We’re joined this episode by Steve Jeffares, co-founder of The Local

Steve’s new solo venture is Happy Camper, a community-focused

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 concept and how it reflects his evolving relationship with beer and hospitality.

We also get into the changing landscape of Australia’s beer industry — from the early days of craft, to the maturing market we see today, and what he thinks the next generation of breweries will need to get right if