Find out the results of the 2019 AIBAs, held in Melbourne on 16 May.
Breweries
Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head announce merger
The US$300 million deal brings together two of the US’ largest craft breweries.
Aussie brewers triumph at awards around the world
Check out the awards Aussie brewers have been winning at home and abroad.
Welders Dog teams up with local farmer to investigate barley terroir
The Welders Dog will be getting all its barley from one field to assess terroir.
Stone & Wood: zero to 12 million litres in just 10 years
New podcast reveals the story of the most successful brewing start-up of the modern era.
Coopers tipped to use new barley named in its honour
As well as the new Leabrook barley, another Cooper has also entered the family business.
Brewland: the world’s first beer micronation?
Bridge Road is taking a stand against beer giants by declaring its independence from Australia.
Wrong Side Brewing goes gypsy
Wrong Side Brewing is leaving its birthplace in Jamieson, Victoria, and hitting the road.
Rebranded Cheeky Monkey opens new production brewery
The new production brewery in Vasse can brew up to 4 million litres a year.
USA brewing talent headed to Melbourne for Good Beer Week
A number of international brewers will host a variety of events between 10-19 May.
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.
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.
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.
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.