Malt Shovel, the ‘craft beer’ bar concept from Lion, is set to launch at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre following a JV with a Qld hospitality business.
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Alcohol-free Carlton Zero lands CUB innovation title
Alcohol-free beer Carlton Zero has helped Carlton & United Breweries become one of Australia’s most innovative companies.
New Beers Wrap
This week on New Beers Wrap we have new beers to try from Moon Dog and Stone & Wood, a new series from Wayward and a new look for Fixation Brewing Co’s IPA’s.
Spend the day as a Stone & Wood Brewer
Stone & Wood are launching a new all-day immersive experience at their brewery that invites beer-lovers to spend a day as a Stone & Wood brewer every fortnight.
Venues face fines for selling growlers without manufacturer licence
Venues face fines of up to $23,100 if they offer growlers poured from kegs taxed at concessional rates without an alcohol manufacturer licence, following changes to beer excise rules.
ABAC dismisses Carlton Zero radio ad complaint
An ABAC panel has dismissed a complaint regarding a radio advertisement for CUB’s alcohol-free beer Carlton Zero, bringing into focus the ‘clunky’ rules regarding non-alcoholic drink advertising by alcohol producers.
Broo signs up to 2 million-litre Qld distribution deal
Embattled ASX-listed brewer Broo is pinning its domestic sales hopes on a Queensland distribution agreement which it says will have a 2 million litre sales target.
Council backs regional brewer Monkey Pig against fire levy
A Queensland council has backed their local brewery, Monkey Pig Brewing, as the struggle continues over the state government’s surprise fire levy hike.
Alcohol content of fermented ‘soft drinks’ revealed
A Department of Health investigation has found that “a significant number” of fermented soft drinks contain alcohol above permitted levels, highlighting re-fermentation issues in the brewing industry.
Competition risks over CUB-Asahi deal says Cider Australia
If the CUB-Asahi acquisition goes ahead, 70 per cent of the cider market will belong to one company, says industry body Cider Australia, as it calls on the ACCC to closely consider the deal.