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Queensland strategy to benefit craft brewers

November 30, 2018

The Queensland Government has today released Australia’s first industry-wide strategy to support the state’s rapidly growing craft brewing sector.

Little Creatures Fremantle brewery Frontage circa 2008

From big plans, Little Creatures grew

November 7, 2018

As it celebrates its 18th birthday of brewing commencing, Ross Lewis looks at the origins of Little Creatures, one of the most influential breweries of the modern era.

Lion adds, Coopers loses Brooklyn

November 6, 2018

Kirin-owned brewer Lion has announced it has signed an agreement with US brewery Brooklyn Brewery to take over the marketing, sales and distribution of Brooklyn Brewery beers in Australia.

Bintani launches lawsuit against YCH

November 2, 2018

Australian ingredient supplier, Bintani Australia, has filed a lawsuit in US District Court seeking an injunction prohibiting its major hop supplier from breaching a supply agreement.

Pollie wants a cracker… of a beer

October 16, 2018

A Twitter exchange between a State Government backbencher and Opposition Leader has prompted a new campaign to showcase local beer across WA.

Marketing must vary, not just beers

December 14, 2018

Experts are warning brewers that communicating brand messages and focusing marketing strategies are important to the longevity of craft breweries.

New Beers Wrap

December 14, 2018

This week on New Beers Wrap, try a Slipstream White IPA, another collaboration by breweries on the Mornington Peninsula or Otherside’s Scotch Ale.

Single Fin: Australia’s fastest growing craft beer brand

December 14, 2018

The latest figures released by off-premise data agency IRI show that Single Fin sales grew faster than any other craft beer brand.

Demand catches Felons short

December 14, 2018

Brisbane has greeted the new Howard Smith Wharves precinct so warmly that the integrated Felons Brewing Co has nearly run out of beer.

GABS 2018 Hottest 100: voting now open

December 13, 2018

Vote now for your five favourite beers of the year in the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll of 2018.

Cryer Malt partners with Yakima Chief Hops

December 13, 2018

Yakima Chief Hops, LLC (YCH) is pleased to announce its enhanced business model for the Australian region with a partnership with Cryer Malt.

Brewery Openings

Soapbox Beer will open in Brisbane this week

December 11, 2018

Brisbane’s latest craft brewery will open unofficially tonight for an evening with media and family and friends.

Australia’s newest gluten-free brewery is open

December 11, 2018

Australia’s newest craft gluten-free brewery and taproom opened to the public on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula over the weekend.

Toowoomba’s Volcanic Brewing to open this weekend

December 7, 2018

Toowoomba will welcome a new brewery tomorrow, with the opening of the city’s latest craft venue Volcanic Brewing.

Cider Australia to host national conference in 2019

December 13, 2018

Australia’s cider industry body Cider Australia will host Australia’s 8th national cider conference next June.

James Squire to open 10th brewhouse in Wollongong

December 5, 2018

James Squire will add another brewhouse to its venue portfolio before the end of the year, opening its 10th venue in Wollongong.

Gage Roads launches first can release

December 3, 2018

Gage Roads Brewing Co is launching its Single Fin “good times box” – a limited-release 24-loose-can pack, ready for summer.

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