Grain and Grape closes as John Preston announces retirement
Beer & Brewer spoke to Grain and Grape owner John Preston about his career and what he sees in the industry’s future.
Nominations open for IBA Board
The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) is looking for three to five of its full brewery members to join its Board of Directors.
Australian craft brewers celebrated at Untappd Community Awards
The inaugural awards recognised Australian breweries whose craft beer was deemed some of the best in the world by Untappd’s 11 million users.
Arrests made in relation to Melbourne keg thefts
Police have located 60 kegs in an ongoing investigation after more than 200 empty kegs went missing.
New release round up: Better-for-you market continues to grow
New low carb lagers and an Australian rollout of a popular non-alcoholic stout hit the shelves and beer taps.
GABS Melbourne to relocate
After 12 years at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, new restrictions have forced the Melbourne arm of GABS to find new digs.
Pirate Life opens first Victorian venue
Pirate Life South Melbourne brings high energy food and beverage experiences to a former mechanics garage.
Have we passed peak hazy?
Beer writer Michael Donaldson suggests the trend remains strong, with new styles gaining some traction at the New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Moffat Beach Brewing Co named Australia’s best beer
The Sunshine Coast brewery claimed Grand Champion Beer at the RNA Royal Queensland Beer Awards for the third year.
Coopers Brewery launches juniper-infused beer
Coopers Botanic Ale was designed to appeal to the crossover of craft beer and gin drinkers.
