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Lion takes over Australian distribution of Brooklyn Brewery
The new deal will see Brooklyn Brewery Lager brewed at Little Creatures, Geelong.
ALIA winners revealed for 2018
Beer and cider makers were recognised at last night’s Australian Liquor Industry Awards.
New releases from Hawke’s, Otherside, Wolf of the Willows and Willie Smith’s
There’s been a flurry of new beers hitting taps and shelves across the country.
IBA launches Beer Labeling Guidelines
The Guidelines are available to all indie brewers, even non IBA members.
Pregnancy labelling ruling: drinks industry responds
Every alcohol product in both Australia and New Zealand will carry pregnancy warning labels.
Willie Smith’s wins big at Australian Cider Awards
The Tasmanian cidery took home four out of the 10 awards at the Sydney event.
Wayward launches updated core range in cans
The core range features two brand new sessionable beers.
Black Brewing Co becomes Caves Road Collective
The brewery is now part of a venue that includes a winery and a distillery.
Australia’s ‘first tower brewery’ to start brewing beer again after 80 years
Billson’s Brewery in Beechworth has been granted a licence to make beer, gin and whisky.
Hargreaves Hill introduces new Beatnik range
The Beatnik range will be the brewery’s first canned beers.
The Beer & Brewer Awards return with new category
There are 13 prizes up for grabs in this year’s Beer & Brewer Awards.
Best for Beer: Australia’s Top 50 Brewpubs revealed
Stomping Ground has triumphed for the second year running in B&B’s Top 50 Brewpubs.
Beer Cartel announces results of 2018 Australian Craft Beer Survey
Over 18,000 Australians took part in the survey, which returned some fascinating results.
Pabst strikes production and distribution deal with Tribe
Tribe Breweries will become the Australian licensed brewer and distributor of PBR.
James Boag launches new ‘Wild Rivers’ beer
It’s the brand’s first major new beer release in the past decade.
The Beer & Brewer Awards are back! Time for the People’s Choice!
Vote now in the three People’s Choice categories to have your say.
Stone & Wood to establish Brisbane outpost
Stone & Wood Brewery expects to open its first Brisbane venue in 2019.
Kosciuszko to be released in cans
Lion has announced that cans of its popular ale will hit shelves by late August.
Sydney Brewery opens brewpub and dining pub in Surry Hills
This is the brewery’s first venture into the city itself.
Crowdfunding company joins the IBA
Birchal is offering IBA members a free CSF document preparation service.
Brewers Association slams excise increase
Another excise increase in August could see prices rise once again.
Little Bang Brewery to build bigger site to meet demand
The new 1,000 sq m site is a five minute walk from their original brewhouse.
Brick Lane opens brewery for smaller brewers in Dandenong
The brewery will incorporate new energy-saving technologies to produce 100,000 pints a day.