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Green Beacon sale rumours finally true

August 21, 2019

After more than two years of ‘red hot’ rumours, Brisbane’s Green Beacon has announced it has been purchased by Asahi just weeks after the Japanese drinks giant acquired CUB.

Alcohol content of fermented ‘soft drinks’ revealed

August 6, 2019

A Department of Health investigation has found that “a significant number” of fermented soft drinks contain alcohol above permitted levels, highlighting re-fermentation issues in the brewing industry.

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Qld Craft Brewing Strategy fails first test

July 30, 2019

The Queensland Government’s much heralded Craft Beer Strategy has failed its first test with the State’s ‘Minister for Beer’ not even consulted over a 900% increase in levies for small breweries.

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ABAC rules against Star Wars-themed beer

July 11, 2019

Star Wars-themed NEIPA Jedi Juice in breach of rules that stipulate alcohol marketing must not appeal to minors, ABAC has ruled.

GBW Trade Panels: Labels – Regulations and Requirements

June 12, 2019

This Good Beer Week panel, hosted by co-founder of Totem Marketing Zoe Ottaway, debates product labelling, legal requirements, and ABAC rulings.

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.

SE Queensland’s best celebrated at 2019 Beeries

September 20, 2019

South East Queensland’s best breweries, craft beer venues and retailers have been acknowledged overnight at annual industry awards, The Beeries, held in Brisbane.

One Year On…Fixation Brewing Co’s The Incubator

September 19, 2019

Fixation Brewing Co’s taproom The Incubator has celebrated its first birthday, alongside Fixation winning Champion Large Brewery at this month’s Indies. We spoke to managing partner Tom Delmont about the last 12 months.

Brewers urged to prepare for NSW container deposit scheme deadline

September 19, 2019

With the transition period for NSW’s container deposit scheme coming to an end, the Environment Protection Authority answers queries on limited edition cans, stickers, and what brewers can do to prepare for the deadline.

Mid-strength, no and low alcohol beers make up 25% of CUB sales

September 19, 2019

Australia’s taste in beer is changing, and non-alcoholic, low and mid-strength beers now account for around a quarter of Carlton & United Breweries’ sales with Carlton Zero driving the trend towards “moderation”.

Queensland brewery Beard and Brau closes its doors

September 18, 2019

After 10 years in the game Queensland’s Beard and Brau Farmhouse Brewery has closed its doors. Founder Chris ‘Fish’ Herring discusses the proliferation of ‘bad beers’ and the industry’s preoccupation with marketing.

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North West Brewing Co wants to put WA beer tourism on the map

September 18, 2019

North West is set to launch before the end of the year, so we spoke to founder Daniel Scott about Pilbara region beer tastes and being one of the most remote breweries in Australia.

Melbourne brewpub Two Rupees opens its doors

September 9, 2019

Two Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and homebrewers have launched Two Rupees Brewing Co in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton.

Brisbane brewery goes Ballistic with latest brewhouse

September 2, 2019

Brisbane’s Ballistic Beer Co has signed the lease and is set to start work on its third site, this time in Springfield Central, a developing suburb of Ipswich.

Young Henrys release limited edition Rabbitohs lager tinnie

September 13, 2019

To commemorate South Sydney Rabbitohs making the NRL top eight finals and ahead of their game tonight, their official beer sponsor Young Henrys have released a limited edition Natural Lager tinnie.

Van Dieman wins champion Tasmanian brewery

September 12, 2019

Van Dieman Brewing has been awarded as the Champion Independent Tasmanian Brewery for 2019, and won a swag of medals at the 2019 Independent Beer Awards.

Nail Brewing win at The Independent Beer Awards

September 9, 2019

Last night Nail Brewing Australia won at “The Independent Beer Awards” held at Showtime Events Centre on South Wharf, Melbourne.

Strawberry Wishes Breast Cancer fundraiser for Suzy

September 13, 2019

Brisbane’s Revel Brewing Co are hosting a fundraiser with a ‘karma keg’ of Strawberry Wishes, after the team’s friend Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer.