A number of international brewers will host a variety of events between 10-19 May.
Beer & Breweries
Hope Brewery goes massive with 18% IIIIIPA for GABS
The Hunter Valley brewery’s F/A-18% Rhino IIIIIPA sits at the truly extreme end of brewing.
Brewing above the snowline: A brewery tour of Victoria’s High Country
We chat to the brewers doing exciting things in this booming pocket of northeast Victoria.
‘Probably not the best beer in the world’: Carlsberg
A new UK marketing campaign promoting the relaunch of Carlsberg’s flagship beer is turning heads.
Brewers call foul on alcohol advertising claims
The Brewers Association of Australia has hit back at “demonstrably wrong” reports.
GrainCorp to demerge global malting business
GrainCorp Limited plans to demerge its business and list it as a separate entity.
Peroni launches global brand makeover
Peroni is launching its most significant global brand makeover since 2005.
Excise changes welcomed by IBA
An increase in the excise refund cap will provide independent brewers with $70,000 more capital.
Lion acquires minority stake in Vanguard Luxury Brands
The acquisition further cements Lion’s entry into the growing craft spirits category.
An “electrifying” Queensland beer collaboration
Newstead has partnered with Brisbane Powerhouse for the newest addition to its range.
Sydney Royal Easter Show to feature exclusive beer
ShowStopper Australian Pale Ale has been brewed especially for the Show.
Bucket Boys takes crowdfunding route to fuel expansion
Bucket Boys is launching a crowdfunding campaign with hopes of raising up to $1 million.
New beers to try in April
As the weather starts to cool, a plethora of breweries have released new beers.
Craft brewers in the US see 7% value growth
The Brewers Association has released annual growth figures for the US craft brewing industry.
Queensland’s Whitsundays get a new brewery
Queensland’s Central Coast now has a new brewery – Whitsunday Islands Brewing Co.
Cairns to get its first craft beer festival
Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns is set to host Far North Queensland’s first ever beer festival.
Lion buys again with eyes on UK expansion
Lion has acquired 100 per cent of leading UK craft brewer, Magic Rock Brewing Company.
Welcome to Queensland Week!
A guide to Queensland’s craft beer scene in our first state-themed week of 2019.
Coopers’ malting plant named equal best in the world
Coopers won the award at the World Barley, Malt and Beer Conference.
Bright Brewery welcomes new head brewer
Bright Brewery has announced the arrival of a new head brewer – Reid Stratton.
Sour beer is looking mighty sweet
How have sours evolved from a niche product to a must-have in many breweries’ portfolios?
Lion buys 50 percent of craft gin distillery Four Pillars
The brewing giant has made its first foray into the booming Australian craft spirits market.
Pirate Life brews beer for Melbourne Cricket Club to pour at the MCG
MCC Ale will make its debut tonight at the opening match of the AFL season.
Let the good times roll: Good Beer Week program revealed
The ninth annual GBW will take place over ten days from May 10-19.