After making a $1.5 million investment in Potters Brewery in the Hunter Valley, Mark Haysman tells Brews News how the hospitality and venue network that Founders First is building will help its craft brands’ long term strategies.
Brewery Radar: February 2020
New breweries are opening up across the country, and the Brews News Brewery Radar aims to keep track of their progress. We’ve got updates from Straddie Brewing, Mountain Goat, Frankston Brewhouse and more.
Share sales keep Broo afloat while new CFO buys in
Troubled ASX-listed brewer Broo has announced that it has narrowed its quarterly operational losses, while its new CFO has acquired a large parcel of shares from founder Kent Grogan.
Gage Roads ‘changing gears’ in 2020 as revenues rise
East coast growth and broadening its offering further beyond beer are on the agenda for Gage Roads Brewing Co in its half year results.
ATO figures reveal brewers’ tax contributions
The ATO’s release of tax transparency figures revealed that CUB’s parent company did not pay any corporate tax for the fifth year running, but it’s a bit more complicated than that, according to experts.
ABAC dismiss trio of complaints
Complaints made to ABAC against XXXX Gold, Furphy, Matso’s and 4 Pines covering product placement rules, social media and public transport advertising have all been dismissed by a panel.
Cook steps down as IBA chair
Wayward Brewing Company founder Pete Philip is taking the helm at the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) as incumbent chair Jamie Cook steps down.
Revel set to launch second Brisbane brewpub
Brisbane’s Revel Brewing Co is opening a second brewpub in the city, moving into a heritage-listed building as it looks to expand production to meet demand.
Sustainability of cans versus bottles
Getting sustainability right is difficult. Stone & Wood’s James Perrin and Envirobank’s Chris Chamberlain discuss the issues with recycling, including the ongoing battle over cans vs bottles.
Nomad brewers CoConspirators set to open taproom
CoConspirators Brewing are launching their first taproom, in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, after three years of nomad brewing.