It’s a big week for the beer podcast as debate overshadows a breakthrough in gluten-free barley and excise rises are paused for the first time in 37 years.
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IBA sheds staff; postpones BrewCon
Sad news today as the IBA announces that it has postponed BrewCon 2020 again and as part of cost-cutting measures , a number of roles at the organisation have been made redundant.
BWS launches multi-million dollar local campaign
BWS is undertaking a nationwide multi-million dollar campaign to promote 92 Australian local independent breweries, distilleries and wineries.
Excise hike paused for first time in 37 years
Alcohol excise rise is paused for the first time in 37 years due to a fall in the Consumer Price Index as a result of COVID-19.
Indie Beer Day 2020
Join the Indpendent Brewers Association for a nationwide toast at 7pm (AEST). Raise a glass of your favourite indie beer wherever you are and say “cheers to indie beer.”
Brews News Week #290 It’s Complete Pants
This week on the podcast, the team discuss some hot topics including; pregnancy labels, inclusive advertising and government funding for breweries.
Industry ‘disappointed’ by pregnancy label decision
After more than two years of discussion, Food Forum Ministers have decided that pregnancy warning labels with prescribed colour schemes will be mandated.
Indie beer lovers get ready for Indie Beer Day
Indie Beer Day is designed to celebrate resilience, survival, and easing (in some states) of restrictions. Most of all, it’s a toast to the great indie brewers and venues who have been doing it tough.
Brews News Week #274 Heard it from a Rep
This week on the podcast, the team discuss the controversy over the name “Colonial”, keg shortages in WA, and finally some good news for NSW venues.
NSW Government backs IBA
The IBA has announced that it has received nearly $200,000 in funding from the NSW Government, marking an unprecedented move by a state government to support the sector.