The Sip catches up for lost time with back-to-back segments with two of WA's emerging craft breweries.

First, we start with some big developments in the Australian beer scene and then dive into a chat with White Lakes Brewing's Sean Symons as part of our regular 6PR Morning Program stint. Sean discusses everything from the departure of Swan Brewery, with which he was brewing manager, to the world of Lagers.

Then we bring Otherside Brewing Co.'s head brewer, Rhys Lopez, into the studio to recount his operation's days as a gypsy operation and the lead-up to the company's new premises set to open in Myaree.

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A different tack with the 6PR Morning Program this month as Master Brewer Ken Arrowsmith takes us through his brilliant career and his latest work with the Beerland brand in Perth.

Arrowsmith is also educating a new generation of brewers and beer lovers through the Northbridge Brewing Co. and Whitfords Brewing Co. beer club nights which have proven very popular.

And we get some interesting feedback from talkback callers.

Thanks again to the 6PR team for helping us to spread the word about WA beer. And remember to stick with TheSip.com.au for all the latest news and developments in the State's brewing industry. MUSIC: Bensound.

The team at Colonial Brewing Co. has produced a major launch for its Sour West Sour and we corner head brewer Ash Hazell around the fermenters to discuss the seasonal and other exciting plans for the Margaret River-based team.

And did we hear that Inquest might be returning?

We also quickly wrap up the details from another successful South West Craft Beer Festival with big recognition for Boston Brewing Co. with its Afterglose and a stalwart of WA brewing, Jeremy Good, with the Cowaramup Brewing Co.'s Hefeweizen.

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Our team visited Steve Russell as he was busily preparing his new brewery, Blasta, for its grand opening. The new brewpub will be a big feature in and around Burswood.

We also popped in to chat with Gareth Parker and the 6PR Morning Program team, taking a good look at the coming South West Craft Beer Festival.

And there is good news for one brewery in the region, Rocky Ridge, which earned a prestigious gong for the month.

Remember to stick with TheSip.com.au for all the inside WA beer and brewing news. MUSIC: Bensound

It is the time to reflect on another great year for WA brewing and with help from the 6PR team we name our 12 best new beers for the year.

And we also look at the choices of beer for Christmas.

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On the back of Rocky Ridge's Mr Weedy Hemp Ale we head to the 6PR studios to ask drinkers what strange additions they've made to their beers. And the answers will shock.

Apologies to host Gareth Parker for the joke that almost stopped the show!

We also touch on the great WA Beer Week menu with more than 60 events to get brew fans occupied.

And we canvas the Container Deposit Scheme, declared a disaster in NSW even before it starts. But it is soon to come into WA. 

Remember to keep up to date with all the WA beer news and information from around the country with www.thesip.com.au. MUSIC: Bensound.

The hiatus ends with a trip back to Margaret River region to catch up with Bootleg Brewery in the lead-up to an exciting WA Beer Week.

Head brewer Ryan Nilsson-Linne runs you through some coming attractions from the pioneer of craft beer in the wonderful South West region.

The Sip also touches on the contentious container deposit scheme set to be introduced in 2019. And most of WA's breweries are far from impressed.

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After such a big week in WA beer news we decided to call on a veteran of the State craft brew scene, Brendan Varis.

His Feral Brewing Company will notch 15 years in the game next month and it will be a big celebration to honour great beers, like Hop Hog, Sly Fox, Watermelon Warhead, Warhog .... the list goes on.

We also reveal that the next Tusk day at Feral will be November 17 so save the date in your diaries.

The Sip also touches on the big announcements in WA brewing - the opening of the Whitfords Brewing Company, Cheeky Monkey getting on board with Singapore Airlines and Gage Roads securing the beer contract for the new Perth Stadium.

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Following the Iron Jack release from Lion, we delve into beer marketing and how the pitch from the big companies is only to rugged men.

And we catch up with the 6PR Morning Show team for our regular segment and unveil Billabong Brewing's Wheat as the program's Beer of the Month.

Remember to stick with TheSip.com.au for good beer news and reviews on the brews you choose. MUSIC: Bensound

Ben Joseph takes us on a virtual tour of the AIBA award-winning, Margaret River region brewery, The Beer Farm.

Not only is The Beer Farm producing an array of diverse brews but the Tip to Tail ethos in terms of using local produce is very much at the forefront of the team's thinking. 

We look at new beers from Artisan Brewery, 4 Pines and Coopers.

And stay in touch with all the news, views and reviews on the beer you choose with www.TheSip.com.au. Best in WA beer news.

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