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With many breweries across the United States of America facing a historically slow period for business with winter and D...
20/01/2025

With many breweries across the United States of America facing a historically slow period for business with winter and Dry January the Brewers Association (BA) has developed a new campaign inviting beer lovers, and non-drinkers, to ‘Pour Love in Local’. The initiative highlights how breweries serve as a gathering place to foster connections between people and meet the needs of their communities by serving up diverse, creative, and innovative offerings beyond traditional beers.

The Brewers Association (BA) has developed a new campaign inviting beer lovers, and non-drinkers, to ‘Pour Love in Local’ this Dry January.

Keeper Brewing founders Harry Sexton, Phil Sexton and Andy Dunn, have made it their mission to revamp the craft lager sc...
19/01/2025

Keeper Brewing founders Harry Sexton, Phil Sexton and Andy Dunn, have made it their mission to revamp the craft lager scene by simply brewing just one style of beer, the Pilsner. Speaking to Beer & Brewer, Harry shared what he and the team consider to be key elements in crafting a truly great Pilsner and why it just made sense for the team to continue to work together.

Brunswick Brewery Keeper Brewing is continuing its focus on crafting one style of beer, the Pilsner, as the category grows in demand.

On 22 February, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery in Rosebery will host the return of Brewer’s Got Talent, a homebrew competiti...
17/01/2025

On 22 February, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery in Rosebery will host the return of Brewer’s Got Talent, a homebrew competition offering beer lovers a chance to sample and vote for the creations of more than 12 aspiring brewers.

Aspiring brewers will showcase their creations at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery for a day of tastings, voting and more.

In October last year, Felons Brewing Co. expanded its hospitality footprint with the opening of its first interstate ven...
16/01/2025

In October last year, Felons Brewing Co. expanded its hospitality footprint with the opening of its first interstate venue at the Manly Wharf waterfront precinct. Following the successful opening of Felons’ new Sydney home, Beer & Brewer spoke to Head Brewer Tom Champion about building new venues, the social side of brewing, and his career successes.

In this week’s brewer spotlight, Felons Brewing Co.'s Head Brewer, Tom Champion, speaks about his 15 years in the brewing industry.

In 2022, Molly Rose Brewing Founder Nic Sandery opened the brewery for half an hour on Christmas Day to pour free pots o...
24/12/2024

In 2022, Molly Rose Brewing Founder Nic Sandery opened the brewery for half an hour on Christmas Day to pour free pots of beer. It’s a tradition he’s adhered to every year since, and tomorrow is no different. From 11am until 11:30am on Christmas Day, Sandery once again invites the Collingwood community to enjoy a free pot of beer at the brewery as a thanks for the support throughout the year.

Collingwood's Molly Rose Brewing will open its doors for half an hour on Christmas day for its annual tradition of giving away free beers.

Moon Dog Craft Brewery opened its fifth Melbourne venue, Moon Dog Beach Club, in Frankston yesterday. Moon Dog Beach Clu...
21/12/2024

Moon Dog Craft Brewery opened its fifth Melbourne venue, Moon Dog Beach Club, in Frankston yesterday. Moon Dog Beach Club offers four bars, a balcony beer garden and private spaces throughout the venue, with the main stage providing an area for DJs to play into the later hours. There are cabana huts and hammock areas surrounded by palm trees and green foliage to capture the venue’s vacation feel, and a food menu that includes prawn buckets, seafood towers and a range of grazing options. Alongside Moon Dog's own beverages, the drinks list includes Mojitos and Mai Tais, alcoholic slushies, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

Moon Dog Beach Club in Frankston will open its doors on 20 December offering four bars and a beer garden.

Beerfarm will commence work on a brewery and taphouse in Glenworth Valley on the NSW Central Coast, which will supply Be...
20/12/2024

Beerfarm will commence work on a brewery and taphouse in Glenworth Valley on the NSW Central Coast, which will supply Beerfarm beers throughout the East Coast and increase Beerfarm’s overall production by 30 per cent.

Independent WA craft brewery, Beerfarm, is building a new brewery and taphouse on the NSW Central Coast.

The Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival will return in 2025, showcasing local and interstate drink exhibitions with i...
18/12/2024

The Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival will return in 2025, showcasing local and interstate drink exhibitions with its outdoor street-style festivities at its largest event yet.

Organisers promise “more of everything” at this year’s Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival, to be held on 15 March.

One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overloo...
17/12/2024

One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overlooked. But this beautiful beer promises so much and, if brewed correctly, will deliver, as Jake Brandish explains in our latest Recipe of the Week.

One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overlooked.

With research indicating that 85% of visitors to New Zealand have food and drink tasting at the top of their priority li...
16/12/2024

With research indicating that 85% of visitors to New Zealand have food and drink tasting at the top of their priority list, the Brewers Guild has launched the first stage of its revamped beer tourism product – the NZ Ale Trail – to support the brewing, tourism, and hospitality industries. The nationwide initiative offers an interactive map where visitors can explore brewery and taproom locations, plan a trail, and discover amazing food and beverage experiences right across Aotearoa.

The Brewers Guild of New Zealand has launched the first stage of its revamped beer tourism product – the NZ Ale Trail.

In an industry that has long been dominated by men, there are countless talented women reshaping the future of the brewi...
15/12/2024

In an industry that has long been dominated by men, there are countless talented women reshaping the future of the brewing world. Among them is Emma Locke, who was named a Rising Star at the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards. As the General Manager of Beerfarm and Pink Boots Society Board Member, the award is testament to Locke’s determination, passion and willingness to break barriers. The accolade not only celebrates her accomplishments, but also underscores the importance of empowering women within the brewing industry.

We out what made Emma Locke a Rising Star at the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards, and how she inspires women to thrive in an evolving industry.

Fermentis has recently completed significant upgrades to its production facilities and packaging lines at Algist Bruggem...
13/12/2024

Fermentis has recently completed significant upgrades to its production facilities and packaging lines at Algist Bruggeman, one of its major production plants in Ghent, Belgium. The developments were designed and built to meet strict quality, traceability and logistical requirements with the goal of improving the microbiological quality of brewing yeast, and better servicing Fermentis customers around the world.

Fermentis has completed significant upgrades at Algist Bruggeman, improving the microbiological quality of its brewing yeast.

Aussie beer lovers can officially cast their votes for their five favourite craft beers of 2024, with the GABS Hottest 1...
12/12/2024

Aussie beer lovers can officially cast their votes for their five favourite craft beers of 2024, with the GABS Hottest 100 people’s choice poll now open. After what has been an incredibly tough year for Australia’s craft brewing industry, GABS Hottest 100 provides a welcome opportunity to show appreciation for the creativity and craftmanship of the nation’s breweries.

Aussie beer lovers can officially cast their votes for their five favourite craft beers of 2024 in the GABS Hottest 100 people’s choice poll.

In the latest edition of Recipe of the Week, we hear from John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, who has been kind ...
12/12/2024

In the latest edition of Recipe of the Week, we hear from John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, who has been kind enough to share this mouthwatering recipe of his award-winning Kölsch. He says his recipe is simple, mostly Pilsner Malt, with a bit of Munich to round it out, and while many homebrew Kölsch recipes include wheat, most traditional breweries do not, and he chooses to leave it out.

John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, has been kind enough to share this mouthwatering recipe of his award winning Kölsch.

Casella Family Brands (CFB) and Better Beer Company have announced a new partnership that sees the Australian drinks com...
11/12/2024

Casella Family Brands (CFB) and Better Beer Company have announced a new partnership that sees the Australian drinks company distribute the brand’s portfolio in Australia. For the last three years, Better Beer Company has produced its full portfolio at the CFB-owned brewery in Yenda, and under the new agreement, CFB intends to enhance the brand’s distribution capabilities and expand its on- and off-premise availability. Meanwhile, Better Beer Company will maintain full ownership of the brand with a focus on strengthening consumer relationships.

While Better Beer will maintain full ownership of the brand, Casella aims to enhance the brand's distribution and market presence.

Brookvale’s brewery and distillery precinct, Brookie Trail, is inviting beer lovers to welcome the festive season with i...
10/12/2024

Brookvale’s brewery and distillery precinct, Brookie Trail, is inviting beer lovers to welcome the festive season with its first Christmas-inspired celebration, Brookie Brights. Taking place daily throughout the month of December, the Northern Beaches precinct will host a calendar of family-friendly events, including live music performances, a festive-themed silent disco, bad Santa bingo, Christmas trivia and a Christmas market. Patrons can also expect exclusive holiday offers, seasonal brews, festive cocktails and themed menu items, and the digital Brookie Passport will guide visitors through each venue’s special offers and activity schedules.

Brookie Brights will showcase Brookvale's brewery and distillery precinct with a month-long celebration of festive events and activities.

Little Creatures has embarked on a new chapter with the reopening of its renovated brewery and hospitality venue in Sout...
09/12/2024

Little Creatures has embarked on a new chapter with the reopening of its renovated brewery and hospitality venue in South Geelong, Victoria. Situated in Valley Worsted Mills, Little Creatures has invested $4m in the refurbishment, including a $3m brewery upgrade which will allow Little Creatures to amplify its craft beer operations and pivot into RTD production, and an additional $1m transformation of the hospitality space to create a community-focused craft beer destination.

Little Creatures has upgraded its hospitality space and brewing facilities, with plans to expand its production to include RTDs.

Marrickville brewery The Grifter Brewing Co. is getting behind local music festival Psyched As Forever with the release ...
08/12/2024

Marrickville brewery The Grifter Brewing Co. is getting behind local music festival Psyched As Forever with the release of a special-edition collaborative brew, Psyched As Pilsner.

Grifter is throwing its support behind Psyched As Forever festival, held in memory of Richard Mills, with the release of Psyched As Pilsner.

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