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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Inspired by travels during his twenties, Brett Philips shares how he found his love for beer in Europe and how that inspires his work today. 
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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Stavros ‘Stav’ Yiannoukas is National Sales Director at Hawke’s Brewing but his journey to the business was far from traditional. 
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. 
Grace Irwin, Marketing Manager at Hop Products Australia, advocates for diversity and inclusivity in brewing. 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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Alice Springs Brewing Co is taking its first step outside the NT with the acquisition of SA's Beer Garden Brewing. 
The Brisbane-based brewery will open its new outpost on 18 October, revitalising the Manly Wharf precinct in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 
From industrial chemistry to marketing to brewing, Esker Beer Co’s Charlie Claridge leans on his diverse experience to create award-winning beer. 
Slated to open in November, the new venue will be Mountain Culture's first inner-city joint, housing the brewery's new barrel program. 
The 10 finalists have been chosen by a public vote and will now be assessed by a panel of judges before the winner is announced on 13 September. What's behind the collaborative nature of the global brewing community?
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The Queensland-exclusive beer is designed to offer beer drinkers a premium option for celebrating life's milestones. The market is responding to the growing demand for flavorful, well crafted non-alcohol beer.
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This week’s brewer spotlight highlights Kristian Martin, Head Brewer at dedicated gluten-free brewery Two Bays Brewing Co. 
After nine years as a craft beer hub for WA, Dutch Trading Co. is closing, with the owners planning to transform the venue into something new. 
From Irish stout to hazy pale ales, Beer & Brewer rounds up the best non-alcoholic beers for Dry July. 
Capital Brewing Co has announced that it has bought one of Australia’s most renowned cider brands, Batlow Cider. 
This week I look at methods to reduce oxygen in your finished beer. Oxygen is known to negatively impact beer flavor and long term stability. While oxygen is widely used at the beginning of fermentation to aid in yeast growth, the yeast effectively scrubs virtually all of the oxygen out of the beer during fermentation. […] If the only things certain in life are death and taxes, then the only things certain in craft beer are inspectors and taxes. For brewers looking to release a new label, that means working with the once-dreaded Taxman.
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