The Victorian Container Deposit Scheme has already been faced with criticism over its short consultation period after the IBA was left out of its industry communications.
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IBA unveils 2020 Indie Beer Award winners
Queensland’s Range Brewing took home the Champion Indie Beer Award at the 2020 IBA Independent Beer Awards tonight, as breweries across the country won awards.
Brews News Week #295 It’s A Long One
This week on the podcast, the team discuss refermentation issues with big and small brewers, a new hop launch and much more.
New board members at IBA as Philip returns as chair
Members from Prancing Pony and Gage Roads join the Independent Brewers Association board, whilst Wayward’s Peter Philip takes on another year as chair.
Hospitality fund success for Victorian brewers
In a welcome U-turn from the state government, Victoria’s Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund is now open to brewers with producers licences.
Busy quarter for ABAC
ABAC announced this week that half of the breaches of the code in its most recent quarter related to independent beer, which has prompted them to team up with the IBA.
Brews News Week #291 It Is Til It Isn’t
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the latest in hop news and a big craft brewery takes a stand on a controversial social issue.
IBA goes big with Indies 2020
Awards ceremony the Indies 2020 will be broadcast to bars and breweries across Australia in November after more than 700 entries.
IBA slams Victoria brewers grant block
The IBA has slammed the Victorian government and urged brewers to get involved over the ineligibility of some breweries to benefit from COVID-19 funding.
What does the 2020 Budget mean for brewers?
The IBA was cautiously optimistic about the 2020 Budget last night despite its omission of excise cuts, as the Government receives $100 million less than expected in beer excise.