The expanded malthouse in Geelong will be able to produce 200,000 tonnes of malt.
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Colonial Brewing Co plans major expansions
Upgrades in Port Melbourne and Margaret River are expected to increase capacity and consistency.
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.
Stomping Ground’s Matt Marinich achieves Advanced Cicerone certification
He becomes the first person in the southern hemisphere to achieve the certificate.
Dainton seeks world record with 131 beers in one pub
The Prince Albert Hotel in Ipswich served 131 different Dainton beers.
Blackman’s Brewery increases capacity again
Blackman’s Brewery is set to triple its original brewing capacity.
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.
Kitted Out: Burnley Brewing and Spark
Neil Mills founded Burnley Brewing in November 2017, using Spark Brewing Equipment.
Fixation Brewing opens ‘Incubator’ tasting room
The Incubator allows Fixation to brew and share their hoppiest ideas over the bar.
James Squire opens its ninth brewhouse
The Rogue Squire in Melbourne is located at the site of an infamous bushranger battle.
Royal Oktoberfest program extended to Sydney
Following last year’s Royal Melbourne Oktoberfest, the event is coming to Sydney this year.
Mornington Peninsula joins Tribe Breweries
The partnership will see Mornington CEO Matt Bebe become a Tribe shareholder.
Brick Lane opens brewery for smaller brewers in Dandenong
The brewery will incorporate new energy-saving technologies to produce 100,000 pints a day.
Mornington brewers unite to make new beer
The collaborative beer will be a 5.5% Red XPA, available from 7 September.
Urban Alley to use new six pack holder in sustainability drive
The biodegradable can holder is part of a sustainability drive from the Melbourne brewer.
Red Bluff Brewers team up with artists to create bottle designs
Four limited release beers will have their labels designed by local artists.
Bridge Road Brewers celebrates 13th birthday
A look back over the last 13 years at Beechworth’s Bridge Road Brewers.
Brick Lane Brewing announces partnership with Queen Victoria Night Market
Brick Lane is the exclusive beer supplier at Queen Victoria Night Market, with a twist.
Sailors Grave to host new Deep Winter Festival
The three-day festival in Orbost, East Gippsland includes both free and ticketed events.
Stomping Ground celebrates 100th beer with Celie Centenarian Ale
Stomping Ground’s 100th beer was brewed with a 101 year-old woman.
World’s oldest beer to be brought back to life
The Wreck – Preservation Ale is made from yeast salvaged from a 200 year-old shipwreck.
Victorian government provides grant for Peninsula festival
The Peninsula VineHop Festival has been awarded a Regional Events Fund grant.
Bright Brewery wins Silver at Australian Tourism Awards
Bright Brewery in Victoria scoops a silver medal at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Bridge Road Brewers to host fourth High Country Hops event
To make it even better, we’ve got a couple of VIP passes to give away.