Cider’s explosive growth runs parallel to that of beer, driven by creative makers reimagining what cider can be.
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Voting is now open for the 2025 Beer & Brewer Awards, celebrating Australia’s best brewers, venues and talent. 
Ownership of Carwyn Cellars has returned to Ben and Nicole Carwyn, in a full-circle moment for the iconic Thornbury venue. Three moms—Whitney Selix, Lindsey Mrav, and Amanda McLamb—are putting their own spin on craft beer, building welcoming breweries where parenting, creativity, and community all come together.
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Multiple GABS Hottest 100 winner, Mountain Culture is continuing its incredible story, with the acquisition of Fox Friday Brewing. 
Kicking off on Saturday, the Inner West Ale Trail will celebrate the creative spirit and diverse culture of its breweries and their communities. 
The Sydney brewery has teamed up with the Melbourne footy team, to create the locally inspired Fitzroy Draught. 
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 Beer & Brewer Awards return live in 2025 to celebrate excellence across Australia’s vibrant beer industry. 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. 
Young Henrys and Vic on the park team up to host live and free music event, Rock & Roll Circus 2025. 
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. 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. 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. 
With many breweries facing a slow January, the Brewers Association in the United States is encouraging people to support their local breweries. 
Tooheys and Dune Rats have partnered in latest campaign to endorse live music across a number of Sydney venues. 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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Communal singing groups unite people through casual, joyful experiences blending beer and song, fostering connection and rediscovery in community spaces.
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Heaps Normal Records will work with emerging musicians each quarter to release vinyl records, merch and other products. Don't call it a comeback: Detroit's vibrant craft beer scene mirrors the city's own renaissance.
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Sydney Beer Week has made a successful return, energising local breweries and consumers, and highlighting the city's vibrant beer culture. 
The 2024 Australian Liquor Industry Awards took place in Sydney last night celebrating the country's best people, brands and venues, with a number of beer winners announced. 
Speaking to Beer & Brewer after his award, Adamson talked about how the brewing industry is changing, improving and some of his career highlights. 
Australian craft beer fans, colleagues and a smattering of journalists gathered last Sunday for the official launch of Sydney Beer Week and the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards.