Carlton & United Breweries aims to build on the momentum of the Great Northern trade mark by launching the full-strength variant nationally. Great Northern Original Lager was launched in Queensland in 2010 as ‘the beer from up here’ and has up ... Read more →
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Swan exit spurred craft beer, say WA brewers
The closure of the Swan Brewery helped local craft beer further consolidate its position in the West Australian market, according to local brewers. Swan Lager and Emu Export have been brewed interstate since Swan closed in 2012, which has changed ... 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 →
Starward founder still harbours brewing ambitions
Supplying used casks to brewers is a valuable marketing tool for Starward Whisky, according to founder David Vitale, who has confirmed he still has brewing ambitions of his own. Vitale originally planned to open a craft brewery in Tasmania, he ... Read more →
A Brewing Life: Samuel George Mason (1851–1910)
Samuel George Mason was one of many English brewers who came to the Australian colonies in the nineteenth century to practise their craft and contribute to the development of our own nascent brewing industry. His father being the co-owner of a ... Read more →
Photographer explores brewing personalities
Melbourne-based photographer to the stars, Paul Griggs, has turned his attention to the brewing industry in a new exhibition. Dubbed simply Brew, the exhibition celebrates the unique personalities behind Australian and international craft ... Read more →
Exploring the magic of wheat beer
A catch-all category encompassing several distinct styles, classic wheat beers typically have a grain bill containing 50 per cent or more wheat, with the balance comprised of malted barley. The Belgian witbier is that country’s signature wheat ... Read more →
Dainton seeks investor and strategist
Dainton Family Brewery is seeking a marketing and business strategist to partner with its founders as they look to leverage the company’s recent success at the Craft Beer Awards. Co-founder Dan Dainton told Brews News the prospective partner would ... Read more →
Brett’s not always the bad guy, winemakers told
A brewer and a winemaker have collaborated on a new wine that aims to challenge Brettanomyces’ association with wine spoilage. Naturally occurring in the vineyard and the winery, Brettanomyces (Brett) yeast is commonly blamed for contributing ... Read more →
Uphill battle for indie brewers: Economist
Independently brewed beer cannot achieve the same market penetration in Australia as it has in US cities like Portland and San Diego, a leading economist says. The Independent Brewers Association recently targeted a 15 per cent Australian beer ... Read more →