The Independent Brewers Association has gained bipartisan support from the New South Wales State government.
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IBA secures support pledge in NSW election
Lobbying by the Independent Brewers Association in the lead up to the New South Wales state election has secured a support pledge from the current Government.
Craft brewery trial extends to Newcastle
A New South Wales Government trial to allow craft brewers to trade like small bars has been extended to the coastal city of Newcastle.
Sydney’s inner west relaxes liquor licence laws for craft breweries
Craft brewers in Sydney’s inner west will be allowed to trade like bars in a trial that could be expanded across the State, NSW Minister for Racing Paul Toole said today.
Port Macquarie festival lineup announced
The Port Macquarie Beer and Cider Festival has announced its brewery, band and entertainment lineup…
Small bar laws stifling small brewers in NSW
A proposal to increase the legal capacity of a small bar in New South Wales has been welcomed by venue owners and small brewers.
A New M.O. for the Sydney beer scene
Modus Operandi Brewing Company presents beer geeks with an extremely enticing concept.
Rocks Brewing Co opens new brewery
Rocks Brewing Co has cranked up their new brewing equipment and opened their Brewery Bar to the public.
Brewers & Chewers returns to Sydney
Beer is a conversation, and there’s no better way to experience this in a intimate setting than the Local Taphouse’s special dinner event, Brewers & Chewers, which returns to Darlinghurst as part of Sydney Craft Beer Week…
NSW to become largest market for Coopers
An interesting release from Coopers announcing that in January, that for the first time, sales in NSW beat those for South Australia. It’s worth bearing in mind that when you look at Coopers production figure of 68.8 million litres, that is the equivalent of around (if my unreliable maths are correct) 588,034 US barrels. To… Read more →