Ryan Tyack, head brewer at Bright Brewery in Victoria

What beer are you making for GABS?
A hilarious Imperial Schwarzbier, with hints of space-ness and plenty of ’80s parody.

What’s it called?
Lord Helmet Schwartz

Where did the inspiration come from?
I was flicking through the BJCP style guidelines for inspiration. As soon as Schwarzbier came up, I just laughed as the Swartz from Spaceballs came into my head…it just had to happen! That, and I want to drink more good lagers.

For those who might over-indulge, do you have a suggestion for a post-GABS hangover remedy?

What’s a hangover? Also, bacon… what was the question again?

Finally, finish this sentence, craft beer is …
Why I’m broke, so blissfully broke.

The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular is at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne on May 22-24 and Australian Technology Park, Sydney on May 30.