James Squire Beer - The Story So Far
James Squire Beer James Squire Beer is the oldest brewed wonder in Australia. Over the next month we will feature three of their beers, to start things off we have a look at the story of James Squire. The BreweryThe Story The BREWERY As the man who first successfully cultivated hops in Australia way back in the early 19th century, James Squire has achieved legendary status. Chuck Hahn is a man after James Squire’s heart, a passionate brewer who has made a significant impact on the beer-drinking landscape. Here at James Squire we've been crafting beers in honour of Australia’s first brewer since 1998 and we remain ever-curious about where our flavour journey will take us next. The bar has been raised a bit since James Squire’s day, but some things never change - like brewing smaller batches in traditional copper kettles to deliver the highest quality every time. We only brew the beers we like and we aim to open up a more flavourful world for everyone. Chuck Hahn, Malt Shovel Brewmaster FROM ONE LEGEND TO ANOTHER In 1988, Chuck Hahn converted a former furniture factory into the Hahn Brewery. Ten years later, the brewery was renamed The Malt Shovel Brewery, which takes its name from James Squire’s original brewing tavern ‘The Malt Shovel’. We think it’s safe to say that James Squire would approve. Read the full article