Gage Road Brew Co.’s parent company Good Drinks has seen strong financial results despite the turbulent year as it looks to grow its venue strategy.
No-alcohol marketing test for Heineken 0.0
The challenges of marketing no-alcohol beer and its use in advertising have been highlighted following an ABAC ruling on Heineken 0.0.
Kaddy launches cold chain programme
Wholesale ordering platform Kaddy has launched guidelines for online buyers to ensure cold chain storage for beer in collaboration with Brisbane’s Range Brewing.
Broo makes first quarterly profit since listing
Listed brewer Broo has managed to return its first quarterly profit since listing on the ASX in 2016.
Crowdfunders raise $2.8m
Equity crowdfunding campaigns for Beer Cartel, CoConspirators and O’Brien closed last week, raising more than $2.8 million between them. We spoke to their founders and directors about what they’ve learnt.
Social media age-gating in the spotlight after new report
A survey of social media accounts by the Cancer Council has revealed a number of alcohol-related accounts without age gates, highlighting the importance of age restrictions on Instagram and Facebook.
Feedback sought on IBA draft Code of Conduct
The IBA is asking for feedback on its new Code of Conduct as the industry grapples with inclusivity issues on the back of the allegations of sexism in the US and Australian brewing industries.
Brewery Radar: July 2021
New breweries are forging ahead despite delays, whilst existing brewers including Bridge Road, Archer and Hawke’s progress plans for new sites in this month’s Bintani Brewery Radar.
BrewCon 2021 cancelled
With ongoing lockdowns and restrictions across a number of states, the IBA has announced it will cancel BrewCon 2021.
Mighty Craft to launch zero-carb beer
Mighty Craft is undertaking a rights issue to help raise $1.4 million to launch a zero-carb beer Better Beer, with social media influencers Inspired Unemployed.