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What is the best Aussie TV show of the 21st century?
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Australian TV landscape has come a long way since exec Bruce Gyngell launched the new medium here in 1956 with the famous words, 'Good evening … and welcome to television.' Since then, we've gone from broadcast to digital to streaming. But at the heart of it all lies the great TV shows and stories that continue to be produced on home soil. To celebrate the launch of the new app, we're celebrating the people, places and events we'll never forget from the first quarter of the 21st century by asking for Australia's view. Our 25@25 series will finally put to bed the debates you've been having at the pub and around dinner tables for years – and some that are just too much fun not to include. Between our comedies and our dramas, Australia has proven to be a force for entertainment – we've even rolled out one of the best children's shows of all time. Our beloved export Bluey is watched by millions across the globe. Here in Australia, the series has clocked up a whopping 96 million streaming hours on ABC iView alone. Is it the best Aussie TV show of the 21st century? Take our poll. What is the best Aussie TV show of the 21st century? Fisk Love My Way Kath & Kim Wentworth Summer Heights High Australian Idol Underbelly Bluey Offspring Mr Inbetween Cast your vote Bluey Homegrown Aussie animation Bluey is arguably one of the best TV shows to come out of Australia. The popular children's program follows a Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey and her family, whose everyday adventures are relatable and heartwarming. Created and produced in Brisbane in 2018, the TV show has captured the imagination of households worldwide, with both parents and children watching in droves. The storylines are a reflection of parenting and all its ups and downs as it encourages both parents and kids to connect and make the most of family life. Bluey has captured the imagination of households worldwide. Picture: ABC The viewership figures speak for themselves too, with millions of people inviting Bluey into their homes. 'In 2024, Australians couldn't get enough of our favourite Blue Heeler with 96 million hours of Bluey content viewed on ABC iview,' Jennifer Collins, ABC's Director of Screen, tells 'We're incredibly proud that Bluey has captured the hearts and minds of audiences across the globe. The series is quintessentially Australian and has the remarkable ability to resonate across generations, making it a standout in children's television content.' Kath & Kim You'll be hard pressed to find any best TV list without the inclusion of Kath & Kim. The comedy premiered in 2002 and became one of the ABC's highest-rated shows. The series is an ode to Aussie suburbia, with its comedy and commentary providing a hilarious insight into Australian culture. Jane Turner (right) as Kath and Gina Riley as Kim. Picture: ABC Starring Jane Turner as middle-aged mum Kath Day-Knight and Gina Riley as her narcissistic daughter Kim Craig, the show follows the duo's life in fictional Fountain Lakes with their 'hunks of spunk' - Kath's fiance Kel (Glenn Robbins) and Kim's on-again, off-again husband Brett (Peter Rowsthorn). The series also starred Peter Rowsthorn, Glenn Robbins and Magda Szubanski. Picture: ABC Relationships and entanglements aside, the mishaps, fashion faux pas, exaggerated accents and catchphrases make this series 'noice, different, unusual'. The series also starred Magda Szubanski as Sharon Strzeleckibest, Kim's 'second best friend'. (INSERT KATH AND KIM VERTICAL) Australian Idol Australian Idol significantly changed Aussie pop culture and the music industry when it launched here in 2003. The singing competition searched the country far and wide for the next big voice, subsequently launching the careers of numerous musicians over the years. Among them is Ricki-Lee Coulter who rose to fame in 2004 on the second season. Although she placed seventh in the competition that year, she has gone on to become one of the most successful artists to be discovered on Idol. Ricki-Lee Coulter rose to fame on Australian Idol in 2004. Picture: Ten Coulter is now the co-host of the Australian Idol reboot. Picture: Nicholas Wilson. Fast forward 21 years and Coulter has released five studio albums and is now a much-loved radio host on Nova's drive show, Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel. 'Twenty-one years ago, Australian Idol changed my life,' she tells to 'After walking through those audition doors, my life was never the same. I've been fortunate enough to have an amazing career releasing music, travelling the world writing and recording songs, and touring – and doing all the things I dreamed of as a kid.' (INSERT STREET INTERVIEW VERTICAL) In a full circle moment, Coulter is now the co-host of the rebooted Australian Idol series alongside Scott Tweedie, which airs on the Seven Network. For her efforts, the singer has been nominated for a TV Week Logie Award for Most Popular Presenter, with Australian Idol also nominated for Best Entertainment Program at the upcoming awards ceremony on August 3. The star, seen here with co-host Scott Tweedie, has been nominated for Most Popular Presenter at the 2025 Logies. Picture: Seven 'So many lives have been changed and careers kickstarted by this show and I'm so grateful that all these years later, I get to be part of that for a whole new generation,' she says. 'We have so much untapped talent in this country, and Australian Idol gives the opportunity for young artists with huge talent and big dreams to have millions of people watch them on TV and hear them sing and get to know them and fall in love with them week after week. 'There is nowhere else artists are getting that kind of opportunity or exposure – and THAT is why I think Australian Idol is the best show on television.' Summer Heights High You are basically a genius when you seamlessly portray all the main characters on a TV show. That's what comedian Chris Lilley did on Summer Heights High. Not only did he create and write the documentary-style sitcom which aired on the ABC and then Netflix, he also played the three leads: controversial performing arts teacher Mr G; posh private-school exchange student Ja'mie King; and disruptive Tongan-Australian student Jonah Takalua. Chris Lilley as performing arts teacher Mr G in Summer Heights High. Picture: ABC The series revolves around the trio's high-school experiences and their different viewpoints, with Lilley nailing the idiosyncrasies of each character in a ridiculous yet believable manner. Lilley also set out to make their fictional world as real as possible by recording the series like a documentary with non-actors playing supporting characters. Yep, the students and staff from the Brighton Secondary College in Melbourne, where it was filmed, performed as extras. There was only one season of Summer Heights High consisting of eight episodes, but its boundary-pushing humour makes it one unforgettable show. Lilley also portrayed Ja'mie King in the series. Picture: ABC The comedian in character as Tongan-Australian student Jonah Takalua. Picture: AP Photo/HBO, John Tsiavis Mr Inbetween Mr Inbetween has been praised as one of the best Aussie crime dramas ever produced. So good, when it began streaming in the US, it was claimed to be 'better than Breaking Bad'. Set in Sydney, the Foxtel series centred around Ray Shoesmith (played by the show's creator and writer Scott Ryan), a hit man for hire with a specific moral code that often leads him down the wrong paths. Scott Ryan created and wrote the series while also playing the lead in Mr Inbetween. Picture: Foxtel He appears like a regular guy trying to navigate being a father, ex-husband, lover and friend, all while juggling his criminal activities. It was this realness that resonated with audiences, who embraced the morbidly-funny crime drama, which aired from 2018 to 2021 for three seasons 'The secret sauce of Mr Inbetween that's essential is that the show is funny. You can't have a dark heart like this without leavening it with humour,' The Hollywood Reporter noted in a previous review. Wentworth Although Wentworth was released in 2013 months before the similar prison drama Orange is the New Black, it was often said to have copied the US series. While both are set inside a women's prison and explore similar themes, the Aussie drama is arguably more grittier and doesn't shy away from gripping storylines. Danielle Cormack stars in the gripping crime drama Wentworth. Picture: Supplied/Foxtel Loosely based on the hit 80s Aussie drama Prisoners, the series focuses on the lives of both inmates and staff at the Wentworth Correctional Centre. The lead character is Bea Smith (played by Danielle Cormack), a woman jailed after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. The series also starred Leah Purcell (right) and Susie Porter. Picture: Foxtel Over eight seasons from 2013 to 2021, viewers watched Bea navigate life behind bars, before eventually finding herself at the top of the prison hierarchy. Wentworth was a highly successful drama for Foxtel when it premiered in 2013, going on to become the most watched non-sports program in subscription television history at the time. Underbelly America may have had The Sopranos, but we had Underbelly. The crime anthology series premiered in 2008 and ran until 2013, with each season telling the dramatised real-life stories of Australia's biggest criminals. The very first season received critical acclaim, thanks to the show's realistic depiction of the Melbourne gangland wars between the Moran family and the Carlton Crew – the leading criminal figures were played by Gyton Grantley as Carl Williams and Vince Colosimo as Alphonse Gangitano. Actor Gyton Grantley as crime boss Carl Williams in Underbelly. Picture: Nine There are six series in total and one mini-series released in 2022 titled Vanishing Act, which followed the story of conwoman Melissa Caddick (played by Kate Atkinson) who vanished from her luxury Sydney mansion in 2020 after swindling over $40 million from her trusted investors. In its very first season, the Underbelly episodes drew in an average 1.3 million viewers for the Nine Network. Offspring You know a TV show has impacted your life when you're still not over that death. Offspring was much loved by Aussies that its leading star Asher Keddie won the Logie for Most Popular Actress five years in a row, from 2011 to 2015. In the quirky seven-season drama, Keddie played neurotic obstetrician Nina Proudman, a loveable and flawed 30-something who navigates through the chaos of her romantic relationships and personal struggles. Matt Le Nevez and Asher Keddie played onscreen love interests in Offspring. Picture: Ten And just when she finally feels like her life is in order, her partner Dr Patrick Reid (Matthew Le Nevez) is killed in gut-wrenching scenes, leaving a pregnant Nina to face life as a single parent. An overthinker, Nina's mind often played flashbacks, animations and fantasy sequences – and it's this style of storytelling that really hooked viewers. 'My mind needs a lot of stimulation and maybe that has something to do with it. I like originality, I like things to feel unique,' Keddie previously told of playing a chameleon of characters including Nina. The cast (from left to right) Kat Stewart, TJ Power, Keddie, Alexander England, Jane Harber and Richard Davies. Picture: Ten 'I like all the many different facets of different characters, and I like exploring things I don't particularly understand. So therein lies a challenge, I suppose. I guess it's about challenge for me, but also understanding enough to be able to connect to an audience by delivering a performance that people can kind of understand.' Love My Way Top-notch acting coupled with arresting storylines makes Love My Way one of the best TV shows. The series ran from 2004 to 2007 and followed the realistic portrayal of relationships and family dynamics between single mum Frankie (played by Claudia Karvan) and her loved ones: her eight-year-old daughter Lou, ex husband Charlie (Dan Wylie), his new wife Julia (Asher Keddie), and Charlie's brother Tom (Brendan Cowell). The show has been described as a slow burn, gradually pulling you inside the complex web of its characters. But by episode 8, you're hooked after a tragedy unfolds. The episode is titled A Different Planet, in which Frankie's young daughter Lou falls from her scooter and suffers a fatal heart attack. Claudia Karvan and Ben Mendelsohn in Love My Way. Picture: Foxtel The plot twist is unexpected and the death deeply impacts the characters and their relationships. Unlike in Offspring, Frankie confronts her grief head-on – there is no melancholy music, no flashbacks, nothing but intense grief and heartache. The cast (from left to right) Brendan Cowell, Mendelsohn, Karvan, Asher Keddie and Dan Wylie. Picture: Foxtel While Love My Way has stayed with many viewers even after the series ended in 2007, Karvan says once she finishes portraying characters they 'vaporise into a puff of smoke'. 'I suppose it might sound a bit disappointing, but for me, Frankie is words on a page,' she told Stellar last year of playing her famous characters. 'They exist for other people, but they don't exist for me. I mean, they are very much facets of my personality. There's a part of me in every one of those characters. But they don't live beyond the camera when the cameras stop rolling. They don't exist.' Fisk Comedian Kitty Flanagan's much-loved series Fisk shattered records at the ABC when Season 3 premiered last October, attracting a total audience of more than 3 million. The debut was the highest-rated, non-kids episode on the national broadcaster since the introduction of the total audience measurement back in 2016. Kitty Flanagan plays solicitor Helen Tudor-Fisk in TV series Fisk. Picture: ABC Giving The Office vibes but with Aussie accents, Fisk follows no-nonsense corporate lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk (Flanagan), who is forced to take a job at a suburban law firm after her life in Sydney implodes. Newly divorced, she finds herself downgrading to less glamorous cases while navigating her own divorce, family feuds and money matters. The first two seasons are now available on Netflix, where it has entered the top 10 in countries such as the US, Kenya, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the UK. The series also stars Julia Zemiro and Marty Sheargold. Not just a TV buff? Take part in the other 25@25 polls. Originally published as Poll: What is the best Aussie TV show of the 21st century?
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4 hours ago
- Courier-Mail
Who is the biggest Aussie TV personality of the 21st century?
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. Choosing the best Aussie TV stars from the past 25 years isn't an easy task — mostly because there aren't many. The days when the television landscape was dominated by household names who TV viewers genuinely loved have almost gone, replaced by a catalogue of reality drama queens, game show jesters and the odd newshound. And to make things more difficult, hardly anyone is watching. Anything. You only have to look at this year's Gold Logie nominations to get a view of how bleak things have become. To celebrate the launch of the new app, we're celebrating the people, places and events we'll never forget from the first quarter of the 21st century by asking for Australia's view. Our 25@25 series will finally put to bed the debates you've been having at the pub and around dinner tables for years – and some that are just too much fun not to include. The inclusion of the genuinely glittering Hamish Blake, Julia Morris and Sonia Kruger is countered by the eye-raising additions of P-plater A Current Affair host Ally Langdon and the ABC's Lisa Millar, who clearly got a guernsey because everyone loves the real stars in her fly-on-the-wall bush drama Muster Dogs. Surely there isn't enough people watching the ABC breakfast show to warrant a nod in the category of Australia's most popular TV personality, especially when the more established morning talent Karl Stefanovic and Nat Barr didn't get a look in. Who is the best Aussie TV personality of the 21st century? Eddie McGuire Karl Stefanovic Carrie Bickmore Rebecca Gibney Georgie Parker John Wood Rove McManus Hamish Blake Sonia Kruger Kate Ritchie Cast your vote Then you throw in reality chef Poh Ling Yew (albeit undoubtedly a great cook) and Home and Away darling Lynne McGranger and you start to see what we mean. The evolution of Australian free-to-air TV is the root cause of the demise of the personalities. Talk shows are dead, expensive dramas are now almost the sole domain of the streamers and the audience in the mornings is now so small the Logies would struggle to raise a quorum. And when was the last time a free-to-air Aussie comedy got made, let alone found an audience? All that being said, the early 2000s did give rise to some genuine hitmakers, beloved characters and loungeroom favourites that deserve their place at the top of this list. Take your pick in the poll above. The inclusion of A Current Affair's Ally Langdon as Gold Logie nominee was eye-raising. Rebecca Gibney When it comes to TV stars, Rebecca Gibney is a sure bet. Even in the fickle world of small screen drama, the model turned actor doesn't do duds. And when you consider television is an industry that generally courts youth, Gibney keeps getting work – and getting better. She may be a Kiwi by birth, but she is also an Aussie citizen and thanks to a raft of hit shows (did you see what we did there?) she is one of most bankable and popular stars. She was Australia's favourite TV mum as Julie Rafter on Packed to the Rafters, the smartest shrink on the planet in Halifax f.p. and a woman with a dark secret in the crime thriller Wanted. All quality, all hits and all added up to one Gold Logie and umpteen nominations. Rove McManus The last of the talk show kings whose career declined as Australian audiences fell out of love with the TV format. But at his peak he was a TV juggernaut. Rove Live was well watched and much-loved. His boyish charm and ability to get his guests to spill made him lots of money and won him three Gold Logies during a period when the competition was hot. So popular was he, he tried to transplant his Aussie-ified talk show into the tough US market, and although it ultimately failed, the brave attempt won the former stand-up guy much respect. He was also one half of one of Australia's much-loved romances, that with his late wife, Home and Away star Belinda Emmett, which only made audiences admire him more. Rove McManus at the 2003 Logies. Georgie Parker Before she rebooted the role of Alf's daughter Roo in the soap Home and Away, Georgie Parker was the most loved star on TV. Early on she built fans for her work on prime time drama A Country Practice but it was her spin as Sister Terri on the popular medical drama All Saints that carved her name into the Aussie TV record books. She won two Gold Logies, and many other Logie categories as well, and appeared as herself on dozens of other programs, including on stage at Carols by Candlelight and as a regular on Play School. She went quiet for a bit in the middle 2000s but returned to the screen in the Summer Bay soap in 2010, where she remains. Hamish Blake There is something irresistible about Hamish Blake. His easy charm and laconic sense of humour has made him a favourite among TV viewers of all ages. Whether he is appearing with his lanky sidekick Andy, or going it alone on his latest megahit Lego Masters, Blake can't help scoring a ratings bullseye. Like Rebecca Gibney, Blake is a TV hitmaker and he has earned two Gold Logies along the way (and it probably should have been more). He was also honoured with the Bert Newton Logie for TV presenter, which perfectly sums up his likability and his strike rate for making people laugh. A genuine star. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY Sonia Kruger One of the highest paid hosts on television, Sonia Kruger earned her stripe by working really hard. With her easy wit and megawatt smile, Kruger was so reliable she became the TV host of choice. Kruger had early success and then she built her following on the Mornings couch with David Campbell. She realised one way to attract attention was to ride the wave of reality television, taking on roles in Dancing With The Stars, Strictly Come Dancing, Big Brother Australia, The Voice Australia and she even survived the short-lived but truly horrible reality golf show, Holey Moley. Kruger made headlines for her misunderstood Gold Logie winning speech in 2023 (which you can watch in the player at the top of the page) but it didn't do her too much harm because she is back on the nominees list this year. John Wood Probably the most unlikely genuine star of Australian television through the 2000s, John Wood started getting noticed when he played the magistrate with a sharp mind and a heart of gold in the hit drama Rafferty's Rules. It won him awards and a loyal — and rather large — audience. It's an audience he brought with him when he signed for the blockbuster cop show Blue Heelers and, with co-star Lisa McCune, rode a wave of success that would last a decade. He was nominated for the Gold Logie every year for 10 years, before finally scoring the gong in 2006, the year the show was cancelled. We would have included McCune on this list but she left the show in 2000. Eddie McGuire Nicknamed Eddie Everywhere for his seemingly endless list of TV credits, sports-mad McGuire was once considered the most powerful face on television. Not content with ruling the world of AFL as a commentator and president of the polarising footy club Collingwood, McGuire was literally everywhere. He has been host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Millionaire Hot Seat, 1 vs 100, The Footy Show, Footy Classified, the Million Dollar Drop, Between The Lines and This Is Your Life. At one stage he was even CEO of the Nine Network and temporarily hosted A Current Affair, which was a bit of a disaster. If there was a telethon or natural disaster fundraiser, McGuire was on the mic, and although he never won a Gold Logie, he hosted the awards twice! Dannii Minogue, Eddie McGuire, Bec Cartwright and Sophie Monk at the Logie awards. Kate Ritchie Although now almost exclusively spending her time on radio, Ritchie is responsible for nurturing one of the most-loved characters on Australian TV – Home and Away's Sally Fletcher. For 20 years fans watched Sally grow up, surviving way too many scandals and traumas that could conceivably occur in one small town, especially one with the particularly sunny name of Summer Bay. She was rewarded with two Gold Logies and a loyal base that followed her to other TV projects, including crime hit Underbelly, and eventually onto radio. So popular is she, that media organisations reporting on her recent personal traumas cop bag-loads of hate mail from TV viewers warning to leave their Sally alone. Now that's superstardom. Carrie Bickmore Carrie Bickmore may have made her name as the foundation host of the now-defunct The Project, but she was never better than as the quick-witted journo sidekick to Rove McManus on the talk show Rove Live. The segment, Carrie @ The Newsdesk, was the precursor to the Project slogan, news done differently, and won the young West Australian a huge following, especially among young female viewers. She won a newcomer Logie for her work, as a warm up for the gold statue, which she won in 2015. It was during her acceptance speech that her stardom exploded when she accepted the award wearing a beanie to launch her now successful brain cancer charity. The beanie idea was a tribute to her late husband's own cancer struggles. Karl Stefanovic Alternately described as a TV buffoon and an undeniable chat show talent, it's hard to ignore the man affectionately known as Karlos. One of the highest paid stars on the small screen throughout the 2000s, Stefanovic had minor gigs before landing the seat on the Today Show, Nine's flagship brekkie offering. Famously starting the job on less money than his more famous co-host Lisa Wilkinson, Karl leveraged his talent and his blokey charms to eclipse Wilkinson in salary, and ultimately outlast her on the Today couch. Although the show struggles in the ratings, and breakfast audiences aren't as lucrative as they once were, Stefanovic remains one of the biggest names on the box. More than just a TV buff? Take part in our other 25@25 polls Originally published as Who is the biggest Aussie TV personality of the 21st century?
News.com.au
6 hours ago
- News.com.au
What is the best new Aussie beer of the 21st century?
Foster's Lager was a staple in Australian pubs and homes for much of the 20th century, emblematic of our beer-loving culture. At the same time, no one fit the mould of what it meant to be Aussie more than Paul Hogan - who was often seen Foster's in hand, promoting his latest film. Fast forward to 2025, and Foster's has become a rarity on Australian shelves, its presence now replaced by a burgeoning craft beer movement and shifting beer-drinker preferences. Our 25@25 series will finally put to bed the debates you've been having at the pub and around dinner tables for years – and some that are just too much fun not to include. Foster's remains a recognisable brand globally but its domestic presence seems near invisible - just like 'chucking a shrimp on the barbie'. Emerging in its place? Enter the likes of summer and pale ales, hazy XPAs, and even double-fruited smoothie sours ... yes, a real thing. Successful craft beer brands such as Stone & Wood and Balter, the latter co-founded by Aussie surfing royalty and shark attack survivor Mick Fanning, have increased their total share of the market to more than 20 per cent. That's more than Foster's at its peak. But which new entrant is the best? Little Creatures Pale Ale Launched in 2000 by Howard Cearns, Nic Trimboli, and Phil Sexton in Fremantle, Little Creatures Pale Ale is seen by many as a pioneer in Australia's craft beer movement. It's American-style pale ale, brewed with Cascade and Chinook hops, has been lauded as the product that introduced many Australians to hop-forward beer. The brewery's name was inspired by the 'little creatures' of yeast that turn sugars into alcohol during the fermentation process. Dave Padden of Akasha Brewing previously told The Daily Telegraph, 'Little Creatures... was my introduction to craft many moons ago and it's still considered one of the classics'. Established in 2012 in Newtown in Sydney's hip Inner West, Young Henrys fast became a local favourite. Their flagship Newtowner Pale Ale is a tribute to the suburb's 150th anniversary. The brewery was honoured as Vintage Cellars Brewery of the Year in 2019, with Newtowner consistently ranking in the top 5 of the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer Awards from 2017 to 2019. It has remained independently owned. Earlier this year, facing potential relocation due to redevelopment plans at their brew site, co-founder Oscar McMahon told 'Young Henrys was born and bred in Newtown and we will do everything we can to always have a Newtown presence.' 4 Pines Pale Ale Founded in 2008 in Manly, NSW, 4 Pines Brewing Co. quickly garnered attention with its American-style Pale Ale, known for its balance and drinkability. In 2017, the brewery was fully acquired by the world's biggest beer company, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Asahi absorbed 4 Pines in 2019 when it bought CUB. Mountain Goat Beer, established in 1997 in Melbourne, played a pivotal role in Australia's craft beer scene. Their GOAT Very Enjoyable Beer, a 4.2 per cent ABV lager, was introduced and is described as a straightforward, sessionable option. Asahi purchased Mountain Goat Beer in September 2015. The Mountain Goat Beer founders have since departed. Launched in 2015 in Adelaide, Pirate Life Brewing quickly made waves with its high hop profile beers. In 2017, Pirate Life was quickly snapped up by AB InBev via CUB and is now under the Asahi umbrella. The brewery describes South Coast Pale Ale as 'light-bodied, cruisy and brewed with the session in mind', capturing the essence of relaxed coastal living. Feral Hop Hog Founded in 2002 in Western Australia, Feral Brewing Co won over beer lovers with its Hop Hog, an American-style IPA. The beer was lauded by James Smith, the founder of online craft beer publiction The Crafty Pint in The Guardian as 'near to the perfect beer as you will find'. In 2017, Feral was acquired by Coca-Cola Amatil, but in 2024, it returned to independent ownership under Nail Brewing and Beerfarm. John Stallwood of Nail Brewing is quoted by The Shout as saying, 'Feral is an iconic beer brand and Hop Hog has started many Australians on their journey to love craft beer'. Balter XPA Established in 2016 on the Gold Coast by surfing legends including Fanning and Joel Parkinson, Balter Brewing Company quickly topped craft beer charts with its XPA, known for its tropical hop character. In 2019, Balter was acquired by Carlton & United Breweries. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the sale of Balter to CUB was worth between an eye-watering $150 million and $200 million. It too now forms part of the Asahi stable. Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Founded in 2008 in Byron Bay, Stone & Wood Brewing Co. introduced Pacific Ale, a beer that is an icon of the Australian craft beer movement. Originally named Draught Ale, it was rebranded to Pacific Ale, featuring Galaxy hops for a tropical aroma. Kirin now indirectly owns Stone & Wood through its ownership of Lion, which in 2021 acquired Fermentum, the previous, smaller-scale parent company of Stone & Wood and other brands like Two Birds, Fixation, and Forest for the Trees. Co-founder Jamie Cook recalled the beer's rapid success to the Crafty Pint, stating that in the summer of 2011, just three years from opening doors, 'we didn't have remotely enough beer' to keep up with its roaring popularity. Not just a beer drinker? Take the rest of our 25@25 polls Read related topics: 25@25 Join the conversation
