
Shifting consumer demand is reshaping the global beer market, with beer value on the rise as consumers trade up and seek innovation in flavour.
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Shifting consumer demand is reshaping the global beer market, with beer value on the rise as consumers trade up and seek innovation in flavour.
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Mountain Goat Brewery, Pirate Life Brewing, Hawkesbury Brewing Co and Stomping Ground Brewing Co were recognised as some of Australia’s best in 2026.
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Cider Australia is welcoming back the eastern European cider collective this month for trade and educational events to be held in Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne.
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The Government has committed to funding the development of a state-wide strategy through the Drink Victorian program in the 2026-27 budget.
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Good Drinks Australia brewed more than 30 million litres of beer in the year to March, representing seven per cent annual growth.
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Founder Jacob Viel has turned the challenges of being legally blind into an award-winning brewery – bringing accessibility to every touchpoint.
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Early feedback from Hop Products Australia, Ryefield Hops and Hilltop Hops indicates a strong 2026 harvest, with high quality, solid yields, and steady demand.
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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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Thomas Lesaffre steps into the role in place of Stéphane Meulemans, who led Fermentis for 12 years through a period of significant growth and expansion.
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For many Eastern European migrants, West Coast beer factories changed their lives for the better.
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The auction will comprise two sales: one for plant and equipment, and one for around $300,000 of freshly canned beer and some gin.
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Data from Tyro’s 2026 Eat Pay Love hospitality report reveals how consumers and venues are adapting to economic challenges.
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The Crafty Pint's founder has assumed one of two vacant Appointed Director positions.
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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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Independent Brewers Association outlines packed first quarter, advocacy priorities and Clean Up Australia support.
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Canada's Indigenous brewers are navigating a complex legacy—transforming an industry historically weaponized against their communities into a space for sovereignty and cultural pride.
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There are still many challenges facing Australia's beer and brewing industry, but here are some of the good news stories from 2025.
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The advanced canning technology unlocks new potential for packaged beer in Australia and New Zealand.
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When brewers and cheesemakers find new ways to collaborate, we all win.
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South Australia’s Big Shed Brewing has announced it has had to close down operations after its landlord terminated its lease.
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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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Beerfarm, Gage Roads, Wedgetail Brewing, Boundary Island Brewery and Froth Craft Bunbrewery are among the breweries honoured at the awards.
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The 2025 Australian Liquor Industry Awards took place earlier this week, recognising the best beers, breweries, brands and beer-focused venues.
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ACCC Commissioner Dr Philip Williams has cited concerns that the merge would negatively impact the market competition and pricing of keg pooling in Australia.
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DB Breweries names Peter Hart as its new Managing Director, bringing global experience and deep company roots.
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How do breweries find balance in an always evolving industry, where trends come and go and drinkers show both loyalty and adventurousness?
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The Queensland-based non-alcoholic beverage company cited economic and industry challenges for the decision.
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With a career spanning two decades, Cameron reflects on his colourful career and the corners of the industry he has been instrumental in shaping.
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The founder of Eclectic Brewing talks to Beer & Brewer about making an impression on the industry with award-winning beer.
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