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    Koko Black Has Released Its First-Ever Beer — and It's Chocolate-Hazelnut Flavoured

    The chocolatier has teamed up with brewer Modus Operandi on the limited-edition tipple, a Belgian stout made with couverture chocolate.

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    Ben & Jerry's Has Released a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Beer to Support Renewable Energy

    The ice cream company has teamed up with 4 Pines on the limited-edition, nitro-infused, ice cream-inspired brew.

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    This Year's Budget Will Dish Out Millions in Tax Relief For Local Breweries and Distilleries

    Australia's small breweries have scored a much-needed helping hand, as part of the government's post-COVID recovery push.

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    Four Pillars Is About to Release Its 2021 Batch of Bloody Good Bloody Shiraz Gin

    This year, you can also order bloody shiraz grape and quince paste — and bloody shiraz gin caviar — to go with the cult-favourite drop.

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    Four Pillars Has Teamed Up with Qantas On a New Aussie Gin That Celebrates the Airline's Centenary

    The carrier is slinging new gin cocktails in its airport lounges, too.

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    Starward Is Releasing Its Latest Super-Popular Ginger Beer Barrel Whisky to Warm Up Your Winter

    The sixth annual release from the distillery's ginger-focused program will be available to buy next week — if you're quick.

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    Australia's First Non-Alcoholic and Hangover-Free Bar Has Opened in Melbourne

    The new project from booze-free gin producer Brunswick Aces also features the country's first physical non-alcoholic bottle shop.

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    Four Pillars Has Released Its 2021 Barrel-Aged Gins So You Can Keep Adding to Your Gin Shrine

    Its Sherry Cask Gin and Chardonnay Barrel Gin are back — and the distillery has added a new Single Barrel Gin, too.

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    This Indulgent New Booze Membership Includes an Entire Beer Vending Machine and a Year of Refills

    It's one of the options under Craft Cartel Liquor's new subscriptions — but it'll cost you a tidy $10,000 per year.

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    Sydney's Award-Winning Maybe Sammy Has Released a Trio of Bottled Cocktails to Sip at Home

    The new premium batched creations come in both solo serves and share-friendly 500-millilitre bottles.

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    Two Aussie-Brewed 'Game of Thrones' Beers Are Coming to Mark the HBO Show's Tenth Anniversary

    Melbourne's Moon Dog Brewing is whipping up a Breaker of Chains chilli and vanilla stout and a Watchers on the Wall white chocolate ale.

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    You Can Now Get DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

    Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to make salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

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    You and Your Pooch Will Soon Be Able to Spend a Night at BrewDog's Australian Craft Beer Hotel

    As part of its big Australian expansion plans, the beer brand is also setting up a second Brisbane bar, and launching its first sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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    One to Watch: A New Multipurpose Cocktail Lab Is Coming to Wollongong

    A couple of bartenders are creating a collaborative and experimental space for the industry, plus a fun new place to drink in the Gong.

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    These Australian Breweries and Beers Have Just Been Named the Best in the Country for 2021

    They topped the competition at this year's Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Beer Awards.

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    Four Pillars Has Teamed Up with QT Hotels On a Limited-Edition Coconut, Bamboo and Almond Gin

    You'll only be able to drink it at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

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    Four Pillars Is Expanding Its Healesville Distillery Via a Huge $6 Million Redevelopment

    Set to open in December 2021, the new addition to the company's Yarra Valley site will feature new hospitality, production and bottling facilities, and an events space.

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    This Australian Distillery Has Released a Limited-Edition Lamington-Flavoured Vodka

    If you'd like your drinks to taste like dessert, this is the new tipple for you.

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    Say Cheers to 2020's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

    You've heard 2020's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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    Four Pillars Is Releasing a New Pink-Hued Gin Inspired by Summer Beach House Getaways

    It's a collaboration with Melbourne venue Arbory Afloat — and you can sip it onboard, or order a bottle for your own shelf.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three Victorian Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Two Queensland Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Four NSW Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Australia's Guidelines for Reducing Health Risks From Drinking Have Changed for the First Time Since 2009

    They now recommend no more than ten drinks a week, and a maximum of four drinks on any one day.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three Tasmanian Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Jimmy Brings Is Saving You a Trip to the Bottle Shop with $2 Delivery All Summer

    So, you can get beer, wine, spirits and last-minute bags of ice delivered to your door — for pocket change.

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    Four Simple Tequila Spritzes to Whip Up for Your Next Summer Fiesta

    Liven up your summer drinks list with these easy-to-make cocktails.

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    Bass and Flinders Has Released a Spiced Christmas Brandy If You Need Something to Sip with Pudding

    It's made with spices such as nutmeg, clove and cardamom, plus dried currants, cranberries and apricots.

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    Queensland Is Now Home to a Self-Guided Wine Trail That Showcases More Than 70 Wineries

    And vineyards and cellar doors, too — spanning from Scenic Rim to the Sunshine Coast.

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    You Can Now Hang Tiny Bottles of Booze From Your Christmas Tree If You're Keen to Feel Extra Festive

    They're Christmas baubles, and they're filled with ready-to-drink cocktails.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three WA Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three SA Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Four Pillars Has Been Named the World's Best Gin Producer for a Second Year

    The Yarra Valley-based distillery took out top honours again at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.

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    You Can Now Get DIY Gelato Messina Cocktail Kits Delivered to Your Door Just In Time for Summer

    Cocktail Porter will deliver receive everything you need to make dulce de leche espresso martinis — or gin-fuelled coconut and lychee piña coladas.

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    This Sydney Pub Is Now Serving Up 'Super Schooners' That Let You Carry Four Beers At Once

    They're comprised of four wedge-shaped glasses, that bunch together to resemble one huge schooner.

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    Killjoy Drinks Is Australia's Soon-to-Launch Curated Online Store for Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    It's set to launch in December — just in time for the festive season.

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    These Four Wine Venues Have Been Named Australia's Best by the 2020 Wineslinger Awards

    Wine lovers in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Geelong, rejoice.

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    These 18 Beers, Wines and Spirits Have Just Been Voted Australia's Favourite Local Drops

    BWS asked Aussies to pick their top homegrown sips as part of its nationwide Local Luvvas initiative.

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    These Three Sydney Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2020

    They are the only Australian bars to make the cut in this year's competition.

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    Four Melbourne Venues Have Ranked in the World's 100 Best Bars for 2020

    The Victorian spots all made the World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 list.

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    This Melbourne Bar Wants You to Shout a Victorian a Drink to Celebrate the End of Lockdown

    Donate $10 online and a random Melburnian will get a free cold one.

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