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. 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. As drinkers diversify and tastes evolve, forward-thinking brewers are doing what they’ve always done best—experimenting, adapting, and creating new ways to connect through craft.
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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. 
Packaging manufacturer Orora has launched Orora Express, which will help brewers improve design quality and efficiency. 
With a DA lodged to build apartments on the site, the Young Henry’s team view the need to move as an opportunity. 
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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Sanctus Brewing’s new XPA, Independent’s Day, shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Australia’s indie brewers in a consolidated market. 
NZ Beer Awards 2025 introduces Champion Australian Brewery trophy, spotlighting trans-Tasman brewing excellence and innovation. 
Aussie brewers, entries are now open for the 2025 NZ Beer Awards – including a new Aussie trophy! 
Multiple GABS Hottest 100 winner, Mountain Culture is continuing its incredible story, with the acquisition of Fox Friday Brewing. 
This Brewer Spotlight highlights Bracket Brewing’s Mike Meletopoulo who speaks to Beer & Brewer about his career built on finding balance. These emerging breweries are redefining what it means to grab a beer in Tampa.
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HPA’s new packaging and storage facility uses advanced technology to improve efficiency and product quality across the supply chain. 
Since 2022, the Cowaramup fuel stop has been operating as a taphouse for craft beers, in an area best known for its wine production. 
On 6 January, Mirella Amato made history by becoming the first person globally to earn beer’s two highest global certifications. 
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. 
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. American breweries are embracing Czech pouring traditions to elevate foam quality, flavor, and the overall craft beer experience.
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Festival goers can expect to find 120 festival-exclusive beers and cocktails at GABS, which is now in its 14th year. 
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.