While consumption is declining overall, the IBA finds that independent beer is on the up.
Cider
Fitzroy’s Bimbo reopens its doors after fire
Colonial Leisure Group has reopened Bimbo bar in Melbourne’s Fitzroy after a full refurbishment.
AusCider 2019 conference program announced
Find out what’s happening at this year’s AusCider 2019 in Hobart on 3 June.
Cider Australia urges Government to update cider definition
No minimum juice content requirements and different government definitions are holding back Australian cider.
Bucket Boys takes crowdfunding route to fuel expansion
Bucket Boys is launching a crowdfunding campaign with hopes of raising up to $1 million.
Tickets for Cider Australia’s national cider conference go on sale
Cider Australia’s national cider conference will be held in Hobart from 2-5 June.
Aussie brewers take medals at International Brewing and Cider Awards
Four Australian brewers won medals at the UK’s International Brewing and Cider Awards.
NSW parties commit to craft beer strategy
NSW Government and Opposition commit to Independent Brewing Strategy after upcoming election.
New releases aplenty to kick off autumn
New beers and ciders from Bad Shepherd, Wayward, Sydney Brewery and Brouhaha.
Gypsy brewer gets own premises after seven years
Swell Brewing Co has opened a brewery and taphouse in McLaren Vale.
Entries open for New World Beer & Cider Awards 2019
The New Zealand supermarket’s annual awards return this year with a new format.
UK’s first ‘pommelier’ headed Down Under
The UK’s first accredited cider sommelier Jane Peyton will feature at the 2019 Cider Conference.
The 2019 Beer & Brewer Awards are back!
The Summer issue of Beer & Brewer shines a spotlight on brewing industry excellence.
The inaugural Best Cider Maker Award
This year’s Awards introduced a Best Cider Maker category for the first time.
RateBeer introduces new features in Australian trial
Australia will be the testing ground for new improvements on the beer rating platform.
Regional craft brewery tour map created for festival
The map features 17 venues in Victoria’s High Country for visitors to the region.
Entries now open for the International Brewing and Cider Awards
The biennial global competition has returned with new classes included.
Westons brings Mortimers Orchard to Australia
The cider will be available in both 50L kegs and 330ml bottles.
ALIA winners revealed for 2018
Beer and cider makers were recognised at last night’s Australian Liquor Industry Awards.
New releases from Hawke’s, Otherside, Wolf of the Willows and Willie Smith’s
There’s been a flurry of new beers hitting taps and shelves across the country.
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.
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.
Sydney Brewery claims two titles at World Cider Awards
Agave Ginger Cider and Manly Perry were chosen as the world’s best in their categories.