The Inner West Ale Trail's third Hop Harvest Fest, held from 17 to 24 April, was a celebration of local creativity and community spirit. Across the Inner West nine breweries came together to showcase exclusive beers brewed with hops harvested from Victoria's High Country and brewed in Sydney within days. These breweries are not just producers of great beer — they reflect the character of the Inner West itself, contributing distinctive personalities, welcoming spaces and a strong sense of place to our local streets. Thank you and congratulations to the Inner West Brewers' Association led by President Richard Adamson of Young Henrys, all the participating breweries; Batch Brewing Company, Bracket Brewing, Future Brewing, The Grifter Brewing Co, Kicks Brewing, Mixtape Brewing and Bar, Philter Brewing, Sauce Brewing Co and Young Henrys. Thanks also to Hop Products Australia, project manager Jason Treuen, and Sydney artist Aidan Howes, whose limited-edition festival artwork became a popular memento. Events like Hop Harvest Fest bring people together, showcasing what makes the Inner West such a vibrant place to live and visit.