Crafty Pint

What can you achieve with just 12 hours to explore San Diego’s legendary beer scene?

With planning and fierce determination, rather a lot, I find in this travel piece with a twist.

Over two days, I examine the phenomenal renaissance being enjoyed by tinnies. First up, a look at their history and why they’ve become so commonplace.

Sydney’s Inner West has been increasingly well served by breweries and bars in recent years, less so bottleshops. Not so now with two new ventures each bringing something new to the scene.

The rising tide of interest in ancient and forgotten beverages goes well beyond lost beer styles. As we find, Australia is home to a growing number of producers looking to bring meads and braggots back to life too.