The ACCC will look into CUB’s sale to Asahi and Pirate Life, 4 Pines and BoozeBud stay with CUB, but all else is speculation in the wake of last Friday’s sale announcement.
East 9th buys failed Sample Brew
Drinks marketing company East 9th Brewing has emerged as the buyer of contract brand Sample Brew which went into administration in May.
Bintani launches 2019 vintage Signature Malt
Bintani has launched the second iteration of its Signature Malt initiative, announcing Tasmania as the source for ‘Australia’s best’ barley for 2019.
Australian researcher to replace ‘Pope of Foam’
A senior research fellow at Australia’s University of Queensland, has been named UC Davis’ new Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Science succeeding Professor Charlie Bamforth.
IBA creates beer recall information pack
As a major retailer announces the requirement for brewers to have a recall plan in place, the Independent Brewers Association has created a Beer Recall Information Pack and Recall Plan to help brewers comply with Australian beer recall requirements.
One in ten beer dollars are indie: IBA
The Independent Brewers Association has revealed new data showing that one in every ten dollars Australians spend on beer is spent on independent beer.
Sample Brewing enters administration
Melbourne-based contract brewing operation Sample Brewing is being offered for sale with the business having called in administrators on Tuesday.
Beer festival ‘from up here’ a huge success
While Australia’s largest beer festival was getting underway in Melbourne for its ninth time, Australia’s newest was getting started in Cairns for its first.
CUB sees revenue decline despite Great Northern powerhouse
ABInBev last week released its first quarter 2019 results showing revenue declines for its Australian operations despite Great Northern’s ongoing strength.
Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head merge
Two of the US’ largest craft breweries, Dogfish Head and Boston Beer Company, have announced plans to merge.