Suntory set to purchase beam for 15 billion
Japanese beverage giant Suntory has reached an agreement with Beam, the maker of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark whisky products, which will see Suntory buy the American company for a...
Fortitude brewing co qld expands takes over mt brewery
The Fortitude Brewing Company has announced that it will take over the nearby MT Brewery at Mt Tambourine, allowing them to expand production and make the move into the packaged...
Lark distillery tas acquires old hobart distillery tas
On Friday, 17 January 2014, Lark Distillery will acquire Old Hobart Distillery and the Overeem brand, in a deal that will see both brands continue to operate as separate entities...
Brad rogers steps down as cbia chair
Brad Rogers has announced his resignation from the position of Chair of The Craft Beer Industry Association (CBIA). According to a statement released by the CBIA, Brad is stepping down...
Position vacant brewer uralla nsw
The New England Brewing Co. is on the hunt for a qualified brewer to take up a newly-created role. Based in Uralla – a 15 minute drive from Armidale, in...
Who pinched the pappy
The American bourbon industry is aghast – and lovers of top-shelf Kentucky spirit are (almost) taking to the streets wearing sackcloth and ashes. The reason: someone has pinched the Pappy....
Society of beer advocates release inaugural awards results
New Zealand’s Society of Beer Advocates, known locally as SOBA, has announced the winners of its inaugural annual awards for 2013. The awards, according to the SOBA website, “are intended...
Bacardi lion launches gaymers premium cider in australia
It’s been a very busy time in cider, as the big players in the Australian liquor industry have jostled for market position. Not to be outdone, and hot on the...
4 pines brings bottled beer in space one step closer
According to our meticulous research, 536 people have gone into space in the history of humankind. But having such a small target market hasn’t stopped the good folks at 4...
Marchfest returns to march for 2014
Beer lovers in NZ are celebrating the return of their much-loved Marchfest Craft Beer and Music Festival, which is set to take place in Nelson, NZ on Saturday, 22 March...
