Industry News More challenges for brewers as Hawkers and Big Shed enter... Both breweries have experienced difficulties as a result of the pandemic period and are pursuing financial restructuring. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence February 14, 2024
News A month left to enter 2024 Australian International Beer Awards Tickets are also now available for the Trophy Presentation Dinner, held on Thursday 16 May at Melbourne Royal’s Victoria Pavilion. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence February 8, 2024
Beer & Breweries Craft Beer New Beers News Products Capital Brewing enters non-beer space with Ginger Beer debut Ginger Beer and Blackberry Hard Lemonade are Capital Brewing Co’s first releases in the non-beer space. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence February 8, 2024
Beer & Breweries Breweries Craft Beer News Gage Roads Freo celebrates its second birthday Gage Roads Freo’s Head Brewer Simone Clements spoke with Beer & Brewer about what the milestone means for the brewery. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence February 1, 2024
News People Heads of Noosa appoints first Chief Beer Tasting Officer A Sunshine Coast local has beaten more than 1000 applicants to land the dream job of tasting limited-edition beers. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 31, 2024
Craft Beer Industry News Wayward emerges from administration Creditors have approved the financial restructuring of Wayward Brewing Co and Local Drinks Collective, which entered administration earlier this month. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 29, 2024
News Venues WA Where to drink Blasta Brewing opens “Australia’s first” gastrobrewery The gastrobrewery is the final stage in Blasta Brewing’s expansive two-building Blasta Collective, which opened in August 2023. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 25, 2024
Craft Beer Home Brewing News Frenchies’ Brewer’s Got Talent event returns next month Frenchies’ home brewer competition has helped launch breweries such as Cooks River Brewing Co. and Seeker Brewing. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 25, 2024
Craft Beer News Entries closing soon for 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards The 2024 Awards have introduced global-only categories, allowing entrants to compete for the world’s best in their respective categories. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 25, 2024
Beer & Breweries Craft Beer Industry News Economic pressures pile problems on indie brewers Independent brewers spoke to Beer & Brewer about the issues facing the industry, and potential paths forward. BY Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence January 18, 2024