IBA Chair Evin Craney met with Federal MP Dr Helen Haines to discuss the long-term viability of the industry and encourage others to have their voices heard. A brewery can write an airtight recipe, source top-shelf raw materials, and brew a flawless beer, but all those efforts are for naught if a draught system is dirty.
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It's unclear if the glass is half-empty or half-full after this week's Budget included no just support for independent breweries, but the Independent Brewers Association is hopeful there is a glimmer of hope. American breweries are embracing Czech pouring traditions to elevate foam quality, flavor, and the overall craft beer experience.
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Festival goers can expect to find 120 festival-exclusive beers and cocktails at GABS, which is now in its 14th year. 
Evin Craney sat down with Beer & Brewer to reflect on his decade-long career in independent beer and highlight the initiatives he's driving forward as IBA Chair. 
Bracket Brewing was one of 126 Australian breweries to collect an award, named Australia's top three overall beers. 
CEO of The Independent Brewers Association, Kylie Lethbridge, says while more can always be done, we can celebrate the progress that's been made to make the indsutry more inclusive. Brewers are looking at how AI can improve efficiency and the overall brewing experience. But it's not yet poised to replace humans.
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The main harvest window for citrus fruits runs from November to March, so why isn’t that period citrus beer season?
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As we’re looking ahead to everything that 2025 will bring, we’d also like to take a moment to look back at some of the stories and people who defined craft beer in 2024.
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The sub-list shines a spotlight on the most popular beers released in 2024, featuring 72 Australian craft breweries. 
With just five years under its belt, Mountain Culture secured a historic three-peat in the GABS Hottest 100 poll. Close to 55,000 consumers voted in the latest GABS Hottest 100 poll, and Mountain Culture’s Status Quo Pale Ale came out on top again. While women are currently a minority in the homebrewing community, they are increasingly taking on leadership roles and becoming the most outspoken proponents of the hobby.
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The newly-established entity allows the breweries to scale while maintaining their independence, led by industry veteran and CEO Judd Michel. 
Dr Tim Cooper announces his retirement after 23 years, with Michael Shearer set to lead Coopers as Managing Director. 
With many breweries facing a slow January, the Brewers Association in the United States is encouraging people to support their local breweries. Many small-town breweries are woven into the fabric of their surroundings. They're gathering places for tourists and locals alike, representing Americana at its finest.
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Brunswick brewery Keeper Brewing is continuing its focus on crafting one style of beer, the Pilsner, as the category grows in demand. 
Aspiring brewers will showcase their creations at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery for a day of tastings, voting and more. 
We are back with our annual tradition, where we get Andy, our president and special co-host Doug Veliky in the room to discuss the year in beer with a glimpse into 2025. Items for discussion include: The beers and breweries that we kept coming back to in 2024. The biggest surprise in 2024? The biggest […]
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The Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025. The festival will be hosted across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, with tickets now available for all three cities. Communal singing groups unite people through casual, joyful experiences blending beer and song, fostering connection and rediscovery in community spaces.
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At Iowa's rapidly expanding Big Grove Brewery, the goal isn’t to make money today, but to make people come back tomorrow.
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One of the classic styles, and one of the most fabulous beers steeped in history, Kölsch is often underrated and overlooked. 
John Keske, President of Melbourne Brewers, has been kind enough to share this mouthwatering recipe of his award winning Kölsch.