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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.
Brisbane Brew Partners applies to build tap room
The plan is to turn the 2,500 sqm site into a ‘tap garden’.
The Taphouse in Darlinghurst opens wild ale bar
‘Odd Culture’ will have eight taps dedicated to wild fermentation and minimum intervention ales.
Mornington brewers unite to make new beer
The collaborative beer will be a 5.5% Red XPA, available from 7 September.
ZX Ventures acquires BoozeBud
The AB InBev-owned group has taken over the Australian online beer distributor.
Yulli’s Brews opens vegan brewery and taphouse
Vegan brewer Yulli’s Brews has opened its own brewery and tap house in Alexandria.
Winter beer events for your diary
Winter has brought some great festivals celebrating darker beers.
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.