Quality is key for Canberran brewers Capital Brewing Co as they break ground on the $1.1 million expansion of their production and packaging facility.
News
Qld Craft Brewing Strategy fails first test
The Queensland Government’s much heralded Craft Beer Strategy has failed its first test with the State’s ‘Minister for Beer’ not even consulted over a 900% increase in levies for small breweries.
Brewers face impact of Sydney lockout laws
As 500,000 fewer people visit Sydney following 2014’s lockout laws, Inner West brewers discuss the indirect impact on their businesses.
Little Creatures toasts to San Francisco brewery
Lion has announced the opening of its first Little Creatures venue and microbrewery in the United States in San Francisco’s Mission Bay.
Victoria Bitter launches VB Tea
Victoria Bitter has launched their own brand of tea – VB Tea – in time for the cricket. The limited-edition, non-alcoholic tea is made using VB’s Super Pride Hops.
Lineup revealed for BrewCon 2019
The IBA has released the program for its 2019 BrewCon and Trade Expo, 4-6 September at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
New Beers Wrap
Stone & Wood has launched its latest Counter Culture offering, while Akasha, Ballistic, 4 Pines, Two Bays and Bridge Road Brewers get in on the action for this week’s New Beers Wrap.
IBA urges WABA merger
The Independent Brewers Association has launched a bid to amalgamate with the body that represents Western Australia’s beer industry.
NSW microbrewery licence trial set to be extended
Liquor & Gaming NSW has announced a extension of its microbreweries licence trial launched last year, but local brewers say it might not be necessary.
One year on… Left Barrel Brewing
Many of us hold the dream of opening a brewery, but what is the reality a year on from opening? We asked Brad Bown from Adelaide Hills’ Left Barrel Brewing.