Adjudications on a Juice IPA and a lolly-inspired Sour Ale have featured in this round of judgements by an ABAC panel.
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Victorian liquor regulators sign ABAC agreement
The Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation has signed an agreement with ABAC following the banning of Howler Brewing Company’s Choc Milk Stout.
Brews News Week #331 My Local
This week on the podcast, Little Creatures 21st birthday release, and the teams thoughts on whether zero alcohol beer is becoming a “gateway drink”.
TikTok and cannabis imagery in ABAC spotlight
Complaints in the latest round of ABAC adjudications covered the age demographics of TikTok and the use of cannabis imagery on beer cans in a wide ranging set of decisions.
No-alcohol marketing test for Heineken 0.0
The challenges of marketing no-alcohol beer and its use in advertising have been highlighted following an ABAC ruling on Heineken 0.0.
Alcohol packaging and marketing in front of ABAC
Ballistic, Hairyman and Great Northern all drew marketing and packaging complaints in the latest roundup of ABAC adjudications.
Social media complaints still preoccupying ABAC
The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code has released its latest quarterly report, noting social media posts continue to be the largest source of complaints to its adjudication panel.
Brews News Week #325 Isn’t It Ironic
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the $5m grant for Aussie brewers, DrinkWise puts a spotlight on older drinkers and Broo voids liquidation of Mildura home.
Brews News Week #321 Le Hype
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the growth of craft on the Sunshine Coast, new recommendations from ABAC and who had to hand back their AIBA trophy.
ABAC recommends complaint time limitations
An ABAC adjudication panel has recommended that time limits be imposed for complaints about marketing after being forced to rule on a five-year-old social media post.