The former Head of Industry Development succeeds departing CEO Kylie Lethbridge and will assume the role from 17 October.
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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. 
Don't miss your opportunity to vote for the 2025 Beer & Brewer Awards, celebrating Australia’s best brewers, venues and talent. 
Voting is now open for the 2025 Beer & Brewer Awards, celebrating Australia’s best brewers, venues and talent. 
The Director and Co-owner of The Coastal Brewing Co is passionate about making a difference and reflects on her love for the craft beer industry. 
The IBA is urging indie beer lovers to consider which candidates are invested in the best interests of the the brewing community. 
IBA Chair Evin Craney met with Federal MP Dr Helen Haines to discuss the long-term viability of the industry and encourage others to have their voices heard. 
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. 
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. 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 Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025. 
Speaking to Beer & Brewer after his award, Adamson talked about how the brewing industry is changing, improving and some of his career highlights. 
All independent breweries are invited to submit, with the resultant data supporting advocacy on both state and federal levels. 
Amid trying times for the brewing industry and damaging tax hikes, MPs across the country agree on the need for reform. 
The new suite of resources aims to support independent brewers in maintaining consistent quality across their products. 
The 2024 financial year was a difficult period for craft beer, but the industry has developed strategies to cope with further challenges. 
A popular Sydney brewery teams up with a clothing brand, a sour highlights native fruit from the Kimberly, and a 20-year anniversary release. 
The Independent Brewers Association has put forward six proposals to the Federal Government to help save Australia’s independent brewing industry.
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Independent brewers spoke to Beer & Brewer about the issues facing the industry, and potential paths forward.
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