Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has today announced an increase in the beer excise tax rebate from $100,000 to $350,000.
Stone & Wood confirms expansion plans
Stone & Wood has confirmed plans for a $50 million expansion in Murwillumbah close to its current production brewery at a media event yesterday.
Endeavour to hold EGM as shareholders await accounts
Endeavour Brewing calls an Extraordinary General Meeting after delays in financial announcements and product deletions at major retailers.
Asahi revisits First Harvest
Asahi has made the surprise announcement that it has brought back the Cascade First Harvest Ale after a five-year hiatus.
BrewDog outlines ANZ expansion plans
Scottish-born brewery and hospitality business, BrewDog, has released a two year blue print for growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Qld artisan legislation misses mark, say craft brewers
Queensland craft brewers are clutching to small wins while mourning a lost opportunity as the state’s government passes legislation designed to support their growth.
Concerns raised by ABV testing results
A pilot survey into the alcohol levels of packaged beer has raised concerns, with only 20 per cent of samples returning results within acceptable levels of variance from the figure on the label.
Consolidations continue as Ballistic buys two
Craft brewery consolidation continues as Brisbane’s Ballistic Beer Co has today announced it has added two breweries to its growing venue portfolio.
Drinkworks hires on back of expanded portfolio
Drinkworks has expanded its team by 28 increasing capability across the company on the back of its portfolio expansion.
Moa sells brewing business
Moa announced to the New Zealand exchange that it has sold its brewing business with the listed company’s future firmly fixed in hospitality.