NZ Beer Awards 2025 introduces Champion Australian Brewery trophy, spotlighting trans-Tasman brewing excellence and innovation. 
Aussie brewers, entries are now open for the 2025 NZ Beer Awards – including a new Aussie trophy! 
Alice Springs Brewing Co founder Kyle Pearson updates Beer & Brewer on operations at the newly acquired Port Lincoln venue. These emerging breweries are redefining what it means to grab a beer in Tampa.
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Construction will begin on the $10m redevelopment of Little Creatures Fremantle this month, expected to open before the end of the brewery's 25th anniversary year. American craft breweries are finding surprising opportunities and eager consumers overseas.
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Kicking off on Saturday, the Inner West Ale Trail will celebrate the creative spirit and diverse culture of its breweries and their communities. 
Since 2022, the Cowaramup fuel stop has been operating as a taphouse for craft beers, in an area best known for its wine production. 
On 6 January, Mirella Amato made history by becoming the first person globally to earn beer’s two highest global certifications. Craft sake brewers are bridging the gap between beer and sake by creating hybrid products, drawing in curious craft drinkers with innovative, approachable takes on traditional Japanese brewing.
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The two renowned inner-Sydney breweries are combining their production facilities and distribution channels in a strategic venture. An Englishman’s dream pub sparked Indy’s craft beer scene, leading to generations of brewers chasing flavor, community, and good vibes.
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The IBA is urging indie beer lovers to consider which candidates are invested in the best interests of the the brewing community. 
The Hop Harvest Fest is returning to the Inner West Ale Trail from 11-17 April with 11 breweries releasing exclusive new beers to their tap rooms. 
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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