A big week in brews news with some of Matt’s favourite breweries heavily featured, as BrewDog buys Stone Berlin but scales back it’s Brisbane plans.
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BrewDog scales back Brisbane plans
Scottish brewery BrewDog held its annual general meeting in Aberdeen over the weekend, during which it revealed it has scaled back its Brisbane brewery from what had been previously announced.
BrewDog shuffle provides Australian guidance
BrewDog has shuffled its US leadership team with the Scottish-based brewery’s former American head tasked with supporting its delayed Australian brewery.
Brews News Week Episode 203
Breweries walk the fine line of cultural sensitivity this week with one accused of mocking Maori culture and another opting to rename one of its beers to avoid negative connotations.
BrewDog construction now underway following delays
Construction has finally started on BrewDog’s much-anticipated Brisbane brewery, six months after work was expected to begin.
BrewDog gets official nod from Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council has formally approved Scottish craft brewer BrewDog’s development application for a $30 million brewery in Murarrie, Brisbane.
Radio Brews News Episode 161
This week on Radio Brews News Pete and Matt are joined by drinks marketer Zoe Ottaway. They discuss Brewdog’s recent marketing fail with their “Pink IPA” and why Malt Brewing had to rebrand as Revel.
Radio Brews News Episode 158
This week on Radio Brews News Pete Mitcham is back with his thoughts on BrewDog and the crew discuss the Pirate Life grant and sporting sponsorships.
Radio Brews News Episode 157
This week on Radio Brews News the editorial team are joined by Cassie O’Neill, Australia’s first female certified Cicerone and Stomping Ground brewery’s sales representative, to discuss the beer news of the week.
BrewDog generating jobs for Qld, says Govt
BrewDog’s Brisbane brewery will generate a total 235 jobs over the next 10 years, according to Queensland Government Minister Cameron Dick.