Major brewers are growing ‘contemporary beer’ products and targeting an audience which is disenfranchised by independent craft beer according to analysts.
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Brews News Week #282 The Kardashians of Beer
This week on the podcast, the team get together to discuss the big news on Broo and whether bitter beers are facing their demise.
Lion signals US plans with MD move
Matt Tapper, MD of Lion Little World Beverages, is moving over to the US to continue the acquisitive work of the company’s North America division.
Close calls as ABAC beer complaints dismissed
An ABAC panel has made a quartet of judgements on Pirate Life, Hawkers Beer, Brookvale Union and Heineken marketing communications, dismissing each of the wide-ranging complaints.
Lion attack puts spotlight on cyber security
Cyber security experts provide tips on securing systems after the cyber attack on Lion which stopped production for nearly three weeks.
Keg shortages despite ‘unprecedented logistical exercise’
Publicans in parts of the country are facing keg shortages despite an ‘unprecedented logistical exercise’ by CUB.
Ransomware source of cyber attack says Lion
XXXX brewer Lion has confirmed that the cyber attack which stopped production this week was a result of ransomware, and recovery is taking longer than expected.
Brews News Week #273 What’s The Tea?
This week on the podcast we see Lion become the victim of a cyber attack and new laws for online alcohol delivery could change the status quo.
Cyber attack hits Lion
Lion was forced to shut down its IT systems after a cyber attack which industry professionals say could linked to the acquisition of its dairy business by a Chinese company.
Lion partners with US seltzer brand White Claw
Lion has partnered with the makers of popular North American alcohol brand White Claw Hard Seltzer to distribute the drink in Australia.