The latest beer and beverage releases from Australian and New Zealand breweries announced in September 2021.
Black Hops Brewing
The pains and perks of barrel ageing facilities
Barrel-aged beers can be resource-intensive and low margin, but for brewers like Black Hops, Ballistic and Boatrocker who have invested in programs, it is more than worth it.
Brews News Week #313 Choke Point
This week on the podcast, the team chats all things beer packaging and whether a tax break would be a good or a bad thing for the industry.
Brews News Week #292 Disco Phase
This week on the podcast the team discuss where the gains in the U.S. seltzer market are coming from and who wins in BWS local listing campaign.
News Bites
News bites from Black Hops, Indie Beer Day deals from Bad Shepherd, growler deliveries from Bright and more.
Brewers readapt to different short-term futures
As some brewers ease out of lockdown restrictions and adapt to the ‘new normal’, others like Brewmanity in COVID-19 hotspots are doubling down armed with valuable learnings from the first shutdown.
News Bites
News briefs from Black Hops Brewing, O-I Glass, White Brick, the Heaps Good indie Beer Pack, NSW government, BrewDog and the US Brewers Association.
One Year On…equity crowdfunding
It’s been over a year since a raft of breweries made their debut with equity crowdfunding, including Dainton Brewery and Black Hops. We got in touch with the brewers to find out how the last 12 months have played out.
SA and WA licensing regulations restrict equity crowdfunding
Liquor licensing regimes in Western Australia and South Australia are hindering companies thinking about equity crowdfunding in those states, according to industry players including law firm partner Jessica Patterson.
Backyard Invitational Gold Coast
Stone & Wood, Balter, Black Hops and Burleigh Brewing will be joined by 19 independent Australian breweries and distillers for the Backyard Invitational Gold Coast on Saturday 17 August.