From the hearth-centered practices of the Ainu to the cassava brewing charms of the Makushi, tattooing and fermentation share a profound kinship as technologies of transformation that inscribe identity, honor ancestors, and sustain communities across cultures.
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Packaging manufacturer Orora has launched Orora Express, which will help brewers improve design quality and efficiency.
Sanctus Brewing’s new XPA, Independent’s Day, shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Australia’s indie brewers in a consolidated market.
A harvest-season collaboration sees Felons and Bright Brewery craft a limited, fresh hop pilsner in Bright.
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. 
Independent WA craft brewery, Beerfarm, is building a new brewery and taphouse on the NSW Central Coast.
Chuck Hahn is launching a campaign to find a five-person Tasting Panel for his new brewery, Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co.
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.
Breweries are invited to submit their best can design of 2024, with entries closing on 7 August and winners announced on 12 September.
The partnership will continue to grow Brewmanity’s Melbourne presence, following the opening of its rooftop brewpub in March.
The awards were dominated by Australian breweries Stone & Wood and Brick Lane Brewing, as well as New Zealand’s Garage Project.
To the delight of many, Chuck Hahn has come out of retirement to start a brewery with his son, Scott.
New low carb lagers and an Australian rollout of a popular non-alcoholic stout hit the shelves and beer taps.
Pirate Life South Melbourne brings high energy food and beverage experiences to a former mechanics garage.
Coopers Botanic Ale was designed to appeal to the crossover of craft beer and gin drinkers. 