Singapore Airlines has further embedded craft beer in its catering offer, announcing today that all flights out of Brisbane will offer beers from local outfit Green Beacon in business class. The announcement today follows news earlier this week ... Read more →
BrewDog explains choice of sites
Since announcing concrete plans to expand brewing operations to Australia, Scottish brewer BrewDog has been actively courted by craft beer lovers, and even regional governments, seeking to induce the brewery to look beyond its nominated sites. The ... Read more →
CUB reduces ABV on mid-strength beers
Carlton & United Breweries has announced it will reduce the ABV on three of its lower alcohol beers. Cascade Premium Light will drop from 2.6% to 2.4% while Carlton Mid and VB Gold will be reduced to 3% from 3.5%. A company spokesman said ... Read more →
VOK launches a beer for the "Modern Man"
Wine, spirit cider and cordial maker, VOK Beverages, has launched a new beer line under the Hobo Brewing brand. Hailing the range as "relatable to the everyday man", the South Australian owned and operated beverage company says it will consists of ... Read more →
Opinion divided on ACCC inaction
Not all small brewers have joined in the outpouring of anger at the ACCC's finding that tap contracts do not substantially lessen competition. Contracts or not, it's up to small brewers to create a market for their beer, commented Black Hops ... Read more →
ACCC explains contract decision in diverse market
The ACCC has explained its findings on tap contracts saying its investigations had revealed a “very mixed picture” in the beer market. ACCC Deputy Chair Michael Schaper told Brews News that at one extreme there is a number of small brewers saying ... Read more →
Nine month Best Before dates "ridiculous" says Beer Professor
Professor Charlie Bamforth has described the nine month Best Before dates applied to beers in England as 'ridiculous', a view which raises questions about the move to twelve month dates in Australia. Professor Bamforth, who is the keynote speaker ... Read more →
Tap contracts reform is no silver bullet
This article by Matt Kirkegaard was first posted on February 12, 2015. We thought it was worthy of a repost, amid continued debate over tap contracts following last week's news of a possible class action against the major brewers. [JA] Choice, ... Read more →
Sunshine State shines at AIBA 2017
Queensland has come of age as a brewing region, judging by the results announced at last night’s Australian International Beer Awards. The State’s brewers claimed the Champion Small and Medium Australian Brewery titles, two major trophies and six ... Read more →
Craft is changing the face of malt
New Zealand craft maltster, Gladfield, has expanded its operations on the back of strong demand for malts designed specifically for the needs of craft beer. The new malt plant adds 25,000 tonnes to the annual production capacity in addition to ... Read more →