Future Brewing has been fighting for survival. Since opening in October 2023, we've faced nearly three years of complaints and legal action from a single neighbour. Every inspection by Inner West Council and OLGR has confirmed full compliance. No fines, no warnings, no corrective action. Ever.

Despite that, the complainant has escalated to the Land and Environment Court, forcing us to engage lawyers at enormous expense. We've already made major concessions including tighter operating hours, music restrictions and sound mitigation well beyond legal requirements. Now we're facing fresh proceedings.
We love what we do. We love this community. And we're not going down without a fight.

So we're launching Love Thy Neighbour, a campaign to keep the lights on and keep brewing the beers you love. On August 27th we'll be releasing a very special beer alongside a GoFundMe page. Every dollar goes directly to our legal defence and keeping Future Brewing alive.

Small businesses like ours employ locals, support Australian suppliers and contribute to a vibrant craft beer scene. We shouldn't have to fight this hard just to exist.

Brady Hannett is the Head Brewer behind Future Brewing, bringing an international perspective shaped by time spent brewing in California at Alvarado Street Brewery and formal training through the UC Davis Master Brewers Program.

With a background in environmental science, his approach to brewing balances technical precision with a deep respect for ingredients and process. His focus is on producing beers that are expressive, balanced, and highly drinkable - whether that’s a hop-forward IPA, a clean crisp lager, or a seasonal stout or smoothie sour.

At the heart of Brady’s brewing is a commitment to quality, consistency, and continual refinement, with each batch an opportunity to push things forward while staying true to the fundamentals.