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The Crafty Pint PodcastAhead Of The Game – Steve Jeffares“I really love this industry and I love the people.”Steve Jeffares requires no introduction for pretty much anyone working in the Australian beer world – or, for that matter, for many of the country’s beer drinkers.Since relaunching his pub in St Kilda as The Local Taphouse back in 2008, inspired by legendary US venues like Toronado, he’s been part of the small team responsible for creating the GABS festivals and Hottest 100, as well as Stomping Ground Brewery and its multiple venues.Last year, he struck out on his own to create a new venu...
2026-02-111h 13
Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James AtkinsonBeer entrepreneur Steve Jeffares on his next chapterWe’re joined this episode by Steve Jeffares, co-founder of The Local
Taphouse and Stomping Ground Brewing Company in Melbourne, as well as GABS, the Great Australian Beer Spectapular festival.
Steve’s new solo venture is Happy Camper, a community-focused
venue in Glen Iris, Melbourne, in the site formerly occupied by Deeds Brewing, which ceased operations last year.
As you’ll hear, it’s a deliberate step back from scale and spectacle — and a return to Steve’s roots in hospitality and curating great drinks experiences.
Coming up, Steve talks us through what inspired the...
2025-07-0326 min
The Crafty Pint PodcastUnderstanding Sustainable Brewing"A lot of customers are very concerned about their carbon footprint."For all the challenges faced by the beer industry, it’s one that continues to forge ahead in many areas, not least when it comes to sustainability.Whether the focus is powering breweries, recycling or reusing ingredients, supporting organic and regenerative farming practices, or creating new and innovative ways of cutting waste, the brewing industry and those with which it shares a symbiotic relationship are often hotbeds for fostering sustainable practices.It’s an area we’ve covered extensively on The Crafty Pint a...
2025-04-1656 min
Pour It Out - Aussie Beer Voyage#51 - PIO Beer Podcast - Supermarket Beer Is A ScamWhat did we chat about? ABV new episode coming out with Matt Cuthbert from Clayton HopsAnother merge with Wayward and Akasha joining forces - here The Glen Iris, Deeds former venue now owned by Steve Jeffares - here Supermarket Beer is a Scam - hereMolly Rose From The Ashes - hereBeer Can Collection Exhibition - hereBeer Tray Collection - hereUK: Indie Beer Message Reaching Younger Audience - hereUK are now going to UNESCO significance with Cask Ale - hereNew York State creates it’s own Craft Beer Day - hereNew York Brewery rescues sunken treasure yeast - hereHIker News...
2025-04-1645 min
The Dead Set Legends Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M MelbourneDraws, obscure free kicks, best press conference moments, and Rabs is on a junket... or is he?On today's show: Ryan Daniels reviews the Freo v Collingwood draw and the obscure free kick that started Fremantle's comeback; Rabs calls in from the first leg of his now delayed junket; Some cricket, tennis and basketball chat; Steve Jeffares who's putting together a world record beer tasting session; Thursday night footy recap - who can beat Sydney?; Daniel Garb on the upcoming A-League grand final; Things that have made your life easier; The great press conference moments in footy; And previews of today's games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-251h 00
The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality PodcastA Taste of Innovation: The Stomping Ground Brewing Co ExperienceIn this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Steve Jeffares, a filmmaker turned craft beer pioneer. Steve's story begins with a pivotal moment in 2000, when he experienced a beer revelation while living in Los Angeles. Upon returning to Melbourne, he, along with Guy Greenstone and Justin Joiner, co-founded The Local Taphouse in Melbourne and Sydney. These pubs not only introduced Australians to a new level of craft beer appreciation but also laid the foundation for what would later become the renowned GABS festival (Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular). From these humble beginnings, GABS has evolved into...
2024-05-0658 min
Radio Brews NewsH100 Shorts - Steve Jeffares / The Local TaphouseWith the size and importance that the GABS Hottest 100 occupies in the craft beer scene, we caught of with one of the poll's founders, Steve Jeffares, to hear where it all came and how it got started.Leave us a voicemail that we can share on the podcast brewsnews.com.au/get-involvedPlease subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. It costs nothing and helps other beer lovers discover the podcast!
2024-01-3013 min
Activate Church Hamilton SermonsPs Steve Jeffares | Jacobs Watch | Ruakura 10:30am5 December 2021 | Ruakura 10:30am
2022-12-2131 minActivate Church Hamilton SermonsPs Steve Jeffares | Ruakura 10:30am14 November 2021 | Ruakura 10:30am
2022-12-2120 minActivate Church Hamilton SermonsPs Steve Jeffares | Ruakura 10:30am24 October 2021 | Ruakura 10:30am
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Zion PeopleSeries: Windows of Heaven | Tithing Against Giants | Ps Steve JeffaresIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in." Wow!In this message of the Windows of Heaven series Steve Jeffares looks at how Tithing defeats the Giants in our lives. He also takes time to share about the report God gives over our lives versus the report we may receive from others, and on the pathways we go down when we choose our own wisdom over the wisdom of God.Message Referenced:ZION at Home | The Middle | Ps St...
2022-08-0747 min
Zion ChurchSeries: Windows of Heaven | Tithing Against Giants | Ps Steve JeffaresIn Malachi 3:10 God says to us He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it all in." Wow!In this message of the Windows of Heaven series Steve Jeffares looks at how Tithing defeats the Giants in our lives. He also takes time to share about the report God gives over our lives versus the report we may receive from others, and on the pathways we go down when we choose our own wisdom over the wisdom of God.Message Referenced:ZION at Home | The Middle | Ps St...
2022-08-0747 minZion ChurchThe MiddleIn today's message, guest speaker Ps Steve Jeffares shares a message titled "The Middle." We learn what it feels like to stand in the middle and what work God is preparing in us as we stand in the middle. Perhaps we are standing in the middle for others, and perhaps there are greater blessings to come?
2021-09-2628 minZion PeopleThe MiddleIn today's message, guest speaker Ps Steve Jeffares shares a message titled "The Middle." We learn what it feels like to stand in the middle and what work God is preparing in us as we stand in the middle. Perhaps we are standing in the middle for others, and perhaps there are greater blessings to come?
2021-09-2628 min
Radio Brews NewsSteve Jeffares - Stomping GroundStomping Ground has been on the expansion track with a brewery at the Melbourne airport and also last week’s opening of the Morris Moor brewery in Moorabbin. Of course, both have been impacted by COVID so we discussed how they managed these, as well as the idea behind the growth strategy.Enjoy the conversation. Our partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of...
2021-07-0757 min
The Baseline PodcastSpeaking Skills Development with Steve DagostinoSteve Dagostino of Dags Basketball joined the Baseline podcast this week. Steve talked about playing all around the world, then touched on youth basketball and how his skills development business works.
2021-05-3137 min
Principle of HospitalityEpisode 137 - A neighbourhood brewery bringing people across Melbourne together over a great beer with Justin Joiner from Stomping Ground BrewingEpisode 137 - A neighbourhood brewery bringing people across Melbourne together over a great beer with Justin Joiner from Stomping Ground Brewing Justin Joiner is a hospitality professional with more than 20 years of venue management experience here and in the UK, working in a wide range of businesses from fine dining to bars and pubs. He has been involved in the Australian craft beer industry since managing the first James Squire Brewhouse in the early 2000s in Melbourne. He was the venue manager of Melbourne’s pioneering craft beer venue, The Local Taphouse for its first 8 years, and ope...
2021-05-2750 min
Ale of a Time'sode 137: Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone talk GABS saleWe hear from Steve and Guy, the two founders of GABS, the Local Taphouse, and co-founders of Stomping Ground. They tell us the story of GABS, and why they decided now was a good time to sell and move on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-051h 20
Radio Brews NewsBrews News Week Episode 203Breweries walk the fine line of cultural sensitivity this week with one accused of mocking maori culture and another opting to rename one of its beers to avoid negative connotations. So where is the line in the sand? Pete and Matt discuss this as well as the rest of the weeks beer news. BrewDog construction now underway following delays Ballistic changes beer name for mental health Brewers encouraged to consider cultural sensitivities Aussie bar accused of 'mocking Māori culture' with use of tā moko in beerfest advert Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Crye...
2019-01-2752 min
Radio Brews NewsBeer is a Conversation: Steve Jeffares & Guy Greenstone Part 3The third and the final part of our conversation with Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone, founder of The Local Taphouse, GABS and the Hottest 100, amongst other things. We start this part finishing off finding out about the growth of GABS from the Local Taphouse to the Royal Exhibition Building. We then learn about the decision to open the Stomping Ground brewery and their key staff Ashur Hall and Matt Marinich. With their business relationship being so long and involved, I also ask these two different personalities how they work together successfully and what they have...
2018-10-3034 min
Radio Brews NewsBeer is a Conversation: Steve Jeffares & Guy Greenstone Part 2In part 2 we look at what beers Steve and Guy consider the most influential over the last 10 years, we look at the origins and the evolutions of the Hottest 100, what it means on the beer landscape, the early days of the Great Australian Beer Spectapular and how it morphed into the GABS festival, how that has morphed and grown and what they have learned along the way.
2018-10-3031 min
Radio Brews NewsBeer is a Conversation: Steve Jeffares & Guy Greenstone Part 1Ten years ago the Local Taphouse opened and quickly became a benchmark for what a great beer bar should be. Over the last 10 years founders Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone have continued to evolve and innovate and, in Hottest 100 and GABS, have created some of the biggest things on the craft beer calendar. They have also had a few misses and over the next 90 minutes you will hear them discuss their successes and failures with great insight and honesty. We have split the interview up into three parts that break nicely into half hour segments looking at...
2018-10-3030 min
Radio Brews NewsGABS Hottest 100 Live CountdownWelcome to a special podcast from the Australian Brews News team. Thanks to Bintani, we ran a live broadcast of the last two hours of the GABS Hottest 100 craft beers of 2017. We broadcast live from Balter, who ended up being named #1 in the poll. We chose Balter early in the voting process, well before the results were known, which turned out well for the show. While we managed to keep the show pretty on track despite a number of planned and unplanned guests dropping by the studio, good order was lost a little t...
2018-02-022h 54
Ale of a Time'Sode 76: Steve Jeffares and the Hottest 100 Beers of 2016This week we speak to Steve Jeffares, all about the GABS Hottest 100 beer poll. The annual poll gets increasing amount of attention and criticism and in our chat we cover everything. Things such as having too many pale ales at the top, beers no one has ever tried landing in the list, and the "Change the Date" campaign are all discussed.. In addition, Steve updated us about Stomping Ground as well as their support of Midsumma festival and their mentoring program for LGBTQIA+ artists. It's a rollercoaster of a show!Full show notes:http://aleofatime.com...
2017-01-301h 07
Radio Brews News71 Steve Jeffares and Hottest 100This week we catch up with Steve Jeffares of Local Taphouse, GABS and the annual Hottest 100 craft beer poll. Voting opens for the much debated, always interesting Hottest 100 craft beer countdown on December 14 and we wanted to chat with Steve about what's in store this year, both for the polling and for the countdown. Steve also surprises us with the announcement, since made public, that GABS is going to Auckland in 2016. We also take a call from Owen Johnston from Hop Products Australia to clear up some confusion from Episode 70 inw hci our guest suggested that Galaxy Hops were...
2015-12-0758 min
Radio Brews NewsEpisode 54 - Scenes from a Good Beer WeekWe're in the throes of Good Beer Week in Melbourne, but in the interests of keeping it regular we managed to catch up with Australian International Beer Awards chief judge Warren Pawsey, who ends the discussion about what Session IPAs really are. We chat to newly crowned Beer Writer of the Year, Luke Robertson, and we hear from Co-chief GABS man Steve Jeffares how the first session of GABS went and whether you've left your run to late if you don't have tickets already. Radio Brews News is hosted by Matt Kirkegaard and Pete Mitcham and is produced by L...
2015-05-2247 min
Radio Brews NewsEpisode 42 - Hottest 100 CountdownThe podcast of our first ever live broadcast, of the 2014 Hottest 100 Countdown.
Broadcast from Queensland's Fortitude Brewing, Matt is joined by brewer Ian Watson with crosses to Pete Mitcham at the Local Taphouse St Kilda and guests Steve Jeffares from The Local Taphouse, publican Corey Crooks from Newcastle's Grainstore, brewer Dave Padden, Steve Finney from Feral and a surprise call from Feral brewer, Brendan Varis, calling in from LA.
It's rough, it's ready, but it captures the excitement of the Hottest 100 Countdown...
2015-01-262h 49
Ale of a TimeSode 9: Censorship and Steve Jeffares from the Local TaphouseThis week Dave and I get censored by our producer; then have a wonderful chat with Steve from the Local Taphouse about Good Beer Week and the GABS festival here in Melbourne. We also discuss a range of interesting things from steak stuffed with oysters to classic arcade games, and a lot of beer inbetween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014-04-131h 12
Radio Brews NewsRBN recorded live at GABS 2013It's great to be back with Pete and in this episode we record live at the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular. While Pete was busy hosting the Craft Beer College, Matt caught up with a range of brewers and beer identities to get their thoughts on Good Beer Week, GABS and life in general.Apologies in advance for the sound quality, this was recorded on the floor at GABS,. Apologies too for the repetitiveness of the intros to the guests and other things...we're learning as we go as you know.
Our guests are:
Ross...
2013-06-0157 min
Radio Brews News...reprises Greg Koch on grey importsThe gremlins hit the recording this week and a great interview with Jade Flavell from the Wheatsheaf and Steve Jeffares from the Local Taphouse was ruined. Rather than go without a podcast, we have repackaged a 2010 interview with Greg Koch from Stone Brewing explaining why he is passionate in trying to stop the grey importing of his beer. This interview created quite a storm when we first played it in November 2010 and many of our readers may not have heard it before.The story is relevant this week because of a story by Sam Fletcher that takes...
2012-02-2724 min
Radio Brews NewsRadio Brews News talks beerOn today’s episode of Radio Brews News Pete and Matt are joined by Steve Jeffares from the Local Taphouse and Beer Diva Kirrily Waldhorn to talk about Steve’s plans for the SpecTAPulars, Barley’s Angels, the Women of Beer brew and all sorts of other beer-related stuff.
Head over to Australian Brrews News for show notes and links.
2011-08-0444 min