Beer with the Brewer — Blackman’s Brewing

Dec 3, 2025

By Nisha Vashisht

Beer with the Brewer — Blackman’s Brewing

We sat down for a beer with

RENN BLACKMAN

1.How was the brewery named?

Jess, my wife and I are the founding owners, hence: Blackman’s Brewery!

2.What beers do you have at home in your fridge now?

In the fridge there’s always a good mix of Reginald IPA, Pivot City Lager, Mervyn Pale, Juicy Banger, Arthur Smoked Porter & Ernie Tropical Hazy.

3. Best tip for visiting the brewery? We have three locations on the surfcoast to visit:

Torquay is our orginal home & brewpub, just off the beach with a massive beer garden & tasty Mexican menu
Geelong is our larger Brewpub, with 16 beers on tap, rooftop container seating & delicious woodfired pizzas.
Ocean Grove is our Burger Bar, with mouth watering burgers & 16 beers on tap.

4. Pineapple on pizza, YES or NO?

YES

5. If you can only use one hop for the rest of your life, what is it?

Citra

6. If you could collaborate with one other brewery, who would you choose?

Weihenstephan

7. Some occasions call for the ‘perfect’ beer, what are you reaching for:

a beach beer? Any of our beach beers, obviously.
an airport beer? Any of our beach beers, obviously.
the end of the day beer? Any of our beach beers, obviously.
the ‘best beer with dinner’ beer? Any of our beach beers, obviously.
to kick back and watch sport with? .Any of our beach beers, obviously.

8. What’s the future of craft and can Craft Cartel beer lovers get on board?

Craft beer – well it’s all about supporting your local & independent breweries. Craft Cartel beer lovers can do this by supporting the independent breweries showcased, with beer delivered right to your doorstep. So if you love good beer, it’s really that simple. Then, you are a legend! Thanks so much for drinking local and independent.