A note from Danny – Sorry for the delay on this show, we had a technical glitch with the recording and lost the video footage. Thanks for sticking with us. This week, we sit down with Nick Firestone, CEO of Firestone Walker Brewing. We discuss many items including: Being appointed the CEO role at Firestone […]
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From the yeast-supplied scent of German hefeweizens to pastry stouts evoking a banana-split sundae, brewers are, well, bananas over bananas.
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Across the U.S., breweries are transforming cabins, lodges, and inns into boutique stays that go beyond the pint—immersive getaways where beer, place, and hospitality come together.
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The former Head of Industry Development succeeds departing CEO Kylie Lethbridge and will assume the role from 17 October.
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Breweries are turning underused land into camping destinations, drawing RV travelers and boosting business with beer, food, and fresh air.
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Lethbridge will leave the IBA after more than five years in the role to take on a new challenge in distilling. The IBA’s next CEO is yet to be announced. 
The Chief Operating Officer and Founding Brewer of Your Mate’s Brewing shares the personal and business lessons learned along the way. In a sea of juicy IPAs and lip-puckering sours, spice feels almost radical: an antidote to sweetness and a rebuttal to predictability.
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Barrel & Batch mourns Tait Micallef, a beloved leader whose passion shaped Australia’s craft beer scene. 
The brewery will be joining production with its fellow Social Drinks Group partners Hawkers at its Melbourne facility. 
The NSW-based brewery continues to expand it national footprint with the opening of its newly fitted Richmond venue on 11 July. 
As part of The Curated Plate, the Sunshine Coast brewery will showcase its passion for community, mateship, and great beer, with a touch of country spirit. 
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. 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 newly-established entity allows the breweries to scale while maintaining their independence, led by industry veteran and CEO Judd Michel. 
Moon Dog Beach Club in Frankston will open its doors on 20 December offering four bars and a beer garden. 
Heaps Normal Records will work with emerging musicians each quarter to release vinyl records, merch and other products. 
The Brisbane-based brewery will open its new outpost on 18 October, revitalising the Manly Wharf precinct in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 
Slated to open in November, the new venue will be Mountain Culture's first inner-city joint, housing the brewery's new barrel program. 
All independent breweries are invited to submit, with the resultant data supporting advocacy on both state and federal levels. In an industry historically dominated by males, women in the Vermont beer industry are woven into the fabric of the breweries.
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The new suite of resources aims to support independent brewers in maintaining consistent quality across their products. 
Breweries are invited to submit their best can design of 2024, with entries closing on 7 August and winners announced on 12 September. 
The 2024 financial year was a difficult period for craft beer, but the industry has developed strategies to cope with further challenges. The market is responding to the growing demand for flavorful, well crafted non-alcohol beer.
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Tim Lord leaves behind a 19-year tenure at Hop Products Australia, in which he significantly transformed the business. 
Leading marketing data and analytics business, Kantar, has named its most valuable global beer brands, with AB InBev dominating. To be a part of the craft beer scene in New Orleans is to be a part of the city’s vibrant culture of culinary delights, thoughtful drinks, deeply rooted music traditions, and an emphasis on socializing within the community.
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The Australian trivia company is celebrating its 20th anniversary by partnering with craft brewers for a series of uniquely-flavoured beers. 
Beer & Brewer spoke to breweries about the benefits of patron engagement events and how to host the right events for your brewery or taproom.