The news this morning that Stone & Wood was being sold to Lion has left people with mixed feelings, reflected in the IBA response and an editorial from Brews News.
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Independent Beer Awards Australia 2021
The Independent Beer Awards will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Novotel Twin Water Resort on the Sunshine Coast.
BrewCon 2021
The ninth annual BrewCon and Trade Expo is being held between Monday 30th August to Wednesday 1st September 2021 on the Sunshine Coast.
Brews News Week #330 Consumer Fatigue
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the dark arts of marketing, the IBA’s code of conduct and Broo’s first quarterly profit.
BrewCon 2021 cancelled
With ongoing lockdowns and restrictions across a number of states, the IBA has announced it will cancel BrewCon 2021.
NSW brewers reap benefits of government support
The NSW Government says that brewers are tapping into initiatives such as crisis funding, fee waivers and the promotion of food and beer trails.
Simon Griffiths announced as BrewCon 2021 keynote speaker
The IBA has announced Simon Griffiths, Co-Founder and CEO of Who Gives a Crap as Keynote speaker for BrewCon 2021.
Addressing Sexism – The Women’s Panel
This week we’re joined by Kylie Lethbridge, Sabrina Kunz and Tiff Waldron for a frank discussion about sexism in the Australian brewing industry.
IBA sends strong message after US industry sexism allegations
Following allegations of widespread sexism in the US brewing industry, Australia’s Independent Brewers Association has sent a strong message to the industry here.
More labelling mandates to be imposed on AU/NZ brewers
Further mandatory labelling proposals from FSANZ will force brewers to include carb, sugar and energy content to their beer labels.