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IBA launches Beer Labeling Guidelines
The Guidelines are available to all indie brewers, even non IBA members.
Sydney Beer Week: so much to do, so little time…
A preview of some of the exciting events hitting Sydney from 26 October-4 November.
Study warns of beer shortage due to climate change
The research warns that quality brewing barley is at particular risk from global warming.
Malteurop’s Geelong malthouse one of the world’s biggest
The expanded malthouse in Geelong will be able to produce 200,000 tonnes of malt.
Collaboration launched to create new Kiwi hop
Garage Project and Freestyle Farms are hoping to create a unique New Zealand super-premium hop.
Pregnancy labelling ruling: drinks industry responds
Every alcohol product in both Australia and New Zealand will carry pregnancy warning labels.
Lagunitas lands in New Zealand
American IPA specialist Lagunitas is now available to Kiwi beer drinkers.
Good Beer Co launches Great Barrier Beer 2.0
Great Barrier Beer 2.0 aims to raise funds for the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
Cheeky Monkey to build new brewery to increase production
The new production brewery will be able to make 5,000 litres of beer a day.
WA Beer Week reveals program for 2018
More than 50 events are slated for the 17th WA Beer Week.
Brewstillery Mix Masters reveals champions
Finalists were tasked with mixing Brookie’s Gin, Stone & Wood beer, and native ingredients.
Colonial Brewing Co plans major expansions
Upgrades in Port Melbourne and Margaret River are expected to increase capacity and consistency.
Cider Australia launches world-first trust mark
The world-first trust mark will identify ciders made with 100 per cent Australian fruit.
Willie Smith’s wins big at Australian Cider Awards
The Tasmanian cidery took home four out of the 10 awards at the Sydney event.
Wayward launches updated core range in cans
The core range features two brand new sessionable beers.
Lion proposes 61 brewery redundancies
Redundancies could be possible at Lion’s West End and Milton breweries.
WA brewers support strawberry farmers
Brew U and Beerfarm are buying strawberries from struggling farmers to make beers.
Dr Tim Cooper appointed head of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling
Dr Cooper is the first Australian to lead the IBD since Bill Taylor (Lion, 2004-2005).
What's Brewing
Footscray Ale Flows Again
West City Brewing Relaunched by Grand Ridge Brewery.
Munich in Moss Vale!
Southern Highlands Brewing is transforming its Taphouse into a Munich style Beer Hall for Oktoberfest.
Goodbye astringency, hello foam!
Brewmax specialises in state-of-the-art technologies.
Cheers – Independent Craft Beer Festival
Cheers’ presents the best of independent craft beer & food at Barangaroo this November. Explore […]
Independent Brewers Industry Report Published!
You’re as dedicated to the independently brewed craft beer as we are dedicated to the […]
Personalised beer for Father’s Day anyone?
Did you know that in 3 simple steps you can personalise a case of craft […]