Beer and Brewer Magazine

Brewer Brad Rogers, the man credited with reinvigorating Australia's oldest microbrewery, is set to leave Matilda Bay at the end of February.

While not much is known about his plans, it seems that he is leaving to embark on his own projects.

A qualified winemaker who studied Oenology at Adelaide's prestigious Roseworthy College, Rogers was the man behind Rooftop Red, the brewery's popular Vienna lager and Alpha Pale Ale, as well as Matilda Bay's specialty beers, the coffee-infused Crema and Barking Duck.

Matilda Bay is Australia's oldest 'independent' brewery, created in 1984. Taken over by Carlton & United Breweries in 1990 the brewery has, at least under Rogers' guidance, shown that it is possible for an independent spirit to sit inside a major brewery creating interesting and complex beers while enjoying the distribution and marketing benefits that come with being part of one of Australia's big two brewing companies.

I can't wait to hear more about his plans.