Singapore Airlines has further embedded craft beer in its catering offer, announcing today that all flights out of Brisbane will offer beers from local outfit Green Beacon in business class. The announcement today follows news earlier this week ... Read more →
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IBISWorld beer research: Is the tail wagging the dog?
New analysis by IBISWorld suggesting that craft beer is the key driver of an overall increase in beer consumption is highly questionable. The global research firm last week released its interpretation of the ABS data released on September 1, which ... Read more →
Lion collaborating with BoozeBud and KegIt
Ten businesses including online drinks retailer BoozeBud and keg tracking start-up KegIt have been accepted into the Lion Unleashed accelerator program. Created by Lion in partnership with corporate accelerator Slingshot, Lion Unleashed aims to ... Read more →
Buyer’s market for US hops: Hopco
Bumper yields in the current American hop harvest are pointing towards a likely surplus of US hops in the near future, according to Hopco. The Pacific North West is experiencing perfect weather conditions and farmers couldn't be happier at the ... Read more →
Sample brewing equity crowdfunding plan
Melbourne-based beer brand, Sample Brew, plans to use equity crowdfunding to fund initiatives including brewpubs and new product lines. Sample and Birchal – Pozible's new equity crowdfunding platform – this week announced the brewer’s bid to ... Read more →
Linfox acquires sole ownership of BevChain
Linfox has acquired full ownership of BevChain after purchasing 50 per cent of the company from Lion. This strategic acquisition will provide Linfox with a direct inroad to the multi-billion dollar beverage industry and will enable the business to ... Read more →
Generational change deepens at Coopers
Andrew Cooper, a sixth generation descendant of Coopers Brewery’s founder Thomas Cooper, has joined the company, taking up the role of National Account Manager at Coopers’ distribution firm, Premium Beverages in Melbourne. Andrew, 33, who has a ... Read more →
CUB reduces ABV on mid-strength beers
Carlton & United Breweries has announced it will reduce the ABV on three of its lower alcohol beers. Cascade Premium Light will drop from 2.6% to 2.4% while Carlton Mid and VB Gold will be reduced to 3% from 3.5%. A company spokesman said ... Read more →
VOK launches a beer for the "Modern Man"
Wine, spirit cider and cordial maker, VOK Beverages, has launched a new beer line under the Hobo Brewing brand. Hailing the range as "relatable to the everyday man", the South Australian owned and operated beverage company says it will consists of ... Read more →
Lessons in hop broker’s struggles: HPA
The financial struggles of an American hop broker should act as a cautionary tale for both brewers and hop suppliers in Australia, according to Owen Johnston of Hop Products Australia (HPA). Yakima, Washington’s 47 Hops LLC this week filed for ... Read more →