Two pieces of legislation promising a more equitable playing field for the craft brewing sector passed through the lower house on Tuesday, drawing praise from the Independent Brewers Association.
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Beer is a Conversation: Nick Boots
With significant changes to the excise system recently announced, we chat with Kegstar’s Nick Boots for his analysis of what changes the reduced excise on smaller keg formats will bring.
Capital reinvests excise rebate into the community
While debate rages over whether the recently announced excise rebates will lead to higher profits or cheaper beer, one brewery has gone another way entirely.
WABA welcomes excise relief, but calls for action on kegs
WA brewers have expressed concern that last week’s excise announcement may open the floodgates for cheaply produced imported beer packaged in smaller kegs
Beer excise changes: what it means
The beer world – and the mainstream news media – has been alight with news that the Federal Government has announced changes to the excise regime. We look at the reactions…
Budget win for craft brewers and drinkers
News today that the upcoming budget will reveal excise wins for brewers…but is the news all good for brewers?
Cider poised to overtake alcopops
Interesting figures from Roy Morgan research showing the rise and rise of cider…
Forgotten brewers (and tax men): Olaf Hilmer Hedberg
Brett Stubbs, brewery historian and author of Very Good Beer and Ale – Breweries and Brewers of Tasmania 1820s to 1930s, introduces us to Olaf Hilmer Hedberg, brewer at Cascade and Tasmania’s first Collector of Beer Duty
ARCBA White Paper – A response
Brewer (and former tax consultant) Jared Birbeck of Birbeck’s Brewing offers some thoughts on excise and the ARCBA White Paper…
A taxing double standard
Dr Brett Stubbs provides a comprehensive look at the history and evolution of the tax rebate that craft brewers love to hate…and covet…