Victoria Bitter is giving Australia’s cricket fans alternative Ashes drink with VB Tea.
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Breweries support HalfCut karma kegs
Craft breweries are working with HalfCut in August to support the Rainforest Trust.
Stomping Ground to open brewpub at Melbourne Airport
The first airport brewery in the Southern Hemisphere will open at Terminal 3 this summer.
Beer Cartel launches fourth annual Australian Craft Beer Survey
The survey launched today (4 July) at 3pm, so get involved!
Prancing Pony’s Hopwork Orange enters UK market
Prancing Pony’s Hopwork Orange is being brewed collaboratively by the UK’s Purity Brewing.
RateBeer on the hunt for 10 Australian ‘SuperTasters’
The lucky few will receive new, limited-release and specialty beers from near and far.
Fitzroy’s Bimbo reopens its doors after fire
Colonial Leisure Group has reopened Bimbo bar in Melbourne’s Fitzroy after a full refurbishment.
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.
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.
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.
Bucket Boys takes crowdfunding route to fuel expansion
Bucket Boys is launching a crowdfunding campaign with hopes of raising up to $1 million.
Cairns to get its first craft beer festival
Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns is set to host Far North Queensland’s first ever beer festival.
Pirate Life brews beer for Melbourne Cricket Club to pour at the MCG
MCC Ale will make its debut tonight at the opening match of the AFL season.
Let the good times roll: Good Beer Week program revealed
The ninth annual GBW will take place over ten days from May 10-19.
Pirate Life to celebrate fourth birthday at newly opened brewery
The Port Adelaide brewery will feature a 22-yard main bar, as well as a barbershop.
Black Hops opens second brewery
Black Hops has officially opened its second brewery and taproom – Black Hops II.
Brewmanity launches second Beer March fundraising month
Brewmanity’s Beer March kicks off on Saturday with an event at Beer Fest.
Two Birds co-founder nominated for Telstra Business Awards
Two Birds Brewing’s Danielle Allen is a state finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
Endeavour makes 183% of crowdfunding target
The crowdfunding campaign raised over $1.2 million for the brewery’s expansion plans.
Club Brewing Co to re-brew three most popular beers
Collaborative brews with Lagunitas, Stone and Salt Brewery will be brewed again.
Garage Project dominates GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers
The Wellington brewery won with Pernicious Weed and landed 25 beers in the top 100.
Balter retains title in GABS Hottest 100
Balter led the way in a surge of Queensland breweries in the Hottest 100.
Calls for brewers to help develop brewing qualifications
A national project is calling on brewers to help review and develop brewing qualifications.