North Melbourne’s Meat Market will play host to the funky new festival concept in late-August.
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The best beer venues in Australia are revealed
The Taphouse in Darlinghurst has claimed top spot in 2019’s Top 65 Beer Venues.
Stone & Wood given council go-ahead for Brisbane brewery
The 600-litre brewery and tasting room will open its doors in spring.
Sparkke at the Whitmore unveils first beer
Recently opened brewpub Sparkke at the Whitmore has brewed its first beer.
Hawke’s Brewing celebrates Bob Hawke’s life with 89 kegs
Hawke’s Brewing Co has launched a month-long initiative to celebrate the former Prime Minister.
New beers launched in June
Check out new releases from Brewmanity, Little Bang, Wayward, Two Birds and Modus.
Currumbin Valley Brewing wins at record GABS Festival
Currumbin Valley Brewing’s Grape Bubblegum Sour won the People’s Choice at a record-breaking GABS.
RateBeer on the hunt for 10 Australian ‘SuperTasters’
The lucky few will receive new, limited-release and specialty beers from near and far.
Coopers restructures senior management
The brewery has appointed a General Manager and recruited a National Marketing Manager.
Willie the Boatman opens new brewery
Willie the Boatman has moved into a newer, bigger brewery near its original Marrickville site.
Stomping Ground to open second Melbourne brewpub
The new brewery will be located in Moorrabbin as part of a larger redevelopment project.
Beer’s $16.5bn contribution to Australia’s economy
Locally brewed beer supports 12,564 full-time Australian jobs and generates almost $6bn in economic activity.
Australian beer consumption continues downward trend: Roy Morgan
While consumption is declining overall, the IBA finds that independent beer is on the up.
Indies entries open as IBA launches Beer Recall Plan
The IBA has launched its Beer Recall Plan and opened entries for the Indies.
BrewDog’s Brisbane brewery close to opening
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie was in Brisbane to oversee the brewery’s construction.
Sydney Beer Week cancelled indefinitely
The cancellation comes after a drop in registration and lagging sponsorship.
Balter IIPA declared Australia’s ‘Ultimate’ beer
Beer retailer Beer Cartel has published its annual list of Australia’s Ultimate Top 50 Beers.
4 Pines’ Chris Willcock reflects on AIBA triumph
We catch up with 4 Pines’ chief brewer to talk about his AIBA-winning Schwarzbier.
Fitzroy’s Bimbo reopens its doors after fire
Colonial Leisure Group has reopened Bimbo bar in Melbourne’s Fitzroy after a full refurbishment.
Hop Products Australia reports solid growth
Australia’s largest hop grower reports a 13% year-on-year increase in production following this year’s harvest.
Coopers launches XPA beer
Coopers is rolling out its new XPA after officially unveiling it at GABS last weekend.
4 Pines scoops top beer award at Australian International Beer Awards
Find out the results of the 2019 AIBAs, held in Melbourne on 16 May.
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.