Liquid Gold

February 18, 2024
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To mark the opening of 'Liquid Gold – A Taste of WA Brewing History' at State Library of WA, Mark was asked to join a panel to discuss the development of craft brewing in WA post-1983.

The discussion was anchored by the legendary brewer and entrepreneur Phil Sexton of Matilda Bay Brewing Co. , Little Creatures Fremantle and Dôme Cafe fame.

Writer Julian Tompkin hosted the panel which included Spinifex Brewing Co. , Michael Payne Pia Poynton and Mark Braddock

As it turns out, beer proves to be the perfect lens through which to explore our state's development, visual culture, diversity and social issues. The role alcohol has played in our history is a complex and, at times, challenging one. This is something the fascinating exhibition tackles head-on.

From the dominance of the monolithic Swan Brewery in the 70s and 80s to the craft brewing revolution sparked by Matilda Bay in the 80s and 90s, to the rise of Little Creatures, and Gage Roads Brewery, and, finally, the explosion of brewery start-ups over the last decade, brewing in WA has so much to explore.

In honour of the exhibition Otherside Brewery's Rhys Lopez has created Gilded Ale, his tribute to the early history of colonial beer-making. It is loosely based on a recipe uncovered in the State Collection.

February 18, 2024
Link to Original Article

To mark the opening of 'Liquid Gold – A Taste of WA Brewing History' at State Library of WA, Mark was asked to join a panel to discuss the development of craft brewing in WA post-1983.

The discussion was anchored by the legendary brewer and entrepreneur Phil Sexton of Matilda Bay Brewing Co. , Little Creatures Fremantle and Dôme Cafe fame.

Writer Julian Tompkin hosted the panel which included Spinifex Brewing Co. , Michael Payne Pia Poynton and Mark Braddock

As it turns out, beer proves to be the perfect lens through which to explore our state's development, visual culture, diversity and social issues. The role alcohol has played in our history is a complex and, at times, challenging one. This is something the fascinating exhibition tackles head-on.

From the dominance of the monolithic Swan Brewery in the 70s and 80s to the craft brewing revolution sparked by Matilda Bay in the 80s and 90s, to the rise of Little Creatures, and Gage Roads Brewery, and, finally, the explosion of brewery start-ups over the last decade, brewing in WA has so much to explore.

In honour of the exhibition Otherside Brewery's Rhys Lopez has created Gilded Ale, his tribute to the early history of colonial beer-making. It is loosely based on a recipe uncovered in the State Collection.