A succession of creative collaborations between brewers and distillers continues to blur the lines between spirits and beer.

A new beer bar from 4 Pines Brewing Company will launch at the SCG for the Sydney Swans v Adelaide Crows game on Friday, April 20.

Although it has been said that the crucial top three success factors in the brewing industry are selling beer, selling beer and selling beer, there are several other important considerations for aspiring start-ups.

Brewpack and its proprietary beer brand Stockade have restructured and taken on new investors, with a 115-hectolitre brewery in Goulburn and a Sydney barrel room both slated to open in 2018.

Little Creatures is poised to open brewpubs in Singapore, London and San Francisco, according to global markets boss Matt Tapper, who has also opened up about the demise of Tap King.