In 1988, master brewer Chuck Hahn established the Hahn Brewery (then Australia's largest microbrewery) in a former horse stables and later furniture factory, in Camperdown, an inner-city suburb of Sydney.

[2] The Malt Shovel Brewery produces boutique beers in small batches and in honour of Australia’s first brewer, the brewery named their range of pale ales, ales and porters 'James Squire'.

In 2008, the brewery acquired the adjoining building, which allowed the company to expand both its production and storage facilities.

However, the brewery does welcome visitors each October during Sydney Craft Beer Week.

Recent releases has been: Previous brews: Malt Shovel Brewery has won numerous awards, medals and trophies world wide for their permanent range of products.