Trouble brewing: small suppliers fight to keep up as Victorians get back on the beers We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Trouble brewing: small suppliers fight to keep up as Victorians get back on the beers Normal text size Advertisement Victorians are being urged to choose a local craft beer for Christmas celebrations, even if their favourite drop isn't on tap or on the shelf, as independent brewers scramble to keep up with demand after the state's extended COVID-19 lockdown. Since Premier Daniel Andrews released Melburnians from lockdown on October 28, punters have had an insatiable thirst for fresh pints from the tap.