The Queensland Government is asking the region’s brewers for their opinions on a proposed new licence which it says will allow craft brewers to sell more products on site and at promotional events.
Cameron Dick
BrewLab set to launch in 2020
The state government has invested in a BrewLab for Queensland’s brewers to enable sensory and quality testing as part of its Craft Beer Strategy.
One Year On… Queensland Craft Beer Strategy
By 2024, the Queensland craft beer industry is expected to be worth well over $100 million, according to the state government, prompting its Craft Beer Strategy last year to tap into this potential. 12 months after its launch we take a look at progress so far.
Licensing disadvantages Qld brewers says industry
As both a winery and a brewery, Brisbane’s Ocean View Estates has encountered firsthand the disparity between wine and beer makers when it comes to Queensland licensing. RSA’s Russell Steele and the IBA’s David Kitchen weigh in on the issue.
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.
QLD fire levy “case-by-case” says government
Queensland brewers are facing a hike in their fire levies less than a year after the state government announced a Craft Brewing Strategy which was supposed to support the growth of the industry.
Queensland announces plan for a Craft Beer Strategy
The Queensland Government has announced a plan to create a Queensland Craft Beer Strategy to support its growing small brewery industry.