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Brisbane’s first riverside brewery to open in October
Felons Brewing Co is set to open at the Howard Smith Wharves.
Two Heads owners look to open bottle shop
The bottle shop will focus on supporting independent beer, cider, wine and spirit makers.
Sydney Craft Beer & Cider Fair returns to The Oak Barrel
Two-session fair aims to get customers in front of producers.
Trading hours extended for Vivid
Trading times extended for Vivid, FIFA World Cup, State of Origin and NRL Grand Final.
Gage Roads partners with Cricket Victoria
Gage Roads named as the official partner for Cricket Victoria for the next three years.
Winners of AIBAs announced
Record entries at the 2018 AIBAs see victory for Beerland and Three Weavers.
IBA unveils Independent Beer Seal
A new Seal of Independence will help consumers identify independent Australian beers.
Rebrand and new core range for 3 Ravens
3 Ravens has rebranded itself and launched a new Caw range of three beers.
Tribe Breweries announces further details about Stockade brewery launch
Tribe Breweries is set to open Stockade Brew Co venue in Marrickville in May.
Co-founder of New Belgium Brewing to give keynote speech at BrewCon 2018
BrewCon 2018 has announced its schedule, featuring talks, seminars and the Indies.
Brewing accounts for over 1% of Australian GDP
New research has revealed the importance of Australian beer to the national economy.
Strong Pale Ale the latest release from Balter
The beer is the latest and fourth full-time addition to the brewery’s core range.
CUB moves towards 100% renewable energy
Carlton & United Breweries has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with BayWar.e.
Craft beer fatigue sends APAC consumers elsewhere
Are consumers overwhelmed by the bombardment of new craft beers?
Harbour City Ferries launches 4 Pines Ferry Bar
4 Pines Brewing Company will now operate bars and cafés on the Manly ferries.
Balter releases limited-run IIPA
The Imperial IPA leads the charge in what’s been a big week for new releases.
BrewDog ‘marketing stunt’ draws mixed reviews
BrewDog launched a ‘new’ beer called Pink IPA aiming to highlight gender pay inequality.
Bright Brewery wins Silver at Australian Tourism Awards
Bright Brewery in Victoria scoops a silver medal at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Mardi Gras parade receives lockout exemption
Venues in the Oxford Street area receive lockout exemption for the 40th Sydney Mardi Gras.
Criticism mounts for ‘botched’ Container Deposit Scheme
Shadow Environment Minister Penny Sharpe hits out at the Government’s handling of the CDS.
Big changes to the Magners range
The refreshed Magners range now features a ‘Juicy Apple’ flavour.
Shazam your can
Island Records is launching a new music-inspired session IPA in Australia.
Lion announces launch of Iron Jack mid-strength Australian lager
Iron Jack will be the first beer released by new brand identity Legendary Brewing Co.