Spark Breweries and Distilleries are launching a weekly webinar on crisis management, discussing how to get beer to market in these challenging times.
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Ballistic battles pandemic
As part of its strategy to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brisbane’s Ballistic Beer Co has closed its West End site and has turned its Salisbury venue into a drive-thru.
Otherside launches ‘affordable’ ale Plan C
WA’s Otherside Brewing Co is responding to the COVID-19 fallout with an affordable ‘simple ale’ called Plan C, which it says is an alternative to ‘boring lager’.
IBA calls on Australians to support local
The Independent Brewers Association is calling on Australians to support their local brewery and help save the industry with help from the Crafty Pint’s #keepinglocalalive initiative.
‘Surge’ in packaged beer at Gage Roads
A surge in packaged beer is a small silver lining for Gage Roads, but contingency plans are in place and its Atomic Beer Project opening has been pushed back.
Suppliers resilient in face of COVID-19
In a supplier update to the industry, Bintani, Cryer Malt, East Coast Canning and Hop Products Australia show resilience in the face of the challenges of COVID-19.
Lion backs venues after mandatory closures
Lion will take back untapped kegs from venues and refund the cost, as the big brewers attempt to help venues navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brews News Week #261 Keep Local Alive
On the podcast this week we look at some of the positive changes businesses are making to adapt to current economic and social challenges. In the mean time, the IBA is calling for a survival package.
AIBA judging postponed
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has made the difficult decision to postpone the judging of the 2020 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA).
GABS Festival events postponed
GABS events in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland are being moved as the industry faces the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.