Weathering the COVID-19 storm will be about adapting to fast-moving trends, according to experts, who discuss predictions for the weeks ahead and how breweries can get ahead of the curve.
New Beers Wrap
Despite everything, Australia’s breweries are still churning out the new brews, with releases from Akasha, Wayward, Brick Lane, Braeside, Bodriggy and Black Brewing Co.
ABAC packaging complaints down in 2020
Packaging complaints to ABAC are down after a record year of judgements in 2019 and the announcement that the watchdog would be allowed to bring in stricter enforcement powers for non-compliance.
Brewery Radar: April 2020
New breweries are opening up across the country, and the Bintani Brewery Radar aims to keep track of their progress. We’ve got updates on Bobs Beers, Bailey Brewing, Sauce’s new venue in Cairns and more.
Gin distillery acquired by Founders First
Craft accelerator Founders First has acquired the majority shareholding in the gin brand of Indigenous Australian former AFL player Daniel Motlop.
TakeawayBeer connects brewers and drinkers
The founder of a popular craft beer website has launched TakeawayBeer.com.au to help connect craft beer fans with their local brewery.
IBA rallies industry as big retailers offer help
The Independent Brewers Association is rallying the industry after a series of wins, including support from the major retailers and the JobKeeper announcement this week.
Milk containers replace growlers as Qld brewers innovate
Queensland brewers have proven that necessity is the mother of invention in the wake of growler refill bans in the state, as they start using milk cartons instead.
ABAC dismisses latest round of complaints
Alcohol advertising watchdog ABAC last week ruled on a number of complaints against James Squire’s One Fifty Lashes and Pirate Life, as well as Coopers and BWS.
Happiest Hour gives brewers takeaway platform
The Happiest Hour, a company which locates the nearest deals for 100,000 consumers a month, has pivoted into offering a platform for breweries to market their takeaway offering.