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James Smith

Critic · Journalist · Author — Australian craft beer: breweries, venues, styles and the industry behind them.

Listed with the critics and writers in Melbourne.

James Smith is founder and editor of The Crafty Pint, the Australian beer trade and enthusiast title of record, and the outlet that publishes the GABS Hottest 100 results and analysis. Fifteen-plus years on the beat.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• The Crafty Pint ↗their pick · 2025-04-11
  • Molly Rose BreweryCollingwood

    “Given a choice, I'd probably crack one enlivened with Brettanomyces like Molly Rose Matilde for myself”

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