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Balter announces sale to CUB

December 5, 2019

The Gold Coast’s Balter Brewing Co has confirmed it has been acquired by Carlton and United Breweries after weeks of rumours.

Lion Australia snaps up New Belgium Brewing

November 20, 2019

Australia’s Lion has snapped up Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing, the fourth largest craft beer brewer in the United States, in an effort to expand on the international stage.

GABS Festival and Hottest 100 sold

November 1, 2019

Australia’s best beer festival, GABS Beer Cider & Food Fest has been sold to Sydney-based South African marketing and events entrepreneur Mike Bray.

Craft pioneer returns to helm of Matilda Bay

October 14, 2019

Nearly thirty years after leaving the brewery he founded, Phil Sexton is returning to take control of the Matilda Bay brand

Pressure forces government back down over fire levy

September 20, 2019

After extensive discussions with state government departments, Queensland’s brewers have worked out amendments to the controversial fire levy which was raised by 900 per cent last month.

‘The devil’s in the details’ with Qld licence proposals

January 17, 2020

Overall a positive step towards craft beer sector growth but Queensland government needs to iron out the details of licence proposals say industry professionals.

Old Wives Ales heads to Myanmar for beer festival

January 17, 2020

Australia’s Old Wives Ales is in Myanmar to be part in the country’s inaugural craft beer festival, as festival founder Burbrit Brewery helps grow the craft beer market under the country’s military dictatorship.

Co-operative Hopsters to open Inner West taproom

January 17, 2020

Hopsters Co-op Brewery, a co-operative of 580 members, is set to open a taproom in Sydney’s Inner West.

ABAC rules on Imperial Biggie again

January 17, 2020

Feral’s Imperial Biggie has faced an ABAC panel again, while Asahi received a complaint for advertising during a screening of the latest Star Wars installment.

Resilience Beer for bushfire relief

January 17, 2020

Brewers from around the world are joining the Australian brewing industry in the Resilience Beer project to help raise funds for those impacted by the Australian bushfires.

One Year On…Two Bays Brewing Co

January 15, 2020

Two Bays Brewing founder Richard Jeffares shares his first year of running a brewery, and how he brings his gluten-free beers to life.

Bottling line up for sale

January 10, 2020

Pikes Beer Company is putting its bottling line up for sale as the brewery moves into canning, and are open to expressions of interest for the equipment.

IBD Asia Pacific Biennial Convention 2020

December 19, 2019

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling’s Asia Pacific Section invite you to attend the 36th Convention in Perth, running 16th March to 20th March 2020.

Renewables access for Victorian pubs with CUB-AHA deal

December 13, 2019

Victorian pubs and hotels will have the opportunity to get cheaper power from offset renewable sources under a deal organised by the Australian Hotels Association (Victoria) with help from Carlton & United Breweries.

Brewery Openings

Shout Brewing launches in Newcastle

December 10, 2019

Shout Brewing has joined Newcastle’s lineup, launched by four friends with homebrewing backgrounds juggling brewing and full time jobs.

Hervey Bay set to welcome Cauldron Brewing

November 29, 2019

Cauldron Brewing has received final council approval for its Hervey Bay site, and owner Martin Potter discusses some of the hurdles in getting the brewery started, including finances, supplier and town planning concerns for new breweries to be aware of.

Owner of Rockstar Brewer Academy Steve Hendo Henderson talking to Senior Food Scientist Andrew Forrest

BrewLab set to launch in 2020

November 26, 2019

The state government has invested in a BrewLab for Queensland’s brewers to enable sensory and quality testing as part of its Craft Beer Strategy.

Bright Brewery mystery beer revealed

January 14, 2020

Bright Brewery has released the identity of its mystery beer, brewed in secret, offering a year’s supply of beer as the prize to the winning guess.

Cider Australia launches Australia-grown trust mark

December 9, 2019

Industry body Cider Australia has launched a 100% Australian-grown trust mark so consumers can identify the origin of ingredients and provenance of their cider products.

Felons Brewery Open Day 2020

January 16, 2020

Felons Brewing Co. is hosting its Brewery Open Day on Sunday 26th January which will see brewery tours, demonstrations, giveaways and live entertainment.

Brewers Lunches for professionals

January 16, 2020

The first Brewers Lunch networking events for 2020 are set to be held in Newcastle, Melbourne and the Gold Coast over the months of February and March.

Hop Quest 2020 at Beer DeLuxe Federation Square

December 18, 2019

This year Hop Quest brings together 25 of the best craft brewers across Australia and New Zealand as they each release one brand new hoppy brew.

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