The Independent Brewers Association has partnered with its US counterpart to offer more resources around safety, food safety, sustainability and more.
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Dubbed Beervana in the 1990s, Portland is still setting the standard for craft beer excellence.
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When brewers and cheesemakers find new ways to collaborate, we all win.
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Developed in collaboration with his daughter-in-law, Daughter focuses on fruit-infused brews in an effort to open the beer category up to new audiences.
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“Wait! Women run hop farms in Michigan?” That was the response from one brewer as I gathered information for this story. While Michigan ranks number one in the Great Lakes region and number four nationally for total hop acreage, many of the women driving that success remain behind the scenes. From harvest coordination and greenhouse […]
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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 WA brewery’s new look focuses on ‘rewilding’, paying homage to both the brand’s rich history and ambitious future. 
Cider Australia has opened entries to Australia’s most prestigious cider competition, the Australian Cider Awards. 
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. 
New Feral Head Brewer Charlotte Freeston promises fearless innovation, bold limited releases, and mixed ferment magic. 
The Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards are open to breweries across Australia and New Zealand and this year South Australian’s took home all the major awards. 
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. Today, there is no family of hops more in vogue than those coming from New Zealand.
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Ownership of Carwyn Cellars has returned to Ben and Nicole Carwyn, in a full-circle moment for the iconic Thornbury venue. 
Sanctus Brewing’s new XPA, Independent’s Day, shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Australia’s indie brewers in a consolidated market. 
Coopers Brewery has responded to calls from fans and put its Dark Ale into a 375ml can. 
The Sydney brewery has teamed up with the Melbourne footy team, to create the locally inspired Fitzroy Draught. 
The Beer & Brewer Awards return live in 2025 to celebrate excellence across Australia’s vibrant beer industry. 
The two renowned inner-Sydney breweries are combining their production facilities and distribution channels in a strategic venture. 
The IBA is urging indie beer lovers to consider which candidates are invested in the best interests of the the brewing community. 
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. 
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. 
Stavros ‘Stav’ Yiannoukas is National Sales Director at Hawke’s Brewing but his journey to the business was far from traditional. 
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 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.