We chat with beer judge, beer lover and homebrewer Helen Hewson.
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Coles Liquor and Endeavour Drinks step up to help craft brewers
The proposals aim to support small, local breweries, winemakers and distilleries.
IBA hails assistance but calls for more help
Jobkeepers and changes to growler sales could provide a lifeline for breweries.
Homebrewers’ beer sold at Ballarat Beer Festival
Two homebrewers won a competition and saw their beer sold at the festival.
Campaign launched to gift essential workers with beer
A Good Beer Always Helps allows people send craft beers to essential services workers.
Beer & Brewer’s Autumn issue is here!
The Autumn issue has landed. Sign up to get your digital copy!
IBA condemns ACCC decision on Asahi’s CUB takeover
The decision rested on Asahi divesting five of its brands.
ACCC will not oppose Asahi’s acquisition of CUB
The deal is going ahead, but Asahi must divest five of their brands.
Breweries team up with distilleries to produce hand sanitiser
Breweries are either distilling their own sanitiser or making sugar wash for local distilleries.
Behemoth Brewing to open own brewery after shutdown
Construction of the brewery is on hold, but it hopes to start brewing in June.
Stone & Wood offers credit for unopened kegs
Venues can get credit for full, unopened kegs of all Stone & Wood beers.
IBA Webinar: what happened
The latest updates from the IBA’s COVID-19 Webinar
Breweries and venues stand firm in COVID-19 adversity
Australia’s breweries are sticking up for each other and their customers.
IBA and ADA send joint letter asking for government help
IBA chairman Pete Philip warns that the “whole industry” could be lost without government assistance.
New brewery in Rozelle
White Bay Beer Co. has transformed an abandoned warehouse in the Sydney suburb.
Lion to take back unused kegs
With pubs closing, Lion will take back full and capped kegs free of charge.
CUB to continue brewing
CEO Peter Filipovic has warned of the risks of an enforced shut-down of brewing.
Pubs close their doors, but takeaway still available
Beer lovers can buy beers at bottleshops, breweries or by delivery.
Industry reacting to Coronavirus measures
Breweries are reacting to COVID-19 and bans on gatherings of more than 100 people.
Hopsters opens taproom in Enmore
The co-operative brewery now has its own taproom on Enmore Road.
IBA calls on public to ‘Keep Local Alive’
IBA call to buy indie beers during the Coronavirus crisis to keep breweries afloat.
IBA calls for government assistance
The IBA has written to the PM, asking for emergency funding and short-term excise relief.
Festivals cancelled due to Coronavirus
Beer festivals and events across Australia have been cancelled or postponed due to Coronavirus.
New beers for March
New and interesting brews from across Australia are here!