Mighty Craft hails strong performance and Better Beer sales of $1.8 million, but expects trading in 2022 to remain “unpredictable”.
IBA bullish despite tough year
Despite a challenging year, the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) has marked successes in excise, skills and advocacy projects in its annual report.
Black Hops launches second equity crowdfund
Black Hops has launched its second crowdfunding campaign on the Birchal platform to help fund major growth plans for 2022.
Nanobrewery Brew Mountains expands
Brew Mountains, a nanobrewery in the Blue Mountains, is set to expand its brewing capacity just a year after opening the doors on its first taproom.
Common People Brewing Co. opens its doors
Common People Brewing opened its doors last week in Bangalow in NSW after a 17-month development process, with a little help from a Stone & Wood brewer.
ABAC review set for 2022
After record levels of activity in 2021, ABAC will be undertaking a major review of the code in 2022.
Buy-now-pay-later for alcohol “ethically questionable”
As pubs and retailers adopt buy-now-pay-later options, brewers and other producers are being called on to consider the implications of BNPL payments for their products.
Brick Lane in brand battle
Brick Lane Brewing Co. has launched legal action against the owners of the zero carb Better Beer over potential confusion with its Sidewinder beer brand.
Sea Legs launches mobile canning company
Brisbane’s Sea Legs Brewing Co. has launched a full-service mobile canning business following a COVID-19 pivot.
CoConspirators opens Brunswick brewpub
Major construction delays during COVID added months onto the development process, but CoConspirators is now open for business in Brunswick.