craft Beer Scene
Hospitality Industry
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The Crafty Pint is the home of craft beer in Australia.

The online magazine and resource has been crafting beer's best stories since 2010 and, in July 2024, launched The Crafty Pint Podcast.

Hosted by the editorial team behind Australia's leading craft beer media publication, the show features curated discussion of industry news, as well as an ever-changing lineup of guests sharing perspectives fr... more

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Latest Episodes

“It's so great to see that people care, that there is still interest in the movement.”

Fresh off the back of the Australian International Beer Awards and both the federal and Victorian state budgets, we invited the CEO and chair of the Independent B... more

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“This was our goal, and we achieved it today, which was phenomenal.”

A bit of a change for this week’s episode, not just because it’s going up a day later than usual. We recorded it straight after the Australian International Beer Awards 2026 had wr... more

In this exclusive series - The New Hop Order, presented by HPA - The Crafty Pint Podcast explores what’s happening on the cutting edge of hop innovation from breeding and processing to brewing. In this episode, we’re talking with Haas’ Sensory Manage... more

“I really get a buzz out of looking at flavours and the way things interact with each other.”

If you’re a consumer of beer, rather than someone working in the industry, there’s a fair chance you won’t have heard of this week’s trailblazing guest. Af... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Dailey
Sensory Manager at Haas
Haas (Barth Haas Group)
Episode: THE NEW HOP ORDER: The Sensory Plus™ Promise: Consistent Hop Character
Michael Capaldo
HPA Australia and New Zealand Sales Manager
HPA (Hop Growers or Hop Products Australia)
Episode: THE NEW HOP ORDER: The Sensory Plus™ Promise: Consistent Hop Character
Tina Panoutsos
Sensory and training lead, formerly with CUB/ACAI, sensory guru
CUB/ACAI
Episode: A Feast For The Senses ft Tina Panoutsos
Jeremy Mornier
From Stone Brewing, 22 years in innovation, new product development, quality
Stone Brewing
Episode: Hops, IPA, Stone & The San Diego Scene
Nathan Merriman
Australian GM, GoTab
GoTab
Episode: Hops, IPA, Stone & The San Diego Scene
Kelly Ryan
Brewer, Freestyle Hops (and previously Thornbridge/various NZ breweries)
Freestyle Hops
Episode: Dreaming Of Beer ft Kelly Ryan
Brendan Day
Director of Operations at Cheeky Monkey
Cheeky Monkey
Episode: Big. Smart. Authentically Cheeky. – Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co
Dominic Bocock
CEO of Bowimi
Bowimi
Episode: Big. Smart. Authentically Cheeky. – Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co
Michael Donaldson
Editor of Pursuit Of Hoppiness magazine (New Zealand)
Pursuit Of Hoppiness
Episode: Life, Libations & The Pursuit Of Hoppiness – Michael Donaldson

Hosts

Will Crafty Pint
Host of The Crafty Pint Podcast; affiliated with The Crafty Pint; regular voice on craft beer industry discussions
James Crafty Pint
Co-host of The Crafty Pint Podcast; regular guest on industry discussions with a focus on beer scene analysis and partner ecosystems

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The one we’ve all been waiting for!

    Can’t wait to see more of that the Crafty team have in store for us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claire Donovan Perth
    Australia2 years ago
  • good luck with the new show

    Looking forward to listening to this new podcast, i’ve been a listener to bruce News over the last 10 years and was sad to see that finish. Hoping this show can do the same and better. Good luck and best wishes, Lee of Brisbane.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lethal razorback
    Australia2 years ago
  • 10/10

    Amazing podcast so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackmaccaul
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excited

    Keen to hear the podcast up and running! If it’s anything like the online articles this is going to be great! - Dylan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dylan Berends
    Australia2 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#89
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#65
Singapore/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#134
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies

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A Feast For The Senses ft Tina Panoutsos
Q: How would you describe your role in the beer industry?
Tina describes heading up sensory and training, supporting breweries and product development with a focus on training panels, strategies, and interpreting data to inform decisions across beer, ciders, RTDs, and related categories.
Life, Libations & The Pursuit Of Hoppiness – Michael Donaldson
Q: What makes New Zealand hops unique and how has that affected beer culture there?
He highlights NZ's unique hop breeding program, triploid seedless hops, and varieties like Nelson, Nectaron, and Superdelic, explaining how climate and breeding choices created distinctive flavors and helped NZ beers gain international recognition.
Life, Libations & The Pursuit Of Hoppiness – Michael Donaldson
Q: How did you get into beer journalism and what shaped your career?
Donaldson describes moving from sports journalism to beer writing after seeing an opportunity with a new editor and realizing there was room for a beer column in mainstream media, which eventually led to publishing Pursuit Of Hoppiness and other beer-focused media ventures.
Behind The Scenes At The NZ Hop Harvest
Q: What's next for Clayton Hops after Rhapsody and Amplify launches?
The team plans to ride the excitement around Rhapsody while continuing to develop new varieties and expand to more advanced products, including ongoing breeding and optimization of processes.
Behind The Scenes At The NZ Hop Harvest
Q: What does a typical day look like for you during harvest season?
The interviewee explains early wake times, data review from previous day, coordinating two farms, problem-solving with machinery and staff, and ensuring hops are harvested at the right time.

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Industry-focused discussions about craft beer, hops, brewing, hospitality technology, and regional market dynamics drive conversations across episodes. A central thread is how breweries scale and innovate—whether through brand storytelling, venue expansion, or data-driven sales—while keeping community and craft authenticity at the forefront. Notable elements include deep dives with notable industry insiders, coverage of hop development and terroir, and practical segments on taproom profitability and operations. The lineup tends to blend founder-led brand narratives with operator insights, offering listeners actionable perspectives for marketing, partnerships, and growth in the beer world.

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Recent guests on The Crafty Pint Podcast include:

1. Jeff Dailey
2. Michael Capaldo
3. Tina Panoutsos
4. Jeremy Mornier
5. Nathan Merriman
6. Kelly Ryan
7. Brendan Day
8. Dominic Bocock

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