In the past decade, Australia’s craft beer scene has shifted from niche to mainstream.

More and more beer drinkers were chasing local, independent, flavour-driven brews, and the industry responded... with brewers in the Margaret River Region right at the forefront of this golden new era..

Margaret River’s craft beer story began in the mid 90s with Bootleg Brewery – then something of a lone wolf in wine country.

But a small, distinctive group of breweries followed, choosing quality, place and hospitality over scale.

Today, craft beer is firmly part of the Margaret River experience, shaped by landscape, local produce and community. It’s not about rapid growth here – it’s about character, connection and great beer made close to where it’s enjoyed.

Raise a pint to our local brewers, as Kellie Tannock chats with the South West Brewers Alliance, a brewery with sustainability front and centre and a local hops farmer.

Photo credit: Josh Ball

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This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.