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. 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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With an approachable taste and lower ABV, XXXX Ginger Beer was designed for customers seeking a "near beer" alternative. 
Deeds Brewing to close its east Melbourne taproom and kitchen for the final time this Saturday, 22 March. American breweries are embracing Czech pouring traditions to elevate foam quality, flavor, and the overall craft beer experience.
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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. 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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(MILTON, DE) — Together again and back for an epic encore, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Grateful Dead continue their long, strange trip together with the launch of a NEW collaborative beer, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale. Joining Dogfish Head’s lineup of year-round beers, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale is now making its way to […]
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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. 
Independent WA craft brewery, Beerfarm, is building a new brewery and taphouse on the NSW Central Coast. 
Moon Dog Beach Club in Frankston will open its doors on 20 December offering four bars and a beer garden. 
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. 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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