The Welders Dog will be getting all its barley from one field to assess terroir.
Craft Beer
The top 10 wackiest beers pouring at GABS this year
From a ‘Vegemight Gose’ to a sour brewed with tyrant ants, here’s what to expect.
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.
Coopers on the hunt for Australia’s best homebrewer
The ‘Master of the Brewniverse’ competition winner will have their beer sold in Dan Murphy’s.
Brewland: the world’s first beer micronation?
Bridge Road is taking a stand against beer giants by declaring its independence from Australia.
Independent Brewers Association CEO resigns
It’s a busy time at the IBA, with the association also relocating to Melbourne.
Wrong Side Brewing goes gypsy
Wrong Side Brewing is leaving its birthplace in Jamieson, Victoria, and hitting the road.
Which beer styles are emerging, and which are dying?
The Brewers Association in the US has released its 2019 Beer Style Guidelines.
Rebranded Cheeky Monkey opens new production brewery
The new production brewery in Vasse can brew up to 4 million litres a year.
Sydney craft beer experts join forces for co-op bottle shop
Bucket Boys and Thorpe Hospitality are collaborating to open the concept at the Oxford Tavern.
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.
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.