We here at Brews News receive many media releases and it is always a pleasure when we get to announce the appointment to a new position of one of the Beer Community’s nicest people. Sam Fuss has been brewing fine beer for the past 13 years, first at Little Creatures in Fremantle before stints at The Gunn Island Brew Bar and then Matilda Bay, Schwartz Brewery in Sydney and back to Melbourne to open True South. From there she went it alone as a self-styled ‘Walkabout’ brewer crafting beers under her own Old Salt label.

As well as her solo and company efforts she has been instumental in producing three annual brews for the Women of Beer collective and, in doing so, has raised the profile of women in the brewing pursuits. She has also been a great supporter of what we do here at Brews News and an even greater support and inspiration to me personally – probably more than she realises.

This new venture puts her back where she arguably belongs, and the matching of her true Bohemian spirit should create a perfect fit for the artisan, true-to-its-roots philosophy espoused by the Young Henry’s team. Back also on something of a ‘home turf’ Sam will fit straight into a role of ensuring the first seminal years of the YH journey are carried on seamlessly. {PM}

Media Release

It is with great pleasure that Young Henrys announces that Samara Füss hasjoined the team at the ever-expanding brewery in Newtown, NSW. Young Henrysstarted brewing in April of 2012. Since that time, the brewery has increased capacitytwice by 100%. With further plans of expansion, and a greater reach anddistribution, it is critical that Young Henrys grows its brewing capability,experience and expertise.Samara (Sam) comes to Young Henrys with a well-established skill set andwealth of knowledge and experience having brewed with Little Creatures andMatilda Bay. Sam has also held Head Brewer roles with Schwartz Brewery and TrueSouth Brewery and more recently took some time travelling as a walk-about brewerreleasing beer under the Old Salt label.

Raising the awareness of women within the industry along with raising theprofile of beer amongst women in general is a passion of Sam’s, which has seenher work on the Women In Beer collaboration project. The Women of Beer havereleased several brews, which have raised money for the Pink Boots Society.

Of starting with Young Henrys, Sam says:

“I’m super stoked to be joining the Young Henrys team in Newtown. The spirit andenthusiasm of everyone involved in the business is amazing and really refreshing,walking into the brewery the place just oozes excitement”

“The craft beer scene in Sydney and NSW has come ahead in leaps and bounds inthe last few years and I’m looking forward to being part of that growth.”

Says Richard Adamson, Head Brewer and Director of Young Henrys:

“I’ve known Sam for over 8 years and have always been impressed with her passionand commitment to craft beer. Sam has made some of the best tasting beers in thecountry and we are delighted that she chose to come and join us on the YoungHenrys journey.”