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Andy Scade and Mike Morgan – WABA
This week on the podcast we speak with Andy Scade and Mike Morgan, the President and Secretary of the West Australian Brewing Association.
WA launches “Drink West, Drink Best” campaign
Western Australians are being encouraged to support WA beer and its allied industries through the new “Drink West, Drink Best” campaign.
WA container deposit scheme delayed over COVID-19
The launch date for WA’s container deposit scheme has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic following advice from WABA and scheme coordinator WARRRL.
WA asks for CDS delay
As part of a number of support measures announced by the Western Australian Brewers Association, it will team up with WARRRL to ask the state government to delay the container deposit scheme set to start in June.
Dismay over Pirate Life’s inclusion in local festival
WA brewers have voiced their disappointment at the announcement that Pirate Life would feature heavily at this year’s South West Craft Beer Festival, normally reserved for local brewers only.
WA brewers urged to prepare for CDS launch
WABA is urging WA brewers to prepare as the deadline for the state’s container deposit scheme WARRRL nears, and irons out the details when it comes to wraps and 360 lids.
Brews News Week: Not Suitable For Kids
Pete and Matt cover a huge week in beer news, including the sale of GABS Hottest 100, IBA looking to join ABAC and drama with the NSW container scheme.
Keg thefts prompts WABA initiative
Perth’s Blasta Brewing Co is just the latest in a line of keg thefts which have been hitting WA’s breweries, prompting brewers organisation WABA to launch initiatives to combat the issue.
IBA urges WABA merger
The Independent Brewers Association has launched a bid to amalgamate with the body that represents Western Australia’s beer industry.